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Resource Guide Greater New Haven Area

Revised7/13/16

  

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TheCTBHPisaPartnershipthatconsistsoftheDepartmentofChildrenandFamilies(DCF),theDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS),theDepartmentofMentalHealthandAddictionServices(DMHAS),BeaconHealthOptions®andalegislativelymandatedOversightCouncil.Expandedin2011toincludeDMHAS,thecontractisdesignedtocreateanintegratedbehavioralhealthservicesystemforourmembers;Connecticut’sMedicaidpopulations,includingchildrenandfamilieswhoareenrolledinHUSKYHealthandDCFLimitedBenefitprograms.TheprimarygoalsofthePartnershiparetoprovideaccesstoandcoordinationofamorecompleteandeffectivesystemofbehavioralhealthservicesandsupports,andtoimproveoverallmemberoutcomes.

FormoreinformationonCTBHPmemberservices,pleaseviewourMemberHandbookbyclickingonthefollowinglink:http://www.ctbhp.com/members/mbr_info.htm.LinkstoStatepartners: DCF:www.ct.gov/dcf DMHAS:www.ct.gov/dmhas DSS:www.ct.gov/dss

Suggestionsregardingthisguidearewelcometobeemailedtoctbhp@beaconhealthoptions.com.

ImportantPhoneNumbersforMedicaidMembersinConnecticut

ClaimsAddress

HewlettPackardEnterpriseSystems(HPES)Members‐ 1‐866‐409‐8430IfyougetabillforservicescalltheConnecticutMedicalAssistanceProgram’sClientAssistanceCenterat(866)409‐8430forsomeonetohelpresearchitforyou.Youcanalsoremindyour

Providerthatheorshewillneedtobill(HPES).

Medical(Member)CommunityHealthNetwork‐ CTHuskyHealth(MedicalMedicaid)1‐800‐859‐9889,forHearingImpaired:711Website:http://www.chnct.org

Medical(Provider)CommunityHealthNetwork‐ CTHuskyHealth(MedicalMedicaid)1‐800‐440‐5071Website:http://www.chnct.org

BehavioralHealth

ConnecticutBehavioralHealthPartnership(BehavioralHealthMedicaid)1‐877‐552‐8247HearingImpaired:TDD/TTY‐1‐866‐218‐0525or711Website:

www.ctbhp.com(HUSKYD‐ResidentialSATreatment,&BehavioralHealthRecoveryProgram‐AdvancedBehavioralHealth)(ABH1‐800‐606‐3677Website:

www.abhct.com)Non‐Emergency

Transportation(NotcoveredforHUSKYB

members)

HUSKYA,HUSKYC,andHUSKYD=Logisticare:1‐888‐248‐9895,forHearingImpaired:

711Website:https://www.logisticare.com

PharmacyServices

ClientAssistanceCenter:1‐866‐409‐8430or1‐860‐269‐2031;HearingImpairedTDD/TTY1‐866‐604‐3470or711

PriorAuthorizationAssistanceCenter:1‐866‐409‐8386or1‐860‐269‐2030;DSSWebsite:www.ctdssmap.com

DentalServicesDentalHealthPartnership/BeneCare:Mon‐ Fri8:00amto5:00pm.1‐855‐283‐3682;

HearingImpaired:711;Website:www.ctdhp.comVisionServices CommunityHealthNetwork‐ CHN1‐800‐859‐9889

CONNECTCARD

HUSKYA,contactDSSEligibilityWorker

HUSKYB,contactHUSKYEnrollmentCenter:1‐800‐656‐6684;HearingImpaired:711

DSSCTDepartmentofSocialServicesBenefitsCenter:1(855)626‐6632/DSSInformation

Line:1(855)578‐4515DDS CTDepartmentofDevelopmentalServices:1(866)737‐0330

Medicare Medicare:1(800)633‐4227SocialSecurity SocialSecurityAdministration:1(800)772‐1213

XeroxSpenddown Xerox‐ CTMedicaidSpenddownLine:1(877)858‐7012

  

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

RESOURCESFORCHILDREN&ADOLESCENTS24HourCrisisHotline 4OutpatientPsychiatricClinics 4OutpatientTreatmentPrograms 5Community&PreventionPrograms 7IntensiveOutpatientPrograms&PartialHospitalizationPrograms 9ExtendedDayTreatment 11HomeBasedMentalHealthServices 11SubstanceAbuseTreatment 15PsychiatricResidentialTreatmentFacilities(PRTF) 16ResidentialTreatment&TherapeuticGroupHomes 17 SupportGroupsforChildren&Parents 17Mentoring&AfterSchoolPrograms 22AutismServices 26AdditionalResources 27RESOURCESFORADULTS 24‐hourCrisisHotlines 31LocalMentalHealthAuthorities 31OutpatientClinics 31IntensiveOutpatient&PartialHospitalizationPrograms 33SubstanceAbuseTreatment 34MethadoneMaintenance 37AmbulatoryDetox 37 ResidentialTreatmentFacilities 38ProblemGamblingServices 38CaseManagementServices 38 DomesticViolenceServices 40WomenandChildrenPrograms 41EmploymentServices 41PeerSupportServices 43DMHASSocialClubs 44AdditionalResources 44

BASICNEEDSInfoline(211) 48Advocacy/Legal 48FederallyQualifiedHealthCenters 49 Transportation 50

  

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HousingResources&HomelessServices 50SoupKitchens&FoodPantries 56

RESOURCESFORCHILDREN&ADOLESCENTSintheGREATERNEWHAVENAREA

(*MedicaidCoveredService)

24‐HOURCRISISHOTLINE

EmergencyMobileCrisisServicesPhone:211

OUTPATIENTPSYCHIATRICCLINICSFORCHILDREN(DCFLicensed)*http://www.dir.ct.gov/dcf/Licensed_Facilities/listing_OPCC.aspBoys&GirlsVillage528WheelersFarmsRoadMilford,CT06461203‐877‐0300Bridges…ACommunitySupportSystem(EnhancedCareClinic)949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐878‐6365Children’sCenterofHamden1400WhitneyAvenueHamden,CT06517203‐248‐2116

CliffordBeersGuidanceClinic(EnhancedCareClinic)93EdwardsStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐772‐1270

CornellScott‐HillHealthCenter‐Child&FamilyGuidanceClinic400ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06519203‐503‐3055CornerstonePC1090MainStreetBranford,CT06460203‐315‐1555x30HospitalofStRaphaelBranfordAdolescentDayHospital(Youthages12‐18)21BusinessParkRoadBranford,CT06450203‐488‐0471

  

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IntegratedWellnessGroup446ABlakeStreetSuite200NewHaven,CT06515203‐387‐9400http://integratedwellnessgroup.org

JewishFamilyServicesofNewHaven1440WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐389‐5599

LowerNaugatuckValleyParent&ChildResourceCenter30ElizabethStreetDerby,CT06418203‐954‐0543NorthAmericanFamilyInstitute(NAFI)NAFIConnecticut746ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06519860‐284‐1177WestHavenMentalHealthClinic–YaleUniversitySchoolofMed270CenterStreetWestHaven,CT06516203‐789‐7858YaleChildStudy(EnhancedCareClinic)40TempleStreetSuite7CNewHaven,CT06510203‐785‐2513OUTPATIENTTREATMENTPROGRAMSTraumaFocusedCognitiveBehavioralTherapy(TF‐CBT)TF‐CBTisaclinic‐based,short‐termtreatment(16to20sessions)forchildren,ages4to18whohavesignificantbehavioralandemotionalproblemsthatarerelatedtotraumaticlifeevents,eveniftheydonotmeetfulldiagnosticcriteriaforpost‐traumaticstressdisorder(PTSD).Bridges…ACommunitySupportSystem*(EnhancedCareClinic)949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐878‐6365

CliffordBeersGuidanceClinic‐Morrisa.WesselChild&FamilyTraumaCenter*(EnhancedCareClinic)93EdwardsStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐777‐8648

CornerstonePC1090MainStreetBranford,CT06460

  

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203‐315‐1555x30CornellScottHillHealthCenter*Child&FamilyGuidance226DixwellAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐503‐3458CornellScottHillHealthCenter*Child&FamilyGuidance400ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06519203‐503‐3055DialecticalBehavioralTherapy(DBT)isdesignedtoimproveanindividual’scapacitytoeffectivelymanagehis/heremotionsandeliminateself‐injurious/suicidalbehaviorTheCenterforDialecticalandCognitiveBehavioralTherapies(CDCBT)291WhitneyAve.,Suite301NewHaven,CT06511203‐787‐3070www.cdcbt.comWestHavenMentalHealthClinic*270CenterStreetWestHaven,CT06516203‐974‐5900EileenBecker‐Dunn,LCSW291WhitneyAvenue,Suite#304NewHaven,CT06511eileenbd@comcast.net203‐772‐6644DebraBond,PhD147BishopStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐627‐6824MargaretKilgore,LCSW230EastMainStreet,#3Branford,CT06405203‐415‐1571megkilgore@abcglobal.net(Serviceschildrenupto13years&Adults‐AcceptsBlueCross/BlueShield,UnitedHealthcare,Oxford,Cigna,&UnitedBehavioralHealth)ShorelinePsychological,LLCAbbyLipschutz,PsyDLicensedClinicalPsychologist17WoodlandRoad/28FairfieldPlaceMadison,CT06443203‐779‐5490contactus@shorelinepsychological.comdr.lipschutz@shorelinepsychological.com

  

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JenniferMurphy,LCSW88BroadStreetGuilford,CT06437203‐927‐8041EllenD.Nasper,PhD7BurnsStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐1444KaryStrickland,LCSWNewHaven,CT06511203‐464‐4702YaleNewHavenHospital*425GeorgeStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐688‐5474CTHealingCenter*830ShermanAvenueHamden,CT06514203‐288‐HEALcthealingcenter@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY&PREVENTIONPROGRAMSCommunityBasedLifeSkills(CBLS)‐conductedforyoungpeopleages15–21withDCFinvolvement.Theprogramisdesignedtoprovideeducationalandexperientialopportunitiesthathaveapositiveimpactontheirgrowingindependenceandtransitiontoadulthood,assisttheminestablishingaworkableknowledgeofcommunityresourcesandsupportsavailabletothemandinstillthepositivevaluesofconfidence,competence,andself‐sufficiency.Marrakech*526WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06515203‐389‐2970FocusonK.I.D.SProgram‐speciallydesignedforparentsinhigh‐conflictseparationsanddivorces.K.I.D.Sstandsfortheknowledgeandinsightparents’gainthatallowsthemtomakegooddecisionsthatleadtorealsolutionsthatwillbeinthebestinterestoftheirchild.KIDSCLUBisaneightweektherapeuticgroupforchildrenages7‐11whichusesfunprojectsandgamestoreinforceweeklytopicsincludingexpressingfeelings,self‐esteem,self‐control,problemsolvingandpracticingsocialskills.

JewishFamilyServicesofNewHaven*1440WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐389‐5599

TRAININGINRELATIONSHIPS&EMOTIONALCOMPETENCYFORCHILDREN(TRECC)‐TRECCfocusesonchildrenbetweentheagesof6‐17whoarehavingdifficultymeetingschool,familyorsocialexpectationsduetoseriousemotional,behavioralandsocialdisturbances.Childrenattenddailygroupsessionsforapproximately8‐12weekswhichemphasizeproblem‐solvingandrelaxationskills,emotionalexpression,

  

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learninghowemotionsandactionsworktogether,andidentifyingbehavioralandsocialdisturbances.Treatmentalsoinvolvesplay,artanddramatherapy,psychiatricservices,andactiveparent/familyinvolvement.

LowerNaugatuckValleyParent7ChildResourceCenter*30ElizabethStreetDerby,CT06418203‐954‐0543IntensiveMentoringforAdolescent&ChildTreatment(IMPACT)‐TheIMPACTprogramisatherapeuticserviceforchildrenages4‐16withemotionaland/orbehavioralproblemswhoneedmoreintensiveandspecializedservices,andareatriskofenteringaresidentiallevelofcare,orwhoarebeingdischargedfromresidentialcare.Cliniciansworkwithindividualchildrenontherapeutic,educationalandrecreationalactivitiesrelatedtotreatmentgoals,includingsocial,academicandcommunicationskills,activitiesofdailyliving,angermanagementandpositivedecisionmaking.LowerNaugatuckValleyParent&ChildResourceCenter*30ElizabethStreetDerby,CT06418203‐954‐0543TeenPregnancyPrevention(TTP)Program‐TheSAFE/TPPProgramhelpsschool‐referredpre‐teensandteenagersavoidriskybehaviorbypromotingaccountability,responsibledecision‐makingskills,abstinence,andacademicachievementasalternativestoparenthoodforadolescentboysandgirls.Work‐basedlearningexperiences,lifeskillsandfamilyeducation,tutoringandcareereducationarealsoprovided.TheConsultationCenter(leadagencyforthePregnancyPreventionandParentingNetworkofNewHaven)coordinatesinformationforpregnantteensandteenparents.Servicesareprovidedathighschoolhealthcentersandcommunityclinics.Spanishspeakingavailable.

ThePregnancyPrevention&ParentingNetwork389WhitneyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐789‐7645www.theconsultationcenter.orginfo@theconsultationcenter.org

CoordinatingCouncilforChildreninCrisis(CCCC)‐Outreachprogramheldduringtheschoolyearforteen’sages12‐17inparticipatingNewHavenschoolsteachesyouthaboutriskfactorsthatcontributetoteenpregnancyandschooldrop‐outrates.

TeenOutreachProgram235NicollStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐2600

TruancyInterventionProject‐Theprojectisapre‐courtinterventiondesignedtodivertthefilingofaFamilywithServiceNeed(FWSN)petition.Thisprojectmatchesinterestedattorneyvolunteerswithmiddleschoolagedchildrenwhoareexperiencingproblemswithschoolattendance.Projectexperiencehasshownthatinmanycases,truancyproblemscanbealleviatedbyhavingacommittedadultdemonstratingconsistentinterestinthechild’sschoolattendanceandprovidingarolemodelforthevalueofeducation.Inotherinstances,relativelyminorinterventions,suchasmeetingwithschoolpersonneltoaddressunderlyingissuesthatarecausingtruancy,orhelpingthechild’sfamilyaccessavailableservices,haveasurprisinglybeneficialimpactonachild’sschoolattendance.

NewHavenPublicSchools

  

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426StateStreetNewHaven,CT06510www.nhps.net

ChildDevelopment‐CommunityPolicingProgram(CD‐CP)‐IncollaborationwithYaleUniversity’sChildStudyCenterCD‐CPprogramisaninitiativeforgatewayoffenderscalledPHATChance,attemptingtoaddressstudentswhohavealreadyenteredthecriminaljusticesystem.Adolescentsage10to16arerequiredtoattendtheprogramaspartofjuvenileprobation.Theyattendfourweeklysessionsofbetween90to120minutes,withspecificprogrammingforcommunityservice,groupcounseling,academicsupportandstructuredrecreationalactivities.Theprograminvolvesadolescentsinapeergrouptostabilizeantisocialbehaviors,hascliniciansworkcloselywithadolescents,anddevelopsacollaborativerelationshipbetweencliniciansandjuvenilejusticepersonnelfocusedontheyouth

Dr.ReginaldMayo,SuperintendentofSchools54MeadowStreetNewHaven,CT06510203‐946‐8888

ClinicalProgramJuvenileDetentionMentalHealthProgram(JDMHP)‐YalecontractswiththeCourtSupportServicesDivision(CSSD),previouslytheDivisionofJuvenileDetentionServices,toprovidementalhealthconsultationservicesintwoofthestate’sthreepre‐adjudicatedjuveniledetentioncenters.Overthepastyear,theJDMHPhasprovidedover6000individualmentalhealthcliniciancontactsandover1500individualpsychiatrycontactstojuveniledetaineesacrosssitesserved.

