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Drug Use Related Hotlines
Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who have problems related to use of drugs or are at risk of a drug use disorder. Services may include defusing the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and information about alternatives the person may explore to begin recovering. Drug abuse hotlines are also typically available to significant others of people who use drugs. Hotline staff can generally be reached via the telephone, email, live chat, texting and/or instant message (IM).
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Much appreciated, I'd be lost without it. I've used 211 even before it was open 24/7.
- Frequent 211 WNY Caller
"211 WNY provides a critical communications platform that allows the Help Me Grow community partnership to successfully link families with young children to needed local resources. 211 is a single access point for individuals seeking information and services to keep children healthy and developing on track, as well as services that benefit the entire family."
- Lynn Pullano, Director of Help Me Grow WNY
"211 WNY is a valuable resource for the WNY community and one which our residents have come to rely on. United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is proud to support this initiative and believes fully in the mission of 211 WNY to offer help when it is needed the most."
- Michael Weiner, President & CEO United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
"Excellent service, very polite and professional. Thank you!"
- Heather H.
“211 WNY is the best kept secret around!”
- A 211 Frequent Caller

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