The following list of community resources are not an all inclusive list of organizations on a mission to offer healing while ending violence in community but are a fantastic starting point. Thank you to our partners Hamden Youth Services Bureau for allowing us to share this on our website.
Hamden Youth Services Bureau, who maintains this list, is located at 11 Pine Street, Hamden CT 06514 and can be reached at 203-777-2610
Resource Guide for Hamden Children, Youth, and Families
| *If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text the Suicide Lifeline 988 or chat 988lifeline.org *In the event of a child in crisis, please call 211 A child in crisis may be; angry and out of control, destroying property, breaking the law, threatening to hurt themselves or others, having a behavioral/emotional crisis, or behaving in a life-threatening manner. *For general information on a variety of available services, see www.211ct.org or dial 211 *Text for resources: CTWARM, CTFOOD, CTRECOVERY to 8898211 *To connect to mental health and other services visit http://www.connectingtocarect.org/aim-tool/ |
Categories
Category 1: Abuse, Neglect, and/or Violence
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention; Crime Victim Services; Family/Domestic Violence; Physical Abuse; Sexual Assault and/or Abuse
Category 2: Family and Parenting Services
Adoption; Childcare; Child Development; Educational Challenges; Family Planning; Foster Care; Mentorship; Parent Support/Parenting Skills; Family Planning; Runaways/Missing Children
Category 3: Financial Assistance and Supports
Financial Literacy; Clothing; Furnishing; Food, Fuel/Energy; Employment Assistance; Housing/Homeless/Unstably-Housed; Rent and Utility Assistance; Health and Nutrition Programming; Public Computer Lab; Relocation Services, etc.
Category 4: Mental Health and Disability Services
Behavioral, Developmental; and Physical Disabilities; Mental Health Services; Substance Abuse/Addiction; Suicide Prevention; Intervention and Postvention
Category 5: Other
Information and Referrals; Legal Assistance; Volunteer/Community Service, Healthcare
Category 1: Abuse, Neglect, and/or Violence
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| CT Department of Children and Families: Care Line | To make a child abuse or neglect report | 1-800-842-2288 | https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect | New Haven Regional Office: 1 Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Domestic Violence Services | 24 Hour Crisis Hotline | 203-736-9944 203-789-8104 | https://bhcare.org | N/A |
| Family Centered Services of Connecticut | Support, Therapy, Advocacy, and Outreach | 203-624-2600 info@FamilyCT.org | http://www.familyct.org | 235 Nicoll St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| National Runaway Switchboard – 24 hour | 24 Hour Hotline | 1-800-786-2929 info@1800runaway.org | https://www.1800runaway.org | N/A |
| The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services | BHcare: HOPE Family Justice Center | 203-800-7204 | https://bhcare.org | 142 Temple St. Suite 301 New Haven, CT 06510 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital Child Sexual Abuse Clinic | Clinic | 203-688-2468 | https://www.ynhh.org/childrens-hospital/services/support/support-services/child-abuse | 1 Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 |
CRIME VICTIM SERVICES
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Clifford Beers Community Response Team | Community Healing Support | 844-NHV-SUPPORT Tirzah Kemp tkemp@cliffordbeers.org | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3F3jMuwSGWMC0-g_vcm4Jez1gjdH64C6OwWSdby36lGWDOw/viewform | 41 Marne St Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence | Prevention, Training, Advocacy, and Legislation | 860-282-9881 info@endsexualviolencect.org | https://endsexualviolencect.org | 96 Pitkin St. East Hartford, CT 06108 |
| CT Judicial Board, Office of Victim Services | Legal Services | 1-800-822-8428 ovs@jud.ct.gov | https://jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/index.html | 225 Spring St. 4th Floor Wethersfield, CT 06109 |
| Domestic Violence Services | 24 Hour Crisis Hotline | 203-736-9944 203-789-8104 | https://bhcare.org | N/A |
