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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
Healing Springs Wellness Center
In our society, communities of color are more likely to develop symptoms of depression and anxiety—such as hypervigilance, increased heart rate and blood pressure—as well as symptoms of PTSD related to racial trauma. Researchers have designated these occurrences as stemming from “racial battle fatigue,” identifying links between experiencing racism and...
- Educational Resources
Health Care Advocates International
We are Health Care Advocates International (HCAI), home to Connecticut’s leading LGBTQ+ and HIV providers since 1987. Our LGBTQ+ friendly providers welcome you into a safe, judgement-free, and supportive environment free from stigma and discrimination. Fostering trust between our providers and our patients is essential. Through our advocacy work, we...
- Mental Health
Hearing Voices Network
For people who hear voices, see visions or have other unusual perceptions.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
- Youth & Young Adult
Hearing Youth Voices
Hearing Youth Voices develops working class, Black and brown young people into courageous and skilled leaders capable of running issue-based campaigns, leading coalitions and alliances, and uniting us across our differences to build the power necessary to advance racial, economic, and gender justice.
- Mental Health
Hearts of Hope
Hearts of Hope was born from tragedy and emerged with a vow to serve those facing grief with necessary tools and education to cultivate empowerment, resilience, healing and growth. Bereavement resource and referral services expanded from there and are offered to all facing trauma and loss. Our educational programs continue...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
HelpGuide.org
Created in 1999, HelpGuide is an online experience that empowers people to help themselves create better mental health. We stay on top of developments in the psychological, social, and medical sciences, both through our own research and via our collaboration with Harvard Health Publications. HelpGuide has become a globally acclaimed...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Youth & Young Adult
Hispanic Alliance of Southern Connecticut
Founded in May 2000, the Hispanic Alliance is a dynamic, innovative organization – bringing communities together through a broad range of initiatives and events; providing higher education access and opportunity through a robust scholarship program; empowering through leadership training and economic support; advocating for health initiatives that promote equity; engaging our...
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
- Youth & Young Adult
How to be an Ally to Students in Recovery
by Counseling@Northwestern, Northwestern University’s online Master of Arts in Counseling program
- Mental Health
How to Design the Perfect Meditation Room
Promoting Mental Health at Home: Let this be your guide to designing the perfect meditation room in your own home, and reap the most benefits from your meditation time.
- Educational Resources
- Support Groups
How to Find a Job After Rehab
Read this blog post for real tips on best practices for finding a job after rehab. Transitioning out of rehab can be difficult and stressful, but these tips may help support you on that journey.
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
How to Get Life Insurance With Depression
A history of depression can make buying life insurance more difficult and more expensive. However, you can still get covered—you just need to shop around for the right policy and be prepared to provide details on your medical history.
- Mental Health
How to Practice Mindfulness
The Ultimate Guide to Being More Mindful Throughout the Day
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The HRC Foundation seeks to fundamentally change the way LGBTQ+ people are treated in our everyday lives. LGBTQ+ people are in every community, every profession and every culture -- and yet often face enormous obstacles simply because of who we are. The HRC Foundation works to build capacity and change...
- Mental Health
Inclusive Therapists
Inclusive Therapists offers a safer, simpler way to find a social justice-oriented counselor, therapist or coach. We center the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and 2SLGBTQIA+ intersections (QTBIPOC). We amplify the voices and expressions of Neurodivergent and Disabled Communities of Color. We are a mental health...
- Community Education
- Support Groups
JDPP Helping Hands Resource Guide
The guide provides listings for statewide resources as well as six cities beginning with Hartford and followed by Bridgeport, New Haven, New London, Waterbury, and Willimantic.
- Mental Health
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Family Services enhances and strengthens quality of life through the Jewish tradition of caring and compassion.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut-JFACT
JFACT lobbies city, state and federal officials on issues of importance to the seven Jewish Federations, as well as their beneficiary service agencies, across Connecticut. In addition, JFACT works in collaboration with a variety of interfaith and secular nonprofit agencies and promotes statewide advocacy on behalf of Israel.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Justice Education Center, Inc.
The Justice Education Center’s mission has been to prevent and reduce crime and violence, improve public safety, strengthen local communities and offer young people essential opportunities to achieve emotional wellness, innovative pathways toward educational success and sustainable growth in their chosen careers. The Justice Education Center works closely with the...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
- Support Groups
Kamora’s Cultural Corner
Kamora’s Cultural Corner provides both a metaphoric and physical space to learn to use the gifts and privileges of our unique and shared identities. Approaching cultural humility through a Black Queer and Afrocentric perspective we create and navigate Brave Spaces with the intention of building and supporting organic community connections.
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