Resource Guide. Hartford & Manchester area. Revised 7/13/16

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1 Resource Guide Hartford & Manchester area Revised 7/13/16 1

2 The CT BHP is a Partnership that consists of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Beacon Health Options and a legislatively mandated Oversight Council. Expanded in 2011 to include DMHAS, the contract is designed to create an integrated behavioral health service system for our members; Connecticut s Medicaid populations, including children and families who are enrolled in HUSKY Health and DCF Limited Benefit programs. The primary goals of the Partnership are to provide access to and coordination of a more complete and effective system of behavioral health services and supports, and to improve overall member outcomes. For more information on CT BHP member services, please view our Member Handbook by clicking on the following link: English.pdf. Links to State partners: DCF: DMHAS: DSS: Suggestions regarding this guide are welcome to be ed to ctbhp@beaconhealthoptions.com. Important Phone Numbers for Medicaid Members in Connecticut Claims Address Medical (Member) Medical (Provider) Behavioral Health Non Emergency Transportation(Not covered for HUSKY B members) Pharmacy Services Dental Services Vision Services CONNECT CARD Hewlett Packard Enterprise Systems (HP ES) Members If you get a bill for services call the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program s Client Assistance Center at (866) for someone to help research it for you. You can also remind your Provider that he or she will need to bill (HP ES). Community Health Network CT Husky Health (Medical Medicaid) , for Hearing Impaired: 711 Website: Community Health Network CT Husky Health (Medical Medicaid) Website: Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (Behavioral Health Medicaid) Hearing Impaired: TDD/TTY or 711Website: D Residential SA Treatment, & Behavioral Health Recovery Program Advanced Behavioral Health) (ABH Website: HUSKY A, HUSKY C, and HUSKY D = Logisticare: , for Hearing Impaired: 711Website: Client Assistance Center: or ; Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY or 711 Prior Authorization Assistance Center: or ; DSS Website: Dental Health Partnership/BeneCare: Mon Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ; Hearing Impaired: 711; Website: Community Health Network CHN HUSKY A, contact DSS Eligibility Worker HUSKY B, contact HUSKY Enrollment Center: ; Hearing Impaired: 711 DSS CT Department of Social Services Benefits Center: 1 (855) / DSS Information Line: 1 (855) DDS CT Department of Developmental Services: 1 (866) Medicare Medicare: 1 (800) Social Security Social Security Administration: 1 (800) Xerox Spenddown Xerox CT Medicaid Spenddown Line: 1 (877)

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 4 Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics 4 Outpatient Treatment Programs 6 Community & Prevention Programs 8 Intensive Outpatient Programs & Partial Hospitalization Programs 10 Extended Day Treatment 11 Home Based Mental Health Services 12 Substance Abuse Treatment 16 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) 17 Support Groups for Children & Parents 17 Mentoring 18 After School Programs 23 Autism Services 23 Additional Resources 24 RESOURCES FOR ADULTS 24 hour Crisis Lines 27 Local Mental Health Authorities 27 Outpatient Clinics 27 Intensive Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Programs 29 Substance Abuse Treatment 29 Methadone Maintenance 31 Problem Gambling Services 32 Case Management Services 32 Domestic Violence Services 33 Employment Services 34 Peer Support Services 34 DMHAS Social Clubs 35 Additional Resources 36 BASIC NEEDS Infoline (211) 38 Advocacy/Legal 38 Federally Qualified Health Centers 38 Transportation 39 Housing Resources & Homeless Services 39 Soup Kitchens & Food Pantries 43 3

4 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN & ADOLSCENTS in the HARTFORD & MANCHESTER AREA Emergency Mobile Crisis Services Phone: 211 (*Medicaid Covered Service) OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS FOR CHILDREN (DCF Licensed) * Bridge Family Center, Inc Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT Bridge East Counseling Center 26 Union Street, Suite 2 Rockville, CT Catholic Charities, Inc. Archdiocese of Hartford (Community Child Guidance Clinic) Asylum Avenue Charter Oak Health Center 21 Grand Street Community Child Guidance Clinic 317 North Main Street Manchester, CT UConn Health Center Child & Adolescent Outpatient Clinic 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT Community Health Resources, Inc. North Central 995 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT Community Health Services Inc. 4

5 500 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT Capitol Region Education Council/CREC Polaris 111 Charter Oak Avenue Catholic Charities (Institute for Hispanic Families) 45 Wadsworth Street CRT Asian Family Services 1921 Park Street x221 or 232 Enfield Youth Services/Community Health Resources 820 Enfield Street Enfield, CT Institute of Living (Hartford Hospital) 200 Retreat Avenue Inter Community, Inc. 281 Main Street East Hartford, CT Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite A West Hartford, CT Klingberg Family Centers 157 Charter Oak Avenue New Hope Manor, Inc. 935 Main Street The Village for Children and Families 1680 Albany Avenue The Village for Children and Families 5

