For resources on Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention please visit www.dmlwc.org/teen-mental-health.html
The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition(DMLWC) is a group of individuals and organizations that partner and volunteer their time to maintain a safe, healthy, and drug-free community for local youth. All are welcome to participate at a variety of levels!
www.dmlwc.org |
Our vision is to be the leader in bringing partners and resources together to address the root causes of social problems in Middlesex County, and to promote the growth of vibrant, inclusive communities where inspired, caring people and organizations provide opportunity and support for all.
www.middlesexunitedway.org |
Thank you to The CVEF (Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation) for providing this group of resources that is valuable to all community members!
Follow the link below to a collection of useful and helpful resources for parents and their children. Sit back, relax, peruse, and please use this information to make life a little easier during these unusual times. http://www.coginchaugvef.org/playbook |
Have you seen our YouTube video series with Dr. Alicia? The topics include stress, anxiety, marijuana,vaping and so many other hot topics! These short videos are made to help parents and community members learn about important topics that DMLWC & DMYFS focuses their work on everyday! Check them out! #ASKALICIA #DMYFS #DMLWC
http://www.dmlwc.org/askalicia.html |
2-1-1 is Connecticut's free information and referral service. Simply by dialing 2-1-1, a toll-free number throughout Connecticut, callers can reach knowledgeable, multilingual staff and get information, referrals or seek help in a crisis. 2-1-1 operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
www.infoline.org |
The mission of Regional School District 13, a community that celebrates learning, honors tradition and embraces change, is to ensure that all students will be engaged and ethical lifelong learners and citizens who will thrive, excel, and contribute in an ever-changing, interdependent world by providing challenging, diverse, and nurturing experiences that empower each student to succeed through meaningful partnership with family and community.
http://www.rsd13ct.org/ |
Check out DMYFS's YouTube Channel
Videos include Prevention PSA's, Knowledge For College, Ask Alicia, Vaping Resources, Marijuana Resources, Yoga and more! http://dmyfs.org/youtube |
Community Support and Services
LOCAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:
Town of Durham Social Services (860) 349-3153
Town of Middlefield Social Services (860) 349-7121
Durham First Selectman’s Office (860) 349-3625
Middlefield First Selectman’s Office (860) 349-7114
SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (D.M.H.A.S.): (860) 418-7000
Hearing Impaired: (860) 418-6707
Website: www.ct.gov/dmhas/
Substance Abuse Treatment Access Line: (800) 563-4086
Connecticut Crisis Services: (860) 344-2100; (860) 262-5220; Main#: (860) 262-5200;
Shoreline: (860) 358-3701
Partnership for Drug Free Kids: (855) 378-4373
Website: www.drugfree.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (S.A.M.H.S.A.)
4/7 Treatment Referral Line: (800) 662-4357
Treatment Finder: www.findtreatment.samhsa.org
Find The Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center Near You. If you or a loved are struggling with an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, get the help you need today. This website will find a top-rated treatment program.
https://www.addictionresource.net/
Live Loud: Life With Opioid Use Disorder information
http://liveloud.org/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-heroin-addiction/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-heroin-rehab/
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
Middlesex Hospital Center for Behavioral Health: (860) 358-6000 Website: https://middlesexhospital.org/our-services/hospital-services/behavioral-health
Mobile Crisis Team for Children and Youth: Dial 211
Mobile Crisis Team for Adults: 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HELLO
DMLWC's Youth Mental Health Resource Page: http://www.dmlwc.org/teen-mental-health.html
VICTIM SERVICES:
Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 774-2900
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
National Runaway Safeline: (800) 786-2929
Connect Alliance to End Sexual Violence Hotline: (888) 999-5545 for English
(888) 568-8332 para Español
CT Justice Department Office for Victim Services: (800) 822-8428
Training and Outreach Number: (860) 263-2760
Website: https://www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES:
Certified Healthy Futures Parent Educators have been trained to advise families and provide in-home support for expecting parents and families with children, birth - 5 years old
For more information visit www.childandfamilyagency.org
Healthy Futures is a program of Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT, Inc. in collaboration with Middlesex Health and the Connecticut Community Doulas, LLC and funded by the CT Office of Early Childhood.
