Free and low-cost addiction treatment resources worldwide, focused on access, safety, and harm reduction.
Free & Subsidized Treatment Resources Worldwide
Below are government-supported, publicly funded, or NGO-linked treatment and support options that are free or subsidized for people seeking help with addiction and substance use.
| Region / Country | Service / Program | Access & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | NHS Addiction Services & FRANK Helpline | Free outpatient and support services through the NHS. Confidential advice via FRANK: talktofrank.com |
| Ireland | Drug & Alcohol Helpline (National) | Free confidential support and referrals to publicly funded treatment: drugs.ie |
| Sweden | Public Healthcare Addiction Services | Universal healthcare provides addiction treatment via regional health services: 1177.se |
| Portugal | Public Drug Treatment Network (SICAD) | National public system offering free treatment and harm reduction services: sicad.pt |
| Europe (Multiple Countries) | National Public Addiction Services | Most EU countries provide publicly funded addiction care via national health systems. Overview from EUDA: euda.europa.eu |
| China | Shanghai Drug Abuse Treatment Centre | Government-supported treatment and rehabilitation center: Learn more |
| Hong Kong | KELY Support Group (NGO) | Free youth-focused drug and alcohol counseling and outreach: kely.org |
| Thailand | Wat Thamkrabok & Public Health Services | Donation-based detox and government counseling services: Wat Thamkrabok |
| Africa & Middle East | UNODC Treatnet Partner Services | Publicly supported treatment networks in multiple countries: unodc.org |
| United States | SAMHSA Helpline & Public Clinics | Free 24/7 treatment referral helpline: findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) |
| Canada | Provincial Helplines & Public Health Services | Free national and provincial addiction support: canada.ca |
Note: Access may depend on residency, referrals, or local availability. If immediate help is needed, contact local emergency services or a crisis line.
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