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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR CLINTON RESIDENTS
Struggling with isolation, stress, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use or other issues? Help is here! We are here to help anyone who is struggling and those affected. Below is a comprehensive list of resources.
Suicide Prevention Resources In Crisis? In CT, call 211 and press 1, or call/text 988, or chat www.988lifeline.org; In an Emergency, call or text 911. |
DMHAS Crisis Intervention Services:
Infoline Crisis Services:
- Call Infoline by dialing 2-1-1 from anywhere in Connecticut. You will speak to a caseworker who can help make it easier for you to find information, discover options or deal with a crisis. Infoline is certified by the American Association of Suicidology.
- Connecticut mobile crisis intervention 1-800-HOPE-135
Other Support Services:
- The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – Connecticut (NAMI of CT)
Ph: 800-215-3021
NAMI of CT is a statewide organization for the families and friends of persons who have a psychiatric disability. Its activities include support, education and information, and advocacy. - NAMI Helpline for Teens and Young Adults /www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/teen-young-adult-helpline/
- The Connecticut Mental Health Association
Ph: 800-842-1501 or 860-529-1970
The Connecticut Mental Health Association is dedicated to the promotion of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and improved care and treatment of persons with mental illness. - Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board
- The CTSAB is a diverse, collaborative network (over 600 people and 200 agencies) of advocates, educators and leaders concerned with addressing the problem of suicide with a focus on prevention, intervention, and health and wellness promotion.
- The Trevor Project – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678
- A 25-year-old organization with the mission to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.
- Brian’s Healing Hearts | Dedicated to Healing Grieving Adults
- Anchored in hope and empowered to support, the Brian Dagle Foundation – based in Niantic, CT – is dedicated to the healing of grieving adults as well as community education on mental health and suicide awareness. They offer focused grief support groups including ones for adults, young adults, parents, men, first responders, loss survivors and more.
Related Sites:
- SAMHSA’s Mental Health Links – Suicide
- National Helpline 800-662-HELP (4357)
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (SPAN)
- The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Suicide
- American Association of Suicidology– AAS run suicide support centers across the whole of the USA. Lists emergency numbers for their centers.
- Parents of Suicides– An email support group for any parents who have lost a child to suicide, and memorials to these children.
- Survivors of Suicide– Time heals all wounds is not necessarily true for survivors of suicide. Time is necessary for healing, but time is not enough. Shared feelings enrich and lead to growth and healing. Online Support group for survivors of suicide.
- Suicide Prevention and Post-Suicide Coping Resources (SAMSHA)
- Crisis Text Line: text TALK or HOME to 741741
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Local Resources:
Clinton Human Services or call 860-669-1103
Families Helping Families or call 860-669-5592
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