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The following directory includes mental health and educational resources to inform, guide, and inspire individuals seeking information for their whole health and wellness. Resources also include organizations that are meeting the needs of education, social justice, advocacy, activism, and healing for communities during times of strife.
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- Mental Health
- Support Groups
Queer Unity Empowerment Support Team
The Queer Unity Empowerment Support Team (QUEST), established in 2015, is a community-based collaborative formed to create healthy, inclusive and safe spaces for members of the LGBT+ community, and their allies, in the Greater Waterbury area, fostering meaningful relationships, learning and joy.
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Radical Advocates for Cross-Cultural Education (R.A.C.C.E.)
R.A.C.C.E. is a Waterbury-based education advocacy organization that organizes students, parents, and educators to fight for racial justice in our schools and community. Our organizing strategy is anchored in an anti-racist framework that focuses on building power through the development of equitable relationships with members of the BIPOC community in...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
- Youth & Young Adult
RE·Center Equity & Racial Justice
RE·Center activates youth and adults to drive transformative change towards racially just schools and communities. We envision an equitable and just world where all youth have what they need to grow and thrive. We envision empowered students supported by conscious, critically thinking adults and supportive and safe schools and communities....
- Educational Resources
Recall Report
Recall Report is a comprehensive consumer health and safety resource providing information on mental health and today’s latest product recalls and alerts.
- Community Education
Regional Suicide Advisory Boards
Each Regional Suicide Advisory Board is unique and self-autonomous but supports the overall vision of the statewide Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board and provides the local and regional infrastructure for activities. Meetings are open to the public.
- Educational Resources
- Support Groups
Rehabcenter.net
RehabCenter.net is committed to helping people recover from addiction by finding treatment that works. Our free, national helpline provides confidential referrals to respected rehabilitation centers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rehabcenter.net also provides a comprehensive resource library on substance use disorders.
- Educational Resources
- Support Groups
RehabSpot
Since 2018, Rehab Spot has served as a critical source of information on addiction and recovery for those who are struggling with substance abuse disorders and co-morbid mental health conditions.
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
ReportingOnSuicide.org
Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide
- Mental Health
Resiliency Center of Newtown
Resiliency Center of Newtown (RCN) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. RCN was founded by a community member and offers long-term healing to anyone impacted by the tragic events of December 14, 2012, providing the resources so that every individual reaches their full potential. The center is a welcoming place where...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
Right to Be
Every day, we train hundreds of people to respond to, intervene in, and heal from harassment. We hold space for people experiencing harassment to share their stories for affirmation and support. And we prepare new leaders to create workplaces, schools, and communities around the world that are filled with humanity.
- Mental Health
- Social Justice
- Youth & Young Adult
Roca Hartford
Roca’s mission is to be a relentless force in disrupting incarceration, poverty, and racism by engaging the young adults, police, and systems at the center of urban violence in relationships to address trauma, find hope, and drive change.
- Mental Health
Safe Harbor Warm Line
If you are not experiencing a crisis or emergency but need someone to talk with, you may call the Safe Harbor Warm Line at 1-800-258-1528. The Warm Line is staffed by trained Peer Support Counselors.
- Mental Health
- Youth & Young Adult
Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise is a national nonprofit organization founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. Based in Newtown, Connecticut, our intent is to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
We are a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial and economic justice.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) – CT Chapter
At SURJ, we’re working towards a world where every community has what they need to not just survive, but to thrive. We believe we get there by working together and following the leadership of communities that directly experience racism and economic injustices. And we believe white people have an important...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
Simsbury Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
Launched in September 2019, the Simsbury Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council (formerly known as the Simsbury SPIRIT Council) represents the community at large and serves as Diversity Champions to help Simsbury become more inclusive – fostering awareness, action, and a community where all voices are welcome and each and every...
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
Sleep Guide for Anxiety
This guide covers how anxiety and sleep are interrelated, change with age, and what you can do to improve both.
- Educational Resources
Sneha, Inc.
Sneha, Inc. is a Connecticut-based network for women of South Asian origin and their families. We work to support and empower women, particularly survivors of domestic violence. Sneha also assists in acculturation situations that arise from lack of traditional family support and/or unfamiliarity with United States laws and resources
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
Social Emotional Learning Alliance for Connecticut
A coalition to advocate for and support high-quality implementation of social emotional learning across the state of Connecticut.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee
The Social Justice Committee (SJC) presents several Sunday services on spiritual aspects of social justice each year at the Unitarian Universialist Sociey: East, organizes educational presentations every other month on social justice concerns of our local community, and coordinates a monthly film series where you can catch up with movies...
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