Health and Human Services

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• Mental Health and Addiction Services

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers mental health and addiction programs in five regions throughout the state. Use this listing to find the right services in the town of your choice.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• General Mental Illness Information

  Basic definitions and descriptions of the types of mental illness and addiction disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, suicide, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring mental illness as well as addiction disorders presented by The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Local Mental Health Authorities

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers its services through the authorities placed in each region of the state.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Connecticut Network of Care

  The Connecticut Network of Care's vision for patients is to embrace hope and expect change. The site has an easy-to-use search tool that helps prospective patients search for mental health and addiction service providers in their area. It is also a general resource for education about conditions, medical tests and offers a connection to support groups.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Crisis Services

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides contact information for crisis services available throughout the state by town and/or region. If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Inpatient Treatment Facilities

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) operates four inpatient treatment facilities: The Connecticut Valley Hospital, Connecticut Mental Health Center, Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center and Capitol Region Mental Health Center for persons with severe addiction or psychiatric challenges.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Mental Health and Addiction Publications and Reports

  A quick reference guide to all publications and reports published by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Substance Abuse Prevention

  Find resources for families, community leaders, schools, law enforcement and all those interested in the prevention and treatment of addiction.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care

  The state of Connecticut provides Connecticut residents with unbiased information about the need for long-term care; the ability to find and purchase quality, affordable long-term care insurance; and a way to get needed-care without depleting assets.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Mental Health and Addiction Services Programs and Services

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers a full listing of descriptions for all of programs and services available for mental health and addiction in Connecticut.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• HUSKY - How to Qualify

  Those interested in applying for HUSKY benefits can read about the different programs and the income limits for each one.

  Agency: HUSKY Health

• HUSKY Health

  Children, parents, relative caregivers, elders, individuals with disabilities, adults without minor children and pregnant women interested in applying for the HUSKY Health program can get an application and learn what the program covers.  

  Agency: HUSKY Health

• Library Services for Persons with Disabilities

  An outline of some of the resources, programs and technology available to libraries to help people with disabilities access library collections and services.   Library Services for People with Disabilities

  Agency: Connecticut State Library

• Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

  Visit the homepage of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood for information on childhood development, childcare programs and youth camps, as well as early learning and development standards. Resources for parents about educational programs and other services are easily accessible.

  Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

• Family Support Services

  The Division of Family Support Services provides a comprehensive approach to preventing child abuse and neglect to ensure the health, well-being and positive growth and development of all young children in Connecticut.

  Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood