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:
  • www.wfpl.org/2010/08/13/is-group-therapy-effective/

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:
  • National Assoc. of Social Workers
  • American Psychological Association
  • American Psychiatric Association
• 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