Useful information from credible sources.
Find helpful local and national resources for substance use and mental health disorders, as well as support for marginalized communities.
Adolescent Resources
OASH Mental Health for Adolescents
Children’s Urgent Crisis Centers for Children Experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis:
- The Village for Families and Children Hartford
- Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven
- The Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut New London
- Wellmore Behavioral Health Waterbury
Alcohol Use Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
International Bipolar Foundation
International Society for Bipolar Disorder
Cannabis
Find a Community
Human Trafficking Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Human Trafficking Response Team
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Resources for Victims, Healthcare Workers and Colleges
Intersex Support
LGBTQIA+ Resources
Children’s Books Starring Trans or Gender-Nonconforming Kids
Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network CT Chapter (GLSEN)
Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Center
Trans Lifeline 877.565.8860
Triangle Community Center (Norwalk)
Litchfield County Opiate Task Force
Mental Health Disorders
Opioid Use Disorder
Problem Gambling Support
CT Council on Problem Gambling
CT Gambling & Gaming for Youth
Region 5 Problem Gambling Team
Safe Disposal of Medications
Deterra Drug Deactivation System
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Alternatives to Suicide, Waterbury
Veteran PTSD Support
Hotlines
Dial 211 and press #3 and #1 if you are homeless or in a housing emergency.
800.563.4086
For 24/7 access to substance use treatment, including withdrawal management and transportation.
DMHAS Mobile Crisis Action Line:
800.467.3135
For adults in distress who are 18 years of age or older. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. For anyone under 18 dial 211.
LCOTF Addiction Resource Line:
860.256.8111
National Alliance on Mental Illness
For free, confidential counseling, call 800.950.6264, text NAMI to 62640
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence:
800.537.2238
National Domestic Violence Helpline:
800.799.7233
877.696.1996
Set up an emergency plan in case of an accidental overdose. An operator stays on the line with you, until it is certain you are safe.
Dial 988
24/7 free and confidential support for you and your family.
Susan B Anthony Project Crisis Line
860.482.7133
If you are experiencing interpersonal violence, this 24-hour crisis line will connect you with a trained advocate who will answer and can offer support, answer questions, and help you develop a safety plan.
877.565.8860
Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources they need to survive and thrive.
855.838.8255
V4W is the nations leading 24/7 confidential peer support network staffed by veterans for veterans, service members, family members and caregivers.