Moreinformation:JudithRobbinsjudith.robbins@yale.edu

INTENSIVEOUTPATIENT&PARTIALHOSPITALIZATIONPROGRAMS*Bridges…ACommunitySupportSystem‐YoungAdultServices‐ChildEmergencyMobilePsychiatricServices(EMPS),IntensiveFamilyPreservation&FamilyReunification,IntensiveIn‐homeChild&AdolescentPsychiatricServices(IICAPS),CareCoordination,ChildBereavementServices,TeenageDrug&AlcoholPrevention

Bridges…ACommunitySupportSystem(EnhancedCareClinic)949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐878‐6365

CatholicCharitiesFAMILYCENTERS‐ThreefamilycentersintheCityofHartford,oneintheCityofNewHaven,andoneintheCityofWaterburyofferaculturallycompetentandcomprehensiveapproachtothedevelopmentandenhancementofthefamily,focusingonactivitiesthatreinforceparent‐childbonding.CatholicCharitiesoperatesthesecenters,buteachcenterisinfluencedbyparentsandfamilieswhoformanAdvisoryBoardthatassistsinestablishingthecenter’sagenda,goalsandobjectives.

CatholicCharities‐FamilyServiceCenterChildGuidanceClinic501LombardStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐787‐2207CatholicCharities‐CentroSanJoseChildGuidanceClinic290GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐777‐6771

  

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CatholicCharitiesChildGuidanceClinic‐Ansonia,Hartford,Meriden,Milford,NewBritain,NewHaven,Torrington,Waterbury|Eachmentalhealthclinicislicensedasachildguidanceclinicpromotingsoundandculturallycompetentmentalhealthandskillsdevelopmentthatmaximizeachild’ssuccessathome,atschool,andinthecommunity.Childrenareprovidedwithavarietyofoutpatientmentalhealthinterventionstoenablethemtoexperiencehealthydevelopmentandachievetheirmaximumleveloffunctioning.

CatholicCharities‐ProjectApoyo790GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐772‐1131270CenterStreetWestHaven,CT06516203‐878‐6365CornellScottChild&FamilyGuidanceClinic400ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06519203‐503‐3250HospitalStRaphael1294ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐789‐5969HospitalofStRaphaelBranfordAdolescentDayHospital(Youthages12‐18)28BusinessParkRoadBranford,CT06450203‐488‐0471YaleNewHavenHospital20YorkStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐688‐4242MilfordCatholicCharities203HighStreetMilford,CT06460203‐874‐6270MilfordYouth&FamilyServices‐offersfamilytherapyconductedbyspecificallytrainedtherapiststoassistfamilieswithstrengtheningtheirrelationshipsandparentingskills.Issuessuchasschoolproblems,self‐esteem,griefandloss,run‐away,truancy,divorceseparation,andsingleparenting.

MilfordYouth&FamilyServices150GulfStreetMilford,CT06460203‐783‐3253ProvidesfamilycounselingMadisonYouth&FamilyServices‐offersindividualcounselingforyouthandtheirfamiliesconcernedaboutbehavioralproblems,familyissues,compulsivebehaviors,emotionalissues,schoolperformance,etc.MadisonYouth&FamilyServices

  

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10SchoolStreetMadison,CT06442203‐245‐5645

NewHavenFamilyAlliance370JamesStreet#201NewHaven,CT06515203‐786‐5970RimmonPondCounselingLLC100BankStreet,Suite306Seymour,CT06483203‐888‐0462BehavioralManagement33BernhardRoadNorthHaven,CT06473203‐785‐9110CatholicCharities‐Child,Adolescent,FamilyTherapy205WakeleeAvenueAnsonia,CT06401203‐735‐7481GuilfordYouth&FamilyServices‐Confidentialcounselingservicesareavailableforchildrenandfamilies36GravesAvenueGuilford,CT06443203‐453‐8047

EXTENDEDDAYTREATMENTPROGRAMS*

Boys&GirlsVillage,Inc.(Youthages5‐14)528WheelersFarmsRoadMilford,CT06461‐1874203‐877‐0300Boys&GirlsVillage,Inc.170BennettStreetBridgeport,CT06605203‐330‐6790CliffordBeers377MainStreetWestHaven,CT06516203‐933‐8050CliffordBeers‐ShorelineOffice652BostonPostRoadGuilford,CT06437203‐458‐2134

HOMEBASEDMENTALHEALTHSERVICES

  

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CareCoordination(CC)‐CareCoordinationisafamilyfocused,child‐centeredmodelthatassistsinmanagingmultiplecommunityservices.Emphasisisplacedonthecurrentstrengthsandneedsofthefamily.

Bridges…ACommunitySupportProgram*949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460

203‐878‐6365

CoordinatingCouncilforChildreninCrisis(CCCC)*131DwightStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐2600www.ccccnh.org

CliffordBeersGuidanceClinic*(EnhancedCareClinic)93EdwardsStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐772‐1270Referrals:GabrielleHallat203‐777‐8648x207Fax:(203)785‐0617

FamilyEnrichmentServices(FES)‐providesarangeofin‐hometeaching,modeling,support,advocacyandassistancewithobtainingservicesfromthecommunityinordertoenhanceparentingcompetenciesandimprovetheparents’/caregivers’overallfunctioningandabilitytocarefortheirchildren.

LowerNaugatuckValleyParent&ChildResourceCenter*30ElizabethStreetDerby,CT06418203‐954‐0543FamilyCenteredServicesofConnecticut(formerlyCCCC)*235NicollStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐2600www.ccccnh.org

FamilySubstanceAbuseTreatmentServices(F‐SATS)‐UtilizingMulti‐DimensionalFamilyTherapy(MDFT)asthecoreofitstreatmentservices,theF‐SATSprogramseekstoidentifyriskfactorsandprovidestrength‐basedpracticestodevelopandinitiateprotocolsandstrategiestooffsetandeliminatebothsubstanceabuseandanti‐socialpatternsofbehavioramongtheyoungstersbeingservedandthefamilyunit.

Boys&GirlsVillage,Inc.*170BennettStreetBridgeport,CT06605203‐330‐6790www.bgvillage.org (This program serves towns in addition to Bridgeport.)

FunctionalFamilyTherapy(FFT)‐provideshome‐basedtreatmenttochildren,youthandfamiliesintheirhomesandcommunities.ServicesareprovidedbyaMaster’s‐levelclinician.Servicesaretypicallydeliveredforanaverageof4months.AgenciesdeliveringFFTarealsorequiredtoprovide24‐hour/7‐dayemergencycrisisresponse.

Contact:JenniferMisenti,FFTSupervisor

  

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860‐767‐014x1311IntegratedFamilyViolenceProgram‐aprimarilyin‐homeserviceforfamilieswheredomesticviolencehasbeenidentified.Itfocusesonallfamilymembersincludingthechild,theparentwhoisthesurvivorofdomesticviolenceandthebatterer.AllreferralsaremadebytheDepartmentofChildrenandFamilies(DCF).

FamilyCenteredServicesofConnecticut(formerlyCCCC)*235NicollStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐2600www.ccccnh.org

IntensiveFamilyPreservationProgram(IFP)‐brief,intensive,in‐homeprogramdesignedtopreventtheplacementofchildrenwhohavebeenexposedtochildabuseandorneglect.Theprogramprovideshome‐basedfamilytherapy,crisisintervention,parentingeducation,advocacy,coordinationwithcommunityserviceproviders,assistancewithconcreteneeds,andlinkagetocommunityresources.Theprogramisstrength‐based,andassistsparentstoimproveparent‐childrelationshipsandgainself‐sufficiencyandstability.FamiliesarereferredforIntensiveFamilyservicesbystaffoftheGreaterNewHaven,MetroNewHaven,andMeridenareaofficesoftheConnecticutDepartmentofChildrenandFamilies

YaleChildStudyCenter*230SouthFrontageRd.NewHaven,CT06519203‐785‐2540jenny.cunningham@yale.edu judith.eisenberg@yale.edu

IntensiveIn‐HomeChildandAdolescentPsychiatricServices(IICAPS)‐offersintensiveclinicalservicesandsupporttochildrenandyouthreturningfromout‐of‐homecareorwhoareatriskofrequiringout‐of‐homecareduetopsychiatric,emotional,orbehavioraldifficulties.EligibilityforIICAPSservicesdoesnotrequireDCF‐involvement.

Bridges…ACommunitySupportService*949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐878‐6365YaleChildStudyCenter*47CollegeStreetNewHaven,CT06510203‐785‐6862

MultidimensionalFamilyTherapy(MDFT)‐Family‐focused,ecologicallyorientedevidenced‐basedmodeleffectiveintreatmentofchildren/adolescentsbetweentheagesof9‐18withsubstanceabuseand/ordependenceissues,orchildren/adolescentswithdisruptivebehaviorand/orco‐morbidpsychiatricissueswhoareatriskforsubstanceabuse.MDFTisdesignedtoreducetheinfluenceoffactorsthatplaceachild/adolescentatriskforsubstanceabusewhilestrengtheningthepresenceofprotectivefactors,suchassupportingapositiveparent‐childrelationship.EligibilityforMDFTservicesdoesnotrequireDCF‐involvement.

YaleChildStudyCenter*230SouthFrontageRd.NewHaven,CT06519203‐785‐2540

  

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Boys&GirlsVillage,Inc.*170BennettStreetBridgeport,CT06605203‐330‐6790www.bgvillage.org(This program serves towns in addition Bridgeport.)

Multi‐SystemicTherapy(MST)‐MSTisanevidenced‐basedtreatmentmodeldesignedtodivertchildrenandadolescentsages11‐17fromresidentialsubstanceabuseandjuvenilejusticetreatmentsystemsortosupportdischargefrominpatientlevelsofcare.Whilechildren/adolescentswithdisruptivebehavioraland/orsubstanceabusesymptomsarethefocusofintervention,themodelreliesonecological,familyandsystemicinterventionstoassistinthereductionofsymptoms.

ChildGuidanceCenterofGreaterBridgeport*180FairfieldAvenueBridgeport,CT06604203‐394‐6529www.cgcgb.org(This program serves towns in addition to Bridgeport.)

NurturingFamiliesNetwork(NFN)‐offersacontinuumofpreventativeservicesforprenatalandfirst‐timeparents.NFNisfundedbytheChildren’sTrustFundandisdesignedtoreduceparentalriskfactorsforchildabuseandneglect.

FamilyCenteredServicesofConnecticut(formerlyCCCC)*235NicollStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐2600www.ccccnh.org

HospitalofStRaphael‐NurturingFamiliesNetwork‐three‐foldcommunityserviceprogramfocusingonnewparentsandtheuniquechallengestheyface.Theprogramincludeshomevisitation.

HomeVisitors:MyreyaAlvarez‐203‐789‐6658WinelPolanco‐203‐589‐3202orwpolanco@srhs.org

HospitalofStRaphael‐NurturingConnections‐atelephonesupportprogramforfirst‐timeparents.Atrainedprogramvolunteercallsthenewfamilyregularlytoofferhelpfulparentinginformation,emotionalsupport,childdevelopmentinformationandinformationaboutcommunityresources.FamilieswillmeetwiththeConnectionsCoordinatorinthehospitalduringaprenatalvisitorafterdeliveryandcanattendaneducationgroupeventhostedthroughouttheyear.

ContactMarisaCorso–203‐89‐6656ormcorso@srhs.orgParentingGroupCoordinator‐MariaWarren203‐867‐5496ormwarren@srhs.orgClinicalSupervisor,Pediatrics‐ErinMcCarthy203‐789‐5537oremccarthy@srhs.org

FamilyCenteredServicesofCT(formerlyCoordinatingCouncilforChildreninCrisis(CCCC)*235NicollStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐2600www.ccccnh.org FamilySupportTeams(FST)‐offersintensiveclinicalservicesandsupporttochildrenandyouthreturningfromout‐of‐homecareorwhoareatriskofrequiringout‐of‐homecareduetopsychiatric,emotional,or

  

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behavioraldifficulties.FSTservicesarealsoprovidedtochildrenandyouthenteringTreatmentFosterCare.FSTservicesarecurrentlyavailableonlytochildrenandfamilieswithDCF‐involvement.ReferralstoFSTaremadebytheDCFAreaOffices.

Boys&GirlsVillage,Inc.*170BennettStreetBridgeport,CT06605203‐330‐6790www.bgvillage.org(This program serves towns in addition to Bridgeport.) WaterfordCountrySchool*78HuntsBrookRoadQuakerHill,CT06375860‐442‐9454www.waterfordcountryschool.orgYaleChildStudyCenter*230SouthFrontageRoadNewHaven,CT06519203‐785‐2540http://www.childstudycenter.yale.eduSUBSTANCEABUSETREATMENT

BranfordCounselingCenter(Children/Adults)*342HarborStreetBranford,CT06405203‐481‐4248Licensedpsychiatricoutpatientsubstanceabusefacilityforadultsandchildren

GuilfordYouth&FamilyServices36GravesAvenueGuilford,CT06443203‐453‐8047Confidentialcounselingservicesareavailableforchildrenandfamilies

LibertyCenter(Children/Adults)30ControlsDriveShelton,CT06484203‐944‐0366

SterlingCenter–Adolescent/Adultsubstanceabuse‐Intensiveoutpatient(Children/Adults)731‐CBridgeportAvenueShelton,CT06484203‐929‐2400

CornellScottHillHealthGuidanceCenter*‐Adolescent/Adultsubstanceabuse400ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐503‐3055

Children’sCenterofHamden*‐Substanceabusetreatmenttoteenagersandtheirfamilieswhomaybereferredbyparents,schools,andprobationofficers.Evaluations‐foryouthages12‐18;NewChoices‐serves

  

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boys/girlswhoarereferredbyjuvenileprobationofficers,4‐6weekslengthofstayandareprovidedtreatment,education,andrecreation;Outpatient‐Youthages3‐18,individualandfamilytherapy,psychiatricevaluationandmedicationmanagement;ExtendedDay‐Youthages5‐highschoolseniors,CrisisStabilizationBedUnit(CARE)‐youthfrom1nightupto2weeks.Referrals:203‐430‐47371400WhitneyAvenueHamden,CT06517203‐248‐2116HospitalStRaphael‐Youthages11‐17*1294ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐789‐3340or203‐789‐3633

PSYCHIATRICRESIDENTIALTREATMENTFACILITIES(PRTF)‐communitybasedinpatientfacilitiesthatprovidespsychiatricandothertherapeuticandclinicallyinformedservicestoindividualsunderage21,whoseimmediatetreatmentneedsrequireastructured24‐hourinpatientresidentialsettingthatprovidesallrequiredservices(includingschooling)onsitewhilesimultaneouslypreparingthechild/adolescentandfamilyforongoingtreatmentinthecommunity.Therearecurrentlyfourinthestate.www.ctbhp.com/providers/forms/PRTF_Referral_Form.pdf

Boys&GirlsVillage528WheelersFarmsRdMilford,CT06461203‐877‐0300Fax:203‐876‐0076TheChildren’sCenterofHamden1400WhitneyAvenueHamden,CT06517203‐248‐2116Fax:203‐248‐2572SolnitSouthCampusPRTF915RiverRoadMiddletown,CT06457860‐704‐4015Fax:860‐704‐4260TheVillageforFamilies&Children1680AlbanyAvenueHartfordCT06105860‐297‐0585Fax:860‐523‐0346

RESIDENTIALTREATMENTCENTERS*Children’sCenterofHamden1400WhitneyAvenue

  

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Hamden,CT06517203‐248‐2116THERAPEUTICGROUPHOMES*Children’sCenterofHamden1400WhitneyAvenueHamden,CT06517203‐248‐2116Children’sHomeofCromwell60HicksvilleRoadNorthHaven,CT06416860‐635‐6010YouthContinuum300BradleyAvenueEastHaven,CT06512203‐562‐3396YouthContinuum4PotterRoadNorthHaven,CT06473203‐985‐1555SUPPORTGROUPS

