Need help with addiction or rehab?
Whether it's for you or someone you love, Every 5 Minutes can help you understand treatment options, insurance, and next steps.
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Tell us a little, and we'll reach out. No pressure — just support.
Message us with a few details and we'll reach out — no pressure. Tapping Email Us opens your email with these questions ready to fill in:
- Your first name
- Phone number
- Is this for you or someone you love?
- What state are they in?
- Insurance type (or "not sure")
- How soon do you need help?
- Best way to reach you (call / text / email)
Your information is private and confidential.
Every five minutes, another life is lost to addiction in the U.S.
Behind every five minutes is a person, a family, a story that didn't have to end. We carry that with us — and it's exactly why we're here.
But the next five minutes can be different. Reaching out today could change everything — for you or someone you love.
Estimate based on CDC data — approximately one overdose death every five minutes in the U.S. Figure is illustrative, not a live record of individual deaths. Get help ›
Reaching out does not commit you to anything.
Every 5 Minutes helps people and families understand treatment options, insurance, and recovery resources. We're here to help you take the next right step.
Private & judgment-free
A safe, confidential place to ask questions — no pressure, ever.
Real people who listen
We start by understanding what's going on for you or your loved one.
Clear next steps
Practical guidance on treatment, insurance, and timing — in plain language.
When someone you love is struggling
It can be hard to know what to do first. We can help you understand treatment options, insurance, timing, and how to take the next step — without pressure.
- Understand what options actually exist
- Learn how to approach the conversation
- Get help even if they're not ready yet
You don't have to figure it out alone
If you're struggling, whether you're ready for treatment now or just thinking about getting help, you can message us anytime.
- Talk it through with someone who gets it
- Explore options at your own pace
- No judgment — just a next step
A calm, step-by-step way forward
Not sure what to do? Start here. We meet you where you are and help you take the next right step.
Listen to what's going on
We start with you — your situation, your questions, your pace.
Help you understand treatment options
Detox, inpatient, outpatient, and more — explained in plain language.
Review insurance or payment options
We help you understand what may be covered and what to ask.
Connect you with appropriate resources
Pointing you toward the support that fits your needs.
Help you take the next step when you're ready
No pressure. We're here whenever the timing is right for you.
Insurance can be confusing. We can help.
We can help you understand whether treatment may be covered and what options may be available — so cost feels less like a wall and more like a question we can work through together.
- Private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare & more
- Understand levels of care & what they mean
- Options if you have little or no coverage
Helpful guides for wherever you are
Clear, supportive answers to the questions families and individuals ask us most.
A place that feels safe to reach out
Confidential by design
Your information is private. We don't sell phone numbers or SMS consent for marketing.
Supportive, never pushy
Reaching out doesn't commit you to anything. You set the pace, always.
Resource-focused
We help you understand options and next steps — clear, honest, and human.
Questions people ask before reaching out
We listen first. We'll ask a few simple questions to understand your situation, then help you understand treatment options, insurance, and possible next steps. There's no pressure and no obligation.
None. Reaching out is simply a conversation. You decide if and when to take any next step.
Yes. Many people contact us about a partner, child, parent, or friend. We can help you understand options and how to approach the situation supportively.
We can help you understand whether treatment may be covered and what options may be available, whether you have private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or no insurance.
That's completely normal — and exactly what we're here for. You don't need to have it figured out. We'll help you understand the options together.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis or thoughts of self-harm, call or text 988. For non-emergency help finding resources, call or text us anytime.
Yes. While many of the families we talk with are in California, we can help people understand resources and treatment options in other states as well. Just let us know where you're located.
There may still be options. We can help you explore resources that fit your situation, including for those with Medicaid or limited coverage. Reach out and we'll talk it through.
Need rehab? Message us anytime.
Take the next right step today — for yourself or someone you love. We're here to listen and help you understand your options.