Resource Guide

Meriden & New Britain

Revised7/13/16

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TheCTBHPisaPartnershipthatconsistsoftheDepartmentofChildrenandFamilies(DCF),theDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS),theDepartmentofMentalHealthandAddictionServices(DMHAS),BeaconHealthOptions®andalegislativelymandatedOversightCouncil.Expandedin2011toincludeDMHAS,thecontractisdesignedtocreateanintegratedbehavioralhealthservicesystemforourmembers;Connecticut’sMedicaidpopulations,includingchildrenandfamilieswhoareenrolledinHUSKYHealthandDCFLimitedBenefitprograms.TheprimarygoalsofthePartnershiparetoprovideaccesstoandcoordinationofamorecompleteandeffectivesystemofbehavioralhealthservicesandsupports,andtoimproveoverallmemberoutcomes.

FormoreinformationonCTBHPmemberservices,pleaseviewourMemberHandbookbyclickingonthefollowinglink:http://www.ctbhp.com/members/mbr_info.htm.LinkstoStatepartners: DCF:www.ct.gov/dcf DMHAS:www.ct.gov/dmhas DSS:www.ct.gov/dss

Suggestionsregardingthisguidearewelcometoemailedtoctbhp@beaconhealthoptions.com.

ImportantPhoneNumbersforMedicaidMembersinConnecticut

ClaimsAddress

HewlettPackardEnterpriseSystems(HP ES)Members‐ 1‐866‐409‐8430IfyougetabillforservicescalltheConnecticutMedicalAssistanceProgram’sClientAssistanceCenterat(866)409‐8430forsomeonetohelpresearchitforyou.Youcanalsoremindyour

Providerthatheorshewillneedtobill(HPES).

Medical(Member)CommunityHealthNetwork‐ CTHuskyHealth(MedicalMedicaid)1‐800‐859‐9889,forHearingImpaired:711Website:http://www.chnct.org

Medical(Provider)CommunityHealthNetwork‐ CTHuskyHealth(MedicalMedicaid)1‐800‐440‐5071Website:http://www.chnct.org

BehavioralHealth

ConnecticutBehavioralHealthPartnership(BehavioralHealthMedicaid)1‐877‐552‐8247HearingImpaired:TDD/TTY‐1‐866‐218‐0525or711Website:

www.ctbhp.com(HUSKYD‐ResidentialSATreatment,&BehavioralHealthRecoveryProgram‐AdvancedBehavioralHealth)(ABH1‐800‐606‐3677Website:

www.abhct.com)Non‐Emergency

Transportation(NotcoveredforHUSKYB

members)

HUSKYA,HUSKYC,andHUSKYD=Logisticare:1‐888‐248‐9895,forHearingImpaired:

711Website:https://www.logisticare.com

PharmacyServices

ClientAssistanceCenter:1‐866‐409‐8430or1‐860‐269‐2031;HearingImpairedTDD/TTY1‐866‐604‐3470or711

PriorAuthorizationAssistanceCenter:1‐866‐409‐8386or1‐860‐269‐2030;DSSWebsite:www.ctdssmap.com

DentalServicesDentalHealthPartnership/BeneCare:Mon‐ Fri8:00amto5:00pm.1‐855‐283‐3682;

HearingImpaired:711;Website:www.ctdhp.comVisionServices CommunityHealthNetwork‐ CHN1‐800‐859‐9889

CONNECTCARD

HUSKYA,contactDSSEligibilityWorker

HUSKYB,contactHUSKYEnrollmentCenter:1‐800‐656‐6684;HearingImpaired:711

DSSCTDepartmentofSocialServicesBenefitsCenter:1(855)626‐6632/DSSInformation

Line:1(855)578‐4515DDS CTDepartmentofDevelopmentalServices:1(866)737‐0330

Medicare Medicare:1(800)633‐4227SocialSecurity SocialSecurityAdministration:1(800)772‐1213

XeroxSpenddown Xerox‐ CTMedicaidSpenddownLine:1(877)858‐7012

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

RESOURCESFORCHILDREN&ADOLESCENTS24HourCrisisHotline 4OutpatientPsychiatricClinics 4OutpatientTreatmentPrograms 5Community&PreventionPrograms 7IntensiveOutpatientPrograms&PartialHospitalizationPrograms 10ExtendedDayTreatment 11HomeBasedMentalHealthServices 12SubstanceAbuseTreatment 13PsychiatricResidentialTreatmentFacilities(PRTF) 14ResidentialTreatment&TherapeuticGroupHomes 14 SupportGroupsforChildren&Parents 16Mentoring 17AfterSchoolPrograms 18AutismServices 18AdditionalResources 19RESOURCESFORADULTS 24‐hourCrisisHotlines 22LocalMentalHealthAuthorities 22OutpatientClinics 22IntensiveOutpatient&PartialHospitalizationPrograms 24SubstanceAbuseTreatment 24MethadoneMaintenance 25ResidentialTreatmentFacilities 26ProblemGamblingServices 26CaseManagementServices 26 DomesticViolenceServices 27EmploymentServices 27PeerSupportServices 28DMHASSocialClubs 29AdditionalResources 29

BASICNEEDSInfoline(211) 32Advocacy/Legal 32FederallyQualifiedHealthCenters 33Transportation 33 HousingResources&HomelessServices 33SoupKitchens&FoodPantries 36

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RESOURCESFORCHILDREN&ADOLSCENTSintheMERIDEN&NEWBRITAINAREA

(*MedicaidCoveredService)

24‐HOURCRISISHOTLINE

EmergencyMobileCrisisServicesPhone:211

OUTPATIENTPSYCHIATRICCLINICSFORCHILDREN(DCFLicensed)*http://www.dir.ct.gov/dcf/Licensed_Facilities/listing_OPCC.asp

ChildGuidanceClinicforCentralCT384PrattStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐5767www.cgccentralct.org

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates270JohnDowneyDriveNewBritain,CT06051860‐826‐1358www.cmhacc.orgCommunityResidences,Inc.732WestStreetSouthington,CT06489860‐621‐7600www.criinc.org

KlingbergComprehensiveFamilyServices370LinwoodStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐224‐9113www.klingberg.org

NAFIConnecticut,Inc.20BattersonParkRoad,Suite300Farmington,CT06032860‐284‐1177www.nafi.com

RushfordCenter,Inc.883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐394‐6529www.rushford.org

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OUTPATIENTTREATMENTPROGRAMS*

CatholicCharities90FranklinSquareNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐3561And61ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐2507www.ccaoh.org

ChildGuidanceClinicforCentralCT384PrattStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐5767www.cgccentralct.org

CommunityHealthCenter85LafayetteStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐224‐3642www.chc1.com

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates25RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐223‐2778www.cmhacc.orgConnectionCounselingCenter178StateStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐1568www.theconnectioninc.org

FarrellTreatmentCenter586MainStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐4641FranciscanLifeCenterNetwork271FinchAvenueMeriden,CT06451203‐237‐8084www.flcenter.org

GaylordHospital53GaylordFarmRoadWallingford,CT06492203‐284‐2800www.gaylord.orgHospitalforSpecialCare2150CorbinAvenue

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NewBritain,CT06053860‐223‐2761www.hfsc.org

HospitalofCentralCT100GrandStreetNewBritain,CT06050860‐225‐6244www.thocc.org

KaleidoscopeFamilySolutions10WaterchaseDriveRockyHill,CT06067860‐967‐0449www.kfamilysolutions.orgKlingbergFamilyCenters370LinwoodStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐243‐4416www.klingberg.org

NewBritainFamilySupportCenter29RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐357‐4467www.ctjuniorrepublic.org

RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450860‐657‐8910www.rushford.org

WheelerClinic91NorthwestDrive(administrativeoffice–servicesprovidedthroughoutcentralCT)Plainville,CT06062800‐793‐3588www.wheelerclinic.org

TraumaFocusedCognitiveBehavioralTherapy(TF‐CBT)TF‐CBTisaclinic‐based,short‐termtreatment(16to20sessions)forchildrenages4to18whohavesignificantbehavioralandemotionalproblemsthatarerelatedtotraumaticlifeevents,eveniftheydonotmeetfulldiagnosticcriteriaforpost‐traumaticstressdisorder(PTSD).

ChildGuidanceClinicforCentralCT384PrattStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐5767www.cgccentralct.org

CommunityHealthCenter134StateStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐237‐2229

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www.chc1.com

KlingbergFamilyCentersFamilyTherapyInstitute370LinwoodStreetNewBritain,CT06052 AndChildAbuseTreatmentServices(CATS)157CharterOakAvenueHartford,CT06106860‐243‐4416www.klingberg.org

DialecticalBehavioralTherapy(DBT)‐DBTisdesignedtoimproveanindividual’scapacitytoeffectivelymanagehis/heremotionsandeliminateself‐injurious/suicidalbehavior.

KlingbergFamilyCenters370LinwoodStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐832‐5505www.klingberg.org

CareCoordination(CC)‐CareCoordinationisafamily‐focused,child‐centeredmodelassistinginmanagingmultiplecommunityserviceswithemphasisonthecurrentstrengthsandneedsofthefamily.

WheelerClinic,Inc.103WoodlandStreet,Suite403Hartford,CT06105860‐520‐6201And91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐793‐3551www.wheelerclinic.org

FamilyEnrichmentServices(FES)‐TheFESprovidesarangeofin‐hometeaching,modeling,support,advocacyandassistancewithobtainingservicesfromthecommunityinordertoenhanceparentingcompetenciesandimprovetheparents’/caregivers’overallfunctioningandabilitytocarefortheirchildren.

KlingbergFamilyServices370LinwoodStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐243‐4416www.klingberg.org

COMMUNITY&PREVENTIONPROGRAMS

CommunityBasedLifeSkills(CBLS)‐CBLSisconductedforyoungpeopleages15–21withDCFinvolvement.Theprogramisdesignedtoprovideyouthwitheducationalandexperientialopportunitieshavingapositiveimpactontheirgrowingindependenceandtransitiontoadulthood,assistinestablishingaworkableknowledgeofcommunityresourcesandavailablesupports,andinstillpositivevaluesofconfidence,competenceandself‐sufficiency.

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Children’sHomeCommunityServices55MissionaryRoadCromwell,CT06416860‐635‐3010www.childhome.orgNewBritainYouth&FamilyServices27WestMainStreet,Suite301NewBritain,CT06051860‐826‐3366www.newbritainyouth.org

TransitionsProgram–Thisprogramproviderindividualizedservicestofamilies/caregiverswiththegoalofsuccessfulandsustainedplacementsforchildrenandadolescentstransitioningtoacommunitybasedsetting.Itisauniquetraumainformedinterventionforenhancingandpreservinghighriskplacementsinthecommunity,offeringmultiplelevelsofsupportandservicestohelpachildsucceedinmeetingtheirfullpotentialandassistingfamiliesinunderstandingachild’sbehaviorsandreactinginahelpfulway.Forreferrals,contactSoniaColon‐Moraat806‐243‐4416x270. KlingbergFamilyCenters 370LinwoodStreet NewBritain,CT06052 www.klingberg.orgFocusonK.I.D.S‐Thisprogramisspeciallydesignedforparentsinhigh‐conflictseparationsanddivorces.K.I.D.Sstandsfortheknowledgeandinsightparents’gainthatallowsthemtomakegooddecisionsthatleadtorealsolutionsthatwillbeinthebestinterestoftheirchild.K.I.D.SCLUBisaneightweektherapeuticgroupforchildrenages7‐11usingfunprojectsandgamestoreinforceweeklytopicsincludingexpressingfeelings,self‐esteem,self‐control,problemsolvingandpracticingsocialskills.http://www.ctfsa.org/programs/focus‐on‐kids‐agencies.php

CatholicCharities90FranklinSquareNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐3561And61ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐2507www.ccaoh.org

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates25RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐223‐2778www.cmhacc.org

ParentingEducationPrograms(PEP)‐PEPisaparentingcoursefordivorcingcoupleswithchildrenincludingasixhourcurriculum(inEnglishandSpanish)titledPuttingChildrenFirst,whichaddressesavarietyofrelatedtopics.

CatholicCharities61ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450

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203‐235‐2507And90FranklinSquareNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐3561www.ccaoh.org

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates55WinthropStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐223‐2778www.cmhacc.org

EmpoweringPeopleforSuccessProgram(EPS)‐EPSisastatewidewelfare‐to‐workinitiativeoftheConnecticutCouncilofFamilyServiceAgenciesfundedbytheDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS)andtheDepartmentofLabor(DOL).TheprogramisdesignedtoassistrecipientsandpastrecipientsofTemporaryFamilyAssistance(TFA)achieveself‐relianceandhealthyindependencethroughintensive,solutionfocusedcasemanagementandcarecoordinationthatidentifiesandreducestheeffectofbarrierstosustainedemployment.

CatholicCharities61ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐2507And90FranklinSquareNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐3561www.ccaoh.org

ConnecticutJuniorRepublic‐TheConnecticutJuniorRepublic'scommunity‐basedprogramsprovidepreventionandearlyinterventionservicesforyouthandfamiliesatriskofseriousproblemsintheirhomes,schoolsandneighborhoods.Ifrequired,intensivehome‐basedservicesareprovided.CJR'scommunity‐basedprogramsprovidecriticalsupportforyouthandfamilieswhenyoungstersre‐entertheirhomesandcommunitiesafterdischargefromresidentialplacements.www.ctjuniorrepublic.orgMeridenFamilySupportCenter‐TheFamilySupportCenterisamulti‐service“one‐stop”programforFamilywithServicesNeed(FWSN)referredadolescents.TheFSCdivertsyouthwhoengageinstatusoffensesfrombecominginvolvedintheJuvenileCourtSystem.Onegoalistointerveneinthelivesoftheseyouthandfamiliesbyprovidingappropriateandeffectiveservicesbeforebehaviorsescalate.

OneColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐440‐4622

NewBritainFamilySupportCenter‐TheConnecticutJuniorRepublic'sNewBritainFamilySupportCenterisamulti‐service"one‐stop"programforFamilywithServiceNeeds(FWSN)youthages11to15whoresideintheNewBritainarea.Servicesprovidedaddresstruancy,runningawayfromhome,andat‐riskbehaviorinthehomeorschool.Coreservicesincludescreeningandassessmenttodeterminefamilydynamicsandstrengths,educationaladvocacy,familymediationandstabilization,resiliencyskillsbuilding,andindividual,groupandfamily‐based programs. Youth also benefit from recreational activities, tutoring, educational support andcounseling.In‐homeservicesandreferralstorespiteprogramsareavailable.

29RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052

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860‐357‐4467TeenPregnancyPrevention(TPP)Program‐TheSAFE/TPPProgramhelpsschool‐referredpre‐teensandteenagersavoidriskybehaviorbypromotingaccountability,responsibledecision‐making,abstinence,andacademicachievementasalternativestoparenthood.Work‐basedlearningexperiences,lifeskillsandfamilyeducation,tutoringandcareereducationarealsoprovided.www.ctjuniorrepublic.org

MeridenFamilySupportCenterOneColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐440‐4622NewBritainFamilySupportCenter29RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐357‐4467

NurturingFamilyNetwork‐worksinpartnershipwithfirsttimefamiliesfacingparenthoodchallengesbyenhancingtheirstrengths,providingeducationandcreatingcommunityconnectionswhilereducingparentalriskfactorsforchildabuseandneglect.NurturingFamiliesNetworkiscomposedofthreeprimarycomponents:intensivehomevisiting,nurturingconnectionsandaprenatalparentinggroupprogram.AllservicesareatnocostandarealsoprovidedforSpanishspeakingfamilies.

CommunityHealthCenter134StateStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐237‐2229x6035www.chc1.com

UCONNHealthCenter263FarmingtonAvenueFarmington,CT06030860‐679‐4114www.uchc.edu

INTENSIVEOUTPATIENT&PARTIALHOSPITALPROGRAMS*CatholicCharities,Inc.61ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06451203‐235‐2507www.ccaoh.orgCommunityMentalHealthAffiliates‐FamilyConnectionsisanintensiveoutpatientprogramsupportingchildrenandtheirfamiliesinanefforttoavoidhospitalizations,tomakethetransitionfromhospitalization,andtoimprovefunctioningathome,schoolandinthecommunity.Theprogramisforchildrenaged6to17wholackimpulsecontrol,areassaultiveorviolent,truantorschoolavoidant,depressedorsuicidal,psychoticorthoughtdisordered,orwhoarevictimsoftrauma,abuseorneglectanditsconsequences.Servicesareprovidedintwotrackstoensurethattheyaredevelopmentallyappropriate.Itisanintensive,structuredafter‐schoolprogramthatprovidescomprehensivepsychiatricandpsychosocialassessment,group,familyandindividualtherapy,in‐homefamilytherapyasindicated,medicationmanagement,behaviormodification,lifeskillstrainingandtherapeuticrecreation.

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26RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐223‐2778www.cmhacc.org

HospitalofCentralCT–HispanicCounselingCenter‐providesindividual,familyandgrouptreatmentatdifferentlevelsofcare.Usingaculture‐sensitiveapproach,patientsincreaseknowledgeoftheirillness,expandcopingandrelapse‐preventionskillsandimprovesymptom‐managementabilities.

145WhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐224‐5300www.thocc.org

RushfordCenter - Thislevelofcareisforthoserequiringcontinuedsupportwhileworkingtowardgreaterindependencefromastructuredtherapeuticsetting,providingatransitionenablingclientstoreadjusttotheircommunityandstabilizeafterthecrisisthatoriginallyledthemtotreatment.Frequencyisindividualizedandbasedonneeds.

883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐394‐6529www.rushford.org

WheelerClinic91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐793‐3588  www.wheelerclinic.orgUCONN/JohnDempseyHospital263FarmingtonAvenueFarmington,CT06030860‐679‐2000www.uchc.edu

EXTENDEDDAYTREATMENTPROGRAMS*

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates26RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐223‐2778www.cmhacc.org

FocusAlternativeLearningCenter126DowdAvenueCanton,CT06019860‐693‐8809www.focusalternative.orgKlingbergFamilyCenters370LinwoodStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐243‐4416www.klingberg.org

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RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐394‐6529www.rushford.org

WheelerClinic91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062(800)793‐3588  www.wheelerclinic.org

HOMEBASEDMENTALHEALTHSERVICES*FunctionalFamilyTherapy(FFT)‐TheFFTtreatmentmodelisdesignedtopreventchildrenandadolescentsages11‐17fromrequiringpsychiatrichospitalization,residentialplacement,ortosupportdischargefromtheseout‐of‐homelevelsofcare.Themodelisahome‐basedservicedesignedtoaddressbothsymptomsofseriousemotionaldisturbanceintheidentifiedchildaswellasparentingpracticesand/orotherfamilychallengesthataffectthechildandfamily’sabilitytofunction.

NAFICT20BattersonParkRoad,Suite301Farmington,CT06032860‐284‐1177www.nafi.com

IntensiveIn‐HomeChildandAdolescentPsychiatricServices(IICAPS)‐IICAPSisanintensive,home‐basedservicedesignedtoaddressspecificpsychiatricdisordersintheidentifiedchild,whileremediatingproblematicparentingpracticesand/oraddressingotherfamilychallengesthateffectthechildandfamily’sabilitytofunction.Effortsarealsomadewithintheservicetoimprovethechild’seducationalprogrammingandtoameliorateanyenvironmentalfactorsthatmaycontributetothechild’spsychosocialadversity.IICAPSteamstypicallyspendfivehoursperweekworkingdirectlywithchildrenandtheirfamiliesandmanagingtheircare.Someflexibilityinthenumberofhoursofserviceperweekispermittedbuttypically,formostweeksofservice,nofewerthan4,ornomorethan6hoursofdirectcareareprovided.

WheelerClinic91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐793‐3500www.wheelerclinic.org

MultidimensionalFamilyTherapy(MDFT)‐MDFTisaFamily‐focused,ecologicallyorientedevidence‐basedmodeleffectiveinthetreatmentofchildren/adolescentsbetweentheagesof9–18withsubstanceabuseand/ordependenceissues,orchildren/adolescentswithdisruptivebehaviorand/orco‐morbidpsychiatricissueswhoareatriskforsubstanceabuse.MDFTisdesignedtoreducetheinfluenceoffactorsthatplaceachild/adolescentatriskforsubstanceabusewhilestrengtheningthepresenceofprotectivefactors,suchassupportingapositiveparent‐childrelationship. EligibilityforMDFTservicesdoesnotrequireDCF‐involvement.

KaleidoscopeFamilySolutions10WaterchaseDriveRockyHill,CT06067860‐967‐0449

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www.kfamilysolutions.orgWheelerClinic91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐793‐3500www.wheelerclinic.org

Multi‐SystemicTherapy(MST)‐MSTisanevidencebasedtreatmentmodeldesignedtodivertchildrenandadolescentsages11to17fromresidentialsubstanceabuseandjuvenilejusticetreatmentsystemsortosupportdischargefrominpatientlevelsofcare.Whilechildren/adolescentswithdisruptivebehavioraland/orsubstanceabusesymptomsarethefocusofintervention,themodelreliesonecological,familyandsystemicinterventionstoassistinthereductionofsymptoms.

UCONNHealthCenter10TalcottNotchRoadFarmington,CT06032860‐679‐6700www.uchc.edu

WheelerClinic74EastStreetPlainville,CT06062And91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐793‐3500www.wheelerclinic.org

SUBSTANCEABUSETREATMENT*

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates25RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐223‐2778www.cmhacc.org

RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐394‐6529AndRushfordCenter–RushfordatStonegate(residential)459WallingfordRoadDurham,CT06422877‐577‐3233www.rushford.org

WheelerClinic,Inc.91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐793‐3500And

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36RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052800‐793‐3588www.wheelerclinic.org

PSYCHIATRICRESIDENTIALTREATMENTFACILITIES(PRTFs)‐communitybasedinpatientfacilitiesthatprovidespsychiatricandothertherapeuticandclinicallyinformedservicestoindividualsunderage21,whoseimmediatetreatmentneedsrequireastructured24‐hourinpatientresidentialsettingthatprovidesallrequiredservices(includingschooling)onsitewhilesimultaneouslypreparingthechild/adolescentandfamilyforongoingtreatmentinthecommunity.TherearecurrentlynoPsychiatricResidentialTreatmentFacilitieslocatedinRegion6.ReferralscanbemadeusingthePRTFReferralform:www.ctbhp.com/providers/forms/PRTF_Referral_Form.pdf

Boys&GirlsVillage528WheelersFarmsRdMilford,CT06461203‐877‐0300Fax:203‐876‐0076TheChildren’sCenterofHamden1400WhitneyAvenueHamden,CT06517203‐248‐2116Fax:203‐248‐2572SolnitSouthCampusPRTF915RiverRoadMiddletown,CT06457860‐704‐4015Fax:860‐704‐4260TheVillageforFamilies&Children1680AlbanyAvenueHartford,CT06105860‐297‐0585Fax:860‐523‐0346

RESIDENTIALTREATMENT&THERAPEUTICGROUPHOMES*

CommunityResidences–ShuttleMeadowGroupHome163ShuttleMeadowAvenueNewBritain,CT06052860‐229‐8141www.criinc.org

CommunityResidences,Inc.–BristolHouse732WestStreetSouthington,CT06489860‐621‐7600www.criinc.org

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KlingbergFamilyCenter–NIASageHouseGroupHome623HighlandStreetWethersfield,CT06161860‐571‐8877www.klingberg.org

KlingbergFamilyCenters–PhoenixHouseGroupHome84DorothyLaneTerryville,CT06786860‐585‐8200www.klingberg.org

KlingbergFamilyCenters–ParkviewGroupHome(forsexuallyabusiveyouth)175VineStreetNewBritain,CT06052www.klingberg.orgKlingbergFamilyCenters‐Residential370LinwoodStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐243‐4416www.klingberg.org

LivinginSafeAlternatives,Inc.–PlainvilleGroupHome50BankStreetPlainville,CT06062860‐747‐9930www.lisainc.org

NAFI–BristolGroupHome(forintellectuallydisabled)320JeromeAvenueBristol,CT06010860‐584‐1319www.nafi.comNAFI–DoverRoadGroupHome(autismspectrum&relateddisorders)45DoverRoadNewBritain,CT06052860‐827‐0403www.nafi.comOakHillSchoolatBristol367BaldwinDriveBristol,CT06112860‐589‐7921RushfordCenter–CurtisChildren’sServices380CrownStreetMeriden,CT06450860‐246‐0300www.rushford.orgRushfordCenter–SafeHarbor883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450

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203‐394‐6529www.rushford.orgWheelerClinic–BristolHouse651JeromeAvenueBristol,CT06010860‐585‐6159www.wheelerclinic.orgWheelerClinic–SageHouse(forsexuallyabusive&relatedyouth)11EdwardStreetNewington,CT06111860‐665‐8129www.wheelerclinic.orgWheelerClinic–FamilyLiving37ParksideDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐747‐9786www.wheelerclinic.orgWheelerClinic–FarmHillHome1FarmHillDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐793‐3759www.wheelerclinic.org

SUPPORTGROUPSFORCHILDREN&PARENTSChildandAdolescentNetwork(NAMICAN)‐forparentsofchildrenunderage21Meetsthe3rdWednesdayfrom5:00–6:45pmChildGuidanceClinicforCentralCT(bilingualEnglish/Spanish)384PrattStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐535‐4804www.namict.orgChildrenofDivorceBananasSplit,Too–forchildrenofdivorcedparentsages5–12CityofBristolYouthServices5HighStreetBristol,CT06010860‐314‐4690www.bananasplitsresourcecenter.orgFoster/AdoptiveParentSupportGroup‐groupsareopentolicensedfoster/adoptiveparentsandpromoteskinshipandsupport.Monthlymeetingsincludeguestspeakers,specialevents,dinner,andlimitedchildcare,andareprovidedinEnglishandSpanish.http://cafap.com/cgi/site/support.phpGrandparentsasParentsSupportGroups(GAPS)‐offerspsycho‐educationandsupportforgrandparentsraisingtheirgrandchildren.Groupsprovideinformation,support,parentingskills,advocacy,andaccesstocommunityresources.Toenrichthepsycho‐educationalcomponentofthegroup,monthlyspeakersprovidecurrentinformationonissuesrelevanttotheuniqueneedsofthesefamilies.