Bi‐LingualFamilySupport:MaggyMorales860‐539‐0988mamorales@uchc.edu

TheCaringNetworkforGrievingChildren&theirFamilies‐Asupportgroupforchildrenofallageswhohavelostanimmediatefamilymember.Bridges/CathyFisher203‐878‐6365x445ChildrentoChildrenPeerGroup‐Activitiesbasedpeergroupformiddleschoolagedchildrenwhohaveafamilymemberwithamentalillnessand/orasubstanceabuseissue.Groupusuallymeetsinthespringandfall.LocationsofactivitiesincludeNewHaven,WestHavenandNorthHaven.Parentsorfamilymemberswillberequiredtodropoffandpickupchildrenateachlocation.Eligibility:ResidentofNewHaven;Middleschoolagedchildrenwhohaveafamilymemberwithamentalillnessand/orasubstanceabuseissue.Fee:NofeeApplication:Callforspring/fallschedule;Spaceislimitedto12children.ConnecticutMentalHealthCenterFoundation(CMHC)CommunityServicesNetwork34ParkStreetNewHaven,CT06519203‐974‐7089http://www.cmhcfoundation.orgFoster/AdoptiveGroup(NewHaven)Contact:MargaretCarter–203‐786‐0681Grandparentsraisinggrandchildren(NewHaven)Contact:KathleenLutz–203‐789‐7645Contact:LewisCampbell–203‐946‐5772

  

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Foster/AdoptiveGroup(Spanish/NewHaven)Contact:LillianMarcano–203‐786‐2500

RelativeGroup(NewHaven)Contact:MargaretCarter‐203‐786‐0681

Foster/AdoptiveGroup(Milford)Contact:KarenNocera–860‐343‐6620

RelativeSupportGroup(Milford)Contact:ChristineSurel‐203‐306‐5254

Pre‐AdoptiveSupportGroup(Milford)Contact:ChristineSurel–203‐306‐5254

PlaygroundSocialGroup(Milford)Contact:ChristineSurel‐203‐306‐5254Casey Family Programs: Casey Family Programs has evolved to provide comprehensive services thatsupport safe, stable, and lifelong family relationships for children and youth in foster care. Casey FamilyProgramsoffersacontinuumofservices,including:fostercareandadoption,familyadvocacy,preservation,andreunification,adoptionsupportandotherpost‐permanencyservices.www.casey.orgGayandStraightPeople‐isaweeklydiscussiongroupforhighschoolstudentsinterestedinworkingonraisingawarenessofthenegativeeffectsofhomophobia,understandingdiversity,andpromotingtolerance.

MadisonYouth&FamilyServices10SchoolStreetMadison,CT06441203‐245‐5657

W.O.W.(WomenoftheWorld)‐isaweeklydiscussion/supportgroupforhighschoolgirls.Membersprovidesupportforeachotherastheyworkonissuesofimportancetoteenagegirls.Thegroupdevelopsaprojectwhichvariesfromyeartoyear.

MadisonYouth&FamilyServices10SchoolStreetMadison,CT06441203‐245‐5657

ParentingEducation‐Counselingtohelpparentsgaininsightanddevelopskillsthatfosterhealthyrelationshipsbetweenparentsandtheirchildren.

MadisonYouth&FamilyServices10SchoolStreetMadison,CT06441203‐245‐5657

ParentsofTweens‐MadisonYouth&FamilyServicesisofferinganongoingworkshopchildrenbetweentheagesof11and14focusedondevelopingtheskillsthatparentsneedtofacethesechanges.Topicsdiscussedincludethephysical,emotional,social,andacademicchangesyourtweensface.Informationontopicsrelevanttoearlyadolescencewillbeprovidedbyguestspeakers,literatureandothermedia,andfacilitated

  

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groupdiscussions.Includedareissuessuchasbullying,socialmedia,internetsafety,peerpressure,riskybehavior,andalcoholandsubstanceabuse,etc.Parentsareencouragedtocomewithquestions,humor,andtheirlunches.Thereisanannualfeeof$20.00forparentparticipation.GroupsbeginSeptember20th,the1stand3rdTuesdayofeverymonth12noonto1:30pmfollowingtheacademiccalendar.

MadisonYouth&FamilyServices10SchoolStreetMadison,CT06441203‐245‐5657or203‐245‐5676Facilitator:MarjAdler,LPC/PSCadlerm@madisonct.org

ParentsofTeens‐Techniquesandstrategieswillbetaughtthathelpyouenhanceparentalrelationshipswithteens.Learnhowtokeepthelinesofcommunicationopensothey'llhearyouwhentheyneedyouthemost,evenastheyseemtobepushingyouaway.ParentsofTeenswillmeet.AlsoheldatthePowderHousebytheGreen.GroupsbeginSeptember22nd,the2ndand4thThursdayofeverymonth9:30–11amfollowingtheacademiccalendar.Bringyourlunch.

MadisonYouth&FamilyServices10SchoolStreetMadison,CT06441203‐245‐5657or203‐245‐5676Facilitator:MarjAdler,LPC/PSCadlerm@madisonct.org

ParentsofTeensandBeyond‐Asupportiveandeducationalgroupdesignedforparentswhoseteensarebeginningtheprocessoftransitioningfromhighschooltothestagesahead.Whetheryourchildissearchingforworkoralreadyworking,movingout,orheadingtocollege,themilitary,orsomethingentirelydifferent,thisconfidentialgroupwillhelpyouthroughthisstageofparentingandthecontinuingprocessoflettinggo.Teens&BeyondwillmeetthefirstWednesdayofeverymonthfrom7‐8:30pminthePowderHouse.

MadisonYouth&FamilyServices10SchoolStreetMadison,CT06441203‐245‐5657or203‐245‐5676Facilitator:MarjAdler,LPC/PSCadlerm@madisonct.org

AlliancefortheMentallyIll(NAMICT)‐Statewideorganizationprovidesmutualsupportandadvocacyforimprovedtreatmentandfollow‐upcareforthementallyillandtheirfamilies.3rdWednesdayofeachmonth‐$35ayear‐firstmeetingnoobligation.

WhitneyCenter25WrightLaneHamden,CT065l7203‐288‐4823

ApraxiaResourceCenterofConnecticut(ARCC)‐(AllRegions)TheApraxiaResourceCenterofConnecticutisnon‐profitorganizationandsupportnetworkopentoallparentsandcaregiversofchildrenwithapraxiaofspeech.TheysupportfamiliesfromallregionsinConnecticutandhaveseveralsupportgroupmeetinglocationoptionsincludingNortheast,HartfordArea,andFairfield/NewHavenCounty.ForacompletescheduleofmeetingsandmoreinformationabouttheorganizationpleasecontactMicheleWasikowskiat203‐521‐6112

  

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ConnecticutFamilySupportNetwork‐monthlymeetingsheldinvariousareasstatewide.ExecutiveDirector:JenniferCarroll877‐FSN‐2DAYjtcarroll@cox.netSouthCentralRegion:TeshaImperati203‐710‐3041scctfamilysupport@gmail.com

ConnecticutGrandparentCaregiverSupportGroupListing‐TheDepartmentofSocialServicesAgingServicesDivisionoffersacomprehensivelistingofsupportgroupsforgrandparentcaregiversinConnecticut.Viewthelistingontheirwebsitetofindcontactinformationforeachsupportgroup

ConnecticutMom’sApraxiaSupportGroup(Stratford)‐Meetsthe3rdSundayofeverymonthat4:00.ContactMicheleWasikowskiat203‐521‐6112or203‐298‐9722ormichelewasikowski@yahoo.com.

ConnecticutParentAdvocacyCenter,Inc.‐(Statewide)‐non‐profitorganizationoffersinformationandsupporttofamiliesofchildrenwithanydisabilityorchronicillness,agebirth‐26.Parentconsultantsexperiencedandwelltrainedinspeciallawwhoprovidephoneconsultation.338MainStreetNiantic,CT06357860‐739‐3089www.cpacinc.org

DeafandHHAdvocacyOutreachCoordinator:PattiSilva860‐529‐7766orcakes01@cox.net

EarlyChildhoodConsultationpartnership(ECCP)‐forchildrenagesbirthto5atriskofexpulsionfromdaycareorpre‐schoolduetobehavioralandemotionalissues.Referral:800‐505‐7000EpilepsyParentSupportGroup(Milford)‐TheEpilepsyFoundationofCTwarmlyinvitesparentsandadultswithepilepsytoattendthissupportgroup.Meetingsareheldonthe2ndMondayofthemonthfrom7:00‐8:30pm.

MilfordHospital300SeasideAvenueMilford,CT800‐899‐3745oremailefct@sbcglobal.net

TheFoodAllergyAssociationofConnecticut(FAACT‐Statewide)‐Non‐profitorganizationdedicatedtoprovidingeducationandsupporttoparentsofchildrenwithfoodallergiesandincreasingpublicawarenessandunderstandingaboutfoodallergiesviamonthlymeetings,guestspeakers,specialeventsandaparentsupportnetwork.FormoreinformationaboutFAACT,pleasevisittheirwebsiteat:http://www.foodallergyawareness.org

NationalOrganizationonFetalAlcoholSyndrome(NOFAS‐Statewide)‐statewidesupportandadvocacygroupforparentsandcaregiversofindividualsaffectedbyFetalAlcoholSyndrome(FAS)andFetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorders(FASD)toraisecommunityawarenessregardingpreventionofFASDandimprovingthequalityoflifeforthoseaffected.Supportandinformationisofferedtofamiliesandprofessionalsbyphone,throughsupportgroups,andanemaillist‐servewhichisopentoparentsandprofessionals.Formoreinformationpleasecontact,NOFASConnecticutat860‐942‐4507,pleasevisittheirwebsiteat http://www.nofas.org

NaugatuckParentGroup(Naugatuck)–providesparenteducationintheformofworkshops,networking,sharinginformationandexperience.Theirgoalistohelpparentsbecomeeffectiveparticipantsinplanningfortheirchildren’seducation.Formeetinginformation,checktheCitizen’sNewsCalendar,orcontactEileenCoyleat203‐723‐4305.

  

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ParentsHelpingParents‐newlyformedsupportgroupforfamiliesofchildrenwithspecialneeds.Meetsthe3rdMondayofeverymonthfrom6:30until9:00pm.

BeachHouseonCoseyBeachAvenueEastHaven,CTContacts:DebbiGiordanoat:203‐466‐2196orbyemailat:gdt.giordano@snet.net

LisaBaberat:203‐468‐9161orbyemailat:labb708@sbcglobal.netPizzaParentsSupportGroup‐forparentsofchildrenwithanydisabilitytomeetotherparentsandshareobstaclesandmiraclesinlife.Pizzaandrefreshmentswillbeprovided,butchildcarewillnotbe.

Italian‐AmericanSocialClub40HamreLaneBranford,CTContact:TeshaImperatiat203‐710‐3041orscctfamilysupport@gmail.com

ShorelineSpecialNeedsParentChat‐Opentoparentsorcaregiversofchildrenwithspecialneeds,ADD,ADHDor“somethingyoucan’tquiteputyourfingeron.”Thegroupisaplacetochat,ventandexchangeideas.MeetingsareWednesdayJuly6th,August10thandSeptember7th6:30to8:30pmat

EdwardSmithLibrary3OldPostRoadNorthford,CTContact:AndreaAlexanderat203‐484‐7645orandrealex@sbcglobal.net

StrongerTogether:AGroupforParentsandCaregiversofChildrenandYoungAdultswithMedicalComplexities‐Anindividualwithmedicalcomplexitieshasuniqueneeds,usuallyinvolvingmultiplemedicalissuesrequiringahighleveloflong‐termnursingcare.Thepersonhasafrequentlychanging,intricateplanofcarewithmultipleinterventionsandmedications.Thispersonmayormaynothaveatracheostomytube,feedingtubeand/orbeventilatordependent.Theirchronichealthrelateddependencecanbeunpredictableandnecessitatesa24‐houradayskilledhealthcareproviderorspeciallytrainedfamilymemberorcaregiver.Thisgroupisdesignedtosupportthosefamilymembersandcaregivers.Meetingsarethe2ndTuesdayofthemonthat7pm.ThegroupissponsoredbytheCTFamilySupportNetworkandMaximPediatricServices.

MilfordHospitalConferenceRoomAat300SeasideAvenueMilford,CT Contact:DanorJudyat203‐288‐1117oremaildamcnama@maxhealth.com

TriplePPositiveParentingPrograms–forparentswhofeelstressedandoverwhelmedwithparentingresponsibilitiesorarefrustratedwiththeirchild’sbehavior.Nocost.Forregistrationinformation,pleasecall

LowerNaugatuckValleyParent&ChildResourceCenter30ElizabethStreetDerby,CT06418203‐954‐0543or203‐893‐0402Email:TripleP@lnvpcrc.org.

WestHavenLocalSystemofCare,ParentSupportGroup‐forparents,grandparents,caregiversandfriendsofachildorchildrenwithspecialneeds.Themeetingsarethe2ndMondayofeverymonth7‐9pm.Childcareisprovidedwithadvancenoticeandregistration.

WestHavenCityHall(basement)355MainStreetWestHaven,CT203‐937‐3633oremailkarenmmuro@aol.comwww.whinc.org

ConnecticutFamilySupportNetwork‐Providesfamilysupportinthewayofdirect1:1support,supportgroups,emaillistserves,educationaltrainingandworkshopsacrossConnecticuttofamiliesintheirhomesandcommunities.

  

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ConnecticutFamilySupportNetwork(SouthCentral)DirectorofPrograms&Services:TeshaImperati–203‐710‐3041ortimperati@ctfsn.org

WeeklyParentChatGroups‐afriendlyplacetomeetotherparentswhohavechildrenwithspecialneeds.Weoffertwogroupsweekly.Morninggroup:Thursdaymornings9:30‐10:30aminMadisonatKIDSTEPS.Eveninggroup:Tuesdayevenings6:30‐7:30pminGuilfordattheWomenandFamilyCenter.PresentedbyKIDSTEPSFamilyandChildren'sCenterandtheConnecticutFamilySupportNetwork.

ConnecticutFamilySupportNetwork(SouthCentral)DirectorofPrograms&Services:TeshaImperati‐203‐710‐3041ortimperati@ctfsn.org

PATH‐networkoffamiliesprovidinginformationalandemotionalsupporttootherswhohaveachildwithdevelopmental or health related needs. PATH reaches out to help strengthen families copingwith similarsituations in Connecticut, and the organizations that serve them to reduce isolation, empower families asadvocatesfortheirchildrenandreaffirmtheirvaluesasparentsandcaregivers.

P.O.Box117Northford,CT06472Phone:1‐800‐399‐PATHor203‐234‐9554

AL‐ANON,ALATEEN‐Assistsfamily&friendsofanalcoholicinsolvingtheircommonproblem,andthroughsupport,toencouragethealcoholictoseekrecovery.1‐888‐825‐2666(24hours)http://www.ctalanon.orgMENTORING&AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMSBreakthru!CommunityServices,LLCSpeakLife‐provideslongtermwrap‐aroundservicesforyouthages4‐17andyoungadultsages18‐24.Servicesincludeeducational,creativearts,vocational,lifeskillsexposure,financialliteracy,leadership,andrecreationalandpositivesocialactivities.

CityofNewHaven203‐946‐8200

NewHavenYouthMap‐onlineassetmappingtoolthatinformsfamilies,youthandorganizationsaboutresourcesinthecommunitytohelpfamiliessearchforprogramsinNewHavenbasedonspecificcriteriafromafter‐schoolprogramstoprogramstargetedtospecificagesandneighborhoods.

NewHavenYouthMap203‐946‐7665info@newhavenyouthmap.netwww.newhavenyouthmap.net

CitywideYouthCoalition–anetworkofover400staff,communitystakeholdersandindividualsworkingtoenhancethelivesofchildren,youthandtheirfamiliesinGreaterNewHaven.

