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13 resources in Mental Health
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Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call, text, or chat. Available in English and Spanish.
24/7
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Bridgeport Hospital (Yale New Haven Health)
Emergency psychiatric care through the Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Department, a 20-bed inpatient psychiatric unit for adults 18 and older, and outpatient programs such as REACH.
24/7 for emergency; inpatient and outpatient hours vary
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
The Child & Family Guidance Center Inc.
Culturally-informed mental health care for children ages 0-18 and their families since 1925. Outpatient clinic providing individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication m…
Mon-Fri; call for hours
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Connecticut Renaissance
Outpatient behavioral health services for adolescents and adults with addiction and/or mental health disorders. Offers therapy, medication management, LYNC youth program, life skills training, and cas…
Mon-Fri; call for hours
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Community Resources for Justice
Evidence-based programs addressing behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, and risks to youth. Services include youth mentoring, intensive case management, life skills training, abuse and menta…
Mon-Fri; call for hours
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
CT Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS)
State-run mental health center for adults 18 and older: psychiatric care, clinical evaluations, outreach, a medication clinic, co-occurring treatment, and a mobile crisis team that visits on weekdays.
Crisis line 1-800-586-9903 (8am-8pm); after hours, call 2-1-1 or 988
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Liberation Programs
Outpatient substance use treatment using a harm reduction approach. Offers intensive outpatient (IOP) and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, Vivitrol, and methadone. Carries Narca…
Mon-Sat (6 days/week)
Before you go: Call or check outreach hours before going because mobile and drop-in schedules can change.
LifeBridge Community Services
Trauma-informed outpatient mental health services including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, group therapy, family psychoeducation, case management, and psychosocial rehabilitation …
Mon-Fri; call for hours
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Optimus Health Care
Optimus Health Care behavioral health services at the Ralphola Taylor Community Center, 790 Central Avenue.
Mon-Fri; call for hours
Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.
Recovery Network of Programs
Outpatient substance use treatment and recovery counseling. Offers recovery coaching, mentoring/peer support, naloxone and overdose education, transitional services, and discharge planning.
Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm; Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: Call or check outreach hours before going because mobile and drop-in schedules can change.
United Way of Connecticut
Statewide information and referral service connecting residents with social services including housing, food, healthcare, childcare, employment, and more. Available 24/7 by phone. 2-1-1 is also the fr…
24/7 by phone; from outside CT, or if 2-1-1 does not connect, call 1-800-203-1234
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Career Resources, Inc. and Recovery Network of Programs
One-stop reentry center for people returning from incarceration and other people affected by the justice system. Staff coordinate case management and timely connections to basic needs, employment and …
Intake hours vary; complete the referral form or call before visiting.
Before you go: Bring release papers and identification if you have them. Ask what documents are needed when the center contacts you.
The Center for Family Justice
Connecticut's first Family Justice Center providing free, confidential, trauma-informed services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse. Se…
24/7 hotlines: domestic violence (203) 384-9559, sexual assault (203) 333-2233; office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.