National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
English: 1-800-273-8255
Spanish: 1-800-628-945
To make a report, call 1-800-842-2288
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1 (800) 799-7233
https://www.thehotline.org
Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting
http://www.portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect
Crisis Services
For children under 18, call 2-1-1.
For adults 18 and older, use the town locator (http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2902&q=378578) to find the crisis services near you or call 9-1-1.
Substance Use Treatment
Access Line available 24/7
1-800-563-4086
(this includes detox, and prescription opioids and heroin addiction treatment)
Department of Social Services (DSS)
http://portal.ct.gov/dss
Call 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632)
(TTD/TTY 1-800-842-4524 for persons with speech or hearing difficulties)
Online access to check benefits and report changes: www.connect.ct.gov
Online applications: http://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Common-Elements/How-to-Apply-for-Services/How-to-Apply-for-Services
American Association of Poison Control Centers
1 (800) 222-1222
Text "POISON" TO 797979 to save the poison control contact information in your smartphone.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Please click here for a live website of all food resources in New Haven County during COVID-19.
Please click here for information on community resources available during COVID-19, including food assistance, diapers, wireless/internet providers, public utilities, energy assistance, shelters, and health resources.