CitywideYouthCoalition,Inc.203‐786‐5970x322www.cwyc.org

YouthMentoring‐providesonehundredDepartmentofChildrenandFamiliesyouthwithcapable,caringadult(overage21)mentors.Theprogramrecruits,screens,trains,matchesandsupervises100adultmentorswhoarematchedwithDCFyouthfromtheagesof14‐23yearsold.

Children’sCommunityProgramsofCT,Inc.446BlakeStreetNewHaven,CT06515203‐786‐6403

  

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CovenanttoCareforChildren‐M3(Mom,Mentor&Me)‐M3Programprovides1‐on‐1faith‐basedmentorstochildrenage5‐17residinginBridgeport,NewHaven,NewBritainandWaterburyareasandwhosemotherisinprison.Contact:CarylHallberg860‐243‐1806x18ClinicalAfterSchoolProgram‐BehavioralManagement‐therapeuticafter‐schoolprogramdesignedtomeettheneedsofchildrenandadolescentswhohavecognitive,behavioral,andemotionaldeficits.Weareproudtoannouncethatitisnowundertheclinicalsupervisionofourseasonedandlicensedclinicalsupervisor,CherylCole,LPC.

BehavioralManagementLLC33BernhardRoadNorthHaven,CT06473203‐785‐9110

TherapeuticSummerDayProgram‐focusondevelopingourclients'“toolboxes.”TheToolBoxApproach©,isastrength‐basedapproachwhichseamlesslycombinesthe“NurturedHeartApproach”andcognitivebehaviortherapyandisutilizedthroughoutallofBehavioralManagement’sPrograms.Itintroducescoping&socialskillstraining,angermanagementandrelationshipbuildingskillswhilerecognizingstrengthsandisincorporatedthroughoutastructuredday,alongwithenjoyingrecreationalactivitiessuchasvisitingparks,museums,beaches,hiking,bowlingandmovies.

BehavioralManagementLLC33BernhardRoadNorthHaven,CT06473203‐785‐9110

TheTechnologyMentoringProgram‐partnersyouthbetweentheagesof12‐17thathaveabasicunderstandingofcomputers,cellphonesandothercommongadgetswithindividualsinneedofhelpnavigatingthroughthetechnologicalworld.IfyouknowyourwayaroundaMacand/orPCorhowtosyncemailaccountswiththelatestSmartPhoneandyouarelookingforatemporaryjob,TheTechnologyMentoringProgramisforyou!

MilfordYouth&FamilyServices‐DepartmentofHumanServices150GulfStreetMilford,CT06460Contact:ChristieRoche203‐783‐3253E‐mail:croche@ci.milford.ct.us

TheRent‐A‐KidProgram‐Foryouthagesof12‐17yearsoldwhoareinterestedintemporary,part‐timejobssuchasyardwork,raking,gardening,snowshoveling,technologymentoring,childcare,andotherneeds.Theprogramassistsyoungpeopleinacquiringvaluableworkexperience,asenseofresponsibilityandself‐confidence.InterestedyouthshouldkeepaneyeonourwebsitealongwithlocalpapersandMGATtoseewhenseasonalsign‐upswilloccur.Duringthesesign‐ups,childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyaparent/guardianwhocansignpermissionslips.

InterestedMilfordresidentswhoarelookingforyouthmaycontactChristieRocheat203‐783‐3253.TheMilfordYouthandFamilyServicesstaffwillhaveanavailableyouthgetincontactwiththem.

MilfordYouth&FamilyServices‐DepartmentofHumanServices150GulfStreetMilford,CT06460

  

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Contact:ChristieRoche203‐783‐3253E‐mail:croche@ci.milford.ct.us

SocialExpeditionProgram–Designedtoengageyouthagesof9‐12inaseriesofculturalandeducationalexperiences.Theprimaryfocusistoprovideyoungpeoplewithengagingactivities,promoteaninterestinlearning,supportappropriatesocialskillsandencouragepositivefamilyinteractions.

MilfordYouth&FamilyServices‐DepartmentofHumanServices150GulfStreetMilford,CT06460203‐783‐3253

JuvenileJusticeProgram‐TheprogramisdesignedtodivertMilfordjuvenileswhohavecommittedafirst‐time,non‐violentoffenseawayfromthejuvenilejusticesystemandaffordthemanopportunitytodeveloppersonalawarenessandaccountability,increaseproblemresolutionskills.Strengthenfamilialrelationshipswhilepromotingpositivecitizenship.Eligibility:Milfordresident,firsttimeoffender,committedanon‐violentoffence.MilfordYouth&FamilyServices‐DepartmentofHumanServices150GulfStreetMilford,CT06460203‐783‐3253Contact:JessicaLewisBestBuddiesConnecticut‐AstateaffiliateofBestBuddiesInternational,seekingtoenhancethelivesofpeoplewithintellectualdisabilitiesthroughone‐to‐onefriendships.866‐CT‐BUDDY(tollfree)www.bestbuddiesct.orgBoys&GirlsClubofNewHaven‐offersafterschool,summer,teenandsportsprogramstoover200youthdaily.Therearetwoprogramsites:oneintheHillneighborhoodandoneintheFairHavenHeightsneighborhoodofNewHaven,inpartnershipwiththeHousingAuthorityofNewHaven.253ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06519203‐787‐0187or203‐865‐2594e‐mail:kidscomefirst@bgcnewhaven.orgBureauofHamdenYouthServices‐createsandfostersopportunitiesforHamdenyouthandtheirfamiliestolearnandgrowinpositiveways,providingprogramsintheareasofYouthEmployment,Year‐RoundChildcareProgramsforpre‐kthroughsixthgrade,SubstanceAbusePrevention,PositiveYouthDevelopment,DelinquencyPrevention,YouthRecreation,InformationandReferral,ParentEducation,ArtsandCulturalevents,YouthEnrichmentactivities,CommunityTeenActivitiesandSeasonaleventsandactivities.http://www.hamden.com/content/43/83/169/default.aspxKeefeCommunityCenter11PineStreetHamden,CT06514203‐562‐5129YouthServicesCoordinator:SusanRubinoCentroSanJoséNewHaven‐Centroisaneighborhoodcommunityandyouthcenterthatprovidescenter‐basedservicesforFairHavenyouthandtheirfamilies.Thisprogramemphasizespositiveyouthdevelopmentand focuses on academics, leadership, and civic engagement, along with cultural, recreational and social

  

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development. Centrooffersawide rangeofactivities foryouth tosupporteducation, careerdevelopment,health and fitness, and art and culture. Referrals and/or provision for other services are made incollaborationwithothercommunity‐basedorganizations.Centroalsoprovidesa foodpantryandaccess toclothingdonations.http://www.ccaoh.org/childDev_FamCent_Centro.htmlCatholicCharities‐CentroSanJoseFamilyCenter290GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐777‐6771ConnecticutYankeeCouncil‐BoysScoutsofAmerica‐recreational,campingandsocialactivitieswithscouttroopsincludingprogramsformaleswithdisabilities.Forages7‐18years,Mon‐Frifrom9‐5.http://www.ctyankee.org 60WellingtonRoad

Milford,CT06460203‐876‐6868

ConsultationCenter‐educationandparentalsupportprovidedforchildren18months‐5yearsandtheirfamilies,includingtherapeuticdaycare,parentingskills,anddevelopmentalassessments.

389WhitneyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐789‐7645

GirlScoutsofAmerica,CTTrails‐informaleducationalprogramtohelpgirlsdevelopasenseofvaluesandfeelingsofwarmthasindividuals,encouragingpersonaldevelopment,socialaction,youthleadership,communityserviceandcareerexploration.Mon.‐Thurs8:30‐5:30,Friday8:30‐1:30.Nofee.http://www.gsofct.org20WashingtonAvenue

NorthHaven,CT06473203)‐239‐2922or800.922.27774‐HProgram(CooperativeExtensionSystem)305SkiffStreetNorthHaven,CT06473203‐407‐3158

JewishFamilyServices‐Familycounselingandsupportservices.Slidingfeescale.Mon.‐Fri.9am‐7pm. 1440WhalleyAvenue

NewHaven,CT06515203‐389‐5599http://www.jfsnh.org

JohnS.MartinezFatherhoodInitiative‐Establishedtomeetthefinancial,emotional,educational,medical,andsocialneedsoftheirchildren.Servicesavailableatfatherhoodprogramsitesmayincludeparentingeducation,workforcedevelopment,healthyrelationshipdevelopmentclasses,earlyidentificationandpaternityestablishmentservices,courtreadinessservices,supportgroups,andindividualcounselingservices.http://www.ct.gov/fatherhood/site/default.aspWestHavenCommunityHouseAssociationInc.(WHCH)‐positiveyouthdevelopmentprogramisanafter‐schoolenrichmentprogramprovidingelementaryschoolchildreninWestHavenwithasafe,constructiveplaceafterschool.Participatingchildrenareengagedinactivitiesfacilitatingtheirsocialgrowthandencouraginghealthy,positivelifestyles.Instructioninthemedconcentrationareashelpschildrenbuildskillsandexplorenewinterests.FamilyNightexhibitionsandfieldtripsareofferedduringschoolvacationsto

  

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expandchildren’shorizons.Exposuretopositiveyouthandadultrolemodelsisprovidedthroughtheinvolvementofvolunteersfromareahighschoolsandcolleges.OtherprogramsincludeHeadStart(comprehensivepreschoolforlow‐incomechildren);SchoolAgePrograms(beforeandafterschoolcareandenrichment;summeractivities);CommunityConnections(dayservicesforadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities);andResidentialServices(supervisedlivingforadultswithmentalretardation,socialandrecreationalactivitiesforadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities).

227ElmStreetWestHaven,CT06516203‐934‐5221Fax:203‐937‐9052Email:west.comm.house@snet.netwww.whcommunityhouse.org

YMCA–YouthEnrichmentProgramsandLeadershipDevelopment–Hamden/NorthHaven‐Youthsportsandrecreationalactivities;enrichmentclassesandtrips.Also,theMilford/OrangebranchsponsorstheLeadersClubforteensage14‐18whichteachesleadershipandcommunicationskills,andprovidesopportunitiesforcommunityinvolvement.Fee:Membershipfee.M‐F5:30am‐9:30pm;Sat6:30am‐5:30pm;Sun12‐5pm.1605ShermanAvenueHamden,CT06514203‐248‐6361www.cccymca.orgjwilliams@cccymca.orgOtherlocationsofferingthisservice:YMCA–NewHavenYouthCenter50HoweStreetNewHaven,CT06511YMCA–SoundviewFamily628EastMainStreetBranford,CT06405YMCA–WoodruffFamily631OrangeAvenueMilford,CT06461

AUTISMSERVICESBenhaven,Inc.‐AutismandPervasiveDevelopmentalDisorders‐BenhavenSchool,ResidentialServices,SharedLiving,Individual&FamilySupport,LearningNetwork

187HalfMileRoad NorthHaven,CT06473

Phone:203‐239‐6425Fax:203‐239‐1318https://www.benhaven.org

ACORD,Inc.‐Communitybasedsupportsandservicestopersonswhohavevaryinglevelsofdevelopmentalphysicalandotherdisabilitiesincludingautism‐Residentialservices,SupportedandCompetitiveEmploymentServices,DaySupportOptions&RecreationalServices,TransitionsfromSchooltoWork,Transportation

8FairfieldBoulevardWallingford,CT06492

  

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203‐269‐3599http://www.acordinc.org/home.html

ConnecticutAutismSpectrumResourceCenter(Wallingford)‐ASRCisoffering2socialsupportgroupsfortypicallydevelopingsiblingsofchildrenandteenswithautismspectrumdisorders.ThegirlsgroupwillbefacilitatedbyDr.JulieWolfandtheboysgroupwillberunbyAndresArteaga,LCSW.Theagerangeofthegroupswillbedeterminedbasedoncompatibilityofthemembersandwherethemostinterestisexpressed.ThegroupisheldSaturdays9:30‐11am.Eachsessionwillbecenteredonanactivitythatwillfosteracomfortableenvironmentforthegroupmembersandprovideopportunitiesfordiscussionandsocialsupport.Thereisaregistrationfeeof$80.203‐248‐5222

ASRCShorelineAreaSupportGroup(EastHaven)‐TheShorelineAreaSupportGroupbringstogetherparentsofchildrenontheAutismspectrumlivinginthetownsofEastHaven,NorthHaven,WestHaven,Branford,Guilford,Madison,Clinton,Westbrookandanyothertownsalongtheshoreline.Meetingstypicallyareheldat7:00p.m.onthelastWednesdayorThursday.

UnitarianUniversalistSocietyChurch297BostonPostRoadMadison,CT06443Contactfacilitator:MichelleGuerra203‐435‐4585

NorthStar‐SupportGroupforParentsofChildrenwithAutisticSpectrumDisordersorDevelopmentalDelays(Ansonia)‐afriendlysupportiveplacetomeetotherparents,learnfromeachotherandaccessresources.Meetingsareheldmonthlyonthe4thWednesday7‐9:00pm.Pleasecallaheadtoverifytimesandlocations.

FirstCongregationalChurch137DerbyAvenueDerby,CT06418CathyAdamczykat203‐735‐6098orNatalieDiDenteat203‐305‐2468

SupportGroupforAdultswithAutismSpectrumDisorders(Wallingford)‐groupisintendedforadultswithAsperger’sSyndrome,HighFunctioningAutismorPPDwhoare15yearsofageorolder.Participantsdonotneedaformaldiagnosis.Meetingsareheldmonthlyonthe2ndFriday6‐8:30pm.Thegroupalsohasseveralsocialactivities,suchashiking,boardgamesandDVDnightseachmonth,andissponsoredbytheAutismSpectrumResourceCenter(ASRC). 101NorthPlainsIndustrialRoad

Wallingford,CT06492DaveTipping,anadultwithAsperger’s,facilitatesthisgroup.(203)484‐2937ornz1j@juno.com

ADDITIONALRESOURCESInfoline(211)isConnecticut’sfreeinformationandreferralservices.Simplybydialing211,atollfreenumberthroughoutConnecticut,callerscanreachknowledgeable,multilingualstaffandgetinformation,referralsorseekhelpinacrisis.211operate24hoursaday,everydayoftheyear.FamiliesinCrisis‐Boysandgirlsages6‐14thatresideinBridgeport,Hartford,NewBritain,Norwalk,NewHavenandWaterburyConnecticutandhaveaparentinprisonareeligibleforamentoringprogram.203‐573‐865LifeHavenisatemporaryshelterprovidingasafeandnurturingenvironmentforhomelesspregnantwomenandwomenwithyoungchildren,assistingthemindevelopingskillstohelpthemtoliveindependently.LifeHavenserves20familiesatatime,withthegoaltoendhomelessness,onefamilyatatime.

447FerryStreetNewHaven,CT06513

  

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203‐492‐4866

YaleNewHavenHospital‐CommunityHealthServices‐AIDSCareProgram,Breastfeeding:Heritage&PrideProgram,CancerScreening,DentalServices,HealthyStart,MeandMyBabyProgram,ParentingSupportPrograms,PrescriptionAssistanceProgram,PrimaryCareCenter,RegionalLeadSafeProgram,SchoolBasedHealthCenters,SickleCellProgramConnecticutAssociationforCommunityAction‐Anti‐povertyagencyforCityofNewHavenandcontiguoustowns.Operatesfuelbankandenergyassistance,rentalassistance,mealsonwheels,jobreadinessprogramsandmedicaltransportation.Provides“CHORE”services(lighthousekeeping/foodshopping)forelderly.Incomeguidelinesforeligibility.Mon&Wed8‐5,Tuesday&Thursday8‐7,Friday9‐4.Nofee.

781WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06515203‐387‐7700http://www.cafca.org/community‐action‐agency‐new‐haven

YouthContinuum‐HomelessStreetOutreach&DropinCenter,EmergencyShelter,SupportiveHousing

24RiverStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐562‐3396http://www.youthcontinuum.org

TheJuvenileReviewBoard(JRB)‐BalancedandRestorativeJusticeDiversionapproachdesignedforjuvenileoffenders.TheJRBprovidesjuvenileoffenderswhotakeresponsibilityfortheiroffenseswithanopportunitytoavoidgoingtojuvenilecourtbyengagingwithapanelofvolunteercommunitymemberswherethejuvenileconfrontstheharmdonetothemselves,theirvictims,andtheircommunity.Parentsmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheprocess.TheJRBisastrength‐basedyouthdevelopmentinterventionwhichreframesthejuvenileoffender’sbehaviorbyaddressingthesebehaviorsasharmthatcanberestored.Juvenilesenterintoarestorativecontractthatbothholdsthemaccountablefortheiractionsandfocusesontheirstrengthsandinterestthroughyouthdevelopmentandyouthleadershipactivities.

NewHavenFamilyAlliance230AshmunStreetNewHaven,CT06511http://www.nhfamilyalliance.net

StrengtheningSchoolsThroughFamilyAndCommunity(SSFC)‐designedtosupporttheacademicachievementofchildreningradesk‐8withattendanceissuesandwhoexhibitbehavioralproblems.Thegoalistoimprovestudentacademicperformanceandmasterybyassistingstudentsandtheirfamiliesinestablishingeffectiveparent‐schoolpersonnelcommunication,supportingstudentsandteachersintheschoolsetting,assistinginmeetingfamiliesbasicneedswhennecessary,advocatingforbothstudentsandparentsinschooljuvenilecourt,andatsuspensionandexpulsionhearingsandinothersettingasneeded.Approximately95%ofstudentscurrentlyservedbySSFCmeetcriteriaforfreelunchandresideinsinglefemaleheadedhouseholds.

NewHavenFamilyAlliance230AshmunStreetNewHaven,CT06511http://www.nhfamilyalliance.net

CommunityFoundationforGreaterNewHaven‐helpspregnantwomenandmothersdeliverhealthyandhappybabies.ItsprimarygoalistoreducetheinfantmortalityandmorbidityrateintheCityofNewHaven.TheprogramisdesignedtohelpreduceNewHaven’sremaininghealthdisparityininfantmortality;increaseitsemphasisonmulti‐prongedoutreachstrategy;strengthenconnectionswithnewcommunityresources;enhancecasemanagementcapabilitiesforworkingwithwomenathigh‐riskofpoorbirth

  

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outcomes.(Specialoutreachwillbemadetoteens,thehomeless,andthosewholackinsurancecoverageandwhohavehadpreviouspoorbirthoutcomes).KennHarris,ProgramDirector203‐777‐7080NatashaRay,ConsortiaCoordinator203‐777‐7087http://www.cfgnh.orgWomenandFamilyLifeCenter96FairStreetGuilford,CT06437203‐458‐6699www.womenandfamilylifecenter.orginfo@womenandfamilylifecenter.orgJewishFamilyServiceofNewHaven1440WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06515203‐389‐5599www.jfsnh.orgTheChildren’sCommunityProgramsofCT,Inc.‐intensivesupportservicestochildrenandtheirfamiliesbyprovidingin‐homeservices,aswellastoprovideparentingskillstoourfoster,adoptive,andbiologicalparents.Thegoalistomaintainchildrenintheirhomesbyprovidingtheskillsnecessaryforbiologicalfamiliestobereunitedwiththeirchildren.Familiesareseenatleastweeklyinmostprograms.Andhave24‐houroncallservices.Inadditiontohome‐basedservices,allofourprogramsprovidecreativecommunityresourcesforfamiliesincluding,butnotlimitedtorespite,providingorarrangingforclinicalservices,recreationalservices,aswellasotherservices,trainingandsupport.Whilemanyofourchildrenareinout‐of‐homeplacements,theissuesthatourfamiliesfacearesimilartothosefacedbyallparents.446BlakeStreetNewHaven,CT06515860‐786‐6403http://www.ccp‐ct.orgCPCservesapproximately600childreninseveralcommunityprogramsincluding,TherapeuticFosterCare(TFC),SupportTeamforEducationalProgress(STEP),OneonOneMentoring,YouthWork&LifeSills,NurturingFamilyNetwork,andthreeAlternativeEducationPrograms‐BlakeStreetAcademy,PathwaysandStars.Forgeneralagencyquestions:JoyceNorman‐203‐786‐6403x111FamilyCounseling&MediationCenter‐Accesstoasecureandsafeenvironmentinwhichparentsareallowedtovisitwiththeirchildren.Thevisitationoccursinthepresenceofaprofessional,whoactsasamonitor.203‐414‐6477FamiliesinCrisis,Inc.‐foroffendersandtheirfamilymembersdesignedtoassistwithlifechanges,promoteindependence,andensurehealthy,supportivefamilyrelationships.Majorareasofservicesincludecounseling,familyvisitation,parenting,domesticviolenceintervention,andpreventionservices.48HoweStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐498‐7790www.familiesincrisis.orgPaul&LisaProgram‐forchildren,teens,andadults,presentationsaroundcommercialsexualexploitation,humantrafficking,andinternetdangers.Theprogramexplainsthedangerofrunningaway,theroleofdrugsincommercialexploitation,theprofileofthechildexploiter,andhowtopreventchildrecruitmentbythesexindustry.P.O.Box348Westbrook,CT06498

  

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870‐767‐7660www.paulandlisa.org

Hotlines:

Al‐Anon/Al‐A‐Teen:1‐888‐425‐2666Alcohol/DrugAbuseHotline:1‐800‐662‐HELPEatingDisordersHotline1‐888‐236‐1188Gay,Lesbian,BisexualandTransgenderYouthHotline:1‐800‐850‐8078NationalChildAbuseHotline:1‐800‐422‐4453NationalDomesticViolenceHotline:1‐800‐799‐SAFE(7233)NationalRunawaySwitchboard:1‐800‐621‐4000NationalYouthCrisisHotline:1‐800‐448‐4663NineLine(TeensinCrisis):1‐800‐999‐9999PlannedParenthood:1‐800‐230‐PLANTeenAIDSHotline:1‐800‐440‐TEEN

  

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RESOURCESFORADULTSintheGREATERNEWHAVENAREA

CRISISINTERVENTIONSERVICESBirminghamGroupHealthServices 203‐736‐2601Ansonia,Bethany,Derby,NewHaven,Shelton,SeymourBridges 203‐878‐6365Milford,Orange,WestHavenCTMentalHealthCenter 203‐974‐7735or203‐974‐7713/7714(9am‐7pm) 203‐974‐7300(7pm‐9am)Ansonia,Bethany,Hamden,NewHaven,WoodbridgeHarborHealthServices 203‐483‐2630Branford,NorthBranford,EastHaven,NorthHaven LOCALMENTALHEALTHAUTHORITIES(LMHAs)

ConnecticutMentalHealthCenter‐ServingBethany,NewHaven,Hamden,andWoodbridge34ParkStreetNewHaven,CT06519203‐974‐7300BHcareInc.Valley‐ServingAnsonia,Derby,Oxford,Seymour,andShelton435EastMainStreetAnsonia,CT06401203‐736‐2601 Fax:203‐736‐2264BHcareInc.Shoreline‐ServingBranford,EastHaven,Guilford,Madison,NorthBranford,andNorthHaven14SycamoreWayBranford,CT06405203483‐2630Fax:203‐483‐2659Bridges….ACommunitySupportSystem,Inc.949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐877‐6365 Fax:203‐877‐3088

ADULTOUTPATIENTCLINICS*

APTFoundation1LongWharfDrive,Suite321NewHaven,CT06511203‐781‐4357

  

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BHCareInc.ShorelineOffices(EnhancedCareClinic)14SycamoreRoadBranford,CT06405203‐483‐2667BHCareInc.ValleyOffices(EnhancedCareClinic)435EastMainStreetAnsonia,CT06401203‐736‐2601CatholicCharitiesChildGuidanceClinic‐eachchildguidanceclinicpromotessoundandculturallycompetentmentalhealthandskillsdevelopmentthatmaximizeachild’ssuccessathome,atschool,andinthecommunity.Childrenareprovidedwithavarietyofoutpatientmentalhealthinterventionstoenablethemtoexperiencehealthydevelopmentandachievetheirmaximumleveloffunctioning.ServicesinAnsonia,Hartford,Meriden,Milford,NewBritain,NewHaven,TorringtonandWaterbury.501LombardStreetNewHaven,CT06511

GriffinHospital130DivisionStreetDerby,CT06418203‐732‐9409HospitalofSt.Raphael1294ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐784‐8750HospitalofSt.Raphael1100ShermanAvenueHamden,CT06511203‐784‐8770YaleNewHavenHospital20YorkStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐688‐4242ConnectionInc.205OrangeStreetNewHaven,CT06515203‐776‐9900x1105

TraumaInitiative‐deliversbehavioralhealthcarethatissensitiveandresponsivetotheneedsofmenandwomenwhohaveexperiencedpsychologicaltraumai.e.SeekingSafety,atherapyfortrauma,substance,PTSD.TREMandM‐TREMaregroupinterventionsforwomen(TREM)andmen(M‐TREM)whoaretraumasurvivors.Thesegroups,developedwithandformembersofthetargetpopulationatCommunityConnections,areinterventionsthataddressabroadrangeoftraumasequelaeamongpeoplewithseverementaldisordersand/orsubstanceabuseproblems.Bothusecognitiverestructuring,psycho‐education,andcopingskillstraining,weavingeachofthesetechniquesthroughouttheintervention,whichincorporatesaspecificrecoverytopicineachweekly75‐minutesession.

Crossroads54EastRamsdellStreetNewHaven,CT06515

  

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203‐387‐0094APTFoundation1LongWharfDriveNewHaven,CT06511203‐781‐4600

INTENSIVEOUTPATIENT/PARTIALHOSPITALIZATIONMENTALHEALTHPROGRAMS

APTFoundation*OneLongWharfDrive,Suite321NewHaven,CT06511203‐781‐4600Fax:203‐781‐4624https://aptfoundation.orgColumbusHouse,Inc.586EllaT.GrassoBlvdNewHaven,CT06519203‐401‐4400x106Fax:203‐773‐1430http://www.columbushouse.orgCombinedParishesActionCommittee/Beth‐ElCenter90NewHavenAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐876‐0747Fax:203‐876‐0328https://bethelmilford.securesites.com/index.phpCommunicare,Inc.435EastMainStreetAnsonia,CT06401203‐878‐6365http://www.communicare‐ct.orgCommunityServicesNetwork34ParkStreetNewHaven,CT06510203‐974‐7174Fax:203‐974‐7719http://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/csnConnectionInc.205OrangeStreetNewHaven,CT06515203‐776‐9900x1105http://www.theconnectioninc.orgContinuumofCare,Inc.67TrumbullStreetNewHaven,CT06510203‐562‐2264Fax:203‐789‐1335http://www.continuumct.com

  

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FamilyCenteredServicesofCT(formally‐CoordinatingCouncilforChildreninCrisis,Inc.)235NicollStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐2600Fax:203‐562‐6232http://www.familyct.orgTheCenterforDialecticalandCognitiveBehavioralTherapies(CDCBT)291WhitneyAvenue,Suite301NewHaven,CT06511http://www.thecenterfordbt.org/index.htmlDixwellNewhallvilleCommunityMentalHealthServices,Inc.*660WinchesterAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐776‐8390Fax:203‐773‐0788http://dncmhs.orgFellowshipPlace,Inc.*441ElmStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐401‐4227Fax:203‐789‐4451http://fellowshipplace.orgGriffinHospital*130DivisionStreetDerby,CT06418203‐732‐9409http://www.griffinhealth.orgHospitalofSt.Raphael*1294ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐784‐8750http://www.ynhh.orgHospitalofSt.Raphael*1100ShermanAvenueHamden,CT06511203‐784‐8770http://www.ynhh.orgLibertyCommunityServices,Inc.*129ChurchStreet,Suite202NewHaven,CT06510203‐495‐7600Fax:203‐495‐7603NorthAmericanFamilyInstitute(NAFI)*746ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT860‐284‐1177http://www.nafi.com/nafinfi

  

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WestHavenMentalHealthClinic*270CenterStreetWestHaven,CT06516203‐974‐5900http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?q=334654

SUBSTANCEABUSETREATMENT

APTFoundation*OneLongWharfDrive,Suite321NewHaven,CT06511203‐781‐4600https://aptfoundation.orgBHcareInc.ValleyOffices‐ServingAnsonia,Derby,Oxford,Seymour,andShelton(EnhancedCareClinic)*435EastMainStreetAnsonia,CT06401203‐736‐2601or203‐736‐2641http://bhcare.orgBranfordCounselingCenter342HarborStreetBranford,CT06405203‐481‐4248Fax:203‐483‐7727http://www.branford‐ct.gov/counselingBridges….ACommunitySupportSystem,Inc.949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐877‐6365Fax:203‐877‐3088http://www.bridgesct.orgConnectionInc.(EnhancedCareClinic)*205OrangeStreetNewHaven,CT06515203‐776‐9900or203‐787‐5599http://www.theconnectioninc.org

CatholicCharities*‐intensiveoutpatientforcourtreferredclients501LombardStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐787‐2207http://ccaoh.orgColumbusHouse,Inc.586EllaT.GrassoBlvd.,P.O.Box7093NewHaven,CT06519203‐401‐4400x106Fax:203‐773‐1430http://www.columbushouse.org

  

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TheConnecticutChildren&FamilyCenter,Inc.300WhalleyAvenue2ndFloorNewHaven,CT06511203‐772‐4228ConnectionInc.‐(EnhancedCareClinic)*205OrangeStreetNewHaven,CT06515203‐776‐9900or203‐787‐5599http://www.theconnectioninc.orgCrossroads,Inc.54EastRamsdellStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐387‐0094Fax:203‐387‐2610http://www.crossroadsrecoveryct.org

CornellScottHillHealthCenter,Inc.400ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06519203‐503‐3250http://cornellscott.orgHospitalofSt.Raphael1450ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐789‐3000http://www.ynhh.orgSouthCentralBehavioralHealthNetwork1435StateStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐498‐4160Fax:860‐498‐4165TheSubstanceAbuseTreatmentUnit(SATU)oftheCTMentalHealthCenterOneLongWharfNewHaven,CT06511203‐974‐5777Fax:203‐974‐5790http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2906&q=334596

AlcoholicsAnonymous‐AAisaTwelveStepfellowshipofmenandwomenwhosharetheirexperience,strengthandhopewitheachotherthattheymaysolvetheircommonproblemandhelpotherstorecoverfromalcoholism.

Statewide:866‐STEPS12SpanishSpeaking:855‐377‐2628www.aa.org

Al‐AnonFamilyGroups‐ATwelveStepfellowshipofrelativesandfriendsofalcoholicswhosharetheirexperience,strength,andhopeinordertosolvetheircommonproblems

ConnecticutAl‐Anon/AlateenTollFreeNumber:1‐888‐8AL‐ANON(1‐888‐825‐2666)http://www.ctalanon.org/

  

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NarcoticsAnonymous‐NAisaTwelveStepfellowshipofmenandwomenforwhomdrugshadbecomeamajorproblem.Membershipisopentoalldrugaddicts,regardlessoftheparticulardrugorcombinationofdrugsused.

ConnecticutPhoneNumber:800‐627‐3543www.ctna.org/

Nar‐AnonFamilyGroups‐Nar‐AnonisaTwelveStepprogramdesignedtohelprelativesandfriendsofaddictsrecoverfromtheeffectsoflivingwithanaddictedrelativeorfriend.

