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Keep yourself updated on the latest COVID-19 information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC can keep you updated with the latest guidelines for the COVID-19 vaccine, boosters, and recommendations.

Help is Available! If you are experiencing any suicidal ideations, or thinking about planning a suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for those in distress!

  No one ever deserves to experience abuse! Recognizing abuse is the first step! Utilize the National Domestic Violence Hotline to educate yourself on relationship abuse, warning signs, and ways to assist yourself or a loved one who may be experiencing domestic violence!

This development enables Black communities to help children, youth, adults, and families reach their optimal mental health in order to embrace their best life. The mission of this alliance is to promote, develop and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant trainings, educational forums, and referral services in order to support the well-being of Black individuals in their communities! 

Women of color have to work harder for their voices to be heard and trusted. This evolution starts with believing black women first! We encourage everyone to participate in this dialogue as more voices emerge. Please continue to support and raise awareness of this campaign!  

Substance abuse can lead to physical, social, emotional and job-related consequences. For further information about substance use disorder resources, please check out the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DHMAS). DMHAS has established a 24/7 access line to facilitate those suffering from substance abuse.

In Connecticut, there has been a rise in homelessness increasing 13% from 2021-2022. Several contributing factors include the economic burdens from the COVID-19 pandemic, inflated costs of rent, severe housing shortages, and increased costs of groceries. The housing and homeless services through the Coordinated Access Networks (CAN), partners with the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DHMAS) eligible heads of households and individuals experiencing homelessness. 

Over 490,000 Connecticut residents are struggling with hunger. The Connecticut food share supports all individuals and families in the state suffering from hunger by creating community-based programs. Some of these opportunities include food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters that help to provide nutritious foods to those in need. 

The overall goal of the United Way of Connecticut is to assist with the needs of its residents by providing the education, information and connection to services necessary. Some of their assistance includes childhood development and education, crisis intervention and emergency response, and connecting people to services. For further information, please keep yourself updated with their website.