| Family Centered Services of Connecticut | Support, Therapy, Advocacy, and Outreach | 203-624-2600 Info@FamilyCT.org | http://www.familyct.org | 235 Nicoll St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Hamden Police Department | 24 hour non-emergency | 203-230-4000 | http://www.hamdenpd.com | 2900 Dixwell Ave. Hamden, CT 06518 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) | Victim Services | 24-Hour Victim Helpline: 1-877-623-3435 MADD CT Victim Services Daytime Office: 203-764-2566 | https://madd.org/victim-assistance | 339 Hemingway Ave. 2nd floor East Haven, CT 06512 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Association Inc. | Legal Services | 203-946-4811 | https://nhlegal.org | 205 Orange St. New Haven, CT 06510 |
| State of Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly | Elderly Services | 888-385-4225 | https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Social-Work-Services/Social-Work-Services/Related-Resources | N/A |
| The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services | BHcare: HOPE Family Justice Center | 203-800-7204 | https://bhcare.org | 142 Temple St. Suite 301 New Haven, CT 06510 |
FAMILY/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Emergency Shelter, Advocacy, Counseling, and Services | Crisis: 1-888-774-2900 860-282-7899 | www.ctcadv.org | 912 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109 |
| CT Department of Children and Families: Care Line | To make a child abuse or neglect report | 1-800-842-2288 | https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect | New Haven Regional Office: 1 Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Domestic Violence Services | 24 Hour Crisis Hotline | 203-736-9944 203-789-8104 | https://bhcare.org | N/A |
| Clifford Beers Community Care Center | Daytime Office | 203-772-1270 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3F3jMuwSGWMC0-g_vcm4Jez1gjdH64C6OwWSdby36lGWDOw/viewform | 93 Edwards St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Family Centered Services of Connecticut | Support, Therapy, Advocacy, and Outreach | 203-624-2600 info@FamilyCT.org | http://www.familyct.org | 235 Nicoll St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Mental Health Association of Connecticut Inc. | Promote recovery for people with mental illnesses | Information Line: 1-800-842-1501 Administrative Offices: 860-529-1970 | http://www.mhconn.org/service/statewide-services | 61 South Main St. Suite 100 West Hartford, CT 06107 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Association Inc. | Legal Services | 203-946-4811 | https://nhlegal.org | 205 Orange St. New Haven, CT 06510 |
| Southern CT State University Family Clinic | Mental Health Services-Therapy, and Educational Programming | 203-392-6415 | https://www.southernct.edu/academics/marriage-family-therapy/clinic | 615 Fitch St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services | BHcare: HOPE Family Justice Center | 203-800-7204 | https://bhcare.org | 142 Temple St. Suite 301 New Haven, CT 06510 |
| Wheeler Clinic: Center of Excellence | Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), In-home service | 888-793-3500 | www.wheelerclinic.org | New Haven Location: 485 Grand Ave. New Haven, CT 06513 |
| Yale Child Study Center | Research, Services, and Training | 203-785-2540 | https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy | 230 S Frontage Rd. New Haven, CT 06519 |
SEXUAL ABUSE
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| CT Department of Children and Families: Care Line | To make a child abuse or neglect report | 1-800-842-2288 | https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect | New Haven Regional Office: 1 Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Domestic Violence Services | 24 Hour Crisis Hotline | 203-736-9944 203-789-8104 | https://bhcare.org | N/A |
| Family Centered Services of Connecticut | Support, Therapy, Advocacy, and Outreach | 203-624-2600 info@FamilyCT.org | http://www.familyct.org | 235 Nicoll St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Association Inc. | Legal Services | 203-946-4811 | https://nhlegal.org | 205 Orange St. New Haven, CT 06510 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Services | Crisis Services | English: 888-999-5545 Spanish: 888-568-8332 | http://www.womenfamilies.org/Content/Sexual_Assault_Crisis_Services.asp | N/A |
| The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services | BHcare: HOPE Family Justice Center | 203-800-7204 | https://bhcare.org | 142 Temple St. Suite 301 New Haven, CT 06510 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital Child Sexual Abuse Clinic | Clinic | 203-688-2468 | https://www.ynhh.org/childrens-hospital/services/support/support-services/child-abuse | 1 Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 |
Category 2: Family and Parenting Services
