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Local Mental Health Authorities
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers its services through the authorities placed in each region of the state.
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General Mental Illness Information
Basic definitions and descriptions of the types of mental illness and addiction disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, suicide, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring mental illness as well as addiction disorders presented by The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
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Find resources for families, community leaders, schools, law enforcement and all those interested in the prevention and treatment of addiction.
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Mental Health and Addiction Publications and Reports
A quick reference guide to all publications and reports published by the Department of Public Health (DPH).
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Mental Health and Addiction Services Directories
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides directory information for all facilities, regions, commissions, councils, boards, advocacy and support agencies and other groups.
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Mental Health and Addiction Services Programs and Services
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers a full listing of descriptions for all of programs and services available for mental health and addiction in Connecticut.
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Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy and Support
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) works frequently with a variety of advocacy groups to ensure that its customers are provided efficient mental health and addiction services that foster self-sufficiency, dignity and respect. Some advocacy and support agencies include INFOLINE, Advocacy Unlimited, Inc., Alcoholics Anonymous, Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, The Connecticut Clearinghouse, The CT Military Support System, The Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Person with Disabilities, Partnership for Responsible Gambling and many more.
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The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides contact information for crisis services available throughout the state by town and/or region. If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.
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Inpatient Treatment Facilities
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) operates four inpatient treatment facilities: The Connecticut Valley Hospital, Connecticut Mental Health Center, Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center and Capitol Region Mental Health Center for persons with severe addiction or psychiatric challenges.
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The Connecticut Network of Care's vision for patients is to embrace hope and expect change. The site has an easy-to-use search tool that helps prospective patients search for mental health and addiction service providers in their area. It is also a general resource for education about conditions, medical tests and offers a connection to support groups.
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Mental Health and Addiction Services
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers mental health and addiction programs in five regions throughout the state. Use this listing to find the right services in the town of your choice.
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Connecticut Statewide Respite Program
This program offers relief to stressed caregivers by providing information, support, the development of an appropriate plan of care, and services for the individual with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
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“Live Well” Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
The State Department on Aging coordinates the "Live Well", Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) and holds workshops at various locations throughout the state. Live Well is targeted to older adults with chronic health conditions and helps them learn practical ways to deal with issues such as pain and fatigue, nutrition, exercise and talking with your doctor.
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The purpose of the Elderly Nutrition Program is to provide meals, reduce hunger and food insecurity, promote socialization and the health and well-being of older adults. The program provides nutritionally balanced meals to eligible residents 60 years of age and over and their spouses. Meals are served through community cafes or delivered to the home-bound older adults.
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Alzheimer's Respite Care Program
This program offers relief to stressed caregivers by providing information, support, the development of an appropriate plan of care, and services for the individual with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Administered by the Department on Aging.
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