St.Anthony'sParishCenterBuilding(NOTintheChurch)4UnionCityRoad,ProspectCTWednesdays,7:30PMwww.nar‐anon.org

CelebrateRecovery‐Christcenteredrecoveryprogramforpeoplewhowanttobefreefromtheiraddictive,compulsive,anddysfunctionalbehaviorsbyworkingandapplyingthe8recoveryprinciplesandthe12steps. GatewayChristianFellowship

450IslandLaneWestHaven,CT06516203‐934‐0800Tuesdays,6:30pm

TelephoneRecoverySupport,ConnecticutCommunityforAddictionRecovery(CCAR)‐TRShelpspeopleinrecoverystayinrecovery.Sometimesjustaphonecallcanmaketherecipientfeelwanted,includedandcaredabout.Whenmakingthecall,thecallerwilloftenfeelrewardedwhentheyhavespokentosomeoneandcanshareintheirjoy,shareintheirsorrowandknowthatsometimesjustlisteningandspeakingwithanotherpersonhelpsbothofthemimmensely.Apersonnewinrecoveryreceivesaweeklycallfromatrainedpersontocheckinandseehowtheirrecoveryisgoing.Onaverage,peoplereceivecallsforfourteenweeks,oftentimesmuchlonger.Recovereescanenrollonlineatwww.ccar.us

198WethersfieldAvenueHartford,CT,061141‐800‐708‐9145

Alcohol/DrugAbuseHotline:1‐800‐662‐HELPMETHADONEMAINTENANCEPROGRAMSAPTFoundation,Inc.*LegionAve.Clinic495CongressAvenueNewHaven,CT06519203‐781‐4740 Intake:203‐781‐2736https://aptfoundation.orgChemicalAbuseServicesAgencyInc.(CASA)*‐MulticulturalAmbulatoryAddictServices(MAAS)426EastStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐495‐7710http://casaincct.orgAPTFoundationInc.*‐OrchardHillTreatmentServices540EllaTGrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06519203‐781‐4695 Intake:(203)781‐2736

  

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CornellScottHillHealth‐SouthCentralRehabilitationCenter*(SCRC)232CedarStreetNewHaven,CT06519203‐503‐3356http://cornellscott.org

AMBULATORYDETOXAPTFoundation1LongWharfDriveNewHaven,CT06511203‐781‐4695https://aptfoundation.orgChemicalAbuseServiceAgency426EastStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐495‐7710http://casaincct.org/homepage.htmlNewRehabilitationCenter311EastStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐562‐2101http://newerarehabilitation.comRESIDENTIALTREATMENTFACILITIESCrossroadsContinuumofCare54EastRamsdellStreetNewHaven,CT06515203‐387‐0094http://www.crossroadsrecoveryct.org Connection,Inc.‐(OperatesMother'sRetreatandWomen'sServicesofGroton)955SouthMainStreetMiddletown,CT06457860‐343‐5500Fax:860‐343‐5517http://www.theconnectioninc.orgNewHavenEvergreenFamilyOrientedTree,Inc.1580ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐809‐8714or203‐389‐6658203‐401‐8553&203‐809‐8714Accepts:Male&Female,Psychiatricmedications,andmethadonehttp://www.evergreenfamilyorientedtreeinc.com/default.htmlColumbusHouse,Inc.586EllaTGrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06519203‐772‐2658http://www.columbushouse.org

  

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PROBLEMGAMBLINGSERVICESHotlinesCTCouncilonProblemGamblingTollFreeHelpLine:1‐888‐789‐7777or1‐800‐346‐6238NationalProblemGamblingHelpline:800‐522‐4700BetterChoicePrograms‐gambling‐specifictreatmentprogramsfundedbytheStateofConnecticut.Servicesareofferedatmorethan16locationsinConnecticutthroughcommunityagencies.Mostprogramsofferavarietyofoutpatientservicesincluding:individual,group,andbudgetcounselingforbothproblemgamblersandfamilymembers,psychiatricevaluationforbothgamblersandfamilymembers,andcouplesandfamilycounseling.OneLongWharf,3rdfloorNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐1188Shorttermin‐patientservicesavailablewhenapproved(860)262.5984

GamblersAnonymous‐fellowshipofmenandwomenwhosharetheirexperience,strengthandhopewitheachotherthattheymaysolvetheircommonproblemandhelpotherstorecoverfromagamblingproblem.

www.gamblersanonymous.org  

CASEMANAGEMENTSERVICESOutreachandEngagement‐Thisteamofcasemanagersgoesoutintothecommunitytoengagemenandwomenwithseverementalillnessandsubstanceabuseissueswhoarelivingunderbridges,inabandonedbuildingsandonthestreetsofNewHaven.Theprogramservesover100clientsannually. 203‐776‐9900x1050http://www.theconnectioninc.org/behavioral‐health‐servicesStartingOver‐Thisprogramsupports80menandwomenwhoareconnectedtoNewHavenparolebyprovidingcasemanagement,peersupport,andemploymentservices.Programstaffassisttheirclientsinconnectingtotheircommunity,findandmaintainemployment,andmakeuseofotheravailableservicesandnaturalsupportsystems.

ColumbusHouse586EllaTGrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06511203‐401‐4400

CREST‐TheFellowshipPlacepartneredwithTheConnectionInc.andtheConnecticutMentalHealthCentertoestablishCREST(CommunityReportingEngagementSupportandTreatment).TheCRESTCenterprovidesastructureddayreportingprogramwithcasemanagementandcounselingservicesforpeoplewithmentalillnessreferredfromthecriminaljusticesystem.ServicesareprovidedattheFellowshipPlaceandparticipantsareencouragedtojointheFellowshipClub.Theintensivedayreportingprogramprovidesstructuredskillbuilding,illnessmanagement,relapsepreventionandrecoverysupportservices,includingpre‐vocationalandvocationalservices.CRESTbridgestheeffortsofthementalhealthandcriminaljusticesystemstomoreefficientlyservetheneedsofmentallyillpeoplewhocommitpettycrimes.TheprogramisconsideredamodelintheStateofConnecticut.FellowshipPlace441ElmStreetNewHaven,CT06515

  

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203‐401‐4227WestHavenMentalHealthClinic*270CenterStreetWestHaven,CT06516203‐974‐5900CatholicCharities501LombardStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐787‐2207NewHavenHomeRecovery153EastStreetNewHaven,CT06519203‐492‐4866LibertyCommunityServices129ChurchStreetNewHaven,CT06510203‐495‐7600FairHavenCommunityCenter374GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐777‐7411CommunitySolutions‐NewHavenReentryHouse4GriffinRoadNorth,Suite100BWindsor,CT06095860‐683‐7100

DOMESTICVIOLENCEPROGRAMS

FamilyViolenceProgram‐TheConsultationCenterstaff runongoingpsycho‐educationalgroupsinangerandviolencemanagementformaleandfemaleoffendersaspartofitsFamilyViolencePrograms.Innovativegroupsarepartofapsycho‐educationalprogramdesignedtohelpparticipantspreventrecurrenceofviolenceintheirlivesbylearningnewwaysofcopingwithanger,stress,andfrustration.Programminghasalsohavebeendevelopedforoffenderswithco‐occurringsubstanceuseproblems,forindividualswhoaremonolingualSpanishspeaking,andforwomenandadolescents.Theprogramconsistsof90‐minuteclassesheldoneeveningperweekfornineweeks.Classsizeisapproximately20people.Attendanceatthefirstsessionismandatory.ParticipationintheFamilyViolenceEducationProgramisanalternativeoptiontoformalprosecution.ParticipantsintheprogramarereferredbytheirFamilyRelationsCounselorthroughthecourt.TheConsultationCenter389WhitneyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐789‐7645FairHavenCommunityCenter374GrandAvenue

  

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NewHaven,CT06513203‐777‐7411 APTFoundation–Legionclinicforadultwomen495CongressAvenueNewHaven,CT06519203‐781‐4740or203‐781‐4751www.aptfoundation.orgEligibility:MustbereceivingmedicationassistedtreatmentattheLegionClinicoftheAPTFoundation.PatientsmayaccesstraumaservicesafteradmissiontotheLegionClinic,referredbytheirclinician.

APTFoundation–WomeninTreatment/ParkHill540EllaGrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06519203‐781‐04710or203‐781‐4783www.aptfoundation.orgEligibility:MustbereceivingmedicationassistedtreatmentineitherWomeninTreatment,ParkHill,orOrchardClinicsoftheAPTFoundation.PatientmayaccesstraumaservicesafteradmissiontotheWomeninTreatment,ParkHill,orOrchardClinic.Referraltotraumaservicesaremadebyprimaryclinician.

DomesticViolenceServicesofGreaterNewHaven‐directservicesareforvictimsofdomesticviolence.Othersmaycallforinformationandreferrals.Preventionprogramsareseminarsthatareofferedtoprofessionals,communitygroups,andstudents.Therearenofeeforservices,whichincludegroupandfamilycounselingandeducation,TF‐CBT,supportgroups,warmline,etc.BHCare‐Valley291WhitneyAvenue#401NewHaven,CT06505203‐736‐260124hourhotline:(203)789‐8104

www.dvsgnh.org

WOMEN&CHILDRENPROGRAMSCrossroads,Inc.‐AmethystHouse,ResidentialNewHaven,CT06513203‐821‐3040APTFoundation‐CentralTreatmentUnit,OutpatientNewHaven,CT06511203‐781‐4646APTFoundation:WomeninTreatment,MethadoneMaintenance1LongWharfDriveNewHaven,CT06511203‐781‐4600Women’sBehavioralHealthServicesProgram‐ Women’sBehavioralHealthServicesProgram(WBHSP)isdesignedtoprovideadditionalsupporttowomenwhoeithercurrentlyorrecentlyresideatoneoftheWomen’sSpecialtyResidentialPrograms.Women’sRecoverySpecialistservingNewHaven,Hamden,Lyme,Groton,andStonington. Mother’sRetreat:TheConnection,Groton

AmethystHouse:Crossroads,NewHaven

  

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FranGarcia,MS,Women'sRecoverySpecialistTheConnection,Inc.,NewHavenOffice203‐823‐3732

WomenandChildren‐Byprovidinghigh‐qualityhomes,supportivecasemanagementandtreatmenttoat‐riskwomenandchildrenacrossthestate,weteachwomenhowtocareforkidsinhealthyenvironments.Seventy‐fivepercentofclientsareabletosuccessfullyreunitewiththeirchildrenandmoveontomoreindependentliving.TheprogramshaveearnednationalrecognitionfromtheChildWelfareLeagueofAmericaandtheSocialPolicyInstitute.

TheConnection,Inc.205OrangeStreetNewHaven,CT06510203‐776‐9900

EMPLOYMENTSERVICESAptVocationalServices‐Vocationalassessment&counseling,casemanagement,lifeskills&goalsettinggroups,individualvolunteeron‐the‐jobplacements,jobseekingskillsworkshop,educationalplacements&day&eveningsupportgroupsForConnecticutresidentsover16yearsofagewhoarestableintreatmentandnotcurrentlyabusingdrugs.

1LongWharfDriveNewHaven,CT06511203‐781‐4670Bridges,aCommunitySupportSystem,Inc.949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐878‐6365

EmployeeAssistanceProgram‐Employeesofcompaniesthathavecontractedwithagenciescanreceivehelpindealingwithpersonalissues.Evaluations,counselingandhelpareofferedtoresolvepersonalproblemsthatmaybeinterferingwithworkperformance.ServicesareprovidedinAnsonia,Hartford,Meriden,Milford,NewBritain,NewHaven,TorringtonandWaterbury.

CatholicCharities501LombardStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐787‐2207

EasterSealsGoodwillIndustriesRehabilitationCenter,Inc.95HamiltonStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐777‐2000x231SouthCentralBehavioralHealthNetwork‐ThePeerPlacementProgramSCBHN’slargestprogramrecruits,selects,trains,andplacespeopleinlong‐termrecoveryfrommentalillnessandsubstanceabuseintojobsaspeersatbehavioralhealthagencies.Theyserveaspeercounselorsinanoutpatientprogram,staffthecrisisunitwaitingroomatamentalhealthcenter,workwithpeoplenewlyreleasedfromprisonandhospitalsattransitionalhousingandscatteredsitehousingprojects,rungroupsforpeopleinearlyrecovery,providealisteningeartopeopleincrisisatapsychiatricemergencyroom,etc.

SouthCentralBehavioralHealthNetwork

  

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1435StateStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐498‐4160Fax:860‐498‐4165

FellowshipPlaceCareerDevelopment‐providesprevocationalandvocationalservicestohelppeoplewithchronicmentalillnessdeveloptheskillsandconfidencerequiredtofindandkeepajobinthecompetitivemarketplace.Servicesincludeon‐site,paidinternshipsinclericalservices,foodservices,andmaintenance,andplacementincompetitiveemployment.Supportededucationservicesareavailableforthoseinterestedinreturningtoschool.

441ElmStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐401‐4227http://fellowshipplace.org/career‐development

JobAssessment,Placement,andSupports‐assistsadultswithdisabilitiestoenterorre‐entertheworkplacethroughtheuseofsituationalassessments,jobplacementandretentionservices,aswellason‐sitesupportssuchasjobcoaching.IndividualsaretypicallyreferredfromtheBureauofRehabilitationServices(BRS),WorkersCompensationCommission(WCC),andBoardofEducationandServicesfortheBlind(BESB)andusuallyonlyrequireshort‐termassistancewithfindingandkeepingajob.Someindividualsmayqualifyforlonger‐termservicesfromthesereferralsources.ItisalsothroughthisprogramareathatthestatemaycontractwithMarrakechtoprovideworkplace‐basedpersonalcareassistants(PCA)foremployeeswithdisabilities.Short‐term,intensivejobplacementandsupportservicesareofferedtothoseinrecoverythroughAccesstoRecovery(ATR)fundsdesignedtoassistindividualswithmeetingtheirvocationalgoals.Individualsmayprivatepayforserviceswhenhe/shedoesnotqualifyforanyotherthirdpartypayer.Inthesecases,thestate‐establishedvocationalrehabilitationfeeswillbeutilizedtodevelopacontractbetweenMarrakechandtheindividualserved.

Marrakech,Inc.6LunarDriveWoodbridge,CT06525203‐389‐2970Fax:(203)397‐0658

EPIC(EmploymentPracticesImprovementCollaborative)EmployabilityandSoftSkillscourses‐Freeinteractiveon‐linecoursesareavailableforjobseekerswithbarrierstoemployment.Modulesarespecificallydesignedforpeopleinrecovery,modulesgearedtowardre‐entry,andmodulesforjob‐seekerswithaspottyemploymenthistory.ForfacilitatorsthereisinformationintheFacilitatorGuideaboutEvidence‐BasedSupportedEmployment,MotivationalInterviewing,andSupportingJobSeekersthroughStagesofChange.Gotowww.Connect‐ability.comandclickonthee‐learningtab.Pleasefollowtheinstructionsfortheshortregistrationprocessandthenbeginenrollingforclasses.Formoreinformation,contactLindaGuillornbycalling860‐418‐6732orbyemailinglinda.guillorn@ct.gov.Connect‐Ability‐workstoremovebarriersthatmakeithardforjobseekerswithdisabilitiestofindandkeepjobs.Information,toolsandtechnicalassistanceareavailabletojobseekersandemployers.

Toll‐free:1‐866‐844‐1903E‐mail:info@connect‐ability.com

RecoveryOrientedEmploymentResources:EmploymentLawsandConvictions,KnowYourRights,IdentificationforEmployment,PardonInformation,&CTWorksOfficesCTBureauofRehabilitationFormoreinformation,contactLindaGuillornat860‐418‐6732oremaillinda.guillorn@ct.gov.

  

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PEERSUPPORTSERVICES

DMHASWarmLines‐telephoneservicesstaffedbypeoplewithpsychiatricdisabilitieswhoofferphonesupporttotheirpeers.Theselinesarenotcrisislinesandthehoursofoperationvaryateachfacility.

