Mental Health Resources
Attainment of interrelated principles of social justice, recovery, and citizenship in the U.S. has been promoted by the use of the framework 5Rs. The 5Rs include rights, responsibilities, roles, resources, and relationships influencing the social reintegration of afflicted individuals. Reinforcement of citizenship of an individual includes more than just considering empowerment and advocacy addressing their barriers. It also prepares one to actively work alongside these different members to tackle these barriers at systemic levels (Quinn et al., 2020).
Quinn, N., Bromage, B., & Rowe, M. (2020). Collective citizenship: From citizenship and mental health to citizenship and solidarity. Social Policy & Administration, 54(3), 361–374. https://doi.org/10.1111/spol.12551
National (USA) Resources
New London (CT) County Resources
Helplines
988 Lifeline: Call or text "988" or chat online on site.
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Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text "1-800-985-5990. Spanish option is available.
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The Trevor Project's Trevor Lifeline: Call or text "1-866-488-7386".
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Veteran's Crisis Line: Call 988, then dial 1
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: Call "1-800-662-4357" or text "1-800-487-4889" for treatment referral programs and information services.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: Call "1-800-950-6264" or text "helpline" to 62640.
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Services
American Psychiatric Association: Find a Psychiatrist.
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American Psychological Association: Find a Psychologist.
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Services
CT Suicide Advisory Board: Call "2-1-1". Suicide IS Preventable.
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Mental Health Connecticut: Call "1-800-842-1501" or email - "information@mhconn.org". Advocacy, Education, and Service.
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Community Health Center Inc. (CHC New London) Behavioral Health: Call "860-447-8304". In-person, hybrid, or virtual groups available.
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Child & Family Agency Urgent Crisis Center: Children and youth ages 4-18.
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United Community and Family Services (UCFS) Behavioral Health:
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Sound Community Services: Call "860-439-6400".
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CT Department of Children and Families' Mobile Crisis Intervention Services: Dial "2-1-1", then dial 1 for "crisis" or visit site.
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Lawrence & Memorial Hospital's Intensive Outpatient Services (IOP) and Dual Diagnosis: Call "860-444-5141".
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Get Involved/Advocacy
New London
Volunteer at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital: 15 years and older
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Rose City Movement: Elevation Through Education. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Rose-City-Movement/100091694232845/
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Senior Resources Agency on Aging: Volunteer training to serve for CHOICES counseling
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National
American Red Cross: Disaster Mental Health Volunteer
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Crisis Text Line: Volunteer Virtually
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National Institute on Mental Health Special Volunteer Program
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Student Volunteering at TalkCampus
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