Client & Caregiver Resources
Navigating the complexities of behavioral health – whether you are the one in need, or your loved one is – can be daunting. In addition to the care you will find at Bridges, there are many additional supports and resources available to help guide you on your journey. We have curated the following information to provide you access to such resources.
Click on a category below to find the related information:
Information & Crisis Hotlines
911
Always dial 911 in the event of a life threatening emergency.
211
The Connecticut ACTION line (Adult Crisis Telephone Intervention and Options Network) is a centralized phone number answered by 2-1-1 staff trained to offer an array of supports and options to individuals in distress throughout CT. Available 24/7, 365 days a year in Connecticut.
Learn More: https://uwc.211ct.org/actionline/
988
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network.
DMHAS – CT State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Learn More: https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS
CT Behavioral Health Partnership (formerly Beacon Health Options)
The CT BHP provides information on accessing and providing HUSKY behavioral health and support services.
877-552-8247
Learn More: https://www.ctbhp.com/
MEDLINEplus®
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s website for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.
Learn More: https://medlineplus.gov/
Mental Health Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Learn More: https://www.samhsa.gov/
National Alliance on Mental Illness CT (NAMI CT)
NAMI CT’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental health conditions by engaging in support, education and advocacy.
NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
Learn More: https://namict.org/
National Institute of Mental Health
The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Learn More: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.
Learn More: https://www.dbsalliance.org/
Addiction Recovery Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
Learn More: https://www.samhsa.gov/
CT Community for Addiction Recovery
866-205-9770
Learn More: https://ccar.us/
Addiction Services Availability in CT from DMHAS
Learn More: ctaddictionservices.com
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
1-888-789-7777
Learn More: https://ccpg.org/
AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
Learn More: https://ct-aa.org/
Al-Aanon Family Groups – Connecticut
Groups for families and loved ones of alcoholics.
Learn More: https://www.ctalanon.org/
GA – Gamblers Anonymous of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts
Learn More: https://ctwmaga.org/
Gam-Anon
Groups for families and loved ones of problem gamblers.
Learn More: https://gam-anon.org/
NA – Connecticut Region of Narcotics Anonymous
Learn More: https://ctna.org/
Nar-Anon
A 12-Step Program for Family & Friends of Addicts.
Learn More: https://www.nar-anon.org/
Child & Family Resources
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.
Learn More: https://www.aacap.org
CT Family Support Network (CTFSN)
CTFSN exists to help families raising children with disabilities and special healthcare needs through the lifespan.
860-744-4074
Learn More: https://ctfsn.org/
CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)
Connecticut’s Resource for Children with Disabilities; Empowering and Educating Families
860-739-3089
Learn More: https://cpacinc.org/default.aspx
AFCAMP
African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities
860-548-9959
Learn More: Afcamp.org
FAVOR
FAVOR is a statewide family-led, nonprofit organization committed to empowering families as advocates and partners in improving educational and health outcomes for our children. FAVOR is the Connecticut state organization of the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health.
860-563-3232
Learn More: http://www.favor-ct.org/
SAFE Family Recovery
CommuniCare’s SAFE Family Recovery program offers three programs to support parents and caregivers address substance use issues across the spectrum of recovery.
Learn More: https://communicare-ct.org/website/publish/programs/index.php?SAFE-Family-Recovery-4
Advocacy & Assistance
Milford United Way
The Milford United Way works side by side with community leaders, businesses, government and other service organizations to address our community’s most pressing needs.
Learn More: https://www.unitedwayofmilford.org/
Connecticut 2-1-1
2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you find the help you need.
Learn More: https://www.211ct.org/
Advocacy Unlimited
Advocacy Unlimited provides education, advocacy and support through peer-led, holistic engagement, serving those who are searching for hope and finding their purpose after receiving a psychiatric diagnosis.
860-505-7581
Learn More: https://advocacyunlimited.org/
Office of the Healthcare Advocate
The CT State Office of the Healthcare Advocate (OHA) ocuses on assisting consumers in making informed decisions when selecting a health plan; assisting consumers to resolve problems with their health insurance plans and tracking trends of issues/problems, or advocacy with industry, the public, or other stakeholders.
866-466-4446
Learn More: https://portal.ct.gov/OHA
New Haven Legal Assistance Association
NHLAA offers free, high-quality legal services to people living in poverty in New Haven County and the Lower Naugatuck Valley, striving to provide equal access to the justice system, enhance the rights and living conditions of our client community, and help our client community protect their own rights.
203-946-4811
Learn More: https://nhlegal.org/
Latino Behavioral Health Services
CommuniCare’s CT LBHS represents a regional collaborative of thirteen behavioral health organizations with a shared mission to expand and enhance the existing network of recovery-oriented and community-based services, and to ensure that behavioral healthcare is both accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate, for Latinos throughout south central Connecticut.
Learn More: https://communicare-ct.org/website/publish/programs/index.php?Latino-Behavioral-Health-Services-5
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