What Is MDHope?

MDHope is a new opioid texting program that connects Maryland families with essential opioid-related resources including treatment providers, safe drug disposal, and messages of support. Individuals, family members, friends, and professionals can use the texting program to receive on-demand information. Ongoing, supportive affirmations are also offered to support an individual on the road to recovery.

Text MDHope to 898-211

211 Maryland offers text message alert programs which provide region-specific resource information or provide disaster alerts. Text STOP to the same number to unsubscribe. Full SMS terms at https://211md.org/sms/ will also apply.

How MDHope helps with opioid use

Upon texting MDHope to 898-211, the individual will be asked questions to guide them to the best resources for a given situation.

Information is offered to anyone in Maryland with concerns about opioid use, including family, friends, professionals, and service providers.

The text messages may include:

  • Information on overdose reversal medication.
  • Overdose prevention tips.
  • General information on opioid use.
  • Treatment options.
  • Signs of overdose.
  • Safe disposal of prescription drugs.
  • Bi-weekly support and affirmations.

The individual can speak immediately with a trained professional at any time by calling 988. You'll speak with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides mental health and substance use support. Learn about 988 in Maryland.

You can learn about the other ways 211 Maryland is helping stop the stigma.

Safe Disposal Of Prescription Medications

You don’t need to know someone struggling with addiction to make a difference in your community. The safe disposal of prescription medications prevents misuse and protects the environment. Twice a year, Marylanders can participate in the Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative. They’re held in the spring and fall. This one-day event allows Maryland residents to safely dispose of unwanted medications.

RALI Maryland donated drug disposal kits that make it easy to get rid of old medicine. You simply pour your medication into the pouch, add water, seal it, and throw it away.

Find a Drug Take-Back site near you, or search for a 24/7/365 drug disposal site.

 

How You Can Help Stop Opioid Use

Share the program details with family, friends, or someone in your care. Download the flyer below or share the videos from well-known state legislators.

Several Maryland state legislators are sharing this message of hope. Delegates Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Bonnie Cullison, Shaneka Henson, and Ken Kerr as well as Senator Kathy Klausmeier are encouraging Marylanders to text MDHope to 898-211.

Help is just a text away.