ADOPTION
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Catholic Charities – Archdiocese of Hartford | Family Service Center of New Haven | 203-787-2207 | https://ccaoh.org/how-we-help/Family-centers/ | 501 Lombard St. New Haven, CT 06513 |
| CT DCF Foster and Adoption Services | Adoption Services | 1-888-543-4376 KidHero@cafafct.org | https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/CTFosterAdopt/Home | 505 Hudson St. Hartford, CT 06106 |
| The ‘R Kids Family Center | Domestic and International Adoption Services | 203-865-5437 | https://rkidsct.org | 45 Dixwell Ave. New Haven, CT 06511 |
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CHILDCARE
For a comprehensive list of available childcare, visit www.211ct.org
Explore resources and supports available for families with young children on the OEC website at http://www.ctoec.org or scan the QR Code
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Hamden Partnership for Young Children | Early Care & Education, Family Access & Information | 203-407-7733 hamdenkids@gmail.com | https:www.hamdenyoungchildren.org | N/A |
FAMILY PLANNING
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Birthright Helpline | Pregnancy Assistance, Information, and Referrals | 1-800-550-4900 contact@birthright.org | https://birthright.org | N/A |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Birth Control and Sexual Health Services | 203-503-0450 | https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-new-england | New Haven Center Location: 345 Whitney Ave. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Office on Women’s Health | Helpline | 1-800-994-9662 | https://www.womenshealth.gov | N/A |
| VNA Community Healthcare and Hospice | Maternal Child Health | 203-288-1623 | https://connecticuthomecare.org/our-care-programs/maternal-child-health | 2319 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT 06518 |
| Women and Children’s Services | Programming, Services, Treatment, and Support | 203-777-4781 | https://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2902&q=335296 | 911 State St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program | Financial support and resources for low-income women and children | 203-789-3563 | https://portal.ct.gov/dph/WIC/WIC | 1401 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
FOSTER CARE
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Children’s Center of Hamden | Treatment, Education, and Support | 203-248-2116 Christine Hauser chauser@tccoh.org | www.childrenscenterhamden.org | 1400 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT 06517 |
| CT DCF Foster and Adoption Services | Foster Services | 1-888-543-4376 KidHero@cafafct.org | https:portal.ct.gov/DCF/CTFosterAdopt/Home | 505 Hudson St. Hartford, CT 06106 |
| The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut | Therapeutic Foster Care Program | 203-786-6403 Michael Savenelli msavenelli@ccp-ct.org 203-786-6403 ext. 136 | http://www.ccp-ct.org/functional-family-therapy-foster-care | 843 Whalley Ave. New Haven, CT 06515 |
| The ‘R Kids Family Center | Services for vulnerable children and their families | 203-865-5437 | https://rkidsct.org | 45 Dixwell Ave. New Haven, CT 06511 |
MENTORSHIP
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Best Buddies Connecticut | One-to-One Friendships | 203-234-3996 | https://www.bestbuddies.org/connecticut | 101 Centerpoint Dr. Suite 231 Middletown, CT 06457 |
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters | Youth Mentoring | 203-366-3766 Ellen Tracy Ellen.Tracy@bbbsswct.org | www.bbbsswct.org | 2470 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06605 |
| The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut | One to One Mentoring Program | 203-786-6403 Patricia Nicolari pnicolari@ccp-ct.org 203-786-6403 ext. 117 | https://www.ccp-ct.org/pathways-academy/ | 843 Whalley Ave. New Haven, CT 06515 |
| We are the Village | After School Program/Mentoring | 203-297-8849 Melissa Atterberry-Jones thevillageweare@gmail.com | https://wearethevillage-ct.org | 21 B Pershing Street Hamden, CT 06514 |
| The Governor’s Prevention Partnership | Prevention/Mentoring Portal | (860) 523-8042 | http://en-fdb99qo.edirectorycloud.com/ | 30 Jordan Lane Wethersfield, CT 06109 |
| D.E.S.T.I.N.E.D. TO SUCCEED, Inc. | Prevention/Personal Growth/College Preparedness, etc. | Yvonne Jones (203) 691-8540 info@destined2succeed.org | https://destined2succeed.org/ | P.O. Box 4122 Hamden, CT 06514 |
PARENT SUPPORT/PARENTING SKILLS
