Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden In Plain Sight is an opportunity for parents, teachers, and others who work with adolescents to experience and explore the environment of a teenager and learn to spot signs of possible substance use and risky behavior. Learn more about this interactive resource & how to request it at your next training event.
Fast Tracker MN
FastTrackerMN.org is a free search tool that helps Minnesotans find real-time service availability for mental health and substance use disorder care. Whether you’re searching for yourself, a loved one, a patient, or just exploring options, this is a great place to start.
Explore available treatment providers across the state with FastTrackerMN.
Naloxone Finder
Saving lives is priceless, and everyone can help. With NARCAN® and generic naloxone now widely available, accessible, and affordable, we should all carry it anytime, everywhere. No excuses.
There are many options to get the life-saving drug for free, at low cost, or with a prescription covered by your health insurance. Scroll down to find the easiest way for you to get naloxone today and be prepared to save a life in an overdose situation. Learn where to purchase or find Naloxone for free on the Minnesota Naloxone Finder.
Tall Cop Says Stop
Tall Cop Says Stop provides training, resources, and education for parents, educators, and community members on current drug, alcohol, vaping, and substance use trends. Through real-world examples and emerging drug trend information, the program helps adults recognize warning signs, understand youth substance use risks, and support prevention efforts.
Opioids
Change to Chill (For Teens)
Helps teens understand the risks of opioid misuse, recognize warning signs of addiction, and learn healthy ways to cope with stress and challenges.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA’s Prescription Opioids resource provides information on the risks of prescription opioid misuse, safe medication practices, and treatment options for opioid use disorder.
Parents, Caregivers & Teachers
Up and Away
Provides practical tips and educational resources to help parents, caregivers, and families safely store medications and prevent accidental poisoning in children.
Change to Chill
Parent-focused resources for supporting youth well-being, resilience, and healthy coping skills.
Parents Against Vaping
Education, resources, and advocacy tools to help parents protect youth from the risks of vaping and nicotine addiction.
Operation Parent
Provides resources, education, and tools to help parents navigate today’s youth challenges, including substance use, mental health, technology, and peer pressure.
One Chance to Grow Up
Helps guide early conversations that help prevent youth substance use.
SAMHSA: “Talk. They Hear You.”
Helps parents start meaningful conversations with youth about alcohol, drugs, and other important health topics before problems begin.
Recovery, Treatment & Support
Smart Recovery
Evidence-based tools and exercises for building and maintaining recovery.
SmokeFree.gov
Offers free tools and support to help people quit smoking, vaping, and tobacco use.
National Helpline (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit their online platform.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding and Cannabis
Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding can be harmful to you and your baby’s health. This is true no matter how you use it. This includes smoking, vaping, dabbing, eating, drinking or applying infused lotions.
Learn more about resources available to you.
Cannabis Home Safety
Cannabis products containing THC can now be sold in Minnesota to adults aged 21 and over. Cannabis can be dangerous to anyone under the legal age limit and should not be consumed. It is important to know how to store these products safely in your home and how to respond in case of an emergency. Learn more about home safety resources available to you.
Emerging Issues
Kratom
Kratom is a growing substance of concern.
*Note: Minnesota Legislative Update HF 3453 changes the legal age for purchase and possession of Kratom from 18 years old to 21 years old, effective August 1, 2026.
Mushroom
Mushroom (psilocybin) is another substance of concern.