6 331 Wethersfield Avenue Wheeler Clinic 103 Woodland Street Hartford, CT Wheeler Clinic 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS * Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT) TF CBT is a clinic based, short term treatment (16 to 20 sessions) for children, ages 4 to 18 who have significant behavioral and emotional problems that are related to traumatic life events, even if they do not meet full diagnostic criteria for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Community Health Resources 153 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT The Village for Families and Children 1680 Albany Avenue Klingberg Family Centers 157 Charter Oak Wheeler Clinic 103 Woodland Street Wheeler Clinic 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is designed to improve an individual s capacity to effectively manage his/her emotions and eliminate self injurious/suicidal behavior. Inter Community Mental Health Group 281 Main Street East Hartford, CT Manchester Memorial Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic (adults) 150 North Main Street Manchester, CT

7 The Institute of Living Hartford Hospital 200 Retreat Avenue Wheeler Clinic 103 Woodland Street Wheeler Clinic 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT Individual Providers for DBT Lisa Berzins Ph.D. (adolescents and adults) 91 South Main Street West Hartford, CT Christine DeMaio, Ph.D. (adults and adolescents) 800 Cottage Grove Road Riverview Office Park #5 Bloomfield, CT Tracee Melendez, LCSW (adolescents) 1177 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, CT Carol Schiffman, LPC, NCC 968 Farmington Avenue West Hartford Center x4 Amy Hunter, EdD, LPC (adolescents/adult women) 784 Farmington Avenue West Hartford Community Based Life Skills (CBLS) Program is conducted for young people, ages with DCF involvement, designed to provide the youth with educational and experiential opportunities that have a positive impact on their growing independence and transition to adulthood, assist them in establishing a workable knowledge of community resources and supports available to them, and instill in them the positive values of confidence, competence, and selfsufficiency. Klingberg 120 Holcomb Street Hartford, CT x 243 The Bridge Family Center 1022 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT Focus on K.I.D.S Program A program specially designed for parents in high conflict separations and divorces. K.I.D.S stands for the knowledge and insight parents gain that allows them to make good decisions that lead to real solutions that will be in the best interest of their child. KIDS CLUB is an eight week therapeutic group for children 7

8 ages 7 11 which uses fun projects and games to reinforce weekly topics including expressing feelings, self esteem, self control, problem solving and practicing social skills. Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies 1310 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 219 Wethersfield, CT Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford 896 Asylum Avenue Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford 333 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT x 41 The Village for Families & Children 331 Wethersfield Avenue The Village for Families & Children 1680 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT K.I.D.S. Kids in Divorce and Separation group The Bridge Family Center 1022 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT Catholic Charities Family Support Team An integrated team comprised of masters level professionals in concert with a paraprofessional staff who provide a variety of support services. The program serves children and youth ages 3 to 19 years old with complex psychiatric and family difficulties, children returning from out of home care, children entering treatment foster care, and children at risk of out of home care. There is a broad focus encompassing psychiatric, medical, educational, vocational, rehabilitative and family systems. Children's Behavioral Health 896 Asylum Avenue Catholic Charities Comprehensive Youth Services 191 Franklin Avenue Hartford, CT COMMUNITY & PREVENTION PROGRAMS A Nurturing Prenatal Group Program Expecting moms and dads are invited to an informational 6 session group program on how to prepare to become new parents. Topics include pregnancy and parenting adjustment, parent 8

9 child attachment, infant crying, infant feeding, infant sleeping, establishing routines and postpartum planning/community resources. Parents receive free materials and program is free. UConn Health Center 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT CHR 153 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT Pregnancy Counseling Catholic Charities 896 Asylum Avenue x228/229 or The Strengthening Families Program CHR is implementing an evidence based model developed by Iowa State University providing opportunities for families from the Thompsonville section of Enfield, CT to gather for a 7 week group that includes family dinner, concurrent group sessions for parents and youth age 10 13, babysitting for the younger siblings, and family activities. Parents/ Caregivers learn nurturing skills that support adolescent development. Youth learn skills for dealing with stress, peer pressure, and drug/alcohol refusal skills. In addition, families have the opportunity to participate in booster sessions and recreational/enrichment activities that are planned for and by the youth and their parents throughout the year. Community Health Resources 693 Bloomfield Drive Bloomfield, CT The Truancy Court Prevention Program helps youth with truancy problems engage in school through intensive on site case management, academic assessment and support, legal advocacy, and enrollment in after school activities. The Village s TCPP partners include the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), the Center for Children s Advocacy (CCA), the Connecticut Judicial Branch, and Hartford Public Schools. TCPP sites include Quirk Middle School and Burr School. The Village for Families and Children 1680 Albany Avenue The Village's Community Schools collaboration between the school and other community resources. The program includes the after school program, mental health services, truancy and teen programs, and financial empowerment education. The Village for Families and Children 1680 Albany Avenue Intensive Community Based Intervention Programs provides a continuum of clinical and therapeutic services to adolescent girls and boys, ages 13 18, with histories of trauma and neglect, and who are presenting complex psychiatric, behavioral and emotional challenges. The goal is to provide a continuum of clinical and therapeutic 9