SafeHarborWarmLine‐ConnecticutMentalHealthCenter34ParkStreetNewHaven,CT065191‐800‐258‐15285pm‐9pm7daysperweek

AdvocacyUnlimited,Inc.‐educatesconsumersofmentalhealthservicessothatindividualscanmakeinformedchoicesabouttheirowncareandcharttheirownfutures.Thegoalistointegrateallpersons,regardlessofidentifieddisabilities,intothelargercommunity.AdvocacyUnlimited'svisionistocreateanetworkofadvocates,strategicallyplacedthroughoutthestate,equippedwiththeskillsnecessarytoproducealoudandunifiedconsumervoice.

300RussellRoadWethersfield,CT06109800‐573‐6929or860‐667‐0460http://www.mindlink.org

ConnecticutCommunitiesforAddictionRecovery(CCAR)‐anindependent,grass‐rootslevel,statewidenetworkmadeuprecoveringpeople,theirsignificantothers,familiesandfriendsworkingtogethertowardsensuringthatoursocietywillseeaddictiontreatmentandrecoveryasapositiveeffortinthefuture.CCARalsooffersTelephoneRecoverySupport,helpingpeopleinrecoverystayinrecovery.Sometimesjustaphonecallcanmaketherecipientfeelwanted,includedandcaredabout.Apersonnewinrecoveryreceivesaweeklycallfromatrainedpersontocheckinandseehowtheirrecoveryisgoing.Onaverage,peoplereceivecallsforfourteenweeks,oftentimesmuchlonger.Recovereescanalsoenrollonline.

198WethersfieldAvenueHartford,CT061141‐800‐708‐9145www.ccar.us

For‐UFocusonRecovery‐United,includingRecoveryUniversity‐AconsumerrunandoperatedDMHASfundedorganization,aCenterofExcellence,andawonderfulresourceforCTadultswhoexperiencepsychiatricsymptoms,andfortheirfamiliesandtheircaregivers.

100RiverviewCenter,Suite272Middletown,CT06457860‐704‐0556TollfreeinCT:1‐866‐255‐5029Fax:860‐704‐0767www.focusonrecovery.org

 TheNationalAllianceonMentalIllness‐Connecticut(NAMI‐CT)‐dedicatedtotheeradicationofmentalillnessandtotheimprovementofthequalityoflifeofthosewhoselivesareaffectedbythesediseases.Theorganizationservesasanallianceofindividuals,families,andfriendsofthosewithmentalillness,ofpersonswhohaveorhavehadmentalillness,andofNAMI‐CTlocalAffiliatesandAssociatemembers.

241MainStreet,5thfloorHartford,CT061061‐800‐215‐3021http://www.namict.org

  

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PeerSupportServices‐PeerSupportEducatorsandSpecialistsareinrecoverythemselvesandserveasavaluableresourcetoourclientswhoareworkingtowardrecoveryandindependence.Theyprovidewellnessclassesforclientsandassisttheminaccessinginformationandservicesinthecommunitythatsupporttheirrecoveryprocesses.

ColumbusHouse,Inc.586EllaTGrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06515203‐401‐4400http://www.columbushouse.org

DMHASSOCIALCLUBS

Bridges…ACommunitySupport949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐878‐6365Fax:203‐874‐5252OpenDoorSocialClub957BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐877‐4325Fax:203‐874‐5252FellowshipPlace441ElmStreetNewHaven,CT06515203‐401‐4227Fax:203‐789‐4451

ADDITIONALRESOURCESNewHavenProjectApoyo‐bilingualculturallyspecificAlternativeSanctionsprogramofferingyoungLatinooffendersthesupervision,supportandeducationneededtobringaboutapositiveandproductivelifestyle.

790GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐772‐1131

JuntaforProgressiveAction–Juntaoffersavarietyofservicesincludingadulteducation,economicdevelopment,legaladvocacy,familyadvocacy/casemanagement,youthservices,culturalawarenessandimmigrationrights.

169GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐787‐0191

Leeway,Inc.‐Leeway,anintegralpartofthecontinuumofAIDScare,iscommittedtobeingacenterofexcellenceinprovidinginpatientrehabilitativeandpalliativecareandcreatingnewtreatmentoptionssothosewithAIDScanliveasindependentlyaspossible.Expertcareisrespectfullyprovidedwithcompassionandwithoutregardtorace,nationalorigin,age,religion,handicap,genderorsexualorientationwithafocusontheintegrationofbody,mind,andspirit.WearecommittedtopromotingqualityoflifeanddignitytoallthosewithHIV/AIDS.

40AlbertStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐865‐0068Fax:203‐865‐0399

  

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VictimsofHomicide‐AssistancetoSurvivors‐providestherapyandrelatedvictimservices(includingpersonaladvocacy)toadultandchildsurvivorsofhomicidevictimsaspartoftheOfficeofVictimServices'CounselingServicestoFamiliesofHomicideVictimsProject.AvailableinMultipleLocations.

CatholicCharities501LombardStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐777‐2207

AdoptionSupportGroup‐supportgroupforfamilieswaitingtoadopt.Theymeetregularlytoshareadoptiontransitionissuesinmultiplelocations.EmpoweringPeopleforSuccess‐statewidewelfaretoworkprogramdesignedtoassistcurrentandpastrecipientsofTemporaryFamilyAssistancetoachieveself‐reliancethroughintensivesolutionfocusedcasemanagementandcarecoordinationthatidentifiesandreducestheeffectsofbarrierstosustainedemployment.Theprogramhelpsfamiliestobecomeself‐sufficient,ensuringthatclientshaveafullsetoflifeskills,achievingthenecessarylevelofeducationfortheirdesiredcareers,assistinginobtainingemployment,andminimizingriskstochildrenthroughimprovingfamilysafety.Theprogramiscommittedtoidentifyingfamilystrengthsandhelpingempowerfamiliestousethesestrengthstosucceedinemployment,educationandcommunitybuilding.AvailableintheGreaterHartford,GreaterNewHaven,andWaterburyareas.

CatholicCharities501LombardStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐777‐2207

NationalAllianceofAdvocatesforBuprenorphineTreatment‐non‐profitorganizationformedtohelppeopleinneedoftreatmentfindtreatmentproviderswhoarewillingandabletotreatopioiddependencyintheprivacyofadoctor’soffice.

ABICommunityServicesProgram‐ConsultationandDiversionProgram‐regionalCommunityIntegrationSpecialists(CIS)provideservicestopersonswithbraininjurythroughtheLMHAnetwork.TheCISisresponsibleforprocessingallreferralstotheABICommunityServicesProgramwithinthedesignatedservicesarea;servingasalinkforclientstoin‐patientservices;arrangingforclinicalconsultations;assistinginthedevelopmentoftreatmentplans;servingasliaisontoprivate/publicserviceswithintheappropriatecommunity;providingmonitoringofservicesforDMHASABIclients;andprovidingsupporttoconsumers,familymembersandconservators.TheCISreceivescontinuoustrainingregardingbraininjuryservicesavailablewithintheparticulargeographicregion.TheCIScoordinateswithotherprogramswithinDMHASandwithotherDepartmentswithintheState/localservicesconstellationthatcanprovideservices,funds,etc.,tothepersonwithbraininjury.TheDMHASprogramservesclientswhoare18yearsofageorolder,receivingservicesthroughDMHASandhaveaqualifyingABIasdeterminedthroughappropriatedocumentation.

ElizabethVanLeer,LCSW,CBIS,(203)974‐7260,elizabeth.vanleer@ct.govGreaterNewHaven/Middletown/Meriden

MovetoWork(MTW)‐5dayaweekjobreadinessprogramthatpreparesparticipantsreceivingcashassistancefromtheDepartmentofSocialServicesforthelaborforce.Theprogramisdesignedtomeettheneedsofbothmothersandfathers.Programservicesincludelifeskillsandpre‐employmentandcustomerserviceskilldevelopment,andjobdevelopmentandplacement.Participantsreceivecasemanagementtosupportemploymentplangoalattainmentandaddressbarrierstoemployment.ManyoftheparentsreferredtoMTWarechallengedwiththeneedtochangebehaviorsthathavegrownoutofmulti‐generationaldependencyonpublicassistancefortheireconomicwell‐being.Withhelpandopportunitymanyoftheseparentsfacethischallengewithresolveandadesiretobecomeeconomicallyself‐sufficient

  

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TakingInitiativeCenter(TIC)‐inter‐agencycollaborativeassistingindividualsintakingthenextsteptowardrecoveryfromdrugandalcoholabuse.TheTICisaplacewherepeoplecansafelygototalkwithpeers,consultwithcounselors,makeuseoflaundryfacilities,enjoyameal,participateinacomputerclassandattendrecoverygroups.TICstaffwillhelppeopleconnectwithservicestopreparefor(re)enteringtheworkforce.ParticipationattheTICcanbethefirststeponthetoughroadtorecovery.TICisfundedthroughtheDepartmentofMentalHealthandAddictionServices. 

EasterSealsGoodwillIndustriesRehabilitationCenter,Inc.95HamiltonStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐777‐2000x231

TheConnecticutMilitarySupportProgram(MSP) ‐addressesarangeofproblemsfacingReserveComponentmilitarypersonnelandtheirfamiliesastheypreparefordeploymentorreturntocivilianlife.1‐866‐251‐2913

Training,EducationandManpower‐EmploymentandTraining,HeadStart,Preschool,EnergyandHeatingAssistance,EvictionPrevention,InformationandReferral,CaseManagementandCounseling.

30ElizabethStreetDerby,CT06418203‐736‐5420

CommunityActionAgency‐EmploymentandTraining,Energy&HeatingAssistance,weatherization,IndividualDevelopmentaccounts,FinancialEducation,EvictionPrevention,Energy&HeatingAssistanceandFoodpantry.

NewHaven,Inc.781WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06510203‐387‐7700

PARENTS4ACHANGEConfidentialAddressSouthington,CT06489860‐621‐1682www.parents4achange.netNorthHavenDepartmentofCommunityServicesandRecreation‐ComprehensiveprogramsandservicestoNorthHavenresidents,Servicesincludeoutpatientmentalhealth,substanceabuseandoutreachservices.Individual,couples,group,andfamilytherapy,psychiatricevaluationandmedicationmanagement.Youth @Work is a public-private partnership between the City of New Haven, the New Haven Board of Education, Workforce Alliance, the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and Empower New Haven. The program provides summer and year-round employment opportunities, workplace exposure and work readiness activities to youth who may be challenged by socio-economic and/or academic barriers to workplace success. The program targets in-school youth, ages 14-21, who are New Haven residents and/or attend New Haven public schools. Youth@Work is also a part of the Mayor’s Youth Initiative, aimed at providing young people workplace exposure, mentoring and school and community-based enrichment activities.

  

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BASICNEEDSRESOURCESintheGREATERNEWHAVENAREA

Infoline–(211)isConnecticut’sfreeinformationandreferralservice.Simplybydialing2‐1‐1,atoll‐freenumberthroughoutConnecticut,callerscanreachknowledgeable,multilingualstaffandgetinformation,referralsorseekhelpinacrisis.2‐1‐1operates24hoursaday,everydayoftheyear.ADVOCACY&LEGAL

AdvocacyUnlimited,Inc.‐ThemissionofAdvocacyUnlimitedistoeducateconsumersofmentalhealthservicessothatindividualscanmakeinformedchoicesabouttheirowncareandcharttheirownfutures.Thegoalistointegrateallpersons,regardlessofidentifieddisabilities,intothelargercommunity.AdvocacyUnlimited'svisionistocreateanetworkofadvocates,strategicallyplacedthroughoutthestate,equippedwiththeskillsnecessarytoproducealoudandunifiedconsumervoice.

300RussellRoadWethersfield,CT06109800‐573‐6929or860‐667‐0460

http://www.mindlink.org

ConnecticutLegalRightsProject,Inc.(CLRP)‐TheCLRPisanindependent,nonprofitlegalserviceorganization,separatefromDMHASoranyhospitalorprovideragency.TheadvocatesandlawyersofCLRPrepresentclientswhoreceiveservicesfromDMHASinConnecticut.Theyworkwithpeopletoexpresstheirwishesandtogettheirneedsmet.Theymakeeveryefforttoensurethatclientsareinformedoftheirrightsandoptionsconcerningtreatmentandotherlifechoices.

POBox351,SilverStreetMiddletown,CT06457MainOfficeatCVH:860‐262‐5030TollFreeNumber:877‐402‐2299www.clrp.org

ConnecticutLegalServices‐ConnecticutLegalServicesprovidesspecialeducationrepresentationtolowincomeclients.Communityeducationmaterialscanbefoundat:www.larcc.orgunderpublicationsofchildrenwithdisabilities.

TollFree:800‐233‐7619www.connlegalservices.org

ConnecticutParentAdvocacyCenter(CPAC)‐statewidenonprofitorganizationthatoffersinformationandsupporttofamiliesofchildrenwithanydisabilityorchronicillnessagesbirthto26.

83WestStreetDanbury,CT06810203‐794‐1259or1‐800‐445‐2722www.cpacinc.org 

FAVOR‐FamilyAdvocacy‐Servicesincludedirectfamilyadvocacy,systemadvocacy,educationandtraining,support,technicalassistanceandconsultation.

2138SilasDeaneHighwayRockyHill,CT06067860‐563‐3232www.favor‐ct.org 

NewHavenHealthDepartment54MeadowStreet,1stfloorNewHaven,CT06519

  

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203‐946‐6999STDClinic,TuberculinSkinTest,Children’sClinic–203‐946‐8181AdultImmunization‐203‐946‐8184AIDSCounseling&Testing–203‐946‐6453CommunityJusticeProgram‐TheConnectionhaslongbeenoneofConnecticut'srecognizedleadersinimprovingcommunitysafetyandjusticebyhelpingthoseinvolvedinthecriminaljusticesystembecomeproductiveandvaluedcitizens.Servicesprovidedarethenecessaryresidential,rehabilitation,andsupervisoryservicestohelppeopleturnaroundtheirlives,utilizingprovenstate‐of‐the‐artcognitivebehavioraltreatmentapproachestosuccessfullyreducecriminalrecidivism.TheConnection,Inc.205OrangeStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐776‐9900http://www.theconnectioninc.orgFederallyQualifiedHealthCenters(FQHC)/SCHOOLBASEDHEALTHCENTERSCommunityHealthCenter‐Comprehensiveprimaryhealthcareprovideroffersmedicalanddentalservicesforadultsandchildren.www.chc1.comCornellScott‐HillHealthCenter400ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐503‐3250www.cornellscott.orgFairHavenCommunityHealthCenter374GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06515203‐777‐7411www.fhchc.orgSchoolBasedHealthCenters‐Connecticut’sschoolbasedhealthcentershavebeendeliveringcomprehensivehealthcaretostudentsinschoolsfor27years‐‐wheretheyspend25%oftheirday.Today,therearemorethan75schoolbasedhealthcentersinthestate,andthenumberkeepsgrowingeachyear.Thecentershavebecomepartoftheessentialsystemofcareforchildrenandadolescents,providingphysical,mentalhealth,andoralhealthservicestoover44,000studentsannually.CliffordBeersSchoolBasedHealthCenterFairHavenMiddleSchool164GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐772‐1270CliffordBeersSchoolBasedHealthCenterClintonAveMiddleSchool293ClintonAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐772‐1270

  

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CornellScottHillHealthCenterSchoolBasedHealthCenter(medical,mentalhealth,healtheducation)DavisStreetSchool130OrchardStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐946‐7103CornellScottHillHealthCenterSchoolBasedHealthCenter(medical,mentalhealth,healtheducation)HillCentralMusicAcademy375QuinnipiacAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐946‐7245CornellScottHillHealthCenterSchoolBasedHealthCenter(medical,mentalhealth)KingRobinsonInter‐DistrictMagnetSchool150FournierStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐691‐2791CornellScottHillHealthCenterSchoolBasedHealthCenter(dental)KatherineBrennanElementarySchool200WilmontRoadNewHaven,CT06513203‐946‐8640/2933CornellScottHillHealthCenterSchoolBasedHealthCenter(medical,mentalhealth)RobertoClementeLeadershipAcademy360ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐946‐6602CornellScottHillHealthCenterSchoolBasedHealthCenter(medical,mentalhealth)TrumanElementarySchool114TrumanStreetNewHaven,CT06515203‐691‐2122TRANSPORTATIONLogisticare‐888‐248‐9895Dial‐A‐Ride–866‐906‐RIDENorthwestTransitDistrictInter‐RegionalService‐860‐489‐2535RoadtoRecovery‐203‐401‐4400‐ColumbusHousetransportseligibleriderstotreatmentthroughoutthestate.

