We are here for you. We are CT.
WeAreCT is a joint initiative between the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) to more easily connect all residents to the state’s extensive network of resources for prevention, mental health and substance use recovery.
The WeAreCT website is designed to help anyone take the first step toward better mental health and recovery. You’ll find real-time information about programs and services to connect you to the most relevant and immediate support for your needs. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while you use WeAreCT, and any information you share while using the site is kept confidential.
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We are Connecticut
We are every generation, every community, and every definition of family that can be imagined. We are active and retired military; employers and employees as well as advocates and allies. We are care providers and caring professionals from every zip code and every level of concern. We are everybody — we are you.
More resources
In addition to our searchable network of programs, services, and support, we invite you to access these resources that may address your immediate or future needs.
Caring for a crying baby can be incredibly stressful for parents, especially when nothing seems to soothe them. It’s important to remember that most cases of child physical abuse, including Shaken Baby Syndrome, happen when a parent becomes overwhelmed and loses control. To help prevent this, consider the following strategies: For more information, visit https://uwc.211ct.org/crying-baby-tips-for-coping-tips-for-managing-stress/
For those looking to quit smoking, there are various smoking cessation programs available in settings like hospitals, health centers, and counseling agencies. These programs often incorporate a range of methods, such as aversion therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture, acupressure, and individual or group therapy, as well as mutual support groups. These techniques are designed to help individuals […]
Needle exchange programs provide sterile syringes in exchange for used ones, helping to prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C among people who inject drugs. These programs also offer free fentanyl test strips (FTS), an affordable and effective tool for detecting fentanyl in drug samples before they are used. In addition to these services, […]