Resources empower our community to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

It can be difficult to know where to go when you need help with substance use or mental health challenges. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of trusted local, statewide, and national resources to get you started.

Get connected and find the support you or a loved one needs!

Get immediate help!

Individual safety and community health are MHYC’s priorites.

In a mental health crisis?

Text or call 988 for free and confidential support if you’re experiencing mental health distress, an emotional crisis, or substance use concerns.

Need community resources?

Call or visit 211 online to locate health and human services and assist with concerns such as housing, food, and mental health support, among others.

Rushford at Meriden

Rushford at Meriden offers a variety of outpatient programs and services to address issues related to mental health and substance use disorders for teens and adults.

Browse our Prevention Resources

Browse our library of local, statewide, and national resources.

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Statewide
National

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

    A worldwide fellowship of individuals who share their experiences, strength, and hope to help others recover from alcoholism.

  • Be in the Know CT

    Understand what’s permitted in Connecticut when it comes to buying, carrying, and using cannabis; the way it impacts your mental and physical health; and signs of problem use.

  • Cannabis Health Statistics

    Department of Public Health (DPH) – Comprehensive data and research on the health impacts of cannabis use.

  • CDC Overdose Prevention

    Comprehensive information on the opioid overdose epidemic, including prevention strategies, safe prescribing practices, and data on opioid-related harms.

  • Community Guidance Clinic

    Comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment, crisis intervention and outreach services to children, adolescents and their families.

  • Connecticut Network of Care

    An online resource directory that connects residents with mental health and substance use services throughout the state.

  • Connecticut Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee

    Oversees the allocation of funds from statewide opioid settlements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.

  • CT Quitline
    (1-800-QUIT-NOW)

    Free counseling and support for quitting tobacco and vaping products.

  • DEA Diversion Control: Dispose of Medications Safely

    Guidance on safe medication disposal, including authorized collection sites and national drug take-back events.

  • Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)

    Resources focused on substance use prevention, education, and treatment services for Connecticut residents.

  • Know Ur Vape–
    Drug Free CT

    Educational resources and support for individuals looking to quit vaping.

  • LiveLOUD Resources

    A statewide campaign to raise awareness about opioid use disorder (OUD) and promote recovery resources.

  • MentalHealth.gov

    A federal resource that provides easy-to-understand information on mental health conditions, warning signs, how to seek help, and ways to support others.

  • Meriden Opioid Referral for Recovery (MORR)

    Immediate support and treatment referrals for opioid use.

  • MidState Medical Center Behavioral Health

    Offers a range of mental health services, including counseling and psychiatric care, inpatient and outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, including alcohol dependency and medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders.

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

  • Partnership to End Addiction

    National nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families impacted by substance use.

  • Rushford at Meriden

    Offers a variety of outpatient programs and services to address issues related to mental health and substance use disorders.

  • Smokefree.gov

    A comprehensive, evidence-based resource developed by the National Cancer Institute to help individuals quit smoking and vaping.

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    National leadership on substance use and mental health issues, offering a wide range of resources for individuals and families impacted by alcohol use, opioid addiction, and mental health disorders.

  • The Connection Center for Behavioral Health

    Detox and outpatient services for individuals dealing with alcohol addiction.

  • Truth Initiative –
    The EX Program

    A flexible, personalized program to help you change your patterns, find support, and explore nicotine replacement therapy.

  • WeAreCT.org

    A statewide youth prevention platform designed to engage young people, parents, and communities in promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles.

  • Wheeler Clinic

    Comprehensive services, including medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders.

Your involvement makes a big difference.

Getting involved is easy. Join events, volunteer your time, share ideas, spread the word, or have conversations with young people about making healthy decisions. Together, we can build a healthier, stronger community in Meriden.