Mercy Housing and Shelter
860-808-2048
Homeless and indigent Connecticut residents can get help from Mercy Housing and Shelter. Mercy provides permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing and shelter diversion services, and short-term and long-term housing programs aimed at creating independence. They also operate the Friendship Center, where people can get meals, showers, and clothing; access a food pantry; connect with community resources; and relax.
Connecticut 211
2-1-1
Connecticut 211 makes it easy for Connecticut residents to access a wide variety of social services all in one place. By calling 211, you can access housing services, employment support, financial literacy education, legal and re-entry support, child and senior care, basic needs, and much more. You can also get referrals to mental health care and substance use treatment if interested.
CT Association for Human Services
860-951-2212
The CT Association for Human Services, a program of Advancing CT Together, provides financial literacy education, help securing affordable bank accounts, and free tax preparation for lower and moderate income individuals and families. They also provide financial education for individuals reintegrating from the justice system.
AIDS CT
860-247-2437
AIDS CT, a program of Advancing CT Together, provides a wide range of services for those who are HIV+. Services include medical case management, help with housing, financial assistance, and a wellness center located in Hartford. The goal is to improve the lives of individuals living with HIV or AIDS in Connecticut.
Drug Free CT
Drug Free CT offers a variety of educational materials on individual substances, a list of events in the state, and a link where Connecticut residents can order medication lock boxes. The website also provides information about substance use prevention, harm reduction, how to find addiction treatment, and what recovery programs are available in the state.
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
866-205-9770
The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) provides state residents with a range of recovery resources, including virtual support meetings, telephone support, youth and young adult meetings, recovery coaching, and services for justice-involved individuals. They also operate community recovery centers in six Connecticut cities.
Turning Point CT
Turning Point CT provides youth- and young-adult-focused education and resources about substance use and mental health concerns. The Q&A guide walks visitors through a self-assessment, information about treatment options, and how to access care. There are also helpful guides about how to talk to family and friends and stories from other young people who have experienced these challenges.
LiveLOUD
800-563-4086
LiveLOUD is a support initiative for Connecticut-based individuals struggling with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Its website provides comprehensive resources connecting people to 182+ treatment centers statewide, 723+ naloxone-distributing pharmacies, and 24/7 access to support through its helpline.
University of Connecticut: Recovery Support Services
860-486-4700
University of Connecticut: Recovery Support Services provides services for students in recovery. With a Recovery Community Center on campus, recovery services include one-on-one coaching, substance-free housing, support meetings, 12-step programs, recovery ally training, and access to dedicated on-campus facilities.
Southern Connecticut State University: AOD Services
203-392-7278
Southern Connecticut State University: AOD Services supports students who want information about or help with substance use disorder. Through resources like professional counseling, 12-step meetings, BASICS assessment programs, online screenings, educational presentations, and Alcohol Wise web-based prevention courses, it aids students on their path to recovery.
Yale University: Mental Health and Counseling Department
203-432-0290
Yale University: Mental Health and Counseling Department provides a wide range of confidential mental health services to students. Students can get free individual and group therapy, medication management, 24/7 crisis support, and referrals to specialized services like addiction treatment.
Anchor Health
203-903-8308
Anchor Health is the leading healthcare center focused on serving Connecticut's LGBTQ community. Through a trauma-informed, sex-positive, and culturally competent lens, services like primary care, gender-affirming medicine, PrEP, sexual health care, and behavioral health are delivered to over 3,700 patients in Hamden and Stamford. Services may be free if you qualify for Medicaid/MassHealth coverage.
Center for Key Populations
860-347-6971
The Center for Key Populations is committed to providing specialized healthcare services for Connecticut's LGBTQIA+ community. Gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, STI testing, primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and care for youth under 18 are part of a program characterized by promoting inclusivity and compassion. Services may be free for those that have Medicaid/MassHealth coverage.
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