Parents and students, the welfare of everyone’s mental health is a priority. If parents or students feel the need to speak with a mental health professional because they are having thoughts of hurting themselves, please dial 211. Mobile Crisis Services will provide you with immediate access to a mental health professional. Additionally, dialing 911 in an emergency will also help you connect to the appropriate supports. Please look at the resources provided below, they can help parents and students.
Suicide Prevention
• Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS)
Dial 211
www.empsct.org
• National Suicide Prevention Line (LIFELINE)
1-800-273-8255
Crisis TEXT line
Text 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS)
Dial 211
www.empsct.org
National Suicide Prevention Line (LIFELINE)
1-800-273-8255
Crisis TEXT line
Text 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
Department of Children and Families (DCF) - COVID-19 INFORMATION and RESOURCES
COVID-19 (ct.gov)
McCall Center for Behavioral Health
Welcome to the McCall Center for Behavioral Health (mccallcenterct.org)
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Programs and Services
Programs and Services (ct.gov)
State of Connecticut's "Talk it Out" Program
For parents and caregivers who need someone to listen, to understand and to talk your feelings out.
When it builds up, talk it out (talkitoutct.com)