Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is committed to providing resources for all of our attendees as it pertains to substance use and mental health. Please know that there is always someone ready and willing to listen and support you. Part of the foundation’s Beyond the Bar initiative to help build toolkits for sustainable lifestyles, and the first step is often reaching out for help.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mental Health and Crisis Hotline NAMI – the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-NAMI or text “NAMI” to 741741 during a crisis
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Drug Helpline: 24/7/365 at 1-844-289-0879
The National Drug Helpline is open to any individual dealing with addiction issues, including family members and other loved ones. Resources are available for those struggling with any addictive substance, including alcohol, and professionals are available to help
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or 1-800-799-4889 for TTY users
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline exists to help people feeling suicidal find the help they’re looking for. The lifeline also has resources to assist people with addiction issues to find help. Callers can reach the lifeline at any time of the day or night at 1. Spanish-language services are available by calling 1-888-628-9454. Online chat is also available.
Virtual AA Meetings: Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
The OIAA Directory features 1,000+ meetings worldwide, listed below and adjusted for your timezone. You can filter by day, format, or language—or search by meeting name. You can also change timezones, or select the filter, “24/7”, for meetings (email, chat, etc) available anytime.