Family Help in Connecticut

SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES

BONNEVILLE CANYON

Life skills learning center for young male adults, ages 18 and over

1-866-800-9517

1-866-620-1418

Anxiety Disorders Center

1-800-673-2411

Adolescent outpatient treatment for anxiety disorders, located in Hartford.

Boarding Schools and Residential Programs for Troubled Teens

Bonneville Canyon Retreat

1-866-800-9517

Residential life skills learning center for young adult males (ages 18 and over) with behavioral and emotional issues. Located in Maine.

Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut

860-767-0147 Middlesex

860-437-4550 New London

Provides programs dealing with child abuse, family violence, teen pregnancy, children’s health care, child care, parenting, child guidance and family preservation.

The Children's Law Center of CT

860-232-9993

Provides indigent children with experienced lawyers who give them a voice in family court. Also provides information in legal matters involving children and advocates in support of legislative policies that advance the well-being and best interest of children.

Connecticut Renaissance, Inc.

203- 866-2541

Mental health, substance abuse and community release services, including juvenile mental health and substance abuse treatment programs in Norwalk and Stamford.

Connecticut Tourette Syndrome Resource Directory 2005

Connecticut Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities

Connecting Connecticut Directory

Resource database for parents, schools, and community-based organizations on agencies throughout Connecticut that provide information, training and/or support services to parents of children with disabilities.

Danbury GOALS

203-748-2351 24 Hour

Community-based resource assisting at-risk, runaway and homeless youth, ages 12-20, and their families. Free services include short-term individual and family counseling, case management, temporary shelter, advocacy and referrals.

Directory of Summer Camps and Programs for Exceptional Children in Connecticut - 2004 (pdf)

Good Friend

203-790-0032

Provides adult mentors to children, ages 7-14, from one-parent families in the Housatonic Valley region.

Emergency Crisis Intervention Centers in Connecticut

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

The nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24.

Kids in Crisis

203-327-KIDS 24 Hour

Free, 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling, and emergency shelter, prevention programs throughout Connecticut.

Local Health Departments in Connecticut

Madonna Place

860-886-6600

Provides services that strengthen families and help to prevent child abuse and neglect, including parenting classes, anger management classes, referrals, counseling, and advocacy.

New England Job Corps

1-800-97-BEGIN

Job Training, Academic Training, Skills Training

for young adults, ages 16-24.

Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps

Programs for Youth, 18 and Older

Volunteers in Psychotherapy (West Hartford)

860-233-5115

A community nonprofit organization that provides private psychotherapy for no fee (or a low fee).

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CONNECTICUT INFORMATION

Alcohol and the Law in Connecticut: A Practical Guide for Parents (pdf)

Progressive Stages of Adolescent Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Visit Alcohol and Teen Drinking.

Connecticut Anti-Bullying Law

Connecticut's Bullying Task Force Report (pdf)

An Act Concerning Bullying Behavior in Schools (pdf)

Sexual Harassment in Schools (pdf)

Visit What Should Parents and Teachers Know About Bullying?

Connecticut approves Ritalin law

Visit ADD/ADHD.

Connecticut stops giving Effexor and Paxil to children under DCF care

Visit Teen Depression.

Connecticut Victim Rights Laws

Rights of Crime Victims in Connecticut (pdf)

Visit Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Drugs & Drug Abuse in Connecticut

Gangs in New England and Connecticut

Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.

Governor vetoes school nutrition bill

Governor Sides with Soda over Parents and Kids Health

Visit Nutritional Health.

Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage (pdf)

Your Medical Records Rights in Connecticut

Visit Family Health.

How Parents Can Help Their Teens Become Safe Drivers (pdf)

Connecticut Driver's License Information

Visit Adolescence.

Missing Children in Connecticut

Find Biana Lebron

An Awkward Age

Visit Runaways and Missing Children.

Northeast Corner Confronts an Overload of Abuse

Civil Remedies for Victims of Sexual Abuse

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect.

Obesity in Connecticut (pdf)

Visit Moms! Help Your Overweight Daughter.