HOUSINGRESOURCESANDHOMELESSSERVICESTreatmentAccessProgram(TAP)‐amulti‐agencyprogramcoordinatedandfundedbySCBHN.Itprovidesopportunitiesforhomelesspeoplelivinginshelterstomoveintosoberhouses,whereA.A.meetings,employmentcounseling,andthehelpofotherpeopleinrecoveryareavailable.CasemanagementisprovidedbyColumbusHouse,theOutreachandEngagementTeamofCMHC,andotherparticipatingagencies.SCBHNcoordinatesweeklyroundsandmakespaymentstothesoberhouses.

  

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SouthCentralBehavioralHealthNetwork1435StateStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐498‐4160Fax:860‐498‐4165NewHavenHomeRecovery,Inc.‐provideshousingandsupportservicestowomenandtheirchildrenintheNewHavenarea,servingfamiliesthatarehomelessoratriskofbecominghomeless.ProgramsincludetheAIDSServiceProgram,foodpantry,andsupportivehousingprograms.153EastStreet,Suite300NewHaven,CT06511203‐492‐4866Fax:203‐492‐4872LibertyCommunityServices,Inc.‐offersavarietyofprogramstomeettheneedsofeachindividualwhocomesforhelpfromcomprehensiveresidentialprograms,tooutreachandreferralservicesthathelpindividualsnavigateourcommunity’ssystemofcare,offeringanewbeginningtothosefacinghomelessness,chronicillness,addictionormentalillness.254CollegeStreet,Suite205NewHaven,CT06510203‐495‐7600Fax:203‐495‐7603

CedarHillApartments‐permanentsupportivehousingsitewith201‐bedroomapartmentsforsingleadults.ColumbusHouseprovideson‐sitecasemanagementservices.PartnersincludeTheConnection,theVA(VeteransAdministration)andCMHC(CTMentalHealthCenter).LegionWoods‐Apermanentsupportivehousingsitewith211‐bedroomapartmentsforsingleadults.ColumbusHouseprovideson‐sitecasemanagementservices.PartnersincludeTheConnection,theVA(VeteransAdministration)andCMHC(CTMentalHealthCenter).ScatteredSite‐ColumbusHouseprovidescasemanagementsupportto48peoplewholiveinindependentapartments,wheretheyholdtheirownleasewithsubsidizedrents.Thecasemanagementsupportserviceshelppeopletomaintaintheirhousingandlivesuccessfullyinthecommunity.WhalleyTerrace‐Apermanentsupportivehousingsitewith22unitsforelderlyadults,tenofwhomhaveexperiencedchronichomelessness.ColumbusHouseprovideson‐sitecasemanagementservicesfortenantsinthiscomplex.HOMEINCownsandmanagesthepropertylocatedinNewHaven.ColumbusHouse586EllaT.GrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06515203‐401‐4400TheUrbanInitiativeTakingInitiative‐workswithpeopleinNewHavenwhohavenotbeenreachedbytheaddictionservicesystem,aswellasthosewhohavetriedtreatmentandhadbeenunsuccessful.Thisuniqueallianceofnetworkedagenciesseekstoreachthesepeoplesothatbalanceandstabilitymayberestoredtotheirlives.Theaimoftheprogramistoengage,motivateandsupportthoseservedsothattheycanadoptahealthydailyroutine,gainemployment,andreconnectwithlostrelationshipsandopportunities.TheTakingInitiativeCenterisaplacetofosterdialogueaboutwhatthenextstepsmaybeforrecovery.Itisalsoaplacewherepeoplecansafelytalkwiththeirpeers,consultwithcounselors,andjustgetawayfromtheirnormaldailyroutine.Individualscanmakeuseoffreelaundryfacility,coffeeshop,computerclasses,recoverygroupsandextensiveliterature.Eligibility‐PeopleresidinginNewHavenwhoarenotactively

  

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involvedintheservicesystemandwhohavenothadsuccesswithpreviousrecoverystrategies;peoplewillbescreenedforDMHASeligibility.MarrakechDayServices,Inc.514‐516WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511Contact:MikeMorgan,ProgramManager203‐389‐2970x1317mmorgan@marrakechinc.orgYoungAdultServices‐MarrakechprovidesresidentialservicestoyoungadultswithbehavioralhealthserviceneedsattwositeslocatedinNewHaven.Whilethetwositesfulfillslightlydifferentserviceneeds,theyaresimilarinthattheyareapartment‐stylehomes,have24/7staffonsiteandprovidesupportandinstructionaimedatincreasingtheresidents'abilitytomanagesymptomsandlivemoreindependentlyinthecommunity.GilbertStreetprovidestransitionallivingservicestotenyoungadultsuptoamaximumdurationof24months.Itisintendedtoassistresidentsinbuildingindependentlivingskillsthatwillenablethemtomovetoincreasedindependencewithin12to18months.TheShermanAvenuesupportedapartmentprogramisdesignedforindividualswithmoreintensesupportandsupervisionneeds.Thisisathreestoryhousewithfivebedrooms.Thereis24/7staffatalltimesinthishouse.Theprogramisstructuredthatthefirstfloorspaceissuitedforapersonwiththemostintensesupportneeds.Onthesecondandthirdfloorsconsumershavetheirownbedroomsbutsharethecommonareas.Whiletheprogramistransitionalaswell,thetransitionalperiodmaybemoreextendedbeyondtwoyears.TheShermanAvenuesitehasthecapacitytoproviderespiteservicestoonepersonatatime.AccesstotherespitebedisthroughtheCMHCYASclinic/Marrakech/DMHAScollaborativeteam.Eligibility‐Admissiontotheprogramisateamprocess.IndividualsarereferredbytheDepartmentofMentalHealthandAddictionServicesYoungAdultServicesUnittotheCatchmentArea.Jointly,MarrakechandCMHC/YASreviewreferrals,makepreliminaryassessmentsofeachindividual'sneedsanddetermineanadmissionsdecision.Noindividualisadmittedforresidentialservicesunilaterallyasindividualsmusthaveaclinicalserviceplan,vocationaloreducationalservices,andalongtermvisionforhis/herresidentialgoal.Marrakech,Inc.6LunarDriveWoodbridge,CT06525203‐389‐2970x1302Fax:203‐397‐0658or203‐389‐3927Contact:LoriAngeloff,M.S.,LADC,VPofYoungAdultServiceslangeloff@marrakechinc.org

ColumbusHouseEmergencyShelter‐Providesshelterforover80womenandmen,365nightsayear,servingover78,000mealsannually.Casemanagementservicesincludereferralstomentalhealthandsubstanceabusetreatment,employmenttrainingprograms,education,healthservices,andhousing.

OverflowShelter‐TheOverflowShelter,formenonly,isgenerallyfilledtoits75‐bedcapacityandbeyond.Thisseasonalshelterservesclientswithfood,clothing,showers,personalcareitemsandcasemanagementservices.RecoveryHouse‐Ashort‐termstayformenwhoareinearlyrecoverywhoarewaitingplacementinsoberhousing,in‐patienttreatmentprogramsorpermanenthousingwithout‐patienttreatmentsupport.Lengthofstayis60days.

586EllaT.GrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06511

  

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HousingAssistanceFund‐fundedbytheStateprovidingrentalassistancetopersonswithseriousmentalillnessandsubstanceabusedisordersonatemporarybasiswhileanindividual/familyisonawaitinglistforpermanentstateand/orfederalsubsidy.Servicesareprovidedbythelocalsystemofcareonanin‐kindbasis.BHcareValley435EastMainStreetAnsonia,CT06401203‐736‐2601or203‐736‐2641BHcareShoreline14SycamoreWayBranford,CT06401203‐483‐2650or203‐483‐2666ContinuumofCare,Inc.399OrangeStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐401‐2082Pilots&NextStepSupportiveHousingInitiative–HUDfundedcomprehensivepublic/privatecollaborativeefforttofosterthedevelopmentoflong‐termsolutionstothehousingandserviceneedsoffamiliesandindividuals,copingwithpsychiatricdisabilitiesand/orchemicaldependencywhoarefacinghomelessness,whichprovidesfortransitionalhousing,employment/vocational,psychosocialrehabilitationandclinicalservicesdesignedtoservepersonswhoarehomelessandhaveapsychiatricdisabilityintheNewHavenArea.

KylePedersonat203‐764‐6331orAllisonPonceat203‐974‐7075Fax:203‐867‐8046

BHCareValley435EastMainStreetAnsonia,CT06401203‐736‐2601x439BHCareShorelineOffices14SycamoreWayBranford,CT06405203‐483‐2630ColumbusHouse,Inc.560WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐389‐0575FellowshipPlace,Inc.441ElmStreetNewHaven,CT06511GenevieveMunoz203‐401‐4227x123203‐401‐4227x112Leeway,Inc.40AlbertStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐865‐0068

  

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NewHavenHomeRecovery153EastStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐492‐4866x17LibertyCommunityServices,Inc.254CollegeStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐495‐1760

SupportiveHousingNewHaven‐isaPILOTSbranchthatprovidespermanentscatteredsitesupportivehousingtoareaindividualsandfamilieswithdisabilities.Ourmissionistoprovidesubsidizedhousingtoindividualswhoarechronicallyhomelessoratriskofbecominghomelessasaresultofchemicaldependencyand/orpsychiatricdisability.TheNewHavenPILOTSProgram,alsoknownastheNewHavenFamilyPartnership,isacollaborativeeffortbetweenTheConnection,Inc.,NewHavenHomeRecovery,ALSO/CornerstoneandtheCoordinatingCouncilforChildreninCrisis.Theprogramprovideslong‐term,scattered‐sitesupportivehousingservicestofamilieswheretheheadofhouseholdhasamentalhealthdisability,substanceabuseissues,aphysicaldisability,orHIV/AIDS

TheConnectionInc.205OrangeStreetNewHaven,CT06511Phone:(203)789‐4427X105

SecurityDepositProgram‐Thisprogramprovidessecuritydepositonlyfundstoindividuals/familiesinsearchofpermanenthousing.

Bridges:ACommunitySupportSystem,Inc.949BridgeportAvenueMilford,CT06460203‐878‐6365or203‐877‐3088

PATH‐ThroughthefederallyfundedProjectsforAssistantinTransitionfromHomelessness,DMHASandotheragenciesprovideresearchforpersonswhoarehomelessoratriskofhomelessnessandhaveseriousmentalhealthneeds

BHcareShoreline435EastMainStreetP.O.Box658Ansonia,CT06401203‐736‐2601http://bhcare.org

ShelterPlusCare‐HUD‐fundedprogramprovidingrentalassistanceandsupportiveservicesforhomelessindividuals,whohaveaseriousmentalillness,asubstanceabusedisorder,orHIV/AIDS.DMHASadministersthisprogramformanycommunitiesintheState.

NewHavenShelterPlusCare319PeckStreet,Bldg.#1NewHaven,CT06513203‐764‐6330

  

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OutreachandEngagement‐Bridgeport,NewHavenandHartfordaswellasRegionIII(Willimantic/NewLondonarea),Waterbury,DanburyandTorringtonhavecollaborativeOutreachandEngagementprograms.HomelessOutreachTeamsconsistofindividualswithexpertiseinsubstanceabuse,mentalhealth,financialassistanceprograms,housingandvocationalservices.Theteamsreachhomelessindividualsunderbridges,incars,shelters,busstations,andinencampments.Theyofferavarietyofsupportservicesandasafeenvironmenttoassistindividualsthroughthetransitionfromhomelessness.ForgeneralinformationontheOutreachProgrampleasecontactAliceMinervinoat(860)418‐6942.Belowaretheregionalcontacts:

ColumbusHouse586ColumbusAvenueNewHaven,CT06510203‐401‐4400

HomelessEngagement‐TheFellowshipInnprovidesoutreachandengagementforindividualswithchronicmentalillnesswhoarestayinginlocalhomelessshelters.ServicesattheInnarefreeandopentoallcityHomeless.Monday‐Friday,ourstaffdrivetolocalsheltersandofferadultshelterresidentstransportationtoandfromtheInnwheretheyreceivecounseling,accesstoavarietyofsupportservices,laundryandshowerfacilities,andmealsduringdaytimehourswhensheltersarenormallyclosed.

FellowshipPlace441ElmStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐401‐4227

SHELTERS

CrisisProgram382‐384EdgewoodAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐752‐8710ImmanuelBaptistShelter645GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐777‐2522CareWaysShelter223PortseaStreetNewHaven,CT06519203‐492‐4873ColumbusHouseShelter586EllaTGrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06519203‐401‐4400HillsideFamilyShelter168DavenportStreetNewHaven,CT06519203‐777‐7848LifeHavenShelter447FerryStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐776‐6208

  

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WomeninCrisis559HowardAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐624‐5798

THERAPEUTICSHELTERS

HARKNESSHOUSE‐Thistransitionalhousingprogramprovidessupportto14maleVeterans.Theprimarygoalistofacilitatethesuccessfultransitionofhomelessadultsintostableandaffordablepermanenthousingwhileprovidingthemwiththeskillsneededtokeepthemhousedandindependent.HarknessHouseispartofColumbusHouse’sHomefrontinitiativetosupportVeteranswhoarehomeless.OntheMove‐transitionalhousingprogramfor20menlocatedonthe3rdfloorofthemainshelter.Clientscanstayintheprogramforuptoayearwhiletheylearnbasiclifeskillsthatwillenablethemtolivemoreindependently.Thisprogramoffersprivaterooms,meals,andcasemanagementservices.SojournersPlace‐providesuptotwoyearsoftransitionalhousingfor15womenwhoarediagnosedwithbothmentalhealthandaddictiondisorders.

ColumbusHouse586EllaT.GrassoBoulevardNewHaven,CT06519203‐401‐4400

SOUPKITCHENS&FOODPANTRIES

CommunitySoupKitchen84BroadwayStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐4594DESK‐SoupKitchen311TempleStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐6426DESK‐Slifka‐SoupKitchen80WallStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐6426MorningStar‐SoupKitchen125DixwellAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐624‐4594

ChristianCommunityActionAgency,Inc.168DavenportAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐777‐7848BethelAME255GoffeStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐915‐2947

  

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CentroSanJose290GrandAvenueNewHaven,CT06513203‐624‐9891ChristianLoveCenter154DerbyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐752‐1644ChurchofGodofProphecy17FarrenStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐776‐4609CommunityBuildersKensington1327ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐401‐4435CommunityBuilders‐ChurchStreetSouth34CCinqueGreenSouthNewHaven,CT06519203‐562‐0299FreeForever149RosetteStreetNewHaven,CT06519203‐772‐2555FairHavenParent’sMinistry160FerryStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐865‐5585GlorifiedDeliverance604DixwellAvenueNewHavenCT06511203‐624‐4175IglesiaChristinaFe141SylvanAvenueNewHaven,CT06519203‐562‐4133IglesiadeDios588FerryStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐776‐2206ImmanuelBaptist1324ChapelStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐777‐8744

  

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IRIS235NicollStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐562‐2095JewishFamilyServices1402WhalleyAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐397‐0796Loaves&Fishes57OliveStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐562‐2143Macedonia151NewhallStreetNewHaven,CT06511203‐776‐4501MidnightRunServesontheNewHavenGreenMountHope567DixwellAvenueNewHaven,CT06511203‐785‐0656NHLifeResource156FerryStreetNewHaven,CT06513203‐401‐3043