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211 – Community Support Services

Get help paying bills, finding food, and locating other resources near you. Call 211 now for confidential help from a caring expert.

988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Child Abuse and Neglect Careline

Individuals who have reason to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected should make a report to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) at the toll-free, 24-hour Child Abuse and Neglect Careline (1-800-842-2288).

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Jack Perch

Meet Jack Perch, a 9-year-old from New London who brought his community together to pay tribute to a snowy egret who was violently attacked by two young men at nearby Ocean Beach. Jack organized an event to help his neighbors process the violent act and show respect for nature. “Those animals are like friends. The […]

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Senator Cathy Osten

CT State Senator Cathy Osten is a dedicated public servant with a proven track record of advocacy and understands the challenges veterans face all too well. Her service in the U.S. Army instilled in her a deep understanding of the sacrifices veterans make and the unique needs they may have upon returning home. Recognizing the […]

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You Are Not Alone

When Ann Dagle tragically lost her son Brian to suicide in 2011, she channeled her grief into action — becoming a dedicated advocate for suicide prevention and support for those coping with loss. She co-founded The Brian Dagle Foundation as a safe place in the community for people to begin and continue the long road […]

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More resources

In addition to our searchable network of programs, services, and support, we invite you to read about resources that may address your immediate or future needs.

Coping with Violent/Traumatic Events

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other […]

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Help for Children with Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are neurologically based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math. They can also interfere with higher level skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short-term memory and attention. For more information go to: Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) For more […]

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Veterans Medical Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, clinics and hospitals provide a range of medical and mental health services to eligible veterans.  Information on medical facilities in Connecticut can be found at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System website: www.connecticut.va.gov/ Eligibility Read More: https://uwc.211ct.org/veterans-medical-services/

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