Health and Human Services

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• Medical Marijuana Renewals

  Each patient and caregiver registration expires one year from the date the physician certified the patient to use medical marijuana. The date of expiration can be found on the front of the registration certificate card. Access the online renewal registration system to renew your medical marijuana card online.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Consumer Protection Publications

  Brochures and presentation materials for the general public and physicians.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Request for Application Form (RFA) Questions and Answers

  Dispensary facility questions and answers for applicants as can answers about products, paraphernalia and specific statutes.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Consumer Protection Forms

  A patient or caregiver will report any changes in their applications within five business days to the Medical Marijuana Program by using the Change of Patient Record form. Patients can also find the Change of Dispensary Facility, Change of Caregiver/Legal Guardian and Change of Record forms.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

  An independent state agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut, the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities investigates claims of discrimination and abuse and provides education and advocacy services.  

  Agency: Office of Protection and Advocacy of People with Disabilities

• Workers’ Rehabilitation Services

  Workers' Rehabilitation Services (WRS) is dedicated to assisting the eligible injured worker in returning to gainful employment by providing quality Vocational Rehabilitation services. Vocational planning focuses on enabling the injured worker to envision a new future and a new career.

  Agency: Workers' Compensation Commission

• Health Issues

  The Office of the Attorney General offers people preparing a living will general information about advance directives, appointment of health care representatives, appointment of conservators and organ donation.

  Agency: Office of the Attorney General

• Judicial Branch ADA Information

  Members of the public with questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can read about the law, find resources and contact people and get information about filing complaints and accessibility requests.

  Agency: Judicial Branch

• Child Support

  The mission of the Office of Child Support Services within the Connecticut Department of Social Services is to improve the well-being of children, promote the self-sufficiency of families, and deliver quality child support services, with recognition that to grow and thrive children require the financial, medical, and emotional support of both parents, regardless of their living situation or relationship.

• Department of Developmental Services Providers

  A collection of resources and information for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Providers.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Developmental Services Video Library

  The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Production Studio produces informational videos that educate consumers and their families about DDS services and supports. In addition, training videos are produced for agency staff and DDs private providers.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Living the Mission

  The goals of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) are to work with individuals, their families and other support groups to develop long-term strategies for people with disabilities to live full lives in their communities. To do that, DDS promotes life-long learning, using local supports and resources, employment, using technology for learning and support and developing personal responsibility and strengths.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Connecticut Birth-to-Three System

  The Birth to Three System strengthens the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities. Citizens can find information on the various services the Birth to Three System offers.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Contact DDS

  Members of the public who want to contact DDS staff members or meet with them can use the directory to find phone numbers for the main and regional offices and directions to all the offices. 

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Provider List

  Links to individuals and organizations that provide developmental services.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services