Mental Health & Wellness Resources

HELP LINES
Connecticut Infoline: Dial 211 or 1-800-HOPE-135 (1-800-467-3135)
Mental Health Connecticut Infoline: 1-800-842-1501
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Children's Mobile Crisis Intervention: Dial 860-550-6393 or https://www.mobilecrisisempsct.org
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor or visit http://www.crisistextline.org/
NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org

Veteran's Crisis Line: http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ or call 1-800-273-8255 or text to 838255

National Domestic Violence Hotline

MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS/AGENCIES

Mental Health America: www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Mental Health Connecticut: www.mentalhealthconn.org
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI): www.NAMI.org
NAMI Connecticut: www.namict.org

Bring Change 2 Mind: www.bringchange2mind.org
National Institutes of Mental Health: www.nimh.nih.gov
Choices in Recovery: www.choicesinrecovery.org
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health: www.ffcmh.org

APT Foundation: https://aptfoundation.org

Gilead Community Services: ​https://gileadcs.org

The Connection: https://www.theconnectioninc.org
The Mental Health Coalition https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org


MINDFULNESS CENTERS
Copper Beech Institute: https://www.copperbeechinstitute.org/

Omega: https://www.eomega.org/

Kripalu: https://kripalu.org/


INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE CENTERS (Connecticut)

Hartford Health Care: https://hartfordhealthcare.org/services/behavioral-mental-health

Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital: https://www.ynhh.org/psychiatric

Institute of Living: https://instituteofliving.org
InterCommunity: https://www.intercommunityct.org
Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Center: https://www.wheelerclinic.org
Community Health Resources: https://www.chrhealth.org

Community Health Center: https://www.chc1.com
Chrysalis Center: https://chrysaliscenterct.org
Hartford Healthcare Family Resource Center: https://instituteofliving.org/programs-services/family-resource-center

Bridges Community Support: https://www.bridgesct.org

River Valley Services: https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/RVS/Agency-Files/RVS---Homepage

Find Services by Town: https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Finding-Services/Finding-Services

SUICIDE PREVENTION

www.onlinemftprograms.com/suicide-prevention/

Live Another Day https://liveanotherday.org/

Suicide Prevention Guide for Youth & Young Adults https://ceufast.com/blog/suicide-prevention-guide-for-youth-and-young-adults


ADDICTION SUPPORT

​AddictionGuide.com: http://addictionguide.com 

Detox.com: https://www.detox.com/local/connecticut/

DrugDangers.com: http://drugdangers.com
Drug Rehab Guides for Addiction & Mental Health: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide
Alcohol Rehab Guide: https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org
DrugRehab.com: https://www.drugrehab.com/co-occurring-disorder/

Article/Dealing with Peer Pressure: https://www.bluecrestrc.com/dealing-with-peer-pressure/
​Article/Social Drinking vs. Binge Drinking: https://definingwellness.com/resources/social-drinking-vs-binge-drinking/
Rehab.com: https://www.rehab.com/addiction-treatment
Online Therapy: https://www.onlinetherapy.com/addiction-counseling/family-resource/
Signs of Addiction: https://definingwellness.com/addiction-signs/

San Diego Detox Alcohol Withdrawal Signs & Symptoms
Career Builder: Employment Guide for those in Recovery
Alcohol Help alcoholhelp.com/alcohol/mental-illness/suicide/

Recovery Support Guide for College Students https://www.intelligent.com/substance-abuse-recovery-support-guide-for-college-students/

Motivational Enhancement Therapy https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/therapies/met/

Types of Addiction Therapies https://www.addictionresource.net/addiction-therapy/

Medicare Coverage for Addiction Support https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/medicare-coverage-of-substance-abuse-treatment

Partnership to End Addiction Guide for Young People https://drugfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Alcohol-Guide_Families_030821.pdf

Partnership to End Addiction Advocacy Tool Kit https://drugfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/advocacy_toolkit.pdf

Partnership to End Addiction Fentanyl Hub https://drugfree.org/fentanyl-poisoning/?utm_campaign=ndpa22&utm_medium=email&utm_source=hs

Partnership to End Addiction Join the Movement https://drugfree.org/join-the-movement-to-end-the-addiction-crisis/?utm_campaign=ndpa22&utm_medium=email&utm_source=hs

Free Rehab Centers in Connecticut https://www.freerehabcenters.net/Connecticut/

Substance Use Education https://www.addicted.org/supe/

Student Recovery Resource Guide https://collegeeducated.com/resources/student-recovery-resources/

