Below is a list of essential support services and organizations offering assistance for various challenges, including mental health crises, domestic violence, substance abuse, educational advocacy, developmental services, and more. Each resource includes contact details and access information to help individuals and families connect with the support they need.

National Suicide Hotline: 988 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 or (206) 518-9361 (Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers). The Hotline provides service referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Includes LGBTQI+ Trained Counselors.
National Domestic Violence & Crisis Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233) Text BEGIN 88788 Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service. Hours: 24/7
NAMI Connecticut – namict.org; Phone: 860-882-0236; Fax 860-263-7270 Email: info@namictg.org
Alcoholics Anonymous ct-aa.org/meetings/   Talk to Someone 1-866-STEPS12 (783-7712)
Sunday Serenity Alateen
Sunday 7:00 PM   St. Mark's Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT, 06840, Age range 12-19. Use back door next to parking lot; door marked "Youth Room”.
Wrightslaw Special Education Law, 3rd Edition, Peter W.D. Wright & Pamela Darr Wright https://www.wrightslaw.com
Center for Parent Information and Resources Parentcenterhub.org Parental Rights Under IDEA
Center for Children’s Advocacy    cca-ct.org/contact-us/aa.org For intakes call 860-570-5327 ext. 234
Mailing address: 65 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
Bridgeport Office: 211 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-335-0719    Fax: 203-330-9580
CPAC Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center   cpacinc.org Phone: 860-739-3089       Fax: 860-739-7460
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Mail: Eligibility Unit, 460 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
FAX: 860-622-2797    email: DDS.Eligibility@ct.gov1
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 (Appointment required to come to the office)
2 Landmark Square. #105, Stamford, CT 06901

Louise M Tonning LCSW