CT Organizations - Links Children’s Urgent Crisis Centers in Connecticut CT has 4 Urgent Crisis Centers (Hartford, New Haven, New London, and Waterbury) for children who are experiencing mental or behavioral health crises but do not require emergency department care.…
Facts & Figures KIDS COUNT Data Center The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT® is a premier source of data on children, youth and families in the United States. Search their comprehensive database of statistics and indicators…
National Organizations - Links Understood A nonprofit organization that develops resources for parents, children, and youth with learning, thinking, and attention differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing challenges, and more.
National Organizations - Links The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital educates parents and caregivers about the behavioral health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioral, emotional,…
National Organizations - Links National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated This national center at Rutgers University maintains excellent online resource libraries in English and Spanish for children with incarcerated parents.
CT Organizations - Links 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.
Evidence-Based Practices Effectiveness of Healthy Relationship Education Programs for Youth Romantic relationships in adolescence can shape experiences during and after that time period. Marriage and relationship education programs can help adolescents develop the knowledge and skills to form healthy relationships…
Evidence-Based Practices Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC) MATCH-ADTC (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems) is an evidence-based treatment designed for children ages 6 – 15. Unlike most treatment approaches that…
National Organizations - Links National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) NEDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Find information, screening tools, treatment referrals, support groups, and advocacy…
CT Organizations - Links 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…
National Organizations - Links Child Trends, Inc. A nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that studies children, youth, and families through research, data collection, and analysis. Topics include behavioral health, demographics, schools, early childhood, poverty, equity issues, and more.
National Organizations - Links Children’s Bureau (Administration for Children & Families) The Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services), focuses on improving the lives of children and families through programs that reduce…
National Organizations - Links Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) National nonprofit advocating for policies that will help all children reach their potential, on areas including child welfare, poverty, health, education, youth justice, gun violence, and racial justice. Find reports…
CT Organizations - Links 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.
CT Organizations - Links Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a nonprofit offering peer-based, wellness-oriented support and empowering services and resources for people living with depression and bipolar disorder and their families.…
Evidence-Based Practices Functional Family Therapy Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based intervention for youth and families. This high-quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed primarily for at-risk youth who have been referred by the…
CT Organizations - Links Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford Nonprofit offering counseling and therapy for children and families of all faiths in the greater Hartford region. They also offer a food pantry and other social services.
Facts & Figures KidsHealth.org Comprehensive resource site developed by Nemours Children’s Health for parents, youth, and educators on all things related to kids’ physical and behavioral health. Click the link below to explore KidsHealth.org.
Facts & Figures National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is a large clearinghouse of information about health in America. As the nation’s principal…
Evidence-Based Practices Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Adapted from MST Services: Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence-based treatment for youth with serious behavioral problems, particularly juvenile justice involvement. Research demonstrates that MST reduces criminal activity and other…
National Organizations - Links Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Advocates for the civil rights, full inclusion, and equality of children and adults with mental health challenges. Learn about your legal rights, advocacy opportunities, find resources and publications, and more.
National Organizations - Links American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Organization for child & adolescent psychiatrists and other behavioral health providers. Find resources and research to aid in understanding and treating children’s developmental, behavioral, & mental health conditions.
Facts & Figures Data on Children in Poverty The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) collects and analyzes data and publishes a range of reports and tools on child poverty, early childhood mental health, and related issues.…
Facts & Figures America’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being (2022) The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) fosters collaboration among 23 Federal agencies that produce and use statistics on children and families. The Forum annually updates all…
Facts & Figures Children Without Health Insurance in Connecticut Nationwide, 4.1% of children under age 18 in the U.S. do not have health insurance coverage. In Connecticut, 3.5% of children (approximately 26,000) did not have health insurance coverage as…
Facts & Figures Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania) Adapted from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with additional facts from Cleveland Clinic: It is common for children and adolescents to play with their hair. However, frequent…
Facts & Figures Eating Disorders in Teens From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): In the United States, as many as 1 in 10 young women have an eating disorder. Disordered eating related to…
CT Organizations - Links 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…
Facts & Figures Conduct Disorder From from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: “Conduct disorder” refers to a group of repetitive and persistent behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and adolescents with…
Facts & Figures Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Facts for Families on Bipolar Disorder Adapted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic depressive illness) is an illness of the brain…
National Organizations - Links National Institute of Mental Health A division of the National Institutes of Health, NIMH provides research, data, and information on behavioral/mental health disorders and treatment, grants for research and program providers, and other resources.
National Organizations - Links HELPGUIDE.org An independent, nonprofit, comprehensive website full of resources about mental/behavioral health, well-being, relationships and more, for children and adults.
National Organizations - Links Child Advocate Nonprofit serving the needs of children, families and professionals in addressing mental health, medical, educational, legal and legislative issues.
National Organizations - Links American Psychological Association A scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. Offers publications, research, and resources for clinicians and the general public. To go directly to this website, please…
Facts & Figures Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems Approaching student mental health with a comprehensive, trauma-informed lens that integrates health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and more intensive treatments leads to better outcomes for schools, students, and communities.
Facts & Figures Children Who Won’t Go to School – About School Refusal Adapted from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry’s page on School Refusal Going to school is usually an enjoyable event for children. However, for some it can cause…
Facts & Figures Facts About Bullying (AACAP Resource Center) Adapted from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Bullying Resource Center Page Bullying is repeated aggressive behavior that can present in the form of threats, physical assault,…
Facts & Figures Bedwetting or Enuresis Facts for Families on Bedwetting or Enuresis Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) HealthyChildren.org: Although most children are toilet trained between 2 and 4 years of age, some…
Facts & Figures Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The ADA protects the civil rights of people with disabilities in employment, accessing public services such as education and transportation, and accessing public accommodations such as restaurants, stores, and hotels.…
Evidence-Based Practices Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD and her team at the University of Washington. It has two key components: a behavioral, problem-solving focus…
CT Organizations - Links 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…
CT Organizations - Links 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.…
National Organizations - Links American Academy of Pediatrics Organization dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Resources and research for clinicians and parents.
CT Organizations - Links 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…
CT Organizations - Links Connecticut Children’s Medical Center CT Children’s Medical Center in Hartford offers a range of mental/behavioral health services for children and adolescents including outpatient, inpatient, and emergency/crisis treatment.
CT Organizations - Links 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…
CT Organizations - Links 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,…
CT Organizations - Links CT Parenting CTparenting.com is a central hub of useful parenting information from the CT Department of Children and Families.
National Organizations - Links CDC Essentials of Parenting Essentials for Parenting is a free, online resource developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With one module designed for parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers…
CT Organizations - Links 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.
CT Organizations - Links 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.
National Organizations - Links American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Resources & training for clinicians, service providers, educators, and parents/caregivers.
Evidence-Based Practices Effective Child Therapy Overview The Effective Child Therapy site was developed by the Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology as a clearinghouse of information for providers and families about effective, evidence-based treatments and…
CT Organizations - Links Clifford Beers Community Care Center Clifford Beers CCC is one of the largest providers of mental health and support services for children, youth, and families in New Haven County. Outpatient, in-home, mobile crisis, school- and…
National Organizations - Links Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia The Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPTS) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia addresses medical trauma in the lives of children and families. Their “After the Injury” site “helps parents…
Facts & Figures Intermittant Explosive Disorder Adapted from the Child Mind Institute: Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is a mental health disorder that can affect children, teenagers, and adults. Children and youth who have IED experience short…
National Organizations - Links Oppositional Defiant Disorder Resource Center This resource center from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has FAQs and treatment resources for parents helping children who have Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
CT Organizations - Links 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…
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