CONNECTICUT RESOURCES
Connecticut Clearinghouse
www.ctclearinghouse.org
Statewide library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention and health promotion, treatment and recovery, wellness and other related topics. Collection includes books, videos, curricula, pamphlets, fact sheets and posters on youth suicide prevention and related topics.
CT Department of Public Health Injury Prevention Program
http://www.ct.gov/dph
860.509.7805
The DPH Injury Prevention Program was established in 1993 to coordinate and expand prevention and control activities related to intentional (assault and self-inflicted) and unintentional (motor vehicle-related, poisoning, falls etc.) related injuries. Contact for assistance with injury related data and resources. DPH facilitates the Interagency Suicide Prevention Network (ISPN). ISPN agencies, individuals and others worked collaboratively to produce the Connecticut Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Plan. (Download the plan in PDF)
Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services - EMPS
Dial 2-1-1
24-hour, 365 days per year, crisis intervention service for children and youth in crisis. EMPS Counselors are immediately available in person or by phone to help resolve a behavioral or emotional crisis wherever help is needed. 2-1-1 is a toll-free, confidential service connecting people to the health and human services they need.
Mental Health Association of Connecticut
http://www.mhact.org
800.842.1501
A statewide, private, non-profit agency dedicated to the promotion of mental health, the prevention of mental illness, and improved care and treatment of persons with mental illnesses. Programs and services include: a statewide toll-free telephone number providing Connecticut residents with referrals to mental health clinics and private practitioners; informational pamphlets; and support groups.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Connecticut
http://www.nami.org
800.215.3021
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Connecticut is affiliated with the nation’s leading grassroots family and consumer organization – the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI-CT provides support, education and advocacy for
thousands of people in recovery, their family members, friends, professionals and the public at large.
Poison Control
UCONN
800.222.1222
Maintains a 24 hour hotline that provides information about medication, drugs and household chemicals that have been ingested.
United Way of Connecticut Infoline
www.infoline.org
Dial 2-1-1
24-hour crisis line, as well as information and referral on all social services/health related programs statewide. Provides training to students, faculty/staff, and parents on suicide prevention.
Youth Suicide Advisory Board
www.ct.gov/dcf
The membership of Connecticut Youth Suicide Advisory Board (YSAB) is comprised of Departments of Children & Families, Public Health, Education, Mental Health & Addiction Services, Court Support Services Division, Office of the Child Advocate, volunteers, and community agency representatives. The primary goal of YSAB is to prevent suicide among children and youth.
NATIONAL RESOURCES
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org
202.966.7300
AACAP is a professional medical organization comprised of child and adolescent psychiatrists dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by mental, behavioral and developmental disorders.
American Association of Suicidology
www.suicidology.org
202.237.2280
AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, public education, and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
http://www.afsp.org
888-333-AFSP
AFSP is dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
The Jed Foundation
http://www.jedfoundation.org
212.647.7544
The Jed Foundation is a New York-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to reduce the suicide rate among college and university students, across the United States.
http://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.html
800.232.4636
NCIPC works to reduce morbidity, disability, mortality, and costs associated with injuries. Provides fact sheets and data resources.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://www.nami.org/
800.950.NAMI (6264)
NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases.
Mental Health America
http://www.nmha.org
703.684.7722
Formerly known as national Mental Health Association, Mental Health America is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
http://www.sprc.org
877.438.7772
SPRC provides states, government agencies, private organizations, colleges and universities, and suicide survivor and mental health consumer groups with access to the science and experience that can support their efforts to develop programs, implement interventions, and promote policies to prevent suicide.