Health and Human Services

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• Request for Application Form (RFA)

  This registration form is for a place of business where marijuana may be dispensed or sold at retail to qualifying patients and primary caregivers, and for which the department has issued a dispensary facility license. Obtain the Request for Application (RFA) form and the form for dispensary facilities.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• 2-1-1 Child Care Search Engine

  Connecticut's largest on-line listing of child care centers, child care providers and youth camps with the ability to search by location, hours of operation and accreditation.

  Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

• Family Support Services

  The Division of Family Support Services provides a comprehensive approach to preventing child abuse and neglect to ensure the health, well-being and positive growth and development of all young children in Connecticut.

  Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

• Child Care and Youth Camp Licensing

  The Division of Licensing is responsible for the administration of child day care and youth camp licensing programs at the Office of Early Childhood. Family day care homes, group day care homes, child day care centers and youth camps are required to be licensed.

  Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

• Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

  Visit the homepage of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood for information on childhood development, childcare programs and youth camps, as well as early learning and development standards. Resources for parents about educational programs and other services are easily accessible.

  Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

• Care 4 Kids

  Care 4 Kids helps low-to-moderate-income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs.

  Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

• General Mental Illness Information

  Basic definitions and descriptions of the types of mental illness and addiction disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, suicide, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring mental illness as well as addiction disorders presented by The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care

  The state of Connecticut provides Connecticut residents with unbiased information about the need for long-term care; the ability to find and purchase quality, affordable long-term care insurance; and a way to get needed-care without depleting assets.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Crisis Services

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides contact information for crisis services available throughout the state by town and/or region. If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• 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 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

• Local Mental Health Authorities

  The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers its services through the authorities placed in each region of the state.

  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 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