FAMILY ABUSE:
Child Abuse: (800) 842-2288
Domestic Violence: (888) 774-2900
Elder Abuse: (888) 385-4225
After hours: Dial 211
HOT LINES:
Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 774-2900
Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
Prevent Suicide Ct https://www.preventsuicidect.org/
Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 786-2929
The Trevor Project LGBTQ Lifeline: (866) 488-7386
Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
INFORMATION AND REFERRALS:
Connecticut United Way INFO LINE www.211.org or Dial 211
Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services: (860) 349-0258
Website: www.dmyfs.org
Teen Crisis TEXT: START to 741-741
SUPPORT GROUPS:
Narcotics Anonymous: (800) 627-3543 www.ctna.org
Alcoholics Anonymous: (860) 267-3857 www.aa.org
Al-Anon: (888) 425-2666 www.al-anon.org
Al-Ateen: (888) 425-2666 www.al-anon.org
TriCircle, Inc. (Helping Individuals & Families affected by substance use disorders) : (860) 349-7074
Website: https://tricircleinc.com/service/hope-support-groups/
Gamblers Anonymous: (855) 222-5542 www.gamblersanonymous.org
National Council on Problem Gambling: (800) 522-4700 www.ncpgambling.org
Compassionate Friends (Loss of a child) for Middlesex County: (203) 887-956
Town of Durham Social Services (860) 349-3153
Town of Middlefield Social Services (860) 349-7121
Durham First Selectman’s Office (860) 349-3625
Middlefield First Selectman’s Office (860) 349-7114
SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (D.M.H.A.S.): (860) 418-7000
Hearing Impaired: (860) 418-6707
Website: www.ct.gov/dmhas/
Substance Abuse Treatment Access Line: (800) 563-4086
Connecticut Crisis Services: (860) 344-2100; (860) 262-5220; Main#: (860) 262-5200;
Shoreline: (860) 358-3701
Partnership for Drug Free Kids: (855) 378-4373
Website: www.drugfree.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (S.A.M.H.S.A.)
4/7 Treatment Referral Line: (800) 662-4357
Treatment Finder: www.findtreatment.samhsa.org
Find The Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center Near You. If you or a loved are struggling with an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, get the help you need today. This website will find a top-rated treatment program.
https://www.addictionresource.net/
Live Loud: Life With Opioid Use Disorder information
http://liveloud.org/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-heroin-addiction/
https://rehab.help.org/guide-to-heroin-rehab/
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
Middlesex Hospital Center for Behavioral Health: (860) 358-6000 Website: https://middlesexhospital.org/our-services/hospital-services/behavioral-health
Mobile Crisis Team for Children and Youth: Dial 211
Mobile Crisis Team for Adults: 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HELLO
DMLWC's Youth Mental Health Resource Page: http://www.dmlwc.org/teen-mental-health.html
VICTIM SERVICES:
Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 774-2900
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
National Runaway Safeline: (800) 786-2929
Connect Alliance to End Sexual Violence Hotline: (888) 999-5545 for English
(888) 568-8332 para Español
CT Justice Department Office for Victim Services: (800) 822-8428
Training and Outreach Number: (860) 263-2760
Website: https://www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES:
Certified Healthy Futures Parent Educators have been trained to advise families and provide in-home support for expecting parents and families with children, birth - 5 years old
For more information visit www.childandfamilyagency.org
Healthy Futures is a program of Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT, Inc. in collaboration with Middlesex Health and the Connecticut Community Doulas, LLC and funded by the CT Office of Early Childhood.
FAMILY ABUSE:
Child Abuse: (800) 842-2288
Domestic Violence: (888) 774-2900
Elder Abuse: (888) 385-4225
After hours: Dial 211
HOT LINES:
Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 774-2900
Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
Prevent Suicide Ct https://www.preventsuicidect.org/
Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 786-2929
The Trevor Project LGBTQ Lifeline: (866) 488-7386
Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
INFORMATION AND REFERRALS:
Connecticut United Way INFO LINE www.211.org or Dial 211
Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services: (860) 349-0258
Website: www.dmyfs.org
Teen Crisis TEXT: START to 741-741
SUPPORT GROUPS:
Narcotics Anonymous: (800) 627-3543 www.ctna.org
Alcoholics Anonymous: (860) 267-3857 www.aa.org
Al-Anon: (888) 425-2666 www.al-anon.org
Al-Ateen: (888) 425-2666 www.al-anon.org
TriCircle, Inc. (Helping Individuals & Families affected by substance use disorders) : (860) 349-7074
Website: https://tricircleinc.com/service/hope-support-groups/
Gamblers Anonymous: (855) 222-5542 www.gamblersanonymous.org
