The medical literature shows that benzodiazepines can be safe and effective only when used short-term for specific diagnoses. They are often dangerously over-prescribed, and have been proven to often cause physiological dependence and foster a withdrawal syndrome. All too often, this leads to a longer-term benzodiazepine injury syndrome.

Journey Mental Health serves as Dane Co 24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline that provides telephone assistance to Dane County individuals experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric crisis.

Immediate assistance is available 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Call 888-552-6642 any time during the day or night.

1-800-362-5717

Rock County Crisis Intervention provides services to people of all ages who are experiencing a mental health and/or an alcohol or drug related emergency. The Crisis Intervention Unit operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States.

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.

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Builds partnerships with people and organizations to save lives, prevent injuries & make our community safer. Safe Communities focuses on Drug poisoning prevention, recovery coaching, traffic safety, fall prevention and suicide prevention.

United Way 211 is here to help you navigate those tough issues. We’re available 24/7 and offer free, confidential assistance. Every day we connect people with local programs and services that can help.

OUR MISSION is to unite people in and seeking recovery, their families, helping professionals, and our allies. As a diverse coalition of recovery advocates, we serve as a statewide network to link services and support, to those in need.

Mental Health America (MHA)'s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal.

OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center and the LGBTQ+ AODA Advocate, in collaboration with our community partners and resources, are committed to advocate for LGBTQ+ community members who seek support at any stage of alcohol or other drug addiction in a variety of ways.

For over 40 years, NAMI Dane County has provided essential education, support and advocacy to people affected by mental illness. We are committed to eliminating stigma and ensuring people get the support and information they need.

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.

The Recovery Coalition of Dane County (RCDC) strengthens individuals and communities through a collaborative network that supports Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery.