Other Resources
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Crisis Text LineCrisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free 24/7 support and information via the medium people already use and trust: texting. Visit Crisis Text Line to see how this works.
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Courage To SpeakCourage to Speak Foundation mission is dedicated to “saving lives by educating and empowering youth to be drug free and encouraging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of drugs.
Visit: couragetospeak.org |
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Learn To CopeLearn to Cope (LTC) is a unique solution-based support, advocacy and educational organization for family members of those addicted to opioids and other drugs.
Visit: learn2cope.org |
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Foundation for a Drug-Free WorldThis nonprofit public benefit corporation empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug free.
Visit: drugfreeworld.org |
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ShatterproofShatterproof is a national organization committed to protecting our loved ones from addiction to alcohol or other drugs and ending the stigma and suffering of those affected by this disease.
Visit: shatterproof.org |
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Suicide Prevention LifelineWhether you are personally in crisis or you are concerned about someone who is, you can ALWAYS call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and get a listening ear, resources and support 24/7. This hotline does not close on the weekends, holidays or during bad weather.
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South Central CT Substance Abuse CouncilSouth Central CT Substance Abuse Council’s mission is to identify local needs related to substance abuse prevention, interventions and treatments and to increase awareness and foster local inclusive and collaborative solutions to the issues related to substance abuse and addictive behaviors.
Visit: sccsac.org |
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National Center on Addiction and Drug AbuseThe resources from the National Center on Addiction and Drug Abuse has created a practical guide for state policymakers. This 77 page guide offers policy recommendations to prevent opioid misuse, reduce overdose death, improve opioid addiction treatment, and improving care in the criminal justice system.
Download: centeronaddiction.org |
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US Dept. of Heath and Human ServicesThe HHS Webpage has a section dedicated to the the Opioid epidemic, with information in prescribing drugs, herioin, and federal response to the epidemic.
Visit: hhs.gov |