Rights of Minors in Connecticut

A Teenager's Guide to Emancipation (pdf)

Visit Parenting Teens.

Sex Offender Registry Notice

Connecticut Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification

Visit Abuse: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Neglect and Adolescent Sex Offenders.

Special Education is Not a Place: An Advocacy Guide for Parents and Students (pdf)

IDEA - A Review of Your Rights (pdf)

Protecting Your Child, Protecting Your Rights (pdf)

Help for Parents of Students with Learning Disabilities

Connecticut sues over 'No Child Left Behind' Law

Visit Special Education.

ORGANIZATIONS

Autism Society of Connecticut

Information and resources for parents, educators, therapeutic and medical professionals to enhance the lives of those touched by Autism Spectrum Disorders. Visit Asperger Syndrome.

Brain Injury Association of Connecticut

860-721-8111

Brain injury prevention, education, support, and advocacy. Visit Family Health.

CHET, Connecticut's College Savings Program

The State of Connecticut offers a flexible, tax-advantaged program. Visit Resources for the Family.

Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities

203-838-5010

Supports individuals, families, and professionals by providing information, education, and consultation. Visit Learning Disabilities.

Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents

860-258-3400 Hartford

1-800-861-8838

Support, training and advocacy. Read Parenting the Adopted Adolescent.

Connecticut Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders

860-343-5515

Individuals and agencies committed to serving the welfare of the community by promoting safe, effective and humane interventions for the problems of those who have committed sexual crimes. Visit Adolescent Sex Offenders.

Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center

203-787-3619

Committed to raising public awareness about autistic spectrum disorders, and devoted to empowering families and lessening their isolation. Visit Asperger Syndrome.

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

1-800-446-7348

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center

1-800-445-CPAC

860-739-3089

Information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21. Visit Learning Disabilities.

Connecticut Tourette Syndrome Association

203-912-7310

Education and support. Visit Tourette Syndrome.

Connecticut Vaccine Information Alliance

860-231-2231

Provides information about vaccines including state laws and exemptions to Connecticut citizens. Visit Family Health.

Connecticut Voices for Children

203-498-4240

Promotes the well-being of all of Connecticut's young people through high-quality research and public policy analysis, an active communications program, a commitment to promoting youth leadership and youth voice, and effective citizen mobilization and organizational collaboration.

CT Parents Plus

211 InfoLine

Connecticut's Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC).

Families United for Children's Mental Health

1-866-439-0788

Connecticut support and advocacy group, run by and for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. Visit Teen Depression.

Families United for Southeast Connecticut

860-537-6125

1-866-439-0788

Support and advocacy for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. Visit Behavior Problems and Disorders.

HUSKY: Healthcare for Uninsured Kids and Youth

1-877-284-8759

Designed to help all children who don't have health insurance, the HUSKY Plan includes services under the Medicaid program, provides health services for children in higher-income families, and offers a new coverage option for children with intensive physical or behavioral health needs. Visit Family Health.

Learning Disabilities Association of Connecticut

860-560-1711

Helps families and individuals (both children and adults) who are affected by learning disabilities, by securing appropriate educational and employment opportunities. Read Help for Parents of Students with Learning Disabilities. Visit Learning Disabilities.

Mental Health Association of Connecticut

1-800-842-1501

Education, advocacy, and support. Visit Personality Disorders.

Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association

860-570-0217

International organization, headquartered in West Hartford, that offers education, research, and advocacy for children and adults who have disabilities associated with the syndrome of nonverbal learning disorders. Visit Asperger Syndrome.

Southeastern Connecticut Gang Activities Group

860-437-0552

Gathers and disseminates information to law enforcement and related agencies, educates parents, educators, the community and police in gang awareness. Visit Gangs: Awareness, Prevention, Intervention.

HOTLINES AND HELPLINES

Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline in Connecticut

1-800-842-2288

1-800-624-5518 TDD

Child Pornography Tipline

1-800-843-5678

ChildhelpUSA

Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-Child

1-800-422-4453

The Children's Lawline

1-888-LAW-DOOR