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.
Youth and Adolescent Mental Health
Community Health Center (CHC and SBHC) - CHC provides school-based (mental) health care. No need to take time off work or schedule an appointment at a traditional therapist's office.
If you would like your 5th-8th grade student to recieve services you can enroll them by following the link and selecting either:
Middlefield Memorial (grades 4-5) or Frank Ward Strong School (grades 6-8)
Website: www.sbhc1.com/
Insurance Accepted as of 4/9/2025: Most commercial health insurance plans and HUSKY
Connecting to Care CT – A statewide initiative designed to help families understand, navigate, and access children’s behavioral and mental health services in Connecticut. The platform offers tools to locate local providers, learn about care coordination, and explore trauma-informed school mental health programs. It is a collaborative effort among state agencies, providers, and communities to build an accessible and coordinated system of care for children and their families.
Website: https://www.connectingtocarect.org
If you would like your 5th-8th grade student to recieve services you can enroll them by following the link and selecting either:
Middlefield Memorial (grades 4-5) or Frank Ward Strong School (grades 6-8)
Website: www.sbhc1.com/
Insurance Accepted as of 4/9/2025: Most commercial health insurance plans and HUSKY
Connecting to Care CT – A statewide initiative designed to help families understand, navigate, and access children’s behavioral and mental health services in Connecticut. The platform offers tools to locate local providers, learn about care coordination, and explore trauma-informed school mental health programs. It is a collaborative effort among state agencies, providers, and communities to build an accessible and coordinated system of care for children and their families.
Website: https://www.connectingtocarect.org
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.
Fox + Feather Healing Arts – Provides spiritually-informed art therapy in Guilford, CT, and virtually. Specializes in eating disorders, trauma, and spiritual counseling for clients aged 12+, especially those who are female-identifying, LGBTQIA+, or Trans-Femme.
Website: https://www.foxfeatherhealingarts.com
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Husky Health, Out-of-Network benefits, most FSA/HSA plans, 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.
Fox + Feather Healing Arts – Provides spiritually-informed art therapy in Guilford, CT, and virtually. Specializes in eating disorders, trauma, and spiritual counseling for clients aged 12+, especially those who are female-identifying, LGBTQIA+, or Trans-Femme.
Website: https://www.foxfeatherhealingarts.com
Insurance Accepted as of 2/28/2025: Husky Health, Out-of-Network benefits, most FSA/HSA plans, 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
Waterview Behavioral Health- Provide IOP level of care services for Adults 18+ including group therapy, individual therapy, case management, medication management, and family therapy. We treat mental health and substance use disorders.
www.waterviewbh.com
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.waterviewbh.com
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
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).
Books and Podcasts
Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches – A podcast hosted by Randye Kaye, Mindy Greiling, and Miriam Feldman, three mothers who each have adult sons with schizophrenia. They share personal experiences, expert interviews, and practical advice to support families, practitioners, and individuals affected by serious mental illness.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schizophrenia-three-moms-in-the-trenches/id1553468781
TEDx Talk: Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story –Jessica McCabe tells the story of her life. Once a gifted child with a bright future, who later lives a life of constant failures, because of one thing – her ADHD diagnosis. Until one thing changed everything and she realized that she is not alone. Her Youtube channel HowtoADHD is dedicated to helping not only people with ADHD, but also their parents, partners, and teachers, and to remind them that they are not alone.
https://www.tedxbratislava.sk/en/video/jessica-mccabe-failing-normal-adhd-success-story/
Neuro-Spicy: Discussing ADHD with Dr. Kristin Carothers –Noted clinical psychologist Dr. Kristin Carothers joins Christiana and Trevor Noah in discussing ADHD. They demystify the condition, explaining how it’s diagnosed and manifests, as well as its impact on everything from education to relationships to professional sports.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkDvqvpxKBY&list=PLGLDEODaMX-uh8ZqttiSoV1d30dm9C5Y_&index=10
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schizophrenia-three-moms-in-the-trenches/id1553468781
TEDx Talk: Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story –Jessica McCabe tells the story of her life. Once a gifted child with a bright future, who later lives a life of constant failures, because of one thing – her ADHD diagnosis. Until one thing changed everything and she realized that she is not alone. Her Youtube channel HowtoADHD is dedicated to helping not only people with ADHD, but also their parents, partners, and teachers, and to remind them that they are not alone.
https://www.tedxbratislava.sk/en/video/jessica-mccabe-failing-normal-adhd-success-story/
Neuro-Spicy: Discussing ADHD with Dr. Kristin Carothers –Noted clinical psychologist Dr. Kristin Carothers joins Christiana and Trevor Noah in discussing ADHD. They demystify the condition, explaining how it’s diagnosed and manifests, as well as its impact on everything from education to relationships to professional sports.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkDvqvpxKBY&list=PLGLDEODaMX-uh8ZqttiSoV1d30dm9C5Y_&index=10