Immediate Support:

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In an emergency:

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

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988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988

24/7 support for mental health, substance abuse, and more. If you or someone you know needs support now, call of text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org 

 

211 - Mobile Mental Health Crisis Hotline
        The 211 mobile mental health crisis hotline can assist with both adult and child mental health crises. Request an           in-person crisis evaluation by calling.  Visit 211 CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Same-Day Walk-in Psychiatric Evaluations in Connecticut

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Children's Crisis Evaluations:

The Village, Urgent Crisis Center located in Hartford
For children and adolescents in crisis, the Urgent Crisis Center at The Village offers same-day evaluations. 

Adults' Crisis Evaluations:

Wheeler Clinic located in Bristol, Hartford, New Britain, Plainville and Waterbury. For adults in crisis, the Wheeler Clinic offers same-day walk-in psychiatric evaluations.

 

Local Support:

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connecticut

namict.org

Community groups, education, and support lines for individuals and families

 

Amplify (Glastonbury, Connecticut)

amplifyct.org

Providing best practices and training in behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery across the lifespan.

 

National Support:

 

#SameHere Global

samehereglobal.org

A global movement reminding us that mental health is part of everyone's story

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The Trevor Project

thetrevorproject.org

Crisis intervention and support for LGBTQ+ youth. Text, chat, or call 24/7

 

Mental Health America

mhanational.org

Tools to check in on your mental health and connect to support networks.

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How to Support Someone:
         If you're worried about someone, start with a simple check-in.

 

Ask "you good?" and mean it.

Listen without fixing.

Remind them they're not alone.

Share resources like 988 or 211 if they need immediate help.

Small conversations save lives.
 

Additional Resources

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211 CT Resources
The 211 CT website offers a comprehensive list of mental health resources and crisis services available in Connecticut. Visit 211 CT for more information.
 

Mental Health Services - CT
Click here for a list of local Mental Health Services available in CT. 

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CT Suicide Advisory BoardEveryone can take action to prevent suicide. Know the warning signs and learn what to listen for, what to say, and what to do for someone. 

 

Mental Health Services - RI

Click here for a list of local Mental Health Services available in RI.
 

Care Coordination Overview
Care coordination services are available to children under 18, regardless of insurance. This free service helps families navigate the mental health system and find the support their children need.
 

​The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experiences a loss.  AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico, with programs and events nationwide.

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InterCommunity Health Care is a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) that provides integrated primary care, mental health care, and inpatient/outpatient addiction recovery services for the whole person in the Greater Hartford area. 

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My People - My People Clinical Services (MPCS) is a community-based social service organization established in 2005 in Hartford, CT to support, empower, and rebuild the lives of individuals and families we serve.  

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Powell Mental Health
Powell Mental Health - Therapy and Support in CT for all ages. 

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Power of Choices - Healing Minds, Building Resilience, Empowering Lives within the Black and Brown Community! 

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The McCall Behavioral Health Network specializes in helping individuals heal from substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or both. Call 860.496.2100 or visit website to learn more.

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