Health and Human Services

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• Mental Health and Addiction Services Programs and Services

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers a full listing of descriptions for all of programs and services available for mental health and addiction in Connecticut.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Mental Health and Addiction Services Directories

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides directory information for all facilities, regions, commissions, councils, boards, advocacy and support agencies and other groups.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy and Support

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) works frequently with a variety of advocacy groups to ensure that its customers are provided efficient mental health and addiction services that foster self-sufficiency, dignity and respect. Some advocacy and support agencies include INFOLINE, Advocacy Unlimited, Inc., Alcoholics Anonymous, Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, The Connecticut Clearinghouse, The CT Military Support System, The Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Person with Disabilities, Partnership for Responsible Gambling and many more.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Mental Health and Addiction Services

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers mental health and addiction programs in five regions throughout the state. Use this listing to find the right services in the town of your choice.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Connecticut Network of Care

  The Connecticut Network of Care's vision for patients is to embrace hope and expect change. The site has an easy-to-use search tool that helps prospective patients search for mental health and addiction service providers in their area. It is also a general resource for education about conditions, medical tests and offers a connection to support groups.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Substance Abuse Prevention

  Find resources for families, community leaders, schools, law enforcement and all those interested in the prevention and treatment of addiction.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Inpatient Treatment Facilities

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) operates four inpatient treatment facilities: The Connecticut Valley Hospital, Connecticut Mental Health Center, Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center and Capitol Region Mental Health Center for persons with severe addiction or psychiatric challenges.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

  An independent state agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut, the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities investigates claims of discrimination and abuse and provides education and advocacy services.  

  Agency: Office of Protection and Advocacy of People with Disabilities

• Marriage Licenses

  You and your spouse-to-be must appear in person at a local vital records office to obtain a marriage license. The marriage license is issued to ensure that you and your spouse-to-be are eligible to be married. 

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Vital Records Applications and Forms

  Applications from both the State Vital Records Office and from the town/city where the event occurred. This includes applications for a copy of birth, death, marriage and civil union. Also find, applications for an Apostille, a directory of Connecticut Superior Courts as well as a Connecticut Town Clerk and Registrar directory.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Public Health Statistics and Research

  The Department of Public Health (DPH) offers a presentation of data and statistics for 25 of the leading diseases and illnesses affecting Connecticut's public. Some conditions covered are asthma, cancer, drug overdose, influenza, tobacco use prevention and control.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• State Public Health Code

  Parents, childcare workers, healthcare professionals and anyone who is curious about the state public health code can quickly browse each title and section in this quick guide provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Injury Prevention Program

  The mission of the Connecticut Department of Public Health's (DPH) Injury Prevention Program is to promote a safe and healthy Connecticut by reducing factors associated with intentional (e.g. homicide and suicide), unintentional (e.g. falls and motor vehicle accidents) and occupational injury.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program

  Lead harms children's nervous systems and is associated with reduced IQ, behavioral problems and learning disabilities. In large doses, it can cause coma, convulsions and death. The Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program seeks to prevent and educate the public about lead poisoning, specifically in children.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Public Health Diseases and Prevention

  Disease and prevention information on a variety of public health topics.

  Agency: Department of Public Health