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Carelon Behavioral Health of Connecticut (formerly Connecticut BHP – Beacon Health Options) | Behavioral Health Coordination | 877-552-8247 | www.ctbhp.com | 500 Enterprise Dr Suite 3D Rocky Hill, CT 06067 |
| CT Department of Children and Families: Care Line | To make a child abuse or neglect report | 1-800-842-2288 | https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect | New Haven Regional Office: 1 Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center | New Haven Office at the Fairhaven Community Health Center | 203-776-3211 | http://cpacinc.org/default.aspx | 5 Shaws Cove, Suite 102 New London, CT 06320 |
| CT Community First Choice | Supports and services for active Medicaid members | 866-845-2224 | www.ctcommunitycare.org | 43 Enterprise Drive Bristol, CT 06010 |
| East Shore District Health Department | Nurturing Families Healthy Families – Home Visiting | 203-804-7897 De Popkin dpopkin@esdhd.org | www.esdhd.org | 688 East Main St. Branford, CT 06405 |
| Family Centered Services of Connecticut | Support, Therapy, Advocacy, and Outreach | 203-624-2600 info@FamilyCT.org | http://www.familyct.org | 235 Nicoll St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Fatherhood Initiative of Connecticut | Case Management, Economic Stability, and Group Sessions | 1-866-628-3237 | https://www.ct.gov/fatherhood/site/default.asp | 55 Farmington Ave. Hartford, CT 06105 |
| FAVOR, Inc. | Information, assistance & training for families with children | 860-563-3232 | www.favor-ct.org | 185 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, CT 06109 |
| Fixing Fathers, Inc. | Support and services to empower fathers | 718-288-0768 Dr. David Lee Asbery fixingfathers@gmail.com | fixingfathers.org | 2911 Dixwell Ave Hamden, CT 06518 |
| Gesell Institute of Child Development | Child Development | 203-777-3481 office@gesellinstitute.org | https://gesellinstitute.org | 310 Prospect St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Hamden Family Resource Center | Enhance Parenting, Promote Family Involvement, and Help Children Succeed | 203-407-3111 | https://www.hamden.org/families/family-resource-center | 95 Church St. Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater New Haven | Counseling and Family Support | 203-389-5599 | https://jfsnh.org/programs-services/adoption | 1440 Whalley Ave. New Haven, CT 06515 |
| The Children’s Community Programs | Family Check-Up Home Visiting Program | 203-786-6403 ext. 177 Galit Sharma | http://www.ccp-ct.org/family-development-and-support-services/ | 446A Blake St. Suite 100 New Haven, CT 06515 |
| Wheeler Clinic: Center of Excellence | Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), In-home service | 888-793-3500 | www.wheelerclinic.org | New Haven Location: 485 Grand Ave. New Haven, CT 06513 |
RUNAWAYS/MISSING CHILDREN
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Connecticut Missing Persons | 24 hours | 1-800-843-5678 | http://api.missingkids.org/Search/CT | N/A |
| National Center for Missing & Exploited Children | 24 hours | 1-800-843-5678 | http://www.missingkids.org | N/A |
| National Runaways Switchboard | 24 hours | 1-800-786-2929 info@1800runaway.org | www.1800runaway.org | N/A |
| Report a Missing Child | Missing Child | 1-800-843-5678 | www.missingkids.org | N/A |
| Youth Continuum | Emergency, residential, and community services for homeless and at-risk youth and young adults | 203-562-3396 | http://www.youthcontinuum.org/ | 141 Valley St. New Haven, CT 06515 |
Category 3: Financial Assistance and Supports
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Connecticut Department of Labor | Unemployment Services, Training, Information, and Referrals | 860-263-6000 | http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/ | 200 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield, CT 06109 |
| Workforce Alliance/American Job Center | Job Assistance | 203-867-4030 | https://www.workforcealliance.biz/ | Main Office: 560 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. New Haven, CT 6519 |
