Continuum of Care, Inc.’s mission is to enable people who are challenged with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, addiction, or homelessness to rebuild a meaningful life and thrive in the community.
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Resources
- Addiction
- Anti-Racism Resources & Support
- Autism/Developmental Disability
- Coronavirus
- Homelessness & Housing
- Mental Health
- Misc.
- Shop & Support Continuum
- Veterans
- 12Step.org - Comprehensive list of links to meetings for all types of recovery groups
- Addiction Group - Overview of common substance use disorders and treatment options
- AgingCare.com - "The Growing Problem of Prescription Drug Addiction in Seniors"
- Alcoholics Anonymous - Organization that helps alcoholics achieve sobriety
- Confidant Virtual Groups - Groups led by trained facilitators and clinical experts
- Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) - Connecticut recovery community that provides connections with people in recovery and access to area support services
- Connecticut Region of Narcotics Anonymous - Association for recovering addicts
- Detox and Rehab Centers in New Haven - Medical Detox Options
- In the Rooms - Global recovery community with 130 weekly online meetings
- iStep - 12-step program management and recovery support app
- Live Another Day - Dozens of resources for finding help for mental health and substance use
- Natural High - Resources for resilience and substance use prevention for middle and high school students
- ParentCo. - "Is It Possible to Tell if Your Child Will Become an Addict?"
- PsychologyToday.com - "7 Tips for Mothers of Adult Addicts"
- rehabspot.com - Free online platform supporting anyone battling substance abuse or co-occurring disorder
- SMART Recovery - Self-empowering approach to addiction recovery
- Startyourrecovery.org - Locate local support and treatment options
- TheDoctorWeighsIn.com - "6 Reasons Why Exercise Helps During Addiction Recovery"
- TheDoctorWeighsIn.com - "Substance Abuse & Comorbidity: What You Need to Know"
Autism/Developmental Disabilities
- American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) - Promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Autism Society of America (ASA) - This organization creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully
- Birth Injury Justice Center: Cerebral Palsy and Autism - Examination of the link between cerebral palsy and autism, as well as information on both conditions
- Cerebral Palsy Guide - Online resource for anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy or other disabilities
- Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - Resource to promote meaningful opportunities for individuals, making community connections and lifelong plans
- Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. - Foundation that helps people and families affected by autism
- Parentgiving - "Caring for Seniors with Autism"
- Special Olympics - Uses the power of sports to help people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities
- The Arc of Connecticut - Advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- The Arc@School en español - Recursos de educación especial en español
- The Arc’s Center for Future Planning - Financial planning resources for people with disabilities and their families (also available in Spanish)
- 2-1-1 of Connecticut - Housing resources in Connecticut
- 2-1-1 of Connecticut - Resources for Connecticut families with children experiencing or at-risk for homelessness
- City of New Haven - Office of Housing and Homelessness Services
- Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) - CCEH works to prevent and end homelessness statewide through advocacy and providing emergency assistance
- Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) - Supportive housing resources and research
- CT.gov - Homeless education resources
- CTHousingSearch.org - Free service to list and find housing in Connecticut
- Department of Housing - Coordinated Access Networks (CAN)/Homeless Assistance Programs
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Housing and homeless services and resources in Connecticut
- Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven (ECC/HANH) - Public housing agency serving the City of New Haven; provides affordable housing
- Helping Americans Find Help - Homeless services organizations in Connecticut
- Partnership for Strong Communities - Leads advocacy and advances original research dedicated to ensuring everyone in Connecticut has a safe, stable and affordable home
- National Alliance to End Homelessness - Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States; resources
- National Coalition for the Homeless - National network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers; resources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Housing resources and support, including rental assistance
- ACT Mindfully - Resources and worksheets for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Advocacy Unlimited (AU) - Peer-run organization that provides education, advocacy and support for people with mental health and addiction challenges
- Aha! Parenting - Social-emotional parenting articles and resources
- American Psychiatric Association - Psychiatric membership organization with research and resources
- American Psychological Association - Organization for doctoral-level psychologists
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America - Nonprofit that works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression
- AnxietyTribe - online peer-run support group for anxiety
- Baldwin County Schools' The Coping Skills Toolbox - A collection of coping methods for students to help with anxiety and stress