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http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/cwp/view.asp?a=2513&q=313054

BristolCommunityOrganization55SouthStreetBristol,CT06010860‐584‐2725MeridenDepartmentofHealth&HumanServices3rdWedofmonth12:00–1:00pm;transportationprovidedforMeridenresidentsaged60+165MillerStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐4244or203‐630‐4222ParentTrainingConsortiumofNewBritain1stMonofmonth6:00–8:30pmNewBritainLibrary,92VineStreetNewBritain,CT06053860‐827‐8285PlainvilleSeniorCenter3rdThursofmonth10:30am;childcareprovided200EastStreetPlainville,CT06062860‐747‐5728or860‐793‐0221ext.261

MENTORINGBestBuddiesConnecticut‐AstateaffiliateofBestBuddiesInternational,BestBuddiesConnecticutseekstoenhancethelivesofpeoplewithintellectualdisabilitiesthroughone‐to‐onefriendships.

866‐CT‐BUDDY www.bestbuddiesct.org

KlingbergFamilyCenters–OneonOneVolunteerMentoringProgram–Acommunity‐basedprogramfocusingonthegeneralacademicsupport,social/characterdevelopment,schooltoworkpreparednessandlong‐termmentoring.DCFcommittedinNewBritainDCFcatchmentarea.Servesages14‐21.

Contact:RebekahBehan,YouthSvcCoordinator860‐243‐4416x236http://klingberg.org/programs‐services/one‐on‐one‐mentoring‐program

EverybodyWins!‐EverybodyWinsisanonprofitorganizationdedicatedtoincreasingelementarystudents'chancesforsuccessinschoolandlife.Theorganizationpairsstudentsinone‐to‐one(adulttoyouth)relationshipswithreadingmentors,volunteerswhospendonelunchhoureveryweekoreveryotherweekreadingandtalkingwiththeirstudents.Studentsandvolunteerssharegoodbooks,goodconversationsandgoodtimes.Achildren'sliteracymentoringprogram;providesreadingmentorstoat‐riskstudentsinschoolsinBloomfield,EastHartford,Hartford,NewBritain,NewHavenandWindsor.

Contact:JacquelineLundie860‐525‐5437x112www.everybodywinsct.org

NutmegBigBrothersBigSisters‐NBBBSinitiatesthehighestqualityonetoonerelationshipsbetweenchildrenages6to14andprofessionallyscreenedandsupervisedadultvolunteers.Havefunwhilehelpingkidsfulfilltheirpotentialbybecomingmoreviablemembersoftheircommunities.860‐525‐5437

www.nutmegbigbrothersbigsisters.com

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TrueColors‐One‐on‐Onementoringprogramisdesignedspecificallyforsexualandgenderminorityyouth.TheTrueColorsMentoringProgramcanbestbesummedupas"theLGBTBigBrothers/BigSisters”.One‐on‐OneMentorsmeetwithyouthindividuallyaswellasingroupactivitiessuchasgamenight,movienight,hikingtrips,beachdays,etc.

860‐232‐0050www.ourtruecolors.org

TheGovernor’sPreventionPartnership–one‐to‐oneadult‐to‐youthschoolbasedmentoringprograms

http://www.preventionworksct.org/aboutcmp.htmlMeridenYMCA‐Thisisacommunity‐basedprogramenlistingalocalorganizationtoprovidesupportandasafeandfunfacilityformentorsandmentees.Thisprogramprovidesopportunitiesforthementorsandmenteestomeetduringafterschoolandafterworkhours.203‐235‐6386

www.meridenymca.orgCaringAboutPeopleMentoringProgram‐Mentor/SchooltoBusinessPartnershipProgram‐Thisprogramisaschool‐based,one‐on‐onerelationship.Theprimaryfocusoftheprogramisgeneralacademicsupport,andsocial/characterdevelopment.Servesages5to17.Bristol,CT06010860‐584‐7043

www.bristoledfoundation.com/about.html

AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS

YMCA‐Meriden110WestMainStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐63876www.meridenymca.orgYWCA–NewBritain50HighStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐229‐3787www.ywcanewbritain.org

WomenandFamilyCenter‐S.T.A.R.BeforeandAfterSchoolProgram‐programfocusesonenhancingcreativityandexcitementforlearningandsocialskills.Teambuildingactivitieswillallowstudentstoexhibitinnovativeproblemsolvingstrategies.ProgrammingisalsoavailableatNathanHale,Hanover,andCasmirPulaskischoolsinMeriden.203‐235‐9297x136www.womenfamilies.org

AUTISMSERVICES

EasterSealsAllKidsChildCare125BroadStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐686‐1438www.waterburyct.easterseals.com

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AutismSpectrumResourceCenter(ASRC)SiblingSupportGroups–supportfortypicallydevelopingsiblingsofchildrenandteenswithautismspectrumdisordersSaturdaymornings,bi‐weekly101NorthPlainsIndustrialRoad,HarvestPark,Building1AWallingford,CT06492203‐265‐7717www.ct‐asrc.org

ADDITIONALRESOURCESBirthtoThreeStatewideProgram‐tostrengthenthecapacityoffamiliestomeetthedevelopmentalandhealth‐relatedneedsoftheirinfantsandtoddlerswhohavedelaysordisabilities.Doyouhaveconcernsabouthowachildsees,talks,hears,moves,eats,orplays?ThisisastateprogramoperatingundertherequirementsofPartCoftheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct.

ChildDevelopmentINFOLINEtoll‐freeat800‐505‐7000(TDDaccessible)FamiliesinBirthtoThreemaycalltheFamilySupportLinetoll‐freeat866‐888‐4188

Women&FamiliesCenter169&183ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐9297www.womenfamilies.orgConnecticutLegalServices‐ConnecticutLegalServicesprovidesspecialeducationrepresentationtolowincomeclients.Communityeducationmaterialscanbefoundat:www.larcc.orgunderpublicationsofchildrenwithdisabilities.800‐233‐7619www.connlegalservices.orgConnecticutLifespanRespiteCoalition(CLRC)‐TheConnecticutLifespanRespiteCoalitiondeterminestheneedforandtypesofrespitecareneededthroughoutthestate.Theyprovideinformationtocaregiversandprovidersaboutrespiteissues,needsandresources.Theyhavedevisedaneffectivesystemforassuringthatcareisavailableto‐andeasilyaccessedby‐everycaregiverwhoneedsitthroughoutthestate.2138SilasDeaneHighwayRockyHill,CT06067877‐737‐1966www.ctrespite.orgInfoline‐2‐1‐1isConnecticut’stoll‐freeinformationandreferralservice.Simplybydialing2‐1‐1,callerscanreachknowledgeable,multilingualstaffandgetinformation,referralsorseekhelpinacrisis.2‐1‐1operates24hoursaday,everydayoftheyear.www.infoline.orgBeattheStreetCommunityCenter–Helpingkeepkidsoffthestreetwithamateurboxing,hiphopdancing,musicfitnessandcommunityserviceprograms.121SouthColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐686‐1639Boys&GirlsClubofMeriden‐Inspiringandenableallyoungpeopletorealizetheirfullestpotentialasproductive,caring,andresponsiblecitizens.TheCluboffersage‐appropriateprogramsinrecreation,arts,characterandleadership,educationandcareerdevelopmentandhealthyliving,aswellasdrop‐inprogramssuchasgymclasses,gameroomtournaments,andartsandcrafts.