GENERAL ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| CT Department of Social Services | Support and Services | 855-626-6632 | https://portal.ct.gov/DSS | New Haven Field Office: 50 Humphrey St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Hamden Community Development | Keefe Community Center | 203-562-5129 ext. 1121 | www.hamden.com | 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Hamden Community Services | Keefe Community Center | 203-562-5129 ext. 1111 Y’Isiah Lopes ylopes@hamden.com | www.hamden.com | 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Hamden Youth Services Bureau | Keefe Community Center | 203-777-2610 ext. 1120 Susan Rubino srubino@hamden.com | www.hamden.com | 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Reliant Behavioral Health & Community Services | Community Outreach/Case Management for Individuals with Husky A & C and other supports | Lisa Hardy-Gardner reliantbehavioralhealthcs@gmail.com 203-439-5555 | Reliantbehavioralhealthcs.org | 419 Whalley Ave 1st Floor New Haven, CT 06511 |
HOUSING/HOMELESS/UNSTABLY-HOUSED
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| CT State Department of Housing | Housing Assistance | 211 Info Line 860-270-8262 | https://portal.ct.gov/DOH | 505 Hudson St. Hartford, CT 06106 |
| Cornell Scott Hill Health Center | Healthcare for Homeless | 203-503-3000 info@cornellscott.org | https://cornellscott.org | 428 Columbus Ave New Haven, CT 06519 |
| Hamden Housing Authority | Affordable Housing, Elderly Disabled Housing, Section 8 Program Assistance | 203-248-9036 | http://www.hamdenhousing.com/default.aspx | 51 Worth Ave. Hamden, CT 06518 |
| New Reach | Prevention, Crisis Services, Housing | 203-492-4866 info@newreach.org | www.newreach.org | 269 Peck St. New Haven, CT 06513 |
| Reliant Behavioral Health & Community Services | Community Outreach/Case Management for Individuals with Husky A & C and other supports | Lisa Hardy-Gardner reliantbehavioralhealthcs@gmail.com | Reliantbehavioralhealthcs.org | 419 Whalley Ave 1st Floor New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Youth Continuum | Emergency, residential, and community services for homeless and at-risk youth and young adults | 203-562-3396 | http://www.youthcontinuum.org/ | 141 Valley St. New Haven, CT 06515 |
Category 4: Mental Health and Disability Services
BEHAVIORAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, and PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) | Advocacy, Commitment, Excellence, Service | 203-498-6800 | https://www.aces.org | 350 State St. North Haven, CT 06473 |
| Autism Speaks | Research, Early Childhood Intervention, Transition to Adulthood, Information and Referrals | 888-288-4762 familyservices@autismspeaks.org | www.autismspeaks.org | N/A |
| Benhaven | Behavioral Support and Intervention | 203-239-6425 | https://www.benhaven.org | 187 Half Mile Rd. New Haven, CT 06473 |
| Birth to Three | Child Development | 1-800-505-7000 Linda Bamonte Linda.Bamonte@ct.gov CTBirth23@ct.gov | www.birth23.org | 450 Columbus Blvd. Suite 205 Hartford, CT 06103 |
| Big Brother/Big Sister | Challenges Program | 203-366-3766 | http://www.bbbsswct.org | 2470 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06606 |
| Center for Adaptive Technology, SCSU | Training and Support | 203-392-5799 ceat@southernct.edu | https://inside.southernct.edu/ceat | 501 Crescent St. Englemen B017 New Haven, CT 06515 |
| Center for Communicative Disorders, SCSU | Speech-Language Pathology Services | 203-392-5955 speechclinic@southernct.edu | http://www.southernct.edu/academics/communication-disorders/center-for-communication-disorders | 501 Crescent St. Room 012 New Haven, CT 06515 |
| Center for Disability Rights | Advocacy, Services, and Education | 203-934-7077 Carmen Correa info@cdr-ct.org | ttps://cdr-ct.org | 369 Highland St. West Haven, CT 06516 |
| Clifford Beers Community Care Center & ASRC @ Clifford Beers | Autism and ID/DD Services | 203-772-1270 ASRC Resource Line 203-265-7717 Online Resource Directory: https://ct-asrc.org/professional-resource-guide/ | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3F3jMuwSGWMC0-g_vcm4Jez1gjdH64C6OwWSdby36lGWDOw/viewform | 93 Edwards St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center | REACH for Transition | 1-800-445-2722 cpac@cpacinc.org Ellen Tracy Ellen.Tracy@bbbsswct.org | http://cpacinc.org | 5 Shaws Cove, Suite 102 New London, CT 06320 |
| Connecticut State Dept. of Aging and Disabilities | Information and Services | 203-974-4200 ddsct.south@ct.gov | www.ct.gov/dds | 370 James St. New Haven, CT 06513 |
| Easter Seals/Goodwill Industries | Rehabilitation Center | 203-777-2000 Kathleen Sullivan Kathleen.Sullivan@ct.gov | https://www.goodwillsne.org/recreation-community-enrichment-services | 432 Washington Ave. North Haven, CT 06473 |
| Gesell Institute of Child Development | Research, Program Development, and Training | 203-777-3481 office@gesellinstitute.org | https://gesellinstitute.org | 310 Prospect St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Hamden Juvenile Review Board | Behavioral intervention founded on the balanced and restorative justice values | 203-777-2610 ext. 1120 | http://www.hamden.com | 60 Putnam Ave. Hamden, CT 06517 |
