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MATTERS offers several supports to help people who use drugs (PWUD) get linked to the services they need.
Explore the resources below to get help now.

Treatment

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Harm Reduction

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Helplines

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Other Support

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Resources Near Me

Find regional resources for food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and mental health by clicking on the map below. If you need help finding a particular resource, please contact us.

Just Discharged?

What Now?

Were you just discharged with a MATTERS referral and curious about what happens next? Watch this video as the MATTERS team breaks down, step-by-step, what to expect.

Were you prescribed buprenorphine?

Click here for instructions

Connect to Virtual Care

MATTERS partners with several virtual treatment providers to improve access to care for substance use disorder.

Select one of the options below to make an appointment. You will receive an evaluation, medication prescription (as applicable), and referral to outpatient treatment for follow-up.

Erie County Medical Center and Kaleida Health offer virtual evaluations for individuals across New York State.

Click on the icons below to see appointment availability.

Are you in Western New York? Click here

Order Free Supplies

MATTERS distributes free harm reduction supplies to individuals and organizations across New York State, including fentanyl test strips and xylazine test strips. Order free overdose prevention supplies via direct mail using the resources below, or click here to find a harm reduction vending machine near you to get supplies faster.

Get Help Now

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call one of the helplines below.

Need help with something else? Call us at 765-MATTERS (628-8377)!

24-Hour National Addiction Helpline

1-800-662-4357

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24/7 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

9-8-8

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