Mental Health Matters: Resources For Children In A Crisis

(WTNH) – There are many resources available for parents looking to help their children if they are in a crisis.

Below is a list of resources available nationally and in Connecticut.

• Call 2-1-1 from a landline; when prompted follow 1-1 again. All 211 calls are screened for a police or ambulance. Only dial 911 if it’s a medical emergency.
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741) – Available 24/7, 365 days a year, this organization helps people with mental health challenges by connecting callers with trained crisis volunteers who will provide confidential advice, support, and referrals if needed.
• Lifeline Chat – chat online with crisis centers around the United States.
• The Trevor Project (Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678) – Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.

• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish), or text TalkWithUs for English or Hablanos for Spanish to 66746. Spanish speakers from Puerto Rico can text Hablanos to 1-787-339-2663.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish, or Lifeline Crisis Chat.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
• National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chat
• The Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116
• Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Crisis Chat or text: 8388255
• Youth or Young Crisis Text Line – Text “LISTEN” to 741-741, or visit http://www.crisistextline.org/ for more info.

If your child is actively harming themselves, having suicidal thoughts, or planning to hurt others, call 911, or 2-1-1 and press option 1 for the Mobile Crisis Service. This is a 24 hour, 7 day a week free service to have your child immediately evaluated by a mental health professional. NOTE: If calling by cell phone, 2-1-1 can also be reached toll-free at: 800.203.1234

CTC Resources for children and adolescents

Regional Services – Central

Child Guidance Clinic of Central CT

Outpatient Services

384 Pratt Street Meriden, CT 06450

203-235-5767

Community Mental Health Affiliates

Outpatient Services

233 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051

860-826-1358

Wheeler Clinic

Outpatient Services, Mobile Crisis, Care Coordination

91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT 06062

860-793-3567

Rushford Center Inc.

Care Coordination

883 Paddock Avenue Meriden, CT 06450

203-634-7061

Regional Services – Western

Community Mental Health Affiliates

Outpatient Services

36 Sheffield Street Waterbury, CT 06710

860-826-1358

Wellmore, Inc.

Outpatient Services, Care Coordination

70 Pine Street Waterbury, CT 06710

203-575-0466 ext. 115

Wellmore, Inc.

Outpatient Services, Care Coordination

150 Meadow Street Naugatuck, CT 06770

203-575-0466 ext. 115

Wellmore, Inc.

Outpatient Services, Mobile Crisis

402 E. Main Street Waterbury, CT 06702

203-575-0466 ext. 115

14 Youth Service Bureaus serve 14 towns in the Central Region

Cheshire Youth & Social Services, Inc.

84 South Main Street

Cheshire, CT 06410

(203) 271-6690

Meriden Youth Services

165 Miller Street

Meriden, CT 06450

(203) 630-4221

For more information or to find another YSB, visit: https://www.ctyouthservices.org.

Southwest Region Resource List

Updated 10.22.21

For Mobile Crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

LEGEND | Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children (OPCC) | Extended Day Treatment (EDT) | Care Coordination (CC) | Mobile Crisis (MC) |Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) |

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

For mobile crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

Eligible students are those that attend the schools in which the SBHC is located

*Note Expanded School Health Sites provide medical or behavioral health services where SBHC provides both

Specific RBHAO town information can be found: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/Prevention/RBHAOContactspdf.pdf

Specific RSAB town information can be found: https://www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/regional-advisory-boards/

Disclaimer: This may not be an exhaustive list of the services available in your area. For additional services, you may reach out to your local children’s behavioral health collaborative listed at www.connectingtocarect.org or contact Infoline 2-1-1 Connecticut at www.211ct.org.

South Central Region Resource List

Updated 10.22.21

For Mobile Crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

LEGEND | Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children (OPCC) | Extended Day Treatment (EDT) | Care Coordination (CC) | Mobile Crisis (MC) |Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) |

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

For mobile crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

Eligible students are those that attend the schools in which the SBHC is located

*Note Expanded School Health Sites provide medical or behavioral health services where SBHC provides both

Specific RBHAO town information can be found: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/Prevention/RBHAOContactspdf.pdf

Specific RSAB town information can be found: https://www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/regional-advisory-boards/

Disclaimer: This may not be an exhaustive list of the services available in your area. For additional services, you may reach out to your local children’s behavioral health collaborative listed at www.connectingtocarect.org or contact Infoline 2-1-1 Connecticut at www.211ct.org.

Eastern Region Resource List

Updated 10.22.21

For Mobile Crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

LEGEND | Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children (OPCC) | Extended Day Treatment (EDT) | Care Coordination (CC) | Mobile Crisis (MC) |Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) |

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

For mobile crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

Eligible students are those that attend the schools in which the SBHC is located

*Note Expanded School Health Sites provide medical or behavioral health services where SBHC provides both

Specific RBHAO town information can be found: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/Prevention/RBHAOContactspdf.pdf

Specific RSAB town information can be found: https://www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/regional-advisory-boards/

Disclaimer: This may not be an exhaustive list of the services available in your area. For additional services, you may reach out to your local children’s behavioral health collaborative listed at www.connectingtocarect.org or contact Infoline 2-1-1 Connecticut at www.211ct.org.

North Central Region Resource List

Updated 10.22.21

For Mobile Crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

LEGEND | Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children (OPCC) | Extended Day Treatment (EDT) | Care Coordination (CC) | Mobile Crisis (MC) |Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) |

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

For mobile crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

Eligible students are those that attend the schools in which the SBHC is located

*Note Expanded School Health Sites provide medical or behavioral health services where SBHC provides both

Specific RBHAO town information can be found: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/Prevention/RBHAOContactspdf.pdf

Specific RSAB town information can be found: https://www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/regional-advisory-boards/

Disclaimer: This may not be an exhaustive list of the services available in your area. For additional services, you may reach out to your local children’s behavioral health collaborative listed at www.connectingtocarect.org or contact Infoline 2-1-1 Connecticut at www.211ct.org.

Western Region Resource List

Updated 10.22.21

For Mobile Crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

LEGEND | Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children (OPCC) | Extended Day Treatment (EDT) | Care Coordination (CC) | Mobile Crisis (MC) |Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) |

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

For mobile crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

Eligible students are those that attend the schools in which the SBHC is located

*Note Expanded School Health Sites provide medical or behavioral health services where SBHC provides both

Specific RBHAO town information can be found: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/Prevention/RBHAOContactspdf.pdf

Specific RSAB town information can be found: https://www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/regional-advisory-boards/

Disclaimer: This may not be an exhaustive list of the services available in your area. For additional services, you may reach out to your local children’s behavioral health collaborative listed at www.connectingtocarect.org or contact Infoline 2-1-1 Connecticut at www.211ct.org.

Central Region Resource List

Updated 10.22.21

For Mobile Crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

LEGEND | Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children (OPCC) | Extended Day Treatment (EDT) | Care Coordination (CC) | Mobile Crisis (MC) |Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH) |

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

For mobile crisis, dial 2-1-1, press “1” and “1” again to be directly connected

Eligible students are those that attend the schools in which the SBHC is located

*Note Expanded School Health Sites provide medical or behavioral health services where SBHC provides both

Specific RBHAO town information can be found: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/Prevention/RBHAOContactspdf.pdf

Specific RSAB town information can be found: https://www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/regional-advisory-boards/

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