| Hamden Special Education PTA (SEPTA) | Advocacy, Resources, Support, Inclusion | Stacey Hampton Clare Mathis Co-presidents hamdensepta@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/hamdensepta/ | N/A |
| Reliant Behavioral Health & Community Services | Behavioral Health Clinical Therapy | Lisa Hardy-Gardner reliantbehavioralhealthcs@gmail.com | Reliantbehavioralhealthcs.org | 419 Whalley Ave 1st Floor New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Special Olympics of Connecticut | Year-round sports training and athletic competition | 203-230-1201 specialolympics@soct.org | www.soct.org | 2666 State St. Suite 1 Hamden, CT 06517 |
| SpEd Connecticut, Inc. | Education, Referrals, and Training | 860-560-1711 info@spedct.org | https://www.spedconnecticut.org | P.O. Box 260415 |
| STEP (Specializes Treatment in Psychosis) Referral Line | Psychosis Treatment | 203-589-0388 Philip Markovich Philip.Marcovich@yale.edu | https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/step | 34 Park St. New Haven, CT 06519 |
| Yale Child Study Center | Research, Services, and Training | 203-785-2540 | https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy | 230 S Frontage Rd. New Haven, CT 06519 |
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Catholic Charities – Archdiocese of Hartford | Family Service Center of New Haven | 203-787-2207 | https://ccaoh.org/how-we-help/family-centers/ | 501 Lombard St. New Haven, CT 06513 |
| Children’s Center of Hamden | Treatment, Education, and Support | 203-248-2116 Christine Hauser chauser@tccoh.org | www.childrenscenterhamden.org | 1400 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT 06517 |
| Clifford Beers Community Response Team | Community Healing Support & Care Coordination | 844-NHV-SUPPORT Christine Montgomery cmontgomery@cliffordbeers.org | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3F3jMuwSGWMC0-g_vcm4Jez1gjdH64C6OwWSdby36lGWDOw/viewform | 41 Marne St Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Clifford Beers Guidance Clinic | Daytime Office | 203-772-1270 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3F3jMuwSGWMC0-g_vcm4Jez1gjdH64C6OwWSdby36lGWDOw/viewform | 93 Edwards St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Co-Dependents Anonymous | Support | 1-888-444-2359 | www.coda.org | N/A |
| Carelon Behavioral Health of Connecticut (formerly Connecticut BHP – Beacon Health Options) | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services | 877-552-8247 | http://ctbhp.com/asd.html | 500 Enterprise Dr. Suite 3D Rocky Hill, CT 06067 |
| CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services | Services, Advocacy, Support, and Prevention | N/A | Department Website: https://www.ct.gov/dmhas/site/default.asp Addiction Services Bed Availability: http://ctaddictionservices.com/sabeds/ | 410 Capitol Ave. PO Box 341431 Hartford, CT 06134 |
| Cornell Scott Hill Health Center | Behavioral Health, School Based Health Centers & Mental Health Services | 203-503-3000 info@cornellscott.org | https://cornellscott.org | 428 Columbus Ave New Haven, CT 06519 |
| Domestic Violence Services | 24 hour Crisis Hotline | 203-736-9944 203-789-8104 | https://bhcare.org | N/A |
| Family Centered Services of Connecticut | Support, Therapy, Advocacy, and Outreach | 203-624-2600 info@FamilyCT.org | http://www.familyct.org | 235 Nicoll St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Gesell Institute of Child Development | Research, Program Development, and Training | 203-777-3481 office@gesellinstitute.org | https://gesellinstitute.org | 310 Prospect St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Holistic Behavioral Health, LLC. | In-Home Clinical Services | 203-604-9009 La’Shondra M. da Cruz lmdacruz1983@holistic-bh.com | http://holistic-bh.com | N/A |
| Vita Health | Suicide interventions and telehealth therapy | 844-866-8336 203-400-3491 Erin@vitahealth.care | Vitahealth.care | N/A |
| Alternatives to Suicide | Zoom group | jtirado@toivocenter.org | N/A | N/A |
| Find a local support group | New Haven | N/A | https://tinyurl.com/46jvurv2 | N/A |
| Survivors of suicide (SOS) handbook | Information website | N/A | https://tinyurl.com/45y7mv2h | N/A |
| Brian’s Healing Hearts | Information website | N/A | https://tinyurl.com/3yuaz7cy | N/A |
