Connecticut
- 2-1-1 Connecticut
- NAMI Connecticut
- Prevent Suicide CT
- Access Mental Health CT
- The Network of Care for Mental/Behavioral Health
- CHDI Mental Health
- Healthy Students and Thriving Schools: A Comprehensive Approach for Addressing Students’ Trauma and Mental Health Needs
- HUSKY Health Program Parenting Center
- Suicide, A Closer Look: From 2-1-1 to a mobile crisis team, learn about resources offered by state (Gizmo resources are highlighted)
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health During & After Covid
- Announcing the Family Assistance & Social Determinant Fund
Other Resources
National
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Adult Mental Health
- Children’s Mental Health
- Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?
- Emotions & Behavior
- It’s Real | AFSP
- Know what questions to ask with the C-SSRS-Suicide Risk Screening Tool for all ages
- Life Kit: NPR
- Mental Health First Aid for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- Mental Health is Health
- National Federation of Families
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Parents Under Pressure: The US Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents (2024)
- Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory
- Safety Plan (for adolescents and up)
- Social and emotional learning (SEL)
- Social connection is essential to our health and well-being
- What Is Children’s Mental Health?
- Youth and Tips for Parenting Talking Points
Need Help Now
In Connecticut, if you or someone you know needs help for a mental health crisis:
- In crisis, Call 211 or Call/Text 988 or Chat at 988Lifeline.org
- Text CT to 741741 for free 24/7 text crisis support
- For youth and adult mobile crisis services call 211 or 988
- For more information on CT youth Mobile Crisis services
- For more information on CT adult Mobile Crisis services’ ACTION Line
In the United States, if you or someone you know needs help for a mental health crisis call 988 or text HOME to 741741.
In the United States, if you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger call or text 911.