HELP IS HERE
You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone.
Help Is Here.
You don’t need to face this alone. Whether you’re reaching out for the first time or helping someone else take that first step, you’re part of a community that cares.
We all have moments when life feels heavier than we can carry. Reaching out for support isn’t weakness; it’s courage. Whether you need someone to talk to right now or want to learn how to support someone else, you’ll find trusted resources here.
Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 to connect with trained counselors 24/7. Free, confidential, and available anywhere in the U.S.
211 Connecticut Mobile Crisis Team
Dial 211 (then press 1 for “Crisis”) to reach mental health professionals who can come to you or connect you to care.
In an emergency:
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Same-Day Walk-in Psychiatric Evaluations in Connecticut
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.
Ladder of Hope (Newington, Connecticut)
Ladder of Hope provides trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and adults using EMDR and other personalized approaches to help clients heal from past experiences, build resilience, and move forward, with services that accept insurance.
Prevent Suicide Rhode Island (Rhode Island)
preventsuicideri.org/get-help/you-good-man
"You Good, Man?" is a campaign designed to normalize conversations, empower friends, coworkers, and loved ones to reach out, and encourage men to accept help when it’s offered.
National Support
#SameHere Global
samehereglobal.org
A global movement reminding us that mental health is part of everyone’s story.
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.
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.
Call or Text 988 for Immediate Help
Let’s get you the support you need.
