If you need help right now — or just a starting point.

If you’re in crisis

• Crisis Text Line. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S.
• Veterans Crisis Line. Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
• Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth crisis support). Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
• SAMHSA National Helpline (substance use). Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7.
• Your nearest emergency department. If you’re at immediate risk of harming yourself or someone else, please go to an ER. They have psychiatric crisis services.

Connecticut-specific mental health resources

• 2-1-1 Connecticut. Dial 211 for free, confidential information about local social services, mental health providers, food, housing, and other resources.
• Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). portal.ct.gov/dmhas
• Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership. Helpline: 1-877-552-8247 (Husky Health enrollees).
• NAMI Connecticut (National Alliance on Mental Illness). namict.org · Helpline 1-800-215-3021.
• Local NAMI chapters hold free support groups for people living with mental illness and for family members.

Reliable, free educational resources

If you want to learn more about mental health conditions, treatments, or research:

• NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health). nimh.nih.gov — the gold standard for evidence-based, jargon-light explanations of conditions and treatments.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). nami.org — especially good for family members and caregivers.
• Mental Health America. mhanational.org — screening tools, advocacy, education.
• CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). chadd.org
• Anxiety & Depression Association of America. adaa.org
• International OCD Foundation. iocdf.org

Support groups

For many conditions, support groups can be as helpful as professional treatment. Most are free and many meet online:

• NAMI Connection — for adults living with mental health conditions.
• NAMI Family Support Group — for family and friends.
• DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) — in-person and online groups. dbsalliance.org
• SMART Recovery — for substance use, alternative to AA/NA. smartrecovery.org
• Postpartum Support International. postpartum.net

If we’re not the right fit

Northline doesn’t currently treat children under 12, severe eating disorders requiring medical stabilization, or active psychosis requiring inpatient care. We don’t provide couples or family therapy. If your situation calls for any of these, please reach out and we’ll help you find a Connecticut provider who can.