Mental Health Services
If You or Someone You Know is in Crisis and Needs Immediate Help
Call 911 for emergency services.
Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away
For adults who in distress who are 18 years of age or older, call Action Line at 1-800-HOPE-135 (1-800-467-3135) or call 211.
For children under the age of 18, call 211
For More Information, Visit:
https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Finding-Services/Crisis-Services
or
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Website
Non-Emergency Mental Health Services
Behavioral Health/Community Support Liaison
Brookfield Social Services is excited to bring support to members of the community and serve as a key point of contact for those looking to address various challenges they may be facing. The Behavioral Health Liaison serves as a resource for the community, assessing the needs people have in their lives and finding ways to better support them.The Behavioral Health Liaison actively conducts outreach to increase conversations about mental health, and to better assist individuals, families, and groups in finding whatever resources may be available to them. Through this position, we are actively collaborating with local emergency services and agencies within Brookfield to address individual challenges and provide resources that promote empowerment. The primary objective is to enhance well-being and serve as a bridge to necessary human service resources. The Behavioral Health Liaison serves all Brookfield residents and we encourage all community members to reach out and inquire about assistance that may be available for you and your loved ones. Contact Benjamin Ferrie at 203-775-5237, or email: Bferrie@brookfieldct.gov to schedule an appointment.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group Flyer
NAMI Family Support Groups, offered by NAMI affiliates in communities across the country, are free, confidential, and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renews sense of hope for their loved on living with mental health challenges.
Peer-led support groups for family members of individuals living with mental health conditions
Last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm
Location: Brookfield Senior Center, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT 06804
Contact: Lisa: 845-548-4961 or Matt: 973-885-7015
No RSVP necessary
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Phone: (860) 418-7000
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) promotes and administers comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.
While the Department's prevention services serve all Connecticut citizens, its mandate is to serve adults (over 18 years of age) with psychiatric or substance use disorders, or both, who lack the financial means to obtain such services on their own. DMHAS also provides collaborative programs for individuals with special needs, such as persons with HIV/AIDS infection, people in the criminal justice system, those with problem gambling disorders, substance abusing pregnant women, persons with traumatic brain injury or hearing impairment, those with co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, and special populations transitioning out of the Department of Children and Families.
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (Bed Availability)
https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Finding-Services/DMHAS-Bed-Availability
The Connecticut Mental Health Bed Availability website was developed to help people in Connecticut get timely access to information about available inpatient and residential programs for people with mental health disorders.The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services provides a number of state-funded inpatient beds for mental health and addiction treatment for eligible residents.This website provides information on available beds within the DMHAS system for mental health treatment. The website is updated daily. Bed availability information is available for the following levels of care: Inpatient, Intensive,Group Home, Supervised,Transitional, & Respite
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (Warm Lines)
https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Advocacy/Warm-Lines
Warm Lines are telephone support services staffed by people who have experience/expertise with mutual support. These lines are not crisis lines and the days/hours of operation vary. If you are looking for warm line employment, please contact the individual agency you wish to work for.
For general questions about warm lines, please contact Elsa Ward, MS, CAC, Director, (860) 418-6989, Elsa.Ward@ct.gov
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
CIFC Health provides pediatric and adult services in internal medicine, dental, and behavioral health. Additionally, CIFC Health operates School Based Health Care (SBHC) sites in 12 area schools and administers the WIC program in Danbury.
CIFC, Early Learning Programs
CIFC's Early Learning Programs operate the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Northern Fairfield County and Norwalk. Head Start and Early Head Start are high quality childcare and preschool programs for children from 6-weeks old until they enter kindergarten. Head Start and Early Head Start are provided to eligible families at no cost. In Northern Fairfield County, CIFC also offers a School Readiness Program that provides all of the benefits of head start to families on a sliding fee scale based on need
Community Health Center Danbury
https://www.chc1.com/Locations/Danbury/
- Comprehensive primary medical care for adults and children
- Behavioral health services for adults
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
- Nutrition Counseling
- Assistance with applications for public insurance and other support programs
- Child psychiatry
- Chiropractic care
- Podiatry
APEX Community Care
https://apexcommunitycarect.org/
16Hospital Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
203-778-2437
Apex Community Care advocates for and provides services to individuals addressing mental health, substance use disorders for their families and loved ones, and medical challenges. Apex actively promotes education and prevention in the community.
REGION 5: Crisis Intervention Services
Western CT Mental Health Network - Torrington Area
249 Winsted Road
Torrington, CT 06790
1-860-482-1560
Toll free: 1-888-447-3339
Danbury Hospital Crisis Line
24 Hospital Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
1-203-739-7799
Western CT Mental Health Network - Waterbury Area
95 Thomaston Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06702
1-203-805-5480
Toll free: 1-866-794-0021
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) is a network of more than 200 state and local call centers funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by Vibrant Emotional Health.
Crisis Services for children under age 18, call 2-1-1.
Mental Health Providers Accepting Medicaid
Amy Bondeson, BSW, LPC
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amy-bondeson-newtown-ct/290824
Amy Bondeson is a licensed professional counselor trained in trauma informed, person-centered treatment. Amy has extensive experience working with adults and children in crisis and/or who have experienced trauma or a life transition due to divorce/separation or loss; as well as domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse.
She has experience working with children and adolescents who are struggling at home or in school due to anxiety and/or depression; as well as issues surrounding self-esteem, healthy relationships and/or relational aggression (bullying).
Counseling Associates of Greater Danbury
https://www.counselingassoc.com/
Danbury Youth Services
http://www.danburyyouthservices.org/
The mission of DYS is one that is embraced by Board and staff alike: strengthen youth and families by supporting and fostering hope and teaching the skills necessary to lead positive and productive lives. Of paramount importance to all is to provide children with the ability to lead successful lives and engaging families in the process. Building life skills, teaching children coping mechanisms, and being a resource for both children and families are some of the ways that the mission is carried out. DYS is the Youth Services Bureau (YSB) for the City of Danbury. DYS is A Licensed Agency through the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Serves Greater Danbury Area Communities. No One is Turned Away for Inability to Pay.
WCT Health and Wellness
http://wct-behavioral.digitalservicescorp.com/
WCT Health & Wellness provides counseling services, medication management and primary care. We focus on building on individual strengths, unearthing dysfunctional thinking and behavioral patterns, and overall helping people manage their emotions better. Our goal for all of our clients is to live, and enjoy life, instead of being emotionally driven. Life can be full of struggles, and difficulties. You shouldn’t have to manage these challenges alone. Our individual and unique treatment may include the following practices:
May You Find Peace Counseling
Providing mental health support, psychiatric medication evaluations, medical appointments, holistic care and natural healing to provide you the peace and well being you seek and deserve.
Fortitude Counseling
http://fortitude-center.com/contact
Fortitude Center provides in-person and tele-health counseling. This organization accepts Medicaid and commercial insurance. This practice serves all patients regardless of inability to pay. Discounts for services are offered based on family size and income when applicable.
Above and Beyond Counseling
https://www.brookfieldctcounseling.com/services-offered.html
Above and Beyond Counseling offers traditional office based counseling services designed to provide a safe, orderly and neutral environment designed to maximize confidentiality. Office based counseling offers an array of different treatment options including individual, couples, and family therapy. Master's level trained clinician's provide counseling to address issues such as trauma, family dysfunction, anger management, relationship discord, child/adolescent behavioral problems, anxiety, stress, and depression.
Catholic Charities
newoutlookinfo@ccfc-ct.org
Welcome to Catholic Charities of Fairfield County’s Mental Health Counseling Program, New Outlook. Catholic Charities is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate mental health care to our community’s individuals, couples, and families. Their team of highly skilled clinicians offers evidence-based treatments tailored to each client’s unique needs.