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15LincolnStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐686‐1029www.bgcmeriden.comGirls,Inc.–Inspiresallgirlstobestrong,smartandbold!Programmingforages3‐18forgirls,andpreschoolactivitiesforgirlsandboysages2‐5.Offeringsincludeclasses,gymnastics,recreation,dance,teenleadership,camps,etc.130LincolnStreetMeriden,CT06451203‐235‐7146www.girlsincmeriden.orgBoysandGirlsClubofNewBritain150WashingtonStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐229‐2865www.bgclubnb.orgNewBritainYouth&FamilyServices27WestMainStreet,Suite301NewBritain,CT06051860‐826‐3366www.newbritainyouth.orgWallingfordYouthServiceBureau45SouthMainStreetWallingford,CT06492203‐294‐2175www.town.wallignford.ct.us/towndepartments.cfmMeridenChildrenFirstInitiative‐MeridenChildrenFirstInitiativeisacommunityorganizationthatredirectshumanandfinancialresourcestobetteringthesocial,educationalandhealthoutcomesofMeridenchildrenagebirthtoeight.ProgramsincludeParentLeadershipTrainingInstitute(PTLI),ParentsSeekingEducationExcellence(ParentsSEE),HowSchoolsWorkleadershiptraining,MeridenChildrenZone/BlueprintforEarlyChildhood,SeniorBuddyReaders,etc.MeridenHealthDepartment165MillerStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐2423www.meridenchildrenfirst.orgMeriden/WallingfordSubstanceAbuseCouncil(MAWSAC)‐identifieslocalneedsrelatedtosubstanceabuseprevention,intervention,andtreatmentandtoincreaselocalawarenessandcollaborativesolutions.MAWSACservesMeriden,Wallingford,Branford,EastHaven,Guilford,Hamden,NorthBranford,NorthHavenandMadison.Preventionprogramsareofferedtoschools,businesses,civic,andotherorganizationsinterestedinlearningprevention,education,andotherstrategiestocombatsubstanceabuseintheircommunity.5BrooksideDriveWallingford,CT06492203‐303‐3391www.mawsac.org

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MyCityKitchen(MCK)‐MCKinstillshealthyeatinghabits,buildsself‐esteem,fostersasenseofbelonging,andestablishesbasiclifeskillsinchildrensotheymaygrowintohealthyadults,encouragingakeeninterestinwhattheyeat,wherethefoodcomesfrom,andespeciallyhowtoprepareit.384PrattStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐2870www.mycitykitchen.comNewOpportunities,Inc.‐Helpssecurebasicneedssuchashousing,food,clothingandemployment,pre‐schooleducationorafter‐schoolopportunities,nutritiousmealsforseniors,companionshipandopportunitiestoserve.Programsincludeenergyassistance,childcare,housing,childrenandfamilyprogramming(suchastheFatherhoodInitiative),andhealthandnutritionprograms.191PrattStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐0278www.newopportunitiesinc.orgCityofMeridenHealthDepartment–YouthServicesMedicalclinic–immunizations,screenings–203‐630‐4234HIV/AIDSCounselingandTesting–203‐630‐4176SchoolHealthServices–203‐630‐4237Women,InfantsandChildrenProgram(WIC)–203‐630‐4245165MillerStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐4226www.meridenhealth.comCTFamilyResourceCenterAlliance‐FamilyResourceCenterspromotecomprehensive,integrated,community‐basedsystemsoffamilysupportandchilddevelopmentservicesinthepublicschoolsforfamiliesofnewbornsthroughthehighestgradelevelintheschoolsinwhichtheyarelocated,representingauniqueopportunitytofosterastronglinkbetweentheschoolandthefamily,increasingeducationaloutcomesandlifelonglearning.Thisphilosophicalfoundationprovidesthebestpossiblestartforchildrenandfamiliesofallracial,ethnic,andsocio‐economicgroups.FamilyResourceCentersprovidedirectservicesaswellasaccesstoover30localagenciesofferingabroadcontinuumofearlychildhoodandfamilysupport.TheseagenciesincludereferralstolocalSchoolReadinessprograms,neededhealthservicesandaccesstoConnecticut’sBirthtoThreeSystem.www.ctfrc.org

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RESOURCESFORADULTSintheMERIDEN&NEWBRITAINAREA(*MedicaidCoveredService)CRISISHOTLINESRushfordCenter(Meriden,Wallingford) 203‐630‐5305or1‐800‐567‐0902WheelerCommunityResponseTeam(NewBritain,Burlington,Plymouth,Bristol,Plainville,Southington)860‐747‐8719CapitalRegionMentalHealthCenter(Simsbury,Canton,Avon,Farmington) 860‐297‐0999InterCommunityMentalHealthGroup(Wethersfield,RockyHill) 860‐569‐5900

LOCALMENTALHEALTHAUTHORITIES(LMHAs)*

RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates29RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐826‐1358

OUTPATIENTCLINICS*

BristolHospitalBehavioralHealthServicesBrewsterRoadBristol,CT06011860‐585‐3000www.bristolhospital.orgCommunityMentalHealthAffiliates55WinthropStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐224‐8192www.cmhacc.orgWheelerClinic91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062PH:860‐793‐3500www.wheelerclinic.org RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280www.rushford.org  

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CatholicCharities90FranklinSquareNewBritain,CT860‐225‐3561And61ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06451203‐235‐2507www.ccaoh.orgCommunityHealthCenter1WashingtonSquareNewBritain,CT06051860‐224‐3642www.chc1.comCommunityHealthCenter134StateStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐237‐2229www.chc1.comConnectionCounselingCenter178StateStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐1568www.theconnectioninc.orgFranciscanLifeCenterNetwork271FinchAvenueMeriden,CT06451203‐237‐8084www.flcenter.orgGaylordHospital53GaylordFarmRoadWallingford,CT06492203‐284‐2800www.gaylord.orgHartfordDispensary1098FarmingtonAvenueBristol,CT06010860‐589‐6433HospitalforSpecialCare2150CorbinAvenueNewBritain,CT06053860‐223‐2761www.hfsc.orgHospitalofCentralCT145WhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06062860‐224‐5300

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And100GrandStreetNewBritain,CT06050860‐224‐5011www.thocc.orgWheelerClinic91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062800‐793‐3588And10NorthMainStreetBristol,CT06010www.wheelerclinic.org

INTENSIVEOUTPATIENT&PARTIALHOSPITALPROGRAMS*

RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280www.rushford.orgCatholicCharities90FranklinSquareNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐3561And61ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐2507www.ccaoh.orgCommunityMentalHealthAffiliates55WinthropStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐224‐8192www.cmhacc.orgUCONN/JohnDempseyHospital‐ThePartialHospitalandIntensiveOutpatientProgramsprovideinterdisciplinarypsychiatricdaytreatmentservicestoapopulationofadultpsychiatric/duallydiagnosedpatientswhoareinneedofcomprehensivetreatmenttofosterandsupportincreasedindependentfunctioning.Theservicesprovidedincludegroup,individualandfamilytherapy,psychoeducation,vocationalguidanceandsupport.263FarmingtonAvenueFarmington,CT06030860‐679‐2000www.uchc.edu

SUBSTANCEABUSETREATMENT*

RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenue

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Meriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280And1250SilverStreetMiddletown,CT06457860‐346‐0300www.rushford.orgRushfordCenter–Intermediateresidential‐Stonehaven325MainStreetPortland,CT06480860‐342‐3252CommunityMentalhealthAffiliates–LatinoProgram–Outpatient55WinthropStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐224‐8192www.cmhacc.orgHartfordDispensary–BristolClinic1098FarmingtonAvenueBristol,CT06010860‐589‐6433JohnDempseyHospital–Outpatient10TalcottNotchRoadFarmington,CT06030860‐679‐6700www.uchc.eduVeteransRecoveryCenter–Residential,Longterm287WestStreetRockyHill,CT06067860‐721‐5817www.ct.gov/ctvaWheelerClinic–PregnantWomen–Outpatient,Partialhospital,Daytreatment36RussellStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐223‐8885www.wheelerclinic.orgWheelerClinic,Inc.–Outpatient,Intensivedayandeveningoutpatient91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062 860‐793‐3527www.wheelerclinic.org

METHADONEMAINTENANCE

HartfordDispensaryNewBritainClinic70WhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐827‐3313

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HartfordDispensaryBristolClinic1098FarmingtonAvenueBristol,CT06010860‐589‐6433

RESIDENTIALTREATMENTFACILITIES

ARCofSouthingtonGroupHome10WatrousFarmRoadWallingford,CT06492203‐492‐2819www.arcmw.org

PROBLEMGAMBLINGSERVICESHotlines

CTCouncilonProblemGamblingTollFreeHelpLine:1‐888‐789‐7777or1‐800‐346‐6238 NationalProblemGamblingHelpline:800‐522‐4700

ProblemGamblingServicesCTValleyHospital,RussellHallMiddletown,CT06457860‐344‐2244TollFree:866‐440‐4375BetterChoiceProgramsaregambling‐specifictreatmentprogramsfundedbytheStateofConnecticut.Servicesareofferedatmorethan16locationsinConnecticutthroughcommunityagencies.Mostprogramsofferavarietyofoutpatientservicesincluding:individual,group,andbudgetcounselingforbothproblemgamblersandfamilymembers,psychiatricevaluationforbothgamblersandfamilymembers,andcouplesandfamilycounseling.http://www.ccpg.org/betterchoice.htmlGamblersAnonymousisfellowshipofmenandwomenwhosharetheirexperience,strengthandhopewitheachotherthattheymaysolvetheircommonproblemandhelpotherstorecoverfromagamblingproblem.www.gamblersanonymous.org

CASEMANAGEMENTSERVICESRushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280www.rushford.orgCommunityMentalHealthAffiliates‐CaseManagementservicesprovideshort‐termcommunityadvocacyandlong‐termcasemanagementassistancetohelpconsumersleadlivesofindependenceandchoiceintheircommunity.Clientsareassistedfollowinghospitalization,andsupportanddischargeplanningisprovidedwhileclientsarestillhospitalized.Theprogramteacheswhatisneededtosuccessfullymanagesymptoms,obtainentitlements,educationandemploymentCaseManagementlinksconsumerstoallavailableandrelevantservicesandhelpsthemadvocateforthemselveswhenevernecessaryandpossible.TheCaseManagementstaffisfluentinEnglish,PolishandSpanish.

