Faces of Meth is compensated when calls placed to the helpline number on this site result in admission to a treatment facility. We want you to know that before you call, not after.

This site is owned and operated by PopNet Media LLC, which receives that compensation. It does not influence our editorial content, and free alternatives that pay us nothing are listed below.

What the helpline number is

The telephone number displayed across this site is a paid advertising placement. When you call it, you are connected to a treatment provider or a call centre acting on behalf of treatment providers — not to Faces of Meth, and not to a government or non-profit service.

PopNet Media LLC receives payment in connection with those calls. This is a commercial lead-generation arrangement, and it is how this site is funded.

What this means for you

  • The provider you reach is not necessarily the best or closest option for your situation — it is the provider that advertises with us.
  • You are under no obligation to use them.
  • You can and should compare options before committing to treatment.
  • Cost, insurance acceptance, licensing and level of care vary enormously between providers. Ask about all of them.

Free alternatives that pay us nothing

We list these on every page that mentions treatment, and we would rather you use them than call a paid line if that suits you better:

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357. Free, confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, English and Spanish. Treatment referral and information. No insurance required.
  • FindTreatment.gov — the US government’s searchable directory of licensed treatment facilities.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 for mental health or suicidal crisis.
  • 911 — for any medical emergency, including suspected overdose.

How we keep advertising separate from editorial

  1. Advertisers do not commission, review, approve or edit our articles.
  2. We do not remove or soften accurate information because an advertiser objects.
  3. We do not publish provider reviews, rankings or “best of” lists in exchange for payment.
  4. Free, non-commercial resources appear alongside paid placements everywhere they are offered.

What we are not

Faces of Meth, published by PopNet Media LLC, is not a treatment provider, not a licensed clinical service, and not affiliated with SAMHSA, the CDC, NIDA or any government agency. We do not provide medical advice, assessment, diagnosis, or placement decisions, and we are not connected to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office program of the same name.

Choosing a provider safely

Whoever you call, these are reasonable things to ask before committing:

  • Are you licensed in this state, and what is your licence number?
  • Are you accredited — for example by CARF or the Joint Commission?
  • What levels of care do you provide directly, on site?
  • What will this cost me, and what does my insurance actually cover?
  • Are you paying a third party for this referral?

Be cautious of any provider offering free travel, paying you to enrol, or guaranteeing recovery. These are recognised markers of patient brokering.

Questions

If anything about how this site is funded is unclear, ask us through the contact page. See also our editorial policy.