Addiction and Recovery Agencies/Centers

SLO County Drug and Alcohol Services offers a variety of services and programs to help people with drug and alcohol problems, including public walk-in clinics, prevention programs, youth and adult programs, and court-mandated programs // (805) 781-4275 (SLO) // (805) 473-7080 (Arroyo Grande) // (805) 461-6080 (Atascadero)

Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services // (805) 540-6500

Alcohol Addiction Centeris a free, web-based resource helping to bring education and information to the world of alcohol addiction. It is our hope that with increased awareness, more and more people will get help with their alcohol problems. 1-866-278-8150

The Recovery Village is a website that compiles a list of resources, including support groups and treatment centers in SLO county

American Addiction Centers, an organization that provides substance abuse treatment and educational resources for people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

 

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous // (805) 541-3211(SLO) // (805) 466-8175 (Atascadero) // (805) 927-0347 (Cambria)

SLO AA Group // (805) 541-3211 (24 hour help line)

Narcotics Anonymous-Central Coast // (800) 549-7730 (Central Coast CA)

Al-Anon // (805) 549-8989

Adult Children of Alcoholics // (805) 549-8989

Eating Disorder Referrals // (805) 549-8989

Over-eaters Anonymous // Central Coast Meetings 

Information and Education Links

DrugRehab.com offers resources and information on the intersection of addiction and domestic violence 

QuitNet.com A free quit smoking support program with quitting tips and advice

Quit Smoking Classes SLO county public health department offers classes to help you quit smoking, free of charge in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Paso Robles and Grover Beach.

smokefree.gov On this site you’ll find support, tips, tools, and expert advice to help you or someone you love quit smoking (like free text message reminders).

PublicHealth.org a look at how smoking affects your health

Mental Health & Addiction outlines the mental health struggles that many college students experience, how those tie into addiction, and ways to get help.

Alcohol Treatment Centers offers resources and information on college alcoholism.

Rehab Spot offers information and support to those suffering from addiction and their families.

Avenue recovery community recently put together a guide on College Substance Abuse Statistics, Facts, & Recovery which covers the challenges of substance abuse amongst college students and where can they turn for help.