Here is a broad list of **Connecticut support resources**, covering various needs and subjects: --- ### **Financial and Basic Needs Assistance** 1. **United Way 2-1-1 Connecticut** - **Services**: A statewide helpline connecting residents to resources for housing, food, utility assistance, healthcare, and more. - **Contact**: Dial **2-1-1** or visit [United Way 2-1-1](https://www.211ct.org/). 2. **Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)** - **Services**: Programs such as SNAP (food assistance), TANF, energy assistance, and Medicaid. - **Website**: [DSS Connecticut](https://portal.ct.gov/DSS). --- ### **Housing Support** 3. **Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH)** - **Services**: Advocacy, resources, and direct assistance for those experiencing homelessness. - **Website**: [CCEH](https://www.cceh.org/). 4. **Supportive Housing Works** - **Services**: Permanent supportive housing solutions for vulnerable populations. - **Website**: [Supportive Housing Works](https://supportivehousingworks.org/). --- ### **Mental Health and Emotional Support** 5. **Mental Health Connecticut (MHC)** - **Services**: Education, advocacy, and direct mental health services. - **Website**: [Mental Health CT](https://www.mhconn.org/). 6. **CT Warmline** - **Services**: Peer support for individuals experiencing emotional distress. - **Contact**: **1-877-927-6227** (available daily 5 PM – 10 PM). --- ### **Substance Abuse Support** 7. **Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)** - **Services**: Recovery coaching and support for individuals struggling with addiction. - **Website**: [CCAR](https://ccar.us/). 8. **Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)** - **Services**: Treatment and recovery services for substance use and mental health. - **Website**: [DMHAS CT](https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS). --- ### **Family and Youth Support** 9. **CT Family Support Network** - **Services**: Resources for families with children with disabilities or special healthcare needs. - **Website**: [CT Family Support Network](https://www.ctfsn.org/). 10. **The Village for Families and Children** - **Services**: Therapy, mentoring, and intervention programs for at-risk youth and families. - **Website**: [The Village CT](https://www.thevillage.org/). --- ### **Legal and Advocacy Services** 11. **Connecticut Legal Services (CLS)** - **Services**: Free legal aid for low-income individuals regarding housing, employment, and more. - **Website**: [CT Legal](https://www.ctlegal.org/). 12. **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Connecticut** - **Services**: Advocacy and legal support for civil rights issues. - **Website**: [ACLU CT](https://www.acluct.org/). --- ### **LGBTQ2S+ Support** 13. **New Haven Pride Center** - **Services**: Community events, health resources, and support groups for LGBTQ individuals. - **Website**: [New Haven Pride Center](https://www.newhavenpridecenter.org/). 14. **True Colors** - **Services**: Resources and advocacy for LGBTQ youth and families. - **Website**: [True Colors](https://www.ourtruecolors.org/). --- ### **Senior Services** 15. **Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging (CAAA)** - **Services**: Programs supporting older adults, such as meals, caregiver resources, and transportation. - **Website**: [CT Aging Resources](https://www.ct.gov/agingservices). 16. **Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)** - **Services**: Helps seniors prevent healthcare fraud. - **Website**: [SMP CT](https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability). --- ### **Immigration and Refugee Support** 17. **International Institute of Connecticut (IICONN)** - **Services**: Immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and advocacy. - **Website**: [IICONN](https://www.iiconn.org/). --- If you’re seeking help with a specific concern, let me know, and I can dive deeper into that area!