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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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- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Moral Monday CT
Moral Monday CT gathers voices in the struggle for freedom and justice for black and brown people. We are rooted in the social justice and civil rights movement. We are a statewide Connecticut-based coalition of individuals and organizations brought together by the power of the Movement for Black Lives. Moral...
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
NAACP Connecticut
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
NAACP New London
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
NAACP Norwich Branch
The Norwich Branch NAACP was established in 1963 to continue the work of the National Organization within the State of Connecticut. The Norwich branch believes that the NAACP’s goals of equality, justice and civil rights for all people are as timely today as they were when the national organization was...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
NAMI CT
NAMI Connecticut’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental health conditions by engaging in support, education and advocacy.
- Mental Health
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)
The mission of the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) is to promote the mental health and well being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. NAAPIMHA strives to raise awareness of the role of mental health in an individual’s health and well-being, especially...
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
National Center for Transgender Equality
The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
National Conference for Community and Justice
The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) is a human relations organization that promotes inclusion and acceptance by providing education and advocacy while building communities that are respectful and just for all.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
National Police Accountability Project
National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) is a 501(c)(3) organization and a project of the National Lawyers Guild, which was founded in 1937 as the first racially integrated national bar association. In 1999, NPAP was created as a non-profit to protect the human and civil rights of individuals in their encounters...
- Mental Health
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). We work at the intersection of movements for social justice and the field of mental health to integrate healing justice into both...
- Mental Health
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 9-8-8 you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
National Urban League (NUL)
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
New Britain Human Rights and Opportunity Commission
The Commission processes employment and housing discrimination complaints. It serves as the Mayor's relocation office for emergency displacements; provides hearings for the city welfare office; assists with property storage when residents are evicted; and provides referral services to residents on everything from emergency shelter to obtaining assistance with security deposits,...
- Educational Resources
- Support Groups
New England ADA Center: Addiction and Recovery Resources
The ADA states that addiction is a disability. People with addiction to alcohol, and in recovery from opioids and other drugs have protections under the law. Learn about rights and responsibilities by visiting this site.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
New Haven Commission on Equal Opportunity
The Commission was created by the equal opportunity ordinance. The mission is to fight discrimination against all the federally protected classes plus marital status and lawful source of income. The Commission accepts complaints of discrimination and holds a public hearing if probable cause is determined and conciliation fails. Subpoenas can...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
New Haven Community Resilience
The Department of New Haven Community Resilience is a data-driven coordinated social services agency that aims to address complex human services needs in New Haven by diverting people from the criminal justice system and promoting community healing and well-being.
- Educational Resources
New Haven Pride Center
The New Haven Pride Center is a community focused organization co-creating a space to empower Greater New Haven LGBTQIA+ individuals to not just survive, but thrive and uplift each other and our voices. We do this by providing essential case management, support, educational and cultural programming that stands at the...
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
New Haven Rising
New Haven Rising is a community organization of residents committed to winning economic, racial, and social justice through collective action.
- Mental Health
Nisa Helpline
Nisa Helpline is a Project of Nisa Foundation. We are a registered not-for-profit Canadian charity that offers free, anonymous and confidential 12-hr telephone line available to Muslim women across North America, seven days a week from 10 am to 10 pm EST. We can provide help and guidance for issues...
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Norwalk Human Rights Commission
The Commission investigates and holds hearings on complaints of discrimination in Norwalk; promotes mutual understanding and respect among all groups in the city; assures equal opportunity for all; eliminates prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination, and disorder; and conducts programs of education, study, research, and action to effect these purposes.
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