Resources
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https://www.211ct.org/
https://www.211ct.org/
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
www.ct.gov/dmhas
www.ct.gov/dmhas
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.
www.samhsa.gov
www.samhsa.gov
Our mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
www.drugabuse.gov
www.drugabuse.gov
They are the only national nonprofit committed to supporting the whole family as they address every aspect of substance use and addiction, from prevention to recovery. Learn more about their history and impact, and meet the dedication and passionate people who make it all possible.
www.drugfree.org
Connecticut Clearinghouse is a statewide library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention and health promotion, treatment and recovery, wellness and other related topics.
www.ctclearinghouse.org
www.ctclearinghouse.org
The CT Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB) is a network of diverse advocates, educators and leaders concerned with addressing the problem of suicide with a focus on prevention, intervention, and health and wellness promotion.The CTSAB is tri- chaired by the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Department of Children and Families, and CT Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and is the single state-level advisory board in Connecticut that addresses suicide prevention, intervention and response across the lifespan.
www.preventsuicidect.org
www.preventsuicidect.org
WCTC is a Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization (RBHAO).
Western Connecticut Coalition's mission is to promote the behavioral health continuum of care, and to enhance quality of life at every stage. They are a coalition of volunteers, citizens, and prevention professionals dedicated to developing and coordinating services that improve mental health, reduce substance misuse and raise awareness about available resources . WCTC focuses on individuals, families, and children living and working in the 43 towns comprising the Northwestern region of Connecticut.
Western Connecticut Coalition's mission is to promote the behavioral health continuum of care, and to enhance quality of life at every stage. They are a coalition of volunteers, citizens, and prevention professionals dedicated to developing and coordinating services that improve mental health, reduce substance misuse and raise awareness about available resources . WCTC focuses on individuals, families, and children living and working in the 43 towns comprising the Northwestern region of Connecticut.
