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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 or chat at www.988lifeline.org
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services – dial 211, then 1, then 1 again.
Nearly 150 trained mental health professionals across the state that can respond immediately by phone or face-to-face within 45 minutes when a child is experiencing an emotional or behavioral crisis.
www.mobilecrisisempsct.org
More Resources
Plan 4 Children
Find out how Connecticut is improving and integrating children’s behavioral health services, systems, and support into a comprehensive network of care.
www.plan4children.org
CONNECT4Families Online Toolkit
The Connect4Families Toolkit helps families, schools, and pediatric providers collaborate and connect children to behavioral health services and supports in Connecticut.
https://plan4children.org/resources/toolkit/
ACCESS Mental Health for Youth
ACCESS Mental Health for Youth offers easy-to-understand videos in both English and Spanish that provide general information and guidance about mental health and wellness to help families better understand and manage their child’s needs.
https://www.accessmhct.com/youth/families-2/#
Kids Mental Health Info
Find information on available behavioral health and family support services in Connecticut and learn about related initiatives contributing to children’s mental and emotional well-being.
www.kidsmentalhealthinfo.com
CT Support Group
The CT Support Group is an online platform developed by young people in Connecticut to provide connection, peer-led support, and community for their peers. Our platform is an inclusive, trauma-informed space that prioritizes consent, choice, and mutual respect for young people to share their experiences and build a supportive community.
ctsupportgroup.org
Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board
Learn about CT’s statewide efforts to prevent suicide with education, intervention, and health and wellness promotion.
www.preventsuicidect.org
Community Pathways Program
The community pathways program is a warm line that helps families in navigating children’s behavioral health services and community-based supports. Community pathways offers live, knowledgeable, and supportive staff that assist families with referrals, resources, and tools.
To get connected call 877-381-4193, select option 1. To learn more, visit: https://www.carelonbh.com/ctcfd/en/home/programs-supports/community-pathways