| Mental Health Association of Connecticut Inc. | Promote recovery for people with mental illnesses | Information Line: 1-800-842-1501 | http://www.mhconn.org/service/statewide-services | 61 South Main St. Suite 100 West Hartford, CT 06107 |
| NAMI Affiliates Friends and Family Support Group | New Haven | 203-215-1034 Vicky | https://namict.org/find-support/support-groups | mActivity Fitness Center 285 Nicoll St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group | New Haven | 203-589-0628 Mandy | https://namict.org/find-support/support-groups | CT Mental Health Center, Room 133 34 Park St. New Haven, CT 06519 |
| NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for Veterans | West Haven | 203-496-0091 Allan | https://namict.org/find-support/support-groups | mActivity Fitness Center 285 Nicoll St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| NAMI Young Adult (18-29) Connection Group | New Haven | 203-679-9124 Cymone | https://namict.org/find-support/support-groups | 34 Park St. New Haven, CT 06519 |
| STEP (Specializes Treatment in Psychosis) Referral Line | Psychosis Treatment | 203-589-0388 Jessica Pollard Jessica.Pollard@yale.edu | https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/step | 142 Temple St. Suite 301 New Haven, CT 06510 |
| The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services | BHcare: HOPE Family Justice Center | 203-800-7204 | https://bhcare.org | New Haven Location: 485 Grand Ave. New Haven, CT 06513 |
| Wheeler Clinic: Center of Excellence | Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), In-home service | 888-793-3500 | www.wheelerclinic.org | 91 Northwest Dr. Plainsville, CT 06062 |
| Yale Behavioral Health Services at Hamden | Outpatient Mental Health Services | 203-288-6253 | https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/care/services/treatment | 184 Liberty St. New Haven, CT 06519 |
| Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital | Adult, Adolescent, Child, and Geriatric Psychiatric Care | 203-688-9704 | www.ynhh.org/psychiatric | 184 Liberty St New Haven, CT 06519 |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADDICTION
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| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Addictions.com | Resources for a variety of addictions | 1-800-926-9037 | www.addictons.com | N/A |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | 24 hour line | 203-624-6063 | www.ct-aa.org | N/A |
| Children’s Center of Hamden | Treatment, Education, and Support | 203-248-2116 Christine Hauser chauser@tccoh.org | www.childrenscenterhamden.org | 1400 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT 06517 |
| Clifford Beers Guidance Clinic | Daytime Office | 203-772-1270 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3F3jMuwSGWMC0-g_vcm4Jez1gjdH64C6OwWSdby36lGWDOw/viewform | 93 Edwards St. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| CT Community for Addiction Recovery | Support for Addiction Recovery | 800-708-9145 | https://ccar.us | 75 Charter Oak Ave Building 1, suite 305 Hartford, CT 06106 |
| CT Quitline | Support for Tobacco Use | 1-800-QUIT-NOW | www.quitnow.net/connecticut | N/A |
| CT and Western MA Gamblers Anonymous Intergroup | Support for Problem Gambling | 855-222-5542 | https://ctwmaga.org | 800 Village Walk #144 Guilford, CT 06437 |
| Cornell Scott Hill Health Center | Addiction Treatment | 203-503-3000 info@cornellscott.org | https://cornellscott.org | 428 Columbus Ave New Haven, CT 06519 |
| Drug Free CT | Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Resources | 24 Hours: 1-800-563-4086 | https://www.drugfreect.org | 334 Farmington Ave. Plainville, CT 6062 |
| Gamblers Anonymous | Support for Problem Gambling | 1-855-222-5542 | http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga | N/A |
| Gamblers Anonymous – Family Groups | Support for Families Dealing with Problem Gambling | 1-800-266-1908 | https://www.gam-anon.org | N/A |
| Governor’s Prevention Partnership | Substance Use and Violence Prevention | 860-523-8042 | https://gppct.org | 361 Main St. Suite 201 East Hartford, CT 06118 |
| Greater New Haven Therapy and Family Counseling Center | Therapy, Support, Psychological Evaluation and Testing | 203-407-1310 Carolyn Rende carolynrende@GNHCounseling.com | https://gnhcounseling.com | 1844 Whitney Ave. 2nd Floor Hamden, CT 06517 |
| Hamden Prevention Council | Substance Abuse Prevention | Susan Rubino 203-777-2610 ext. 1120 srubino@hamden.com | www.hamden.com | 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Match Coalition, Inc. | Tobacco Prevention | 860-525-9738 | http://matchcoalitionct.org | N/A |