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125‐CWhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐229‐2711www.cmhacc.org

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates–NextStepsprovidesflexible,intensivelong‐termcasemanagementtoconsumerstransitioningfromhospitalizationorhomelessnessandlivinginpublichousinginNewBritainandBristol.Theprogramteacheswhatisneededtosuccessfullymanagesymptoms,obtainentitlements,education,andemployment.Themajorityofservicesareprovidedwithandbyclients.

125‐CWhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐229‐4830www.cmhacc.org

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates–ModifiedAssertiveCommunityTreatmentTeam(MACTT)serveschronicallyhomelesspersonslivinginPermanentSupportiveHousing(PSH)whosufferfrommentalillness,substanceabuseand/orco‐occurringdisorderswhosesymptomscontinueandjeopardizetheirhousingstability.Thegoalistohelpclientsreducetheirsubstanceabuseandbecomemoresuccessfulinmanagingtheirmentalhealthsymptomswhileincreasingtheiremploymentoptionsinaclient‐drivensystemofcare.

270JohnDowneyDriveNewBritain,CT06051860‐826‐1358www.cmhacc.org

DOMESTICVIOLENCESERVICESMeriden/WallingfordChrysalis–servicesofferedatnocostregardlessofwhenabuseoccurred,orwhetherornottheindividualplanstoleave.

14WestMainStreetMeriden,CT06451HOTLINE:203‐238‐1501ortollfreestatewide1‐888‐774‐2900203‐630‐1638www.mwchrysalis.org

PrudenceCrandallCenter‐Offersexpanded,comprehensiveservicestowomen,men,andchildrenwhoarevictimsofdomesticviolence.IstheonlydomesticviolenceprogramservingthesenineConnecticuttowns:Berlin,Bristol,Burlington,Kensington,NewBritain,Plainville,Plymouth,Southington,andTerryville.

P.O.Box895NewBritain,CT06050HOTLINE:1‐888‐774‐2900860‐225‐5187www.prudencecrandall.org

Women&FamiliesCenter169&183ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐9297www.womenfamilies.org

EMPLOYMENTSERVICESCommunityMentalHealthAffiliates55WinthropStreet

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NewBritain,CT06052860‐224‐8192www.cmhacc.orgWheelerClinic91NorthwestDrivePlainville,CT06062860‐793‐3500www.wheelerclinic.org RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280www.rushford.org  CatholicCharities90FranklinSquareNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐3561And61ColonyStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐2507www.ccaoh.orgCTWorks85WestMainStreetMeriden,CT06451203‐238‐3688www.ctdol.state.ct.us

PEERSUPPORTSERVICES

DMHASWarmLines‐telephoneservicesstaffedbypeoplewithpsychiatricdisabilitieswhoofferphonesupporttotheirpeers.Theselinesarenotcrisislinesandthehoursofoperationvaryateachfacility.http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2902&q=335188New Britain Friends Helping Friends ‐ Community Mental Health Affiliates ‐ Mon, Wed, and Sat 6pm to 10pm 

860‐681‐5555 

AdvocacyUnlimited,Inc.‐educatesconsumersofmentalhealthservicessothatindividualscanmakeinformedchoicesabouttheirowncareandcharttheirownfutures.Thegoalistointegrateallpersons,regardlessofidentifieddisabilities,intothelargercommunity.AdvocacyUnlimited'svisionistocreateanetworkofadvocates,strategicallyplacedthroughoutthestate,equippedwiththeskillsnecessarytoproducealoudandunifiedconsumervoice.

300RussellRoadWethersfield,CT06109800‐573‐6929or860‐667‐0460

ConnecticutCommunitiesforAddictionRecovery(CCAR)‐anindependent,grass‐rootslevel,statewidenetworkmadeuprecoveringpeople,theirsignificantothers,familiesandfriendsworkingtogethertowards

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ensuringthatoursocietywillseeaddictiontreatmentandrecoveryasapositiveeffortinthefuture.CCARalsooffersTelephoneRecoverySupport,helpingpeopleinrecoverystayinrecovery.Sometimesjustaphonecallcanmaketherecipientfeelwanted,includedandcaredabout.Apersonnewinrecoveryreceivesaweeklycallfromatrainedpersontocheckinandseehowtheirrecoveryisgoing.Onaverage,peoplereceivecallsforfourteenweeks,oftentimesmuchlonger.Recovereescanalsoenrollonline.

198WethersfieldAvenueHartford,CT,061141‐800‐708‐9145www.ccar.us

For‐UFocusonRecovery‐United,includingRecoveryUniversity‐AconsumerrunandoperatedDMHASfundedorganization,aCenterofExcellence,andawonderfulresourceforCTadultswhoexperiencepsychiatricsymptoms,andfortheirfamiliesandtheircaregivers.

100RiverviewCenter,Suite272Middletown,CT06457860‐704‐0556TollfreeinCT:1‐866‐255‐5029Fax:860‐704‐0767www.focusonrecovery.org

TheNationalAllianceonMentalIllness‐Connecticut(NAMI‐CT)‐dedicatedtotheeradicationofmentalillnessandtotheimprovementofthequalityoflifeofthosewhoselivesareaffectedbythesediseases.Theorganizationservesasanallianceofindividuals,families,andfriendsofthosewithmentalillness,ofpersonswhohaveorhavehadmentalillness,andofNAMI‐CTlocalAffiliatesandAssociatemembers.

241MainStreet,5thfloorHartford,CT061061‐800‐215‐3021

DMHASSOCIALCLUBS

PrimeTimeHouse810MainStreetTorrington,CT06790Phone:860‐482‐3636FriendshipClub(atRushfordCenter)883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐238‐6821TeamTimeSocialClub(atCMHA)6WhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐826‐5383

ADDITIONALRESOURCES

AcquiredBrainInjury(ABI)CommunityCareProgram‐servicesareofferedregionallytopersonswithacquiredortraumaticbraininjury(ABI/TBI).ACommunityIntegrationSpecialist(socialworker)providesassistancetoABI/TBIindividualsbyfacilitatinginitiation,coordinationandimplementationofcommunity‐basedservices.Eligibleindividualsaccesstheseservicesthroughreferral.Consultationandadvocacyarealsoofferedasanintegralpartoftheprogram.

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http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2902&q=335272TheConnecticutMilitarySupportProgram(MSP)‐MSPaddressesarangeofproblemsfacingReserveComponentmilitarypersonnelandtheirfamiliesastheypreparefordeploymentorreturntocivilianlife.http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=3833&q=450538CelebrateRecovery‐AChristian‐centeredrecoveryprogrambasedonthe12Steps&12PrinciplesoftheBeatitudes.http://www.celebraterecovery.comMeridenWallingfordSubstanceAbuseCouncil,Inc.5BrooksideDrive,P.O.Box307Wallingford,CT06492203‐294‐3591www.mawsac.orgTheConnecticutClearinghouse‐TheCTClearinghouseisthestate'smostcomprehensiveresourcecenterforinformationaboutalcohol,tobaccoandotherdrugs,andrelatedissuesaffectingmentalhealthandwellness.334FarmingtonAvenuePlainville,CT06062800‐232‐4424www.ctclearinghouse.orgConnecticutDepartmentofSocialServices‐providesabroadrangeofservicestotheelderly,disabled,families,andindividualswhoneedassistanceinmaintainingorachievingtheirfullpotentialforself‐direction,self‐relianceandindependentliving.25SigourneyStreetHartford,CT06106‐50331‐800‐842‐1508www.ct.gov/dss