- Child Mind Institute - "How to Talk to Your Parents About Getting Help"
- Common Sense - Resources for educators to support students' social and emotional learning
- Community Services Network (CSN) - Coordinated behavioral health services for people throughout greater New Haven
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Mental health and addiction services in Connecticut
- ConsumersAdvocate.org - "Best Online Therapy Based on In-Depth Reviews"
- ?Continuum Safe Harbor Warm Line – Call 800.258.1528 to reach the Warm Line every night, including holidays, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
- Crisis Text Line - Free, 24/7 mental health support via text message
- CT Stronger - Mental health resources and support
- Five Minute Journal App - Practice gratitude and mindfulness with this journal app
- Gabby Frost Designs - Mental health graphics and illustrations
- Headspace for Teens - Hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises, now free for teens 13-18 years old
- Healthline - "10 Mental Health Apps to Use in 2022"
- Mightier - Helps kids practice emotional coping skills through video games
- mindbodygreen - Wellness and mental health research and articles
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Advocacy, education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness
- National Association for Dually Diagnosed (NADD) - An association for persons with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs
- National Association of School Psychologists - Resources for school psychologists
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Resources for children and families who have experienced trauma
- Natural High - Resources for resilience and substance use prevention for kids, teens, educators and parents
- Network of Care for Mental/Behavioral Health - Information regarding community mental health services, substance use treatment programs and help for people with developmental disabilities
- NPR - The Joy Generator provides happiness-inducing videos, soothing sounds, drawing prompts and more to boost your mental health
- Plan4Children - Behavioral health and family support services in Connecticut
- PsychCentral - Mental health and well-being articles and resources
- Psychology Today - Mental health and behavioral science resources
- Psycom- The top mental health apps for depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder and more
- Resources to Recover - Free online service that connects people with mental health concerns to expert treatment and services
- ?Seize the Awkward - Conversation guides and tips to discuss mental health with loved ones
- Social Emotional Learning Alliance for the United States - Promotes social and emotional learning in schools and communities
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Resources for substance abuse and mental illness
- SuperBetter - App that teaches you how to build resilience with superhero-themed missions and challenges
- Talkspace - Blog on mental health topics
- Tara Brach - Guided meditations
- The Association of Black Psychologists - National organization for Black psychologists
- The Hub CT - A regional resource coordinating and supporting mental health, substance misuse and problem gambling efforts in Southwestern CT
- The Youth Mental Health Project - Mental health resources for children and parents in CT
- TurningPointCT.org - Online peer support and information by and for teens in CT
- University of Michigan Health - Information on progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), a method that helps relieve stress and tension
- Verywell Mind - "Best Mental Health Apps"
- Well+Good - Mental health and wellness articles
- CollegeStats - "Technology Resources for College Students with Disabilities"
- CT Community Nonprofit Alliance - Statewide association of community nonprofits in Connecticut
- Crisis Response Solutions - Be prepared to respond to crisis
- LawInfo - Information on receiving disability benefits for mental illness
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Membership organization for professional social workers
- New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc. - Free, high-quality legal services to people living in poverty in New Haven County and the Lower Naugatuck Valley
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Receive retirement, disability and survivor benefits
- Goodshop - Support Continuum and earn cash back
- 2-1-1 - Resource directory for Connecticut Veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves
- Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut - Help for service, National Guard, and Reserve members, as well as Veterans and families living with TBI
- Connecticut Veterans Legal Center - Helps Veterans recovering from homelessness and mental illness overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare and income
- Connecticut Department of Labor - Job resources for Veterans
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Veterans services
- Help.org - Substance abuse rehabs for Veterans
- Make the Connection - Signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, descriptions of research-based treatment options, and videos of Veterans sharing their own inspiring stories of recovery
- MentalHealth.gov - Help for service members and their families
- Mental Health First Aid - Mental health training for military members, Veterans and their families
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - Information and resources for Veterans and active duty service members
- Novorésumé - "Veteran’s Guide to Job Search in 2021"
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Mental health information, resources and treatment options for Veterans