| Marijuana Anonymous | Support for Marijuana Use | 1-800-766-6779 | www.marijuana-anonymous.org | N/A |
| Narcotics.com | Support for Narcotics Addiction | 1-800-407-7195 | www.narcotics.com | N/A |
| National Narcotics Anonymous Helpline | Support for Narcotics Addiction | 1-800-627-3543 | https://ctna.org | PO Box 1817 Meriden, CT 06450 |
| Nicotine Anonymous | Support for Nicotine Use | 1-877-879-6422 | www.nicotine-anonymous.org | N/A |
| Overeaters Anonymous | Support for Overeating | 505-891-2664 | www.oa.org | N/A |
| Prevention Training & Technical Services Center | Opioid Use Prevention | N/A | www.preventiontrainingcenter.org | 2558 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518 |
| Rehabs.org | Information on any stage of recovery | 1-800-662-4357 800-743-5860 | http://www.rehabs.org | N/A |
| Yale Behavioral Health Services at Hamden | Substance Use Treatment | 203-288-6253 | https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/care/services/treatment | 91 Northwest Dr. Plainsville, CT 06062 |
| Yale Child Study Center | Research, Services, and Training | 203-785-2540 | https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy | 230 S Frontage Rd. New Haven, CT 06519 |
SUICIDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, & POSTVENTION
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Connecticut Clearinghouse | Prevention, Wellness, and Recovery | 1-800-232-4424 | www.ctclearinghouse.org | 334 Farmington Ave. Plainville, CT 06062 |
| CT Suicide Prevention | 24 Hour Helpline and Prevention | 9-8-8 | www.preventsuicidect.org | N/A |
Category 5: Other
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Cancer Information Service | Information and Referrals Regarding Cancer | 1-800-422-6237 | https://www.cancer.gov | N/A |
| Child Care Infoline | 24 hour | 211 | https://www.211ct.org | N/A |
| CT State Department of Children and Families (DCF) | Information, Referrals, and Services | New Haven Regional Office: 203-786-0500 | https://portal.ct.gov/dcf | New Haven Regional Office: 1 Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511 |
| Connecticut Office of Early Childhood | Early Childhood Education and Development | 860-500-4412 Loree Armstrong Loree.armstrong@ct.gov | http://www.ctearlychildhood.org | 450 Columbus Blvd. Hartford, CT 06103 |
| Hamden Community Services | Keefe Community Center | 203-562-5129 Y’Isiah Lopes ylopes@hamden.com | www.hamden.com | 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Hamden Elderly Services | Hamden Senior Center | 203-287-2547 Suzanne Burbage sburbage@hamden.com | www.hamden.com | 2901 Dixwell Ave. Hamden, CT 06518 |
| Hamden Public Libraries | Miller Library Reference Desk | 203-287-2680 Elisabeth Angele eangele@hamden.library.org | www.hamdenlibrary.org | 2901 Dixwell Ave. Hamden, CT 06518 |
| Hamden Youth Services Bureau | Keefe Community Center | Susan Rubino 203-777-2610 ext. 1120 srubino@hamden.com | www.hamden.com | 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514 |
| Poison Control | Information Helpline | 1-800-222-1222 | N/A | N/A |
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Connecticut Women’s Education & Legal Fund | Information and Referral Service | 860-524-0601 cwealf@cwealf.org | www.cwealf.org | N/A |
| New Haven Legal Assistance Association | Legal Assistance | 203-946-4811 | https://nhlegal.org | 205 Orange St. New Haven, CT 06510 |
| State Department of Child Support Enforcement Services | Help Parent Enforce and Modify Child Support Orders | 1-800-228-5437 Liza Logan 203-789-7485 | ww.jud.ct.gov/childsupport | 1 Cart St. Middletown, CT 06547 |
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Hamden Youth Services Bureau | Keefe Community Center | Genise Greene 203-777-2610 ext. 1128 gngreene@hamden.com | www.hamden.com | 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514 |
| United Way of Greater New Haven | Volunteer Opportunities | Dennis Velasquez 203-777-2010 dvelasquez@uwgnh.org | www.uwgnh.org/volunteer | 370 James St. Suite 403 New Haven, CT 06513 |
| UR Community Cares Inc. | Volunteer Opportunities | 860-430-4557 info@urcommunitycares.org | https://urcommunitycares.org/ | N/A |
HEALTHCARE
| Organization | Program/Facility/Focus | Phone/Contact/Email | Website | Street Address |
| Access Health CT | Enrollment for HUSKY, Covered CT & Qualified Health Plans | 855-805-4325 | www.accesshealthct.com | N/A |
| CT Dental Health Partnership (CTDHP) | Information & Referral regarding HUSKY Dental | 855-283-3682 | www.ctdhp.org | N/A |