TheConnecticutOfficeofProtectionandAdvocacyforPersonswithDisabilities‐seekstoprotecttherightsofandtoadvocateforpeoplewithdisabilitiesbyprovidinginformationandreferralservices,advocacyservices,abuseinvestigationsandprotectiveinterventions,andcommunitydevelopmentactivities.60‐BWestonStreetHartford,CT06120800‐842‐7303(voiceandTDD)or860‐297‐4300or860‐566‐2102(TDD)www.ct.gov/opapd

TheGovernor'sPreventionPartnership‐isapublic‐privatepartnershipdesignedtoreducesubstanceabuseanditsrelatedimpactonhealth,safetyandviolenceinConnecticut.ItisoneofthefoundationpiecesinConnecticut'sPreventionInfrastructure.30ArborStreetHartford,CT06106860‐523‐8042www.preventionworksct.orgTheMulti‐CulturalLeadershipInstitute,Inc.‐providesleadershipforpositivechangethroughimplementingandcoordinatingavarietyofmulticulturalanddiversityawareness,education,advocacy,andresearchprograms.MLIhasworkedwithDMHASasapartnerofPreventionandtheOfficeofMulticulturalAffairs,andhasbeenastatewideresourcetoDMHASfundedprogramsfortrainingandtechnicalassistance.MLIalsohelpstoco‐administertheDMHASProjectforAddictionsCulturalCompetency(PACCT)program.

100S.TurnpikeRd.SuiteCWallingford,CT06492

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203‐793‐1952www.mli‐inc.org

SpanishCommunityofWallingford203‐265‐5866www.scowinc.orgAlcoholicsAnonymous(AA)1‐800‐530‐9511www.ct‐aa.orgAl‐AnonFamilyGroup/Al‐Ateen1/888/825/2666www.ct‐al‐anon.orgCocaineAnonymous(CA)800‐203‐123www.ca.orgNarcoticsAnonymous(NA)800‐627‐3543www.na.orgStatewideNarcoticsTaskForce800‐44DRUGS

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BASICNEEDSRESOURCESintheMERIDEN&NEWBRITAINAREAINFOLINE(2‐1‐1)InfolineisConnecticut's24‐hourtelephoneinformation,referralandcrisisinterventionservice,staffedbyprofessionals.Caseworkersdealwithawiderangeofhumanserviceproblemsandprovidethelinkbetweenpeoplewithneedsandtheresourcesavailable.Acaseworkermayinterveneinanadvocacyrolewhenappropriate.Spanishspeakingstaffareavailable.www.infoline.org

ADVOCACY/LEGALSERVICESFAVOR– FAVORisanon‐profitstatewidefamilyadvocacyorganizationservingfamilies,childrenandyouthdealingwitharangeofbehavioralandmentalhealthneeds.FAVORiscommittedtoimprovingthequalityoflifeforchildren,youthandfamiliesbyincreasingaccessibilitytoeffective,culturallycompetentandhighqualityfamily‐drivenmentalandbehavioralhealthservicesandsupports.Familyparticipationinpolicydevelopmentandthelegislativeprocessisencouraged.Training,technicalassistanceandsupporttoparentsandcaregiversareoffered. 2138SilasDeaneHighway RockyHill,CT06067 860‐563‐3232 www.favor‐ct.orgTrueColorsofConnecticut–Helpcreateaworldwhereyouth,adultsandfamiliesofallsexualorientationsandgenderidentitiesarevaluedandaffirmed.Allformsofoppressionarechallengedthrougheducation,training,advocacy,youthleadershipdevelopment,mentoringanddirectservicestoyouthandthoseresponsiblefortheirwell‐being.Resourceguideavailableonline.

576FarmingtonAvenueHartford,CT06105860‐232‐0050www.ourtruecolors.com

AdvocacyUnlimited,Inc.–AUprovideseducationtoconsumersofmentalhealthservicessotheymaymakeinformedchoicesabouttheirowncareandcharttheirownfutures.Thegoalistointegrateallpersonsregardlessofidentifieddisabilitiesintothelargercommunity,creatinganetworkofadvocatesthroughoutthestatewhoareequippedwiththeskillsnecessarytoproducealoudandunifiedconsumervoice.

300RussellRoad800‐573‐6929or860‐667‐0460www.mindlink.org

TheConnecticutLegalRightsProject,Inc.(CLRP)‐TheCLRPisanindependent,nonprofitlegalserviceorganizationseparatefromDMHASorotherhospitalorprovideragency.TheadvocatesandlawyersofCLRPrepresentclientswhoreceiveservicesfromDMHASinConnecticut.Theyworkwithpeopletoexpresstheirwishesandgettheirneedsmetmakingeveryefforttoensurethatclientsareinformedoftheirrightsandoptionsconcerningtreatmentandotherlifechoices.

POBox351,SilverStreetMiddletown,CT06457MainOfficeatCVH:860‐262‐5030TollFreeNumber:877‐402‐2299www.clrp.org

OfficeoftheHealthcareAdvocate‐assistsconsumerswithhealthcareissuesthroughtheestablishmentofeffectiveoutreachprogramsandthedevelopmentofcommunicationsrelatedtoconsumerrightsand

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responsibilitiesasmembersofmanagedcareplans.Theofficefocusesonassistingconsumerstomakeinformeddecisionswhenselectingahealthplan;assistingconsumerstoresolveproblemswiththeirhealthinsuranceplans;andidentifyingissues,trendsandproblemsthatmayrequireexecutiveassistance.

P.O.BOX1543HartfordCT,06144866‐466‐4446www.ct.gov/oha

FEDERALLYQUALIFIEDHEALTHCENTERS(FQHCs)*CommunityHealthCenter‐Comprehensiveprimaryhealthcareprovideroffersmedical,dentalandbehavioralhealthservicesforadultsandchildrenwhoareestablishedprimarymedicalcarepatients.www.chc1.com

395NorthMainStreet(dentalservicesnotprovidedatthislocation)Bristol,CT06010860‐585‐5000134StateStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐237‐222985LafayetteStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐224‐3642

TRANSPORTATION

Logisticare‐888‐248‐9895Dial‐A‐Ride–866‐906‐RIDE

HOUSINGRESOURCES&HOMELESSSERVICEShttp://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2902&q=335208&dmhasNav=|CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates–SupportedHousingprovideslong‐termintensivecasemanagementassistancetohelpconsumersstayintheirhousingofchoice.Theprogramaidsindividualswhoarehomeless,haveamentalillness/addiction,orwhohaveHIV/AIDSandarewillingtoparticipateinprofessionalcare.Staffprovidesliaisonsupportwithlandlords,entitlementoffices,healthcareandothercommunitystakeholders.LanguagesspokenincludeEnglish,JamaicanPatoisandSpanish,andtownsofserviceincludeNewBritain,Bristol,Plainville,Southington,Plymouth,BerlinandBurlington.

125‐CWhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐229‐4830www.cmhacc.org

HousingAssistanceFund‐ProgramfundedbytheStateprovidingrentalassistancetopersonswithseriousmentalillnessandsubstanceabusedisordersonatemporarybasiswhileanindividual/familyisonawaitinglistforpermanentstateand/orfederalsubsidy.Servicesareprovidedbythelocalsystemofcareonanin‐kindbasis.

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RushfordCenter384PrattStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5369CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates12WhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06502860‐229‐4830

HousingInitiative‐Pilots&NextStepSupportiveHousingInitiative‐Apublic/privatecollaborativeefforttofosterthedevelopmentoflong‐termsolutionstothehousingandserviceneedsoffamiliesandindividualscopingwithpsychiatricdisabilitiesand/orchemicaldependencyandwhoarefacinghomelessness.

RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280

PATH‐ThroughthefederallyfundedProjectsforAssistanceinTransitionfromHomelessness,DMHASandotheragenciesprovideresearchforpersonswhoarehomelessoratriskofhomelessnessandhaveseriousmentalhealthneeds.

RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280

FriendshipServiceCenterofNewBritain,Inc.–Assistswithbasicneeds,communityoutreachandhomelessnessprevention,permanentsupportivehousing

241‐249ArchStreetP.O.Box1896NewBritain,CT06051PH:860‐225‐0211http://friendshipservicecenter.org/

ShelterPlusCare–HUD‐fundedprogramprovidingrentalassistanceandsupportiveservicesforhomelessindividualswhohaveaseriousmentalillness,asubstanceabusedisorder,orHIV/AIDS.DMHASadministersthisprogramformanycommunitiesintheState.

RushfordCenter883PaddockAvenueMeriden,CT06450203‐630‐5280

CommunityMentalHealthAffiliates12WhitingStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐229‐2711

SHELTERSNewOpportunities‐Emergencyshelter.Eligibility:singleadults,pregnantwomen,andwomenwithchildren.

