Mental Health Resources: Supporting Your Journey to Well-being
At DMYFS, we believe that mental health is a vital part of overall well-being. We are committed to providing resources that support your mental health journey, whether you're seeking therapy, coping strategies, or emotional support. Mental health challenges are a part of life that many of us face, and reaching out for help is a courageous step. This page is a guide to help you access services that empower you to take control of your mental health and live a fulfilling life. No one should have to navigate mental health struggles alone—resources are available to support you.
Hotlines
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Domestic Violence Hotline – Support for those experiencing domestic violence.
Call: (888) 774-2900 Suicide Prevention Hotline – Immediate support for those in crisis. Call: (800) 273-8255 Prevent Suicide CT – Resources and support for suicide prevention in Connecticut. Website: www.preventsuicidect.org Sexual Assault Hotline – Support for survivors of sexual assault. Call: (800) 786-2929 Teen Crisis TEXT – Text support for teens in crisis. Text: START to 741-741 The Trevor Project LGBTQ Lifeline – Crisis support for LGBTQ youth. Call: (866) 488-7386 Disaster Distress Helpline – Support for those in distress after a disaster or traumatic event. Call: (800) 985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746 |
Warmline
Sometimes you just need to talk to someone about your mental health.
Warm Line Screening (MHA National)
Website: https://screening.mhanational.org/content/need-talk-someone-warmlines/?layout=mhats,actions_i
Provides a warm line for individuals to talk to someone who can listen and provide support, without the need for emergency intervention.
Website: https://screening.mhanational.org/content/need-talk-someone-warmlines/?layout=mhats,actions_i
Provides a warm line for individuals to talk to someone who can listen and provide support, without the need for emergency intervention.
Emergency Services
Middlesex Hospital Center for Behavioral Health – Provides comprehensive mental health services.
Call: (860) 358-6000
Website: www.middlesexhospital.org/our-services/hospital-services/behavioral-health
Mobile Crisis Team for Children and Youth – Provides immediate mental health crisis support for children and youth.
Call: Dial 211
Mobile Crisis Team for Adults – Provides immediate mental health crisis support for adults.
Call: 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Immediate support for those in crisis.
Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HELLO
DMLWC's Youth Mental Health Resource Page – Resources and support for youth mental health.
Website: http://www.dmlwc.org/teen-mental-health.html
Call: (860) 358-6000
Website: www.middlesexhospital.org/our-services/hospital-services/behavioral-health
Mobile Crisis Team for Children and Youth – Provides immediate mental health crisis support for children and youth.
Call: Dial 211
Mobile Crisis Team for Adults – Provides immediate mental health crisis support for adults.
Call: 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Immediate support for those in crisis.
Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HELLO
DMLWC's Youth Mental Health Resource Page – Resources and support for youth mental health.
Website: http://www.dmlwc.org/teen-mental-health.html
Walk-In Crisis Centers
The Village - Urgent Crisis Center – Provides immediate mental health crisis intervention.
Website: https://thevillage.org/programs/urgent-crisis-center-ucc/
Yale New Haven Hospital - Emergency Services – Provides emergency mental health and psychiatric services.
Website: https://www.ynhh.org/
Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut - Urgent Crisis Center – Immediate support for individuals in crisis.
Website: https://www.childandfamilyagency.org/programs/urgent-crisis-center/
Website: https://thevillage.org/programs/urgent-crisis-center-ucc/
Yale New Haven Hospital - Emergency Services – Provides emergency mental health and psychiatric services.
Website: https://www.ynhh.org/
Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut - Urgent Crisis Center – Immediate support for individuals in crisis.
Website: https://www.childandfamilyagency.org/programs/urgent-crisis-center/
Mental Health Counseling
Open Minds Counseling – Provides in-person or virtual counseling in Durham, CT.
Website: https://www.openmindscounseling.com
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Husky Health, Optum, and self-pay.
Serenity Wellness – Offers services in Middletown, CT, Branford, CT, or virtually.
