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Urban Trauma Network Initiative (CT)

The Urban Trauma Network Initiative in CT was created in response to the national reckoning on racism that occurred in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Disability Rights Connecticut

A statewide non-profit organization with a mission to advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities, including mental and behavioral health disabilities, in CT.

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Children’s Urgent Crisis Centers in Connecticut

CT now has 4 Urgent Crisis Centers (Hartford, New Haven, New London, and Waterbury) for children experiencing mental or behavioral health crises but do not require emergency department care. Learn more on the DCF website.

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Jordan Porco Foundation

Foundation committed to preventing suicide and promoting mental health in the high school, college, and college entry student population through awareness, education, and innovative programming.

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CT Suicide Advisory Board

The Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB) is a state-level suicide advisory board that addresses suicide prevention and response across the lifespan, co-chaired by the CT DMHAS and DCF.  PreventSuicideCT.org offers…

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OCD Connecticut

Nonprofit organization serving adults, children, and families in Connecticut living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) by promoting early intervention and expanding awareness, treatment and research. Resources, support groups, and more.

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Autism Services & Resources Connecticut

Autism Services & Resources Connecticut (ASRC) at Clifford Beers Community Health Partners provides training, family support, and advocacy for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families.

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State of CT Court Support Services Division (CSSD)

The CT Court Support Services Division (CSSD) oversees pretrial services, family services, divorce and domestic violence, probation supervision of adults and juveniles as well as juvenile residential centers including Juvenile…

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Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS)

DMHAS administers mental/behavioral health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment services and programs statewide. Find treatment providers, educational resources, and more on their website.

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CT Office of the Healthcare Advocate

The Office of the Healthcare Advocate assists CT residents with finding health insurance, managed care, understanding the referral or pre-authorization process, and problems with health insurance including appeal/grievance procedures.

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TurningPointCT.org

TurningPointCT.org was developed by young people in Connecticut who are in recovery from mental health and substance use issues. Their mission is to empower teens and young adults in their search for emotional and mental health, help them understand their options, and learn how to navigate the behavioral health system in CT.

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Connecticut School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI)

CT SBDI is a statewide program that reduces the rate of in-school arrests, expulsions, and out-of-school suspensions by training schools on behavioral health topics and alternative discipline practices and connecting more students to behavioral health services.

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Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI)

CHDI advances effective, innovative system, practice, and policy solutions that result in equitable and optimal behavioral health and well-being for children, youth, and families in CT and beyond through research, evaluation, training and technical assistance, and demonstration projects that inform systems change. Offers publications, provider training resources, technical assistance and consulting, and more.

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Connecticut Juvenile Justice System Overview (OPM)

The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has a comprehensive webpage that provides an overview of the state's juvenile justice system. Learn about common terms, regulations, facts and figures, racial disparities, and more.

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Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers

Find information about school-based health centers in Connecticut.

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Find a Head Start Center Near You

Find a Head Start or Early Head Start early childhood program near you.

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Birth to Three – Connecticut

A Connecticut state program that supports families when they have concerns about their infant and/or young child’s development. Children under age 3 who live in Connecticut and have a developmental…

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Help Me Grow – Connecticut

Free statewide program from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood connecting CT children and families to community services and resources related to child health, behavior, development and learning.

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Child Development Infoline – Connecticut

Child Development Infoline (CDI) is a free, confidential service of United Way of Connecticut. Care Coordinators are available to answer questions about infant and child development Monday – Friday, 8am-6pm.…

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CT Ages & Stages Child Development Monitoring Program

This free program from Help Me Grow & CT Office of Early Childhood can help you monitor your child’s development and identify potential delays early.

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Connecticut Association for Infant Mental Health (CT-AIMH)

CT-AIMH offers professional development opportunities to those working with infants and young children and their families and promotes competency in the infant/toddler/family workforce by offering an Endorsement in Culturally Sensitive,…

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Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate

The Office of the Child Advocate monitors and evaluates public and private agencies that are charged with the protection of children, and reviews state agency policies and procedures to ensure…

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State Education Resource Center (SERC)

SERC is a nonprofit agency that provides professional development and information dissemination on the latest research and best practices to educators, service providers, and families throughout the state, as well…

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Connecticut State Department of Education

Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE)'s mission is to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all CT students.

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Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)

CPAC provides free training, support and empowerment for parents and professionals who have questions about the education of their children and students with disabilities, birth to age 26. Staffed by…

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African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities (AFCAMP)

AFCAMP provides resources related to special ed, disabilities, juvenile justice, & health equity, including parent-to-parent support; PPT support; info & training for families & professionals on disability rights & services;…

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Keep the Promise Coalition

Since 1999, Keep the Promise has worked to improve CT’s mental health system by protecting the rights of all people who require these services. They strengthen voices, share lived experiences,…

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Center for Children’s Advocacy

The Center for Children’s Advocacy is a nonprofit law firm which fights for the legal rights of Connecticut’s most vulnerable children in such areas as education, juvenile justice, health, housing,…

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CT Parenting

CTparenting.com is a central hub of useful parenting information from the CT Department of Children and Families. 

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211

2-1-1 is a free helpline for information about community services, referrals to human services, and mobile behavioral health crisis intervention. Call 24/7/365 from anywhere in CT. Multilingual & TDD access.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness – Connecticut Chapter (NAMI-CT)

NAMI-CT is the CT chapter of the national family and consumer advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious mental illnesses and their families. Find trainings, local…

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Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (BHP)

Find information on accessing and providing HUSKY behavioral health and support services – for providers and families.  Partnership between CT DCF, DSS, and DMHAS; administered by Carelon Behavioral Health.

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Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery (YCTSR)

From the YCTSR website: The multi-disciplinary team of the Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery (YCTSR) provides trauma-informed treatments and services to children and families, builds professional knowledge through…

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Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children in Connecticut

Connecting to Care CT maintains regional lists of Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children (OPCCs) and other community-based children's behavioral health services in Connecticut.

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Child First

Child First, developed in CT but now a national model, is an innovative evidence-based model which effectively decreases emotional and behavioral problems, developmental and learning problems, and abuse and neglect…