Resources
Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. All substances impact individuals differently. Dosage and combination info are general guidelines—not recommendations. If you need medical help, please seek it immediately.
SOOAR does not endorse drug use. We strive to provide accurate information, but we cannot guarantee everything is fully correct. Always do your own research and stay as safe as possible.
For immediate mental health support during a crisis, call Detroit Integrated Health Network at 1-800-241-4949 or dial 988 to reach the National Hotline. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
At SOOAR, we are dedicated to providing resources to individuals and communities in need. We understand that access to resources can be difficult, but we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our programs are designed to empower and uplift those who need it most, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the world.
We know that finding support isn’t always easy, and no one should have to face challenges alone. That’s why SOOAR provides trusted resources to help you stay safer, healthier, and connected. These tools are here for you, your loved ones, and our community—because every life has value, and everyone deserves care without judgment.
Risk Reduction
Toll-free national overdose prevention, detection, life-saving crisis response and medical intervention services for people who use drugs while alone. Never Use Alone’s peer operators are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No stigma. No judgment. Just love!♥️
Please check local ordinances for legality of non-medical syringes and harm reduction supply possession in your area.
The Michigan MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder) Locator is an online tool designed to help individuals, families, and providers quickly find treatment services across the state. It provides up-to-date information on clinics, hospitals, and providers that offer evidence-based medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone, along with supportive services.
MOPH connects people who are using drugs with a trained operator who can call for help in case of overdose. This is not a recovery or treatment helpline; it is committed to your safety and confidentiality and provide this service to anyone who is at risk of overdose.
Whether you’re seeking info on safer drug use for yourself or others, tips to be prepared in the event of an overdose, the most up-to-date information about fentanyl testing, or ways to create a supportive environment for harm reduction programs to thrive – we hope you find what you’re looking for.
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https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/PDFs/HepCGeneralFactSheet.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/pdfs/HepCGeneralFactSheet_sp.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/pdfs/FactSheet-PWID.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/pdfs/FactSheet-PWID_sp.pdf
https://harmreduction.org/issues/hepatitis-c/basics-brochure/
Overdose Prevention
Mental Health and Crisis
NAMI believes that public policies and practices should promote access to care for people with mental health conditions. NAMI supports a nation-wide toll-free hotline that can adequately respond to people experiencing mental health crises.To ensure that people can be connected to the care they need when they dial 9-8-8, we need to create a readily accessible crisis response system.
The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.
You can use myStrength’s web and mobile tools to support your goals and well-being. Learning to use myStrength’s tools can help you overcome the challenges you face and stay mentally strong. And it’s all safe, secure, personalized, and FREE– just for you.
24 Hour Sexual Assault Center, Detroit, is here to assist individuals who have been sexually assaulted. This includes individuals of all genders, ages, races, and religions. Our services are available for anyone who identifies as a survivor of rape, incest, or sexual assault, no matter when or where it occurred. We are a safe place where there is no judgment and only professional, compassionate care and support.
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Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Crisis line for LGBT youth younger than 25 years old. National line with referrals in all areas.
Trevor LifeLine: 24 Hours
Text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200 Thurs & Fri1pm-5pm. Standard Text Messaging rates apply.
Online Chat available 12pm-6pm everyday
Crisis line for LGBTQ youth younger than 25 years old. National line with referrals in all areas.
BlackLine® is a 24-hour hotline geared towards the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim community. However, no one will be turned away from the Hotline. The purpose of the BlackLine is to provide people with an anonymous and confidential avenue to report negative, physical, and inappropriate contact with police and vigilantes.
DeQH is the first and only national Desi lgbtQ+ Helpline in the United States. It offers free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support, information and resources for LGBTQ+ South Asian individuals, families and friends around the globe.
Help youth and adults with coming-out issues, safer-sex information, school bullying, family concerns, relationship problems, and a lot more. The people who turn to us for help often live in rural and conservative parts of the country and are frequently feeling severely isolated, closeted and in despair, with literally no one else safe to talk to.
Downloads
Foundations of Risk Reduction
Afrofuturism and Risk Reduction
Faith and Harm Reduction
Youth registration form
Mobile Unit Outreach Toolkit
Safer Injection Pocket Guide