Website: https://serenityw.com
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Husky Health, United Healthcare, and self-pay.
Healing Springs Wellness Center – Provides services in Plantsville, CT, or virtually.
Website: https://healingspringswellness.com
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Husky Health, and self-pay.
Donna Nicolino, LCSW – A Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering therapy services for a range of mental health concerns.
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/donna-nicolino-willimantic-ct/108580
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Husky Health, and self-pay.
Website: https://www.openmindscounseling.com
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Husky Health, Optum, and self-pay.
Serenity Wellness – Offers services in Middletown, CT, Branford, CT, or virtually.
Website: https://serenityw.com
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Husky Health, United Healthcare, and self-pay.
Healing Springs Wellness Center – Provides services in Plantsville, CT, or virtually.
Website: https://healingspringswellness.com
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Husky Health, and self-pay.
Donna Nicolino, LCSW – A Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering therapy services for a range of mental health concerns.
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/donna-nicolino-willimantic-ct/108580
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Husky Health, and self-pay.
In-Patient & Intensive Outpatient Programs
Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital – Offers outpatient psychiatric services to support mental health needs.
www.ynhh.org/psychiatric/services/outpatient-services
The Harmony Center for Change – Provides comprehensive DBT programs for adults, focusing on emotional regulation and personal growth.
www.theharmonycenterforchange.com/comprehensive-dbt-for-adults
Middlesex Health – Provides a wide range of mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient care.
www.middlesexhealth.org/mental-health-services
Institute of Living – A renowned facility offering comprehensive mental health services.
www.instituteofliving.org
Institute of Living DBT – Provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs for individuals seeking treatment for emotional regulation and behavioral issues.
www.instituteofliving.org/programs-services/adult-services/departments-services/dialectic-behavioral-therapy-program
Rushford – A behavioral health provider offering a range of treatment services for mental health and addiction.
www.rushford.org
Wellmore – Offers children’s and adolescent mental health care, including crisis intervention, outpatient services, in-home services, and intensive in-home services (IICAPS).
www.wellmore.org/child-programs
www.ynhh.org/psychiatric/services/outpatient-services
The Harmony Center for Change – Provides comprehensive DBT programs for adults, focusing on emotional regulation and personal growth.
www.theharmonycenterforchange.com/comprehensive-dbt-for-adults
Middlesex Health – Provides a wide range of mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient care.
www.middlesexhealth.org/mental-health-services
Institute of Living – A renowned facility offering comprehensive mental health services.
www.instituteofliving.org
Institute of Living DBT – Provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs for individuals seeking treatment for emotional regulation and behavioral issues.
www.instituteofliving.org/programs-services/adult-services/departments-services/dialectic-behavioral-therapy-program
Rushford – A behavioral health provider offering a range of treatment services for mental health and addiction.
www.rushford.org
Wellmore – Offers children’s and adolescent mental health care, including crisis intervention, outpatient services, in-home services, and intensive in-home services (IICAPS).
www.wellmore.org/child-programs
Specialists
Equine Expressions
Website: https://www.equineexpressionsct.com/
Offers equine-assisted therapy to help individuals address emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges through interactions with horses in a supportive environment.
Beyond OCD
Website: https://beyondocd.org/
An organization dedicated to supporting those struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other related conditions.
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Website: https://iocdf.org/
Provides education, resources, and advocacy for individuals affected by OCD and related disorders.
The BFRB Foundation
Website: https://www.bfrb.org/
Supports individuals affected by Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and excoriation (skin-picking).
Website: https://www.equineexpressionsct.com/
Offers equine-assisted therapy to help individuals address emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges through interactions with horses in a supportive environment.
Beyond OCD
Website: https://beyondocd.org/
An organization dedicated to supporting those struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other related conditions.
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Website: https://iocdf.org/
Provides education, resources, and advocacy for individuals affected by OCD and related disorders.
The BFRB Foundation
Website: https://www.bfrb.org/
Supports individuals affected by Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and excoriation (skin-picking).