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IntakeandapplicationhoursareMon‐Fri4:30‐7:00pmforsingleadults,nointakerestrictionsforwomenwithchildren.ShelterisopenMon‐Sun7:00pm‐7:30amforsingleadultsand24hours/7daysaweekforwomenwithchildren.Fees:$7.00/dayor30%ofincome.Capacity66beds(26male,12female,8mothers,and20children).

43St.CasmirDriveMeriden,CT06450203‐634‐1734www.newopportunitiesinc.org

WallingfordEmergencyShelter‐Emergencyshelteracceptssingleadultsduringperiodsofemergency,dislocation,crisisorhardshipfromNovember1‐April15.Intakehours:mustarrivebetween7‐8pmdaily;callfirstafter8pm.MustbearesidentofWallingford,singleadultsonly.Incomerestrictions.Capacity15adults.

123QuinnipiacStreetWallingford,CT06492203‐294‐0102www.wallingfordshelter.org

StateofCTSocialServicesDepartment‐EmergencyHousingProgramforCashRecipientsonly.SocialWorkServicesunitsatregionalDSSofficescanprovideplacementintemporaryhousingforeligiblerecipients.EligibilityincludesTFA,SAGACash,orStateSupplementrecipientswhohavelostpermanenthousingduetoevictionorforeclosure,illegallockout,domesticviolence,fireorothernaturaldisaster,livingconditionswhichhavebeendeclaredunsafeorunfitbyahousingcodeenforcementofficer,certainsharedhousingsituations(primarytenantisbeingevicted,isinvolvedincriminalactivity,orwillbeevictedifclientdoesnotmoveout).Clientscanstayintemporaryhousingforupto60days,andareentitledtomovingexpensesand60daysofstorage.Application:contactSocialWorkServicesunitsatDSSregionalofficesandsubofficestoarrangeforemergencyhousing.

Sitehours:M,T,F:8:30am‐4:30pm;W,Th:8:30am‐12noon(W,Thafternoons:emergenciesonly)30ChristianLaneNewBritain,CT06051http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2340&q=490632

FriendshipServiceCenterofNewBritain‐Emergencyhousingforsingleadults.Eligibility:Singleadults,pregnantwomeninearlytrimester,womenwithchildrenages1+,coupleswithchildrenages1+,coupleswithoutchildren.IntakehoursM‐F9:00am‐4:00pm.Clientsmaystayupto30dayswithpossibleextensions. Sitehours:M‐F8:30am‐5pm.Shelterhours:M‐F4pm‐8am.Sat‐Sun24hrs. 241‐249ArchStreet NewBritain,CT06051 860‐225‐0211 www.friendshipservicecenter.orgSalvationArmyHomelessShelter–Homelessshelterformen18yearsandolder78FranklinSquareNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐6662www.salvationarmy.orgStVincentdePaulMissionShelter‐Shelterformenandwomen.Separatedormforwomenwithchildren.Nowalk‐ins.Youmustcallandbeputonthewaitinglistbeforeentrancewillbegranted.Thisisasobershelter.Youmustbeoutoftheshelterby7:30amMonday‐Saturdayand8:30amonSunday.Youhavetobebackatthesheltereachnightbetween5and6pm.

19JacobsStreetBristol,CT06010860‐589‐0702

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www.svdofbristol.com

TRANSITIONAL&RESPITEHOUSINGSERVICES

ThorpeHouse200BlakesleeStreet#263Bristol,CT06010860‐583‐9373www.abilitybeyonddisability.orgFriendshipServiceCenterofNewBritain241‐249ArchStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐0211www.friendshipservicecenter.orgMeriden/WallingfordChrysalis–forwomenandchildrenonlyMeriden,CT06450203‐238‐1501www.mwchrysalis.orgSOUPKITCHENS&FOODPANTRIESApostolicCommunityChurchEmergencyFoodPantry&SoupKitchen144CenterStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐639‐0780Tues,Thurs11:00am–1:00pmIglesiaChristianaPalabradeVida&Libres82‐CCampStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐440‐9920Fridays5:00–6:00pmNewOpportunitiesofGreaterMeriden74CambridgeStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐235‐0278x10Mon,Wed,Fri9:00am–1:30pmParkerA.m.e.ZionChurchFoodPantry1280NorthBroadStreetMeriden,CT06450203‐639‐07472ndand4thWednesdays1:00–4:30pmSalvationArmy–MeridenCorpsCommunityCenter23St.CasimirDriveMeriden,CT06450

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203‐235‐6532Tues,Thurs9:00–11:00am,&1:00–3:00pmMaster’smanna46NorthPlainsIndustrialRoadWallingford,CT06492203‐679‐3042GoodNewsChristianChurchFoodPantry46JohnStreetWallingford,CT06492203‐284‐9383Wednesdays11:00am–1:00pmTownofBerlin–CommunityServices240KensingtonRoadBerlin,CT06037860‐828‐7007Mon‐Wed8:30am‐4:30pm,Thurs8:30am‐7:00pm,Fri8:30am‐1:00pmGivingBackFoodPantry–TheTabernacle1445WestStreetSouthington,CT06489860‐276‐0400EveryotherSat@10:00amSt.Mark’sEpiscopalChurchFoodPantry147WestMainStreetNewBritain,CT06052860‐225‐7634MonandThurs9:00am–2:00pmSpanishSpeakingCenter29CedarStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐801‐6344WedandFri1:00–4:00pmFountainofLifeCommunityChurch–Lord’sFoodPantry639EastStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐229‐20832ndand4thThurs6:00–7:00pm(October‐May)MobileFoodshare–St.Ann’sChurch47ClarkStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐225‐7625EveryotherWed1:00–1:45pmNewBeginningMinistries84SpringStreet,1stFloorNewBritain,CT06051860‐827‐1269Mon‐Wed11:00am–1:00pm,Fri11:00am–1:00pm

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PlainvilleCommunityFoodPantry&FuelBank54CanalStreetPlainville,CT06062860‐747‐1919St.JamesBaptistChurchSoupKitchen&FoodPantry15WilcoxStreetNewBritain,CT06051860‐224‐7736Thurs11:30am–1:30pmNewBritainFood&ResourceCenter400OsgoodAvenueNewBritain,CT06053860‐827‐8402Mon12:00–4:00pm,Wed3:00–7:00pm,Sat9:00am–1:00pmTheCFC–Storeroom43ProspectStreetBristol,CT06010Wednesdays8:30am–12:00noonTownofRockyHill699OldMainStreetRockyHill,CT06067860‐258‐2799Mon‐Fri8:30am–4:30pmSalvationArmy–BristolCorpsCommunityCenter19StearnsStreetBristol,CT06011860‐583‐4651Mon‐Fri9:00am–2:00pmMobileFoodshare–BristolHousingAuthority70GaylordStreetBristol,CT06010860‐585‐2037MealsfortheNeedy–ZionLutheranChurch27JuddStreetBristol,CT06010860‐589‐7744MobileFoodshare–WethersfieldHousingAuthority60LancasterRoadWethersfield,CT06109860‐529‐2267EveryotherWed9:30–10:30amBlessedPantry739TerryvilleAvenue,Bristol,CT06010860‐585‐9742

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St.Paul’sEvangelicalLutheranChurchFoodPantry371WolcottHillRoadWethersfield,CT06109860‐529‐5397TownofWethersfield–Social&YouthServices505SilasDeaneHighwayWethersfield,CT06109860‐721‐2977TownofFarmington–Social/YouthServices1MonteithDriveFarmington,CT06032860‐675‐2390Tues9:30am–12noon,1stThurs4:30–6:30pmGiftsofLove35EastMainStreetAvon,CT06001860‐676‐2323Mon‐Fri9:00am–3:00pm,1stSat9:00am–12:00noonTownofAvon60WestMainStreetAvon,CT06001860‐409‐4346Tuesdays9:30–11:30amMobileFoodshare–AvonSocialServices60WestMainStreetAvon,CT06001860‐409‐4346EveryotherTuesday10:15–10:45amMobileFoodshare–St.Ann’sRectory289ArchRoadAvon,CT06001860‐409‐4346EveryotherTuesday10:15–11:00amTownofNewington–FoodPantry131CedarStreetNewington,CT06111860‐665‐8590Tues1:00–3:00pm,Thurs9:00am–12:00noon,2nd&4thMon4:00–6:45pmTownofSimsbury–EnoMemorialHall754HopmeadowStreetSimsbury,CT06070860‐658‐3283Monday8:30am–7:00pm,Tues‐Fri8:30am–4:30pmCTFoodBank–Apartnershiptoalleviatehungerwww.ctfoodbank.org