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SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION: (FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS)
211/United Way of Connecticut
Call 2-1-1 , 24 hours/7days for information and referrals, or go to the 2-1-1 website: www.211ct.org/referweb/Subcategory.aspx?;;0;;;0;SUBSTANCE%20ABUSE
2-1-1 maintains information on substance abuse treatment providers in Connecticut:
- Inpatient / Outpatient Detox
- Inpatient Treatment
- Day/Evening (Partial Hospital) Treatment
- Methadone Maintenance
- Residential Treatment
- Outpatient Counseling
- Sober Living Centers
- Supportive Recovery Homes (half way houses)
- Smoking Cessation Programs
Substance Abuse Support Groups
Information on substance abuse support groups in Connecticut is available by calling 2-1-1, 24 hours/7 days a week, or by going to the 2-1-1 website: www.211ct.org/referweb/Subcategory.aspx?
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2-1-1 caseworkers can refer callers to meeting times and locations for: AA, Al Anon, CA, NA, NarAnon, Nicotine Anonymous, and many other related support groups.
The Connecticut Clearinghouse
Fact sheets and lending library of printed materials and videos about individual drugs and related issues affecting mental health and wellness. The Clearinghouse is Connecticut's resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness. http://www.ctclearinghouse.org/
Links to Connecticut Clearinghouse Drug Fact Sheets
Fact sheets on specific drugs, drug testing, prescribed drugs, etc. http://www.ctclearinghouse.org/Topics/default.asp
Resources for Hispanic Parents
www.laantidroga.com This Spanish-language web site provides Hispanic parents and other adult caregivers with strategies and tips on raising drug-free children.
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Nationwide treatment locator on the Web that lists treatment facilities, services, and programs in any state. Go to: http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Conn. Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
State government agency funds comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services throughout Connecticut. DMHAS is the state’s lead agency for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse. http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us/
Regional Substance Abuse Action Councils (RACs)
Regional planning and service-coordinating organizations in Connecticut assess and coordinate needed services in the field of substance abuse, and plan/sponsor community wide prevention initiatives. RACS do not provide direct treatment or referral. http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2908&q=334690
Governor’s Prevention Partnership
Public/private partnership co-chaired by the Governor and by business CEOs works with schools, colleges, workplace settings, the police, communities, parents, and youth to prevent youth substance abuse and violence. http://www.preventionworksct.org/
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PREPARED BY: 211/pt
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2008
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