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ADDICT: GIVE US HELP, NOT JAIL

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If you are struggling with opioid addiction, help is just a phone call — or a text — away: 24-hour Heroin Addiction Hotline: Counselors are available nationwide for anonymous discussion­s about opioid abuse and solutions. Placement into detox centers, rehab and treatment centers can be arranged the same day.

Phone: (888) 966-8404 Bridge Back to Life Center: The center provides intensive outpatient addiction and counseling services in Midtown, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Nassau County. Phone: (844) 896-BBTL Website: bridgeback­tolife. com Promesca Inc.: Located in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx, Promesca Inc. provides inpatient and residentia­l short term treatment care. Address: 1776 Clay Ave., second floor

Phone: (718) 299-1100 YMCA Counseling Service: This group provides specific treatment plans for every client. They also treat families and specialize in helping children and high-risk teens. Address: 3911 Richmond Ave., Staten Island.

Phone: (347) 658-5098 Creedmoor Addiction Treatment Center: The Queens rehab center provides short-term inpatient care to individual­s addicted to alcohol and drugs and specialize­s in providing care for the poor. Address: 80-45 Winchester Boulevard, Queens.

Phone: (718) 264-3740 NYC WELL: If you feel you are misusing drugs, the city can connect you with a counselor and provide essential services. Call (888) NYC-WELL or text “well” to 65173. Narcotics Anonymous: The name says it all. Find an outlet to talk about your addiction and seek support for your recovery by finding a daily meeting across the five boroughs at www.newyorkna.org

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