How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Health and Human Services
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WIC supports Connecticut Mothers and families in Breastfeeding their children; the key to good health of mothers and babies, also has benefits for families, employers and the community in general. Find information on developing a plan to work and breastfeed and access to WIC nutritionists and peer counseling services.
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Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (HDSP)
The Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (HDSP) seeks to educate citizens about heart disease and stroke through public health strategies, preventative information and resources. The focus of the program is on lifestyle and providing citizens and communities access to early and affordable detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
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Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy and Support
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) works frequently with a variety of advocacy groups to ensure that its customers are provided efficient mental health and addiction services that foster self-sufficiency, dignity and respect. Some advocacy and support agencies include INFOLINE, Advocacy Unlimited, Inc., Alcoholics Anonymous, Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, The Connecticut Clearinghouse, The CT Military Support System, The Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Person with Disabilities, Partnership for Responsible Gambling and many more.
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Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care
The state of Connecticut provides Connecticut residents with unbiased information about the need for long-term care; the ability to find and purchase quality, affordable long-term care insurance; and a way to get needed-care without depleting assets.
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Local Mental Health Authorities
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers its services through the authorities placed in each region of the state.
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The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides contact information for crisis services available throughout the state by town and/or region. If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.
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Mental Health and Addiction Services Programs and Services
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers a full listing of descriptions for all of programs and services available for mental health and addiction in Connecticut.
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The Connecticut Network of Care's vision for patients is to embrace hope and expect change. The site has an easy-to-use search tool that helps prospective patients search for mental health and addiction service providers in their area. It is also a general resource for education about conditions, medical tests and offers a connection to support groups.
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Inpatient Treatment Facilities
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) operates four inpatient treatment facilities: The Connecticut Valley Hospital, Connecticut Mental Health Center, Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center and Capitol Region Mental Health Center for persons with severe addiction or psychiatric challenges.
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Mental Health and Addiction Publications and Reports
A quick reference guide to all publications and reports published by the Department of Public Health (DPH).
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Find resources for families, community leaders, schools, law enforcement and all those interested in the prevention and treatment of addiction.
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Mental Health and Addiction Services Directories
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides directory information for all facilities, regions, commissions, councils, boards, advocacy and support agencies and other groups.
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General Mental Illness Information
Basic definitions and descriptions of the types of mental illness and addiction disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, suicide, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring mental illness as well as addiction disorders presented by The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
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Mental Health and Addiction Services
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers mental health and addiction programs in five regions throughout the state. Use this listing to find the right services in the town of your choice.
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The Office of the Child Advocate assigns a Child Advocate to a child. The Child Advocate has the following rights and powers to: initiate or intervene in court cases on behalf of children, obtain access to any records necessary, subpoena witnesses, records and documents needed to carry out an investigation or review and communicate privately with a child in need of services of the Child Advocate.
Agency: Office of the Child Advocate
