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13 resources in Mental Health
United Way 211 / SAMHSA
24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use crises, or emotional distress. Connects to trained crisis counselors. In Connecticut, also links to CT Mobile Crisis Intervention via 211.
24/7/365
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
The Bridge Family Center
Nonprofit providing counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, and life-skills training for high-risk youth, teens, young adults, families, and caregivers in Greater Hartford. Services include individual and family counseling, residential programs, and support groups.
Call (860) 313-1119 to schedule counseling appointments
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
CT DMHAS
State-operated community mental health center providing outpatient psychiatric treatment, mobile crisis team, case management, and community support for adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. Mobile Crisis: Mon-Fri 8am-8:30pm at (860) 297-0999.
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
Free addiction recovery support center offering peer recovery coaching, telephone recovery support, virtual support meetings, and connections to area support services. Helps people at all stages of recovery navigate the recovery community.
Contact for current hours
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Trauma-informed advocacy center for children and families affected by abuse, violence, or exploitation. Connects families to forensic interviews, medical care, advocacy, counseling referrals, and multidisciplinary support.
Mon-Fri business hours; call for appointments
Before you go: Bring any police, DCF, court, school, or medical paperwork related to the concern.
Hartford Communities That Care (HCTC)
Community-based violence prevention since 1998. Operates Connecticut's first Hospital-Linked Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) with 24/7 crisis response for crime victims. Programs include mental health support, workforce readiness, youth leadership academy, and family wellness.
24/7 crisis response; office hours Mon-Fri
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Hartford HealthCare
Comprehensive addiction treatment through Hartford HealthCare's behavioral health network. Offers residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient tracks. All tracks offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, methadone, and Vivitrol.
Contact for appointment
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
InterCommunity Health Care
Affordable behavioral health services including individual and group counseling, psychiatry, child/adolescent/family therapy, crisis stabilization, and intensive outpatient. Bilingual (Spanish) clinicians available. Same-day access.
Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm (Hartford). Same-day appointments available.
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
InterCommunity Inc.
Recovery house program providing safe, substance-free housing with 30 hours/week of group and individual therapy, psychiatric and nursing support, and peer support. Also operates a 12-bed Intermediate Enhanced long-term residential program for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Residential programs are 24/7
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Connecticut
Over 40 free support groups statewide for families, individuals living with mental illness, and young adults. Provides education, peer support, and advocacy. Young Adult Connection Groups available.
Support groups meet on various schedules. Check website for Hartford-area group times.
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
44 programs including behavioral health for children and adults, substance use treatment, urgent crisis center for youth (no appointment needed), foster care, early childhood development, and family support services.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (extended to 7pm weekdays except Fri)
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
United Way of Connecticut
Statewide information and referral service connecting residents to health and human services. Covers housing, food, healthcare, mental health, financial assistance, and more. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
24/7/365. TTY: 1-800-671-0737. Outside CT: 1-800-203-1234.
Before you go: No appointment, no ID, no cost. Just dial 211 any hour, day or night. Tell them your language and they'll connect you; if you're Deaf/hard of hearing, use TTY 1-800-671-0737.
The Network CT
24/7 domestic violence services including a short-term 15-bed confidential safe house, short-term counseling, support programs, court advocacy, and online resources. Serves individuals and families fleeing domestic violence.
24 hours/day, 7 days/week (hotline and safe house)
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Need additional help finding mental health?
Call 211