What is treatment and How do I find it?

How to Navigate the Treatment System - this is a link to a very informative page from the Partnership for Drugfree web page on all aspects of obtaining treatment.

What is Treatment - this is a link to a page from the Addiction Policy Forum website explaining Substance Use Disorder Treatment 

SAFE PROJECT Treatment Locator - Safe Project is a non-profit organization founded by Admiral James and Mary Winnefield,  based in Virginia.  Powered by the Partnership to End Addiction, the Safe Project Treatment Locator is a free online tool that will identify treatment facilities that meet your specific needs tailored to you. 
 
ATLAS® - Currently available in 6 states as of 10/21 (DE, LA, MA, NC, NY & WV) and will be expanding to CA, FL, NJ, OK, & PA in 2022.   Atlas is an addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment and Standards Platform designed by Shatterproof.  Shatterproof is a national non-profit dedicated to reversing the eaddiction crisis in the US.  Shatterproof has a robust website filled with resources to support families.

 Information on Parity Law 

• ​Kennedy Forum - Resource Guide  - direct link to the resource guide in pdf format​
• Kennedy Forum - Step by Step Plan for Fighting Back - Parity Registry
• New Campaign Announced to address Parity in 10 States - article from Partnership for Drugfree
• What is the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act - article from Partnership for Drugfree

How to appeal a denial by your insurance company

I Just Got Denied Coverage: Now What? How to File an Insurance Appeal for Substance Use Disorder - article from Partnership for Drugfree