Government & Non-Profit Addiction Treatment Resources

Throughout the U.S., there are a large number of organizations dedicated to understanding, preventing, and treating substance use disorder and other mental health issues. While a large percentage of these organizations are for-profit, professional associations, or lobbying groups, there are a number of non-profit and government organizations working to further research and awareness of these issues.

Non-Profit Addiction and Mental Health Organizations

The following are government & non-profit organizations in the addiction treatment industry:

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2. National Institutes of Health
3. National Development and Research Institutes
4. State and Municipal Health Departments
5. Foundation for Alcoholism Research
6. To Write Love on her Arms
7. Shatterproof
8. Helping Others Live Sober
9. Mental Health America
10. 100Pedals

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

SAMHSA is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and it is focused on efforts to support and improve behavioral health nationwide. SAMHSA provides advocacy for substance use disorder and mental health issues, and funds surveys and research that help to determine the state of the nation in regards to these issues and the availability of programs to treat them. These surveys include the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) and the National Survey on Substance Abuse Treatment Services (NSSATS), among others.

Along with information and educational materials, SAMHSA also supports a number of programs and initiatives to promote awareness of substance use and mental health issues, and to offer resources to medical and psychiatric practitioners and treatment programs—as well as to state mental health departments and programs. These programs keep the public up to date on the most current research and best practices for providing services to those affected by these behavioral health issues.

In addition, SAMHSA publishes regular informative documents, such as their Treatment Improvement Protocols—or TIPs—that update available information with current research and advancements in therapies and programs shown to improve treatment outcomes.

2. National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH is another part of the US Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to learning about and preventing disease. It is a broad organization of research programs—referred to as institutes—that delve into specific health topics. NIH funds, supports, and performs research intended to aid in curing, preventing, or helping recovery from disease or other public health issues.

As such, there are three institutes within NIH that are focused specifically on substance use disorders and mental health issues:

• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• National Institute on Mental Health

These institutes not only perform research that is intended to help in the quest for recovery from mental health issues, but they also provide educational and support resources regarding different types of substance use disorder and mental health issues, how they affect individuals and the general public, and what efforts are being made to prevent, mitigate, or treat these conditions.

3. National Development and Research Institutes (NDRI)

NDRI seems similar to NIH on the surface; however, it is a privately owned, non-profit research organization. While the website states that the institutes perform research on a broad range of bio-behavioral and other physical and mental health issues, much of the organization’s focus is on substance use and addiction.

4. State and Municipal Health Departments

State governments provide another source of information and resources for mental health and substance use disorder services and care. These can usually be found through the state’s department of health and human services.

While the offerings and information available may vary from state to state, most governments provide access to mental health information and public treatment services, as well as accreditation or licensing of and information about private treatment programs throughout their jurisdiction.

5. Foundation for Alcoholism Research

This 501(c)3, non-profit charity foundation is dedicated to supporting research into alcohol use disorder, based on the troubling idea that alcohol addiction, one of the most serious threats to mental and physical health in the US, was not receiving research funding at an appropriate level.

This foundation is dedicated to providing funding specifically to understand alcohol use disorder and find treatments that are able to create positive outcomes. The all-volunteer staff recruits members to support this goal by donating to the organization, which then provides grants for relevant research into potential treatments.

In addition, the foundation’s website provides research updates, opinion articles, and news about developments in alcohol addiction research.

6. To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)

This private, non-profit for addiction treatment started when one person decided to help another person who was struggling with addiction, depression, and other mental health issues. The help led to the discovery that this kind of help is needed around the world.

To meet this need, TWLOHA was founded as a way to fund treatment and recovery, and to educate and inform individuals and communities about ways to help those who are struggling with these mental health issues.

In the 10 years that this program has existed, more than $1.5 million has been given through TWLOHA to treatment programs. TWLOHA has also provided grants to organizations and counseling practices dedicated to helping with addiction, depression, and similar mental health issues.

7. Shatterproof

Shatterproof is another non-profit organization that provides education, support, funding, and advocacy, specifically for addiction. This organization bases its response to the problem of addiction on what it refers to as four strategic pillars:

• Empowering individuals, treatment providers, policymakers, and communities to work together to prevent and treat addiction
• Ending the stigma of addiction to drugs or alcohol, which often presents a barrier to treatment for those who need it
• Advocating for laws and public policies that make it easier to support addiction treatment and those who need it
• Understanding addiction better through providing funding for addiction and treatment research

Shatterproof has been deeply involved in recent developments in national policies around mental health and addiction treatment, and has continued plans to stay involved in making addiction prevention and treatment a priority for the U.S.

8. Helping Others Live Sober

This organization is a non-profit group dedicated to helping those in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction stay sober. This includes a growing study program based on the idea that helping others can increase an individual’s desire to stay sober and avoid relapse into substance use.

The concept is that the treatment program is not the end of the journey, so supporting those who are in recovery to stay that way is an important aspect of dealing with addiction.

The organization’s website also provides resources for people to provide motivation and inspiration for avoiding relapse. These include recordings and written stories of presentations from Alcoholics Anonymous programs, as well as perspectives from others who are on the same recovery journey.

The site also provides research information, a forum for creativity and art, and useful links that can help a person continue on the path of recovery and avoid temptation to return to drug or alcohol use.

9. Mental Health America (MHA)

According to their website, MHA is an organization dedicated to helping people create wellness through supporting mental health. The premise of the organization is that mental health problems are best handled by catching them before they hit a critical stage, stressing prevention and early treatment.

For this reason, the main goals of this organization are to identify issues early, and provide the services and treatments that prevent mental illness from developing into severe issues, with overall wellness as the focus. They do this by providing educational resources for various communities, such as colleges, working communities, and medical facilities, and through advocacy and policy support and development. The website provides a great deal of information on major mental health issues, including addiction and substance misuse.

10. 100Pedals

One element of substance use and addiction that is often overlooked is how to help the loved ones of those who are struggling with addiction. This is an organization that does just that—provides resources and support for family and friends of people with addiction and substance use issues.

Through its work, 100Pedals also provides support and advocacy about addiction issues, but with the slightly different idea that families and friends need help to deal with addiction too. Addiction is not just an issue for those who are diagnosed with it; it affects loved ones as well. For this reason, the 100Pedals program provides support and resources for family and friends to encourage their self-care and continued strength in the face of a loved one’s struggle.

In addition to non-profits that provide addiction treatment and resources, there are also private organizations that focus on drug and alcohol rehab. Sunrise House Treatment Center offers inpatient addiction treatment in New Jersey that includes multiple levels of addiction treatment, such as medical detox, residential rehab, and aftercare planning.

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Additional Resources Relevant to New Jersey

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