Alcohol Use Related Hotlines

Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who have problems related to excessive alcohol use or are at risk of an alcohol use related disorder. Services may include defusing the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and information about alternatives the person may explore to begin recovering. Alcohol use related hotlines are also typically available to significant others of people whose use of alcohol is excessive. Hotline staff can generally be reached via the telephone, email, live chat, texting and/or instant message (IM).