Support and Resources for Life’s Tougher Moments

The pressures in life are real. Explore these community resources and tools designed to help deal with stress without substances.

Many people use substances as a way to handle daily stress. Physical pain, social pressures, triggers, or personal history can make it more likely that we use more than we’d like. If this sounds like you or someone you know who would like to make a change, support is available.

Smoking or Vaping — text “QUIT” to 47848, call the Illinois Tobacco Quitline at (866) 784-8937, download the quitStart mobile app, or visit smokefree.gov for support.

Drinking — visit Rethinking Drinking at rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov to learn techniques to use to drink less and find other resources. 

Marijuana — call 1-800-662-4357, text your ZIP Code to 435748, or visit FindTreatment.gov to locate treatment options near you.

Prescription Pain Medication — visit www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/manage-treat-pain to learn more about pain medications and topics to discuss with your doctor.

For additional information about substance use, stress management, and finding supportive community, visit subtractsubstances.com.

Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services.