Alcohol Effects on the Body https://alcoholawareness.org/effects-of-alcohol-on-the-body/

Identify Mental Health Issues https://www.detoxrehabs.net/identify-mental-health-issues/


RECOVERY CENTERS

Boca Recovery Center https://bocarecoverycenter.com/stimulants/cocaine/crack/overdose/

Casco Bay Recovery Center https://cascobayrecovery.com/treatment/

Free by the Sea: https://freebythesea.com/addiction-resources/

Granite Recovery Centers: https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/alcohol-abuse/binge-drinking/
Green Mountain Treatment Center: https://www.greenmountaintreatmentcenter.com/resources/stimulants-vs-depressants/

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center https://www.harmonyridgerecovery.com/

Louisville Addiction Center https://louisvilleaddictioncenter.com/32-addiction-mental-health-resources-for-bipoc-parents/

Northern Illinois Recovery Center:  https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/treatment/

Rockland Recovery Center https://www.rocklandrecovery.com/alcohol-addiction/

Southeast Detox Center https://southeastdetoxga.com/

The Boca Recovery Center: https://bocarecoverycenter.com

Profound Treatment Center: https://profoundtreatment.com/alcohol-rehab/

Pinnacle Peak Recovery Support Groups https://www.pinnaclepeakrecovery.com/drug-alcohol-addiction-support-groups/

Palmer Lake Recovery Center https://www.palmerlakerecovery.com/alcohol-abuse-and-addiction/

Ripple Ranch Recovery Center https://rippleranch.com/mental-health-disorders/

Spring Hill Recovery Center https://springhillrecovery.com/addiction/

The Recovery Village https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/treatment-program/drug-detox/

Tulip Hill Recovery https://tuliphillrecovery.com/32-addiction-mental-health-resources-for-latinx-college-students/

Ocean Hill Recovery https://oceanhillsrecovery.com/brain-recovery-from-alcohol-addiction/

West Wind Recovery (California) https://westwindrecovery.com/programs/

Idaho Recovery Center https://idahorecoverycenter.com/

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Center https://discoverymood.com/locations/fairfield/

Recovery Beach https://recoverybeach.com/


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence (The Alliance): Call 1-888-999-5545 or visit https://endsexualviolencect.org/

Blended Steps (anger management): Call 860-593-7521 ​or visit https://blendedstepsconsulting.com/

Teen Dating & Preventing Violence


VETERAN SUPPORT

First City Recovery Center for Veterans https://firstcityrecoverycenter.com/resources/veterans/

Camp Lejeune Claims Center: https://www.camplejeuneclaimscenter.com/water-contamination/

Veterans Guide https://veteransguide.org/va-disability/ratings/ptsd/

Veterans, PTSD & Cannabis Use


MEDICARE REOURCES

Medicare Plans: https://www.medicareplans.com

Medicare Coverage for Mental Health Care
Medicare Coverage for Outpatient Services

Medicare Coverage for Inpatient Mental Health Care
Medicare Coverage for those who can't afford it

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Hidden Healers Mental Health Activists​

Mental Health America Youth Research Report

The Port Youth Center (Kentucky)

Crisis Guide for Alzheimer's Caregiving

Eating Disorders Guide
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Veterans with Mesothelioma
Money Geek: Navigating Mental Health Care

Gallup Article: Uncomfortable Conversations at Work

Mental Health & Eye Health
Understanding Financial Abuse by Your Partner

Financial Literacy for Women

Assisted Living for People with Mental Health Disorders
The Difference Between Dementia & Alzheimers 

On Being A Single Dad

Mesothelioma & Mental Health

Talking to Your Teens About Cannabis 

Cannabis and the LGBTQ Community

Marijuana Use in African American Communities

Cannabis Use and Eating Disorders

Help Retirees Navigate Healthcare System

Caregiver Support Guide 

Mental Health and Traumatic Car Accidents
​Early Signs of Mental Health Concerns

Trauma Informed Care for Addiction

Ultimate Guide to Drug Discounts

Nursing Home Abuse Center

Cerebral Palsy Guide

Activities to Do with Seniors with Dementia

Caregivers Resource Center

Coping with Caregiver Burnout


MENTAL HEALTH FIELD OF STUDY

Psychology Masters Programs by State https://psychologymastersprograms.com/