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If you or someone you know is struggling with marijuana use or misuse, support is available. Below are resources that can provide help and treatment.

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Illinois-Specific Help

Local options for support, treatment, guidance, and trusted information for individuals and families in Illinois.

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National Support

Nationwide helplines, treatment resources, and support services if you need help beyond state-specific options.

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Guidance & Education

Information for people trying to understand misuse, medicinal marijuana, poisoning concerns, and how to help others.

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Who this section is for

You May Find This Section Helpful If...

This page is designed to make support easier to find by starting with a few clear paths instead of burying people in a long page first. It gives a clearer path to the most relevant resources and keeps the full information available below.
  • You have concerns about cannabis use or misuse.
  • You suspect a loved one is misusing marijuana and wants guidance.
  • You or someone you know can’t stop using marijuana.
  • You need help quitting, reducing use, or finding treatment.
  • You’re ready to seek support.
  • You’re concerned about the effects of marijuana on pets and children.
  • You need information on medicinal marijuana.
  • You suspect marijuana poisoning.
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Illinois-Specific Resources

  • Illinois Helpline is a 24/7 free and confidential service that will connect you or a loved one to treatment and recovery providers across Illinois. Call 1-833-234-6343 or text Help to 833234. Note: If you are looking for help in Spanish, an interpreter will be available. Text option is only available in English.
  • Cicero Family Services is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides comprehensive mental health and community services. If you have questions about cannabis, need guidance in English or Spanish, or have questions about the Marijuana for Real campaign, call us at 708-656-6430 ext. 36.
  • Illinois Poison Center offers trusted information and treatment advice on potentially harmful substances. Call the Poison Center Helpline at 1-800-222-1222.
  • The Medical Cannabis Patient Registry Program is a subsection of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) website, providing information on medical cannabis and allowing individuals to apply for the Medical Cannabis Patient Program.
  • Subtract Substances, a campaign of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, helps individuals find smarter, healthier ways to cope. The site offers resources and tools to manage stress in a way that helps you avoid substance misuse, along with information and support for specific substances like marijuana, among others.

National Resources

Education & Guidance

  • Support is not just about crisis response. Sometimes people need a place to begin, a number to call, or a resource they can trust before they’re ready for the next step.
  • This section can also support people looking for information related to medicinal marijuana, marijuana poisoning, family concerns, or how marijuana use may affect children and pets.
  • Use the Illinois and national resources above as a starting point, then connect those pages to more detailed educational materials or downloadable guides later in the site.