Resource Library

Browse a wide range of resources, research, and frequently asked questions related to children’s behavioral health for parents and caregivers, providers, schools, students, and researchers. Filter by category, topic, or keyword.

For emergencies, please dial 911. For mental health crises, call 211 and press 1 (in CT) or dial 988 (from anywhere in the U.S.) for immediate suicide and mental health crisis support from trained counselors.

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.

For Parents & Caregivers

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)

Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in emotional distress. Call or text 988 or visit their website to chat online. CT residents can also dial 211 and hit 1 for…

Facts, Figures, and Research

Suicide in Children and Teens

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 15-24 in the U.S. But depression and suicidal feelings are treatable mental health conditions.

For Parents & Caregivers

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.

For Providers

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…

For Parents & Caregivers

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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988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE

Resource Library

Browse a wide range of resources, research, and frequently asked questions related to children’s behavioral health for parents and caregivers, providers, schools, students, and researchers. Filter by category, topic, or keyword.

For emergencies, please dial 911. For mental health crises, call 211 and press 1 (in CT) or dial 988 (from anywhere in the U.S.) for immediate suicide and mental health crisis support from trained counselors.

Children’s Urgent Crisis Centers in Connecticut

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)

Suicide in Children and Teens

211

Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery (YCTSR)

Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children in Connecticut