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In a Crisis?
If you or a loved one are having a psychiatric crisis you can call 9-1-1:
Ask for a CIT trained officer and clinician. If there are none, explain your circumstances and ask for assistance. CIT trained police officers understand mental health issues.
If you are a family member or friend:
Try to engage the person in crisis and ask what he/she thinks would be the best thing to do in the situation and if necessary contact 9-1-1 or one of the providers below.
For Youth or Young Adults in Crisis:
Crisis Text Line - Text “LISTEN” to 741-741, or visit http://www.crisistextline.org/ for more info.
For Parents of Children/Youth Call 2-1-1:
Ask for Mobile Crisis Intervention Services for children. These providers will often come to where the child is located and provide assistance and assessment. NOTE: If calling by cell phone, 2-1-1 can also be reached toll-free at: 800.203.1234.
For Veterans:
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24/7. Visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ for more info.
Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence:
(The Alliance) is a statewide coalition of individual sexual assault crisis programs. The Alliance works to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy. Statewide 24 Hour Toll Free Hotlines: 1-888-999-5545 - English; 1-888-568-8332 - Español. https://endsexualviolencect.org/
Blended Steps Consulting, LLC:
Offers anger management groups for agency referred, court-referred and non court-referred men and women. Also offers parenting educational workshops and services to assist in developing skills to improve family relationships, domestic conflict resolution and family court matters. 860-593-7521 https://blendedstepsconsulting.com/
