Recommended Resources
Dial 911 for any emergency.
Dial 211 for information and referrals in Connecticut
Aging/Eldercare Issues
- National Eldercare Locator (to find local services and much information) Phone: 1-800-677-1116
- Association of Geriatric Care Managers Phone: 1-520-881-4005
- Elder Law Attorneys - in Ct
- Compassion & Choices: all end of life forms, info
- Councils on Aging - located in most communities, under government services
Group Psychotherapy
- American Group Psychotherapy Association Phone: 1-877-668-2472
- To watch a program all about group therapy, go to:
Addictions
- FREE 12-step programs (also listed in local phone books):
- Gamblers Anonymous Phone: 1-888-GA-HELPS, and in CT/Western MA: 1-855-222-5542
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Alanon
- Alateen
- Narcanon
- Debtors Anonymous
- Sex Addicts Anonymous
- Messies Anonymous (Clutterers)
- Oxford House of CT sober houses for men and women in CT Phone: 1-877-693-6734
- LifeRing Secular Recovery - self-help group for those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, as well as family and friends. In Greenwich, call Mona, 917-539-9927
Mental Health Resources
- Crisis Intervention in SW CT 203-358-8500 (Home Visits Possible)
- Children and Adolescents: 800-203-1234 press 1
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (family info and support) Phone: 1-703-624-7600
- NAMI national helpline: 800-950-6264
- NAMI of Southwest CT
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK
- National Mental Health Association Phone: 1-800-842-1501
- Mental Health Association of Connecticut
- Emergency Rooms of most local hospitals can do mental health evaluations in emergency situations
- Out-patient evaluation and treatment, sliding fee scales:
- Mental Health Clinics of hospitals
- Local Family Service agencies
- For private practice referrals, contact:
- Eating Disorder Treatment - in Connecticut
- The Renfrew Center Wilton and Old Greenwich (and residential programs in other parts of the country) Phone: 1-800-736-3739 or 203-834-5020
- Wilkins Center Greenwich, Phone: 203-531-1030, Fran Antell, DBT Director: 203-531-1909 franantell@gmail.com
Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Crisis Center
- Stamford area: 203-588-9100
- National Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Rape Crisis, Sexual Assault, and Incest Services
- National Hotline 1-888-999-5545
- Sexual Assault Crisis Center, Stamford area: 203-328-9346, Hotline 203-329-2929 (Part of CONNSACS, CT programs)
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE(4673)
Cancer
- National Cancer Institute Phone: 1-800-422-6237
Credit Counseling
- National Foundation for Credit Counseling (non-profit) Phone: 1-800-388-2227