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
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
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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.
860.256.8111
National Alliance on Mental Illness
For free, confidential counseling, call 800.950.6264, text NAMI to 62640
800.484.3731
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.
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.