National Council on Problem Gambling: (800) 522-4700 www.ncpgambling.org
Compassionate Friends (Loss of a child) for Middlesex County: (203) 887-956
Children Counselors and Therapists
Maegan Glover LCSW
Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Maddy Feshler LPC-A (8yo. + ) Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Rebecca Shea LCSW (12yo. + ) Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Susan Hameline-Kasznay LMFT Susan Hameline-Kasznay 267 William St. Middletown, Ct 860-455-4697 Michael Reiss LMFT Wine Trail Behavioral Health 2 Bartholomew Lane Wallingford, Ct 203-317-7446 Kara Fairchild LMFT (4yo. + ) Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Donna Atkinson LMFT Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Lauren Chapman LCSW Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 LCSW, LMSW, LMST, LPC Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut 384 Pratt St. Meriden, Ct 203-235-5767 |
Meghan Miller LMFT
Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Reyna Zascirinskis LPC, ATR-P Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Nancy C. Ferrero LMFT Nancy C. Ferrero 6 Way Road, Middlefield, Ct 860-349-7003 Debra S. Nelson, Psy. D. Brownstone Psychological Associates 199 Main Street, Durham Ct 860-788-3231 Stacia K. Bjarnason Ph.D. Brownstone Psychological Associates 199 Main Street, Durham Ct 860-788-3231 Janice Juliano, MSW LCSW. (12yo. + ) The Red Barn in Durham 352 Main Street, Durham, Ct 860-559-6151 Carolyn B. Coleridge, LCSW The Red Barn in Durham 352 Main Street, Durham, Ct 860-559-6151 Heather Boardman, LMFT The Red Barn in Durham 352 Main Street, Durham, Ct 860-559-6151 Linda Rosenfield LCSW Adolescent & Family Counseling Center 350 South Main St. Cheshire Ct 203-271-1234 |
Teen Counselors and Therapists
Pippa Le Cesne Byrne (14yo. + )
Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Allissa Tamiso LPC (16yo. + ) Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Rebecca Shea LCSW (12yo. + ) Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Jess Silverman PSYD Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Marisol Cruz LMSW Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Ramon Estrada LCSW Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Maegan Glover LCSW Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Daniella Giordano LMSW (14yo. + ) Small Victories 360 Main Street suite 2d Middletown, Ct 860-792-4293 Linda Rosenfield LCSW Adolescent & Family Counseling Center 350 South Main St. Cheshire Ct 203-271-1234 |
Alyssa Axelrod LCSW
Alyssa Axelrod 422 Highland Avenue Building C Office 207 Cheshire, Ct 959-207-3139 Susan Hameline-Kasznay LMFT Susan Hameline-Kasznay 267 William St. Middletown, Ct 860-455-4697 Julie Jones PH.D LPC Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Jessica Maroun LPC Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Reyna Zascirinskis LPC, ATR-P Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Lauren Chapman LCSW Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Janice Juliano, MSW LCSW. (12yo. + ) The Red Barn in Durham 352 Main Street, Durham, Ct 860-559-6151 Heather Boardman, LMFT The Red Barn in Durham 352 Main Street, Durham, Ct 860-559-6151 LCSW, LMSW, LMST, LPC Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut 384 Pratt St. Meriden, Ct 203-235-5767 |
Family Counselors and Therapists
Jessica Alejandro LMFT
Whole Heart Healing 6 Way Road, Middlefield, Ct 860-680-5238 Dakota Summer MFTA Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Irena Taylor LMFT Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Meghan Miller LMFT Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Lauren Chapman LCSW Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Donna Atkinson LMFT Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 Kara Fairchild LMFT Well Life Therapy 1224 Mill Street, building D suite 200 East Berlin, Ct 860-615-4014 LCSW, LMSW, LMST, LPC Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut 384 Pratt St. Meriden, Ct 203-235-5767 Linda Rosenfield LCSW Adolescent & Family Counseling Center 350 South Main St. Cheshire Ct 203-271-1234 |
Michael Reiss LMFT
Wine Trail Behavioral Health 2 Bartholomew Lane Wallingford, Ct 203-317-7446 Susan Hameline-Kasznay LMFT Susan Hameline-Kasznay 267 William St. Middletown, Ct 860-455-4697 Heather Boardman, LMFT (children, teen, family) The Red Barn in Durham 352 Main Street, Durham, Ct 860-559-6151 Nancy C. Ferrero LMFT (Family) Nancy C. Ferrero 6 Way Road, Middlefield, Ct 860-349-7003 Jennifer S. Simmons, LPC NCC. (family) The Red Barn in Durham 352 Main Street, Durham, Ct 860-559-6151 Debra S. Nelson, Psy. D. (children and family) Brownstone Psychological Associates 199 Main Street, Durham Ct 860-788-3231 Stacia K. Bjarnason Ph.D. (children and family) Brownstone Psychological Associates 199 Main Street, Durham Ct 860-788-3231 LMFT, PhD, MFT, LCSW The Franciscan Life Center 271 Finch Ave. Meriden, Ct 203-237-8084 |