10 services for adolescents to help them stabilize and enable them to transition to and remain in a family setting in the community. The Village for Families and Children 1680 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT The Juvenile Diversion Case Management Program designed to support youth 8 18 years of age and their families with interventions, case management and structured after school programs to help youth steer clear of trouble. The program offers pro social interventions that develop life skills. Catholic Charities Family Service Center 896 Asylum Avenue INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT & PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATON PROGRAMS * Rushford Outpatient Center 110 National Drive Glastonbury, CT Institute of Living (Hartford Hospital) Mental Health Only Adolescents 200 Retreat Avenue Child and Adolescent Day Treatment IOP and PHP Institute of Living Hartford Hospital 200 Retreat Avenue or Manchester Memorial Hospital Adolescent IOP and PHP 71 Haynes Street Wheeler Clinic 103 Woodland Street Wheeler Clinic 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT Community Child Guidance Clinic 317 North Main Street Community Health Resources 10

11 693 Bloomfield Drive Bloomfield, CT CHR (Genesis) 587 East Middle Turnpike CHR North Central Counseling Services 153 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT CHR Windsor Site 995 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT CHR 153 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT Johnson Memorial Hospital 148 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT Manchester Hospital 71 Haynes Street Manchester Hospital 150 North Main Street Natchaug Hospital 428 Hartford Turnpike Vernon, CT Natchaug Hospital 72 Shaker Drive, STE 7 Enfield, CT New Directions, Inc. 113 Elm Street, Suite 204 Enfield, CT EXTENDED DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS * 11

12 The Village for Families and Children 1680 Albany Avenue x3703 Wheeler Clinic 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT The Village for Children and Families 317 North Main Street Institute of Living Hartford Hospital The T.O.P.S. (Teaching Our Positive Side) 200 Retreat Avenue HOME BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES * Care Coordination (CC) in home program working with children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional challenges and their families to arrange appropriate supports and services to maintain the child or adolescent in the community. Wheeler Clinic 74 East Street Plainville, CT Wheeler Clinic 103 Woodland Street, 4th Floor Hartford, CT Community Health Resources 995 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT x281 Family Enrichment Services (FES) weekly in home parent education and support services that focus on the parents knowledge and skills to provide a safe and stable home environment free from child abuse and neglect. Wheeler Clinic 74 East Street Plainville, CT Wheeler Clinic 103 Woodland Street, 4th Floor Hartford, CT

13 Community Health Resources 153 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT x139 Family Support Teams (FST) intensive clinical services and support to children and youth returning from out ofhome care or who are at risk of requiring out of home care due to psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. FST services are also provided to children and youth entering Treatment Foster Care. FST services are currently available only to children and families with DCF involvement. Referrals to FST are made by the DCF Area Offices. Community Health Resources 587 East Middle Turnpike Catholic Charities Children's Behavioral Health 896 Asylum Avenue Catholic Charities Comprehensive Youth Services 191 Franklin Avenue Hartford, CT Catholic Charities Hartford STEP Re Entry Center 191 Franklin Avenue Hartford, CT Functional Family Therapy (FFT) manualized treatment model designed to prevent children and adolescents from requiring psychiatric hospitalization or residential placement or to support discharge from these out of home levels of care. The FFT model is a home based service designed to address both symptoms of serious emotional disturbance in the identified child as well as parenting practices and/or other family challenges that affect the child and family s ability to function. Community Health Resources 587 East Middle Turnpike Home Based Therapy Comprehensive mental health assessment, individual and family therapy, Intensive Family Preservation (IFP), Intensive Family Reunification (IFR), intensive case management, parent mentoring and crisis intervention. Must be DCF referred. My People Clinical Services 151 New Park Avenue Hartford, CT Intensive In Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) an intensive, home based service designed to address specific psychiatric disorders in the identified child, while remediating problematic parenting practices and/or addressing other family challenges that effect the child and family s ability to function. Efforts are also made within the service to improve the child s educational programming and to ameliorate any environmental 13

14 factors that may contribute to the child s psychosocial adversity. IICAPS teams typically spend five hours per week working directly with children and their families and managing their care. Some flexibility in the number of hours of service per week is permitted but typically, for most weeks of service, no fewer than 4, or no more than 6 hours of direct care are provided The Village for Families and Children 1680 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT Children's Behavioral Health (Catholic Charities) 896 Asylum Avenue Comprehensive Youth Services (Catholic Charities) 191 Franklin Avenue Hartford, CT Hartford STEP Re Entry Center (Catholic Charities) 191 Franklin Avenue Hartford, CT Wheeler Clinic 74 East Street Plainville, CT Wheeler Clinic 103 Woodland Street, 4 th Floor Hartford, CT Community Health Resources 587 East Middle Turnpike Community Child Guidance Clinic 317 North Main Street Manchester, CT Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) family focused, ecologically oriented evidence based model effective in the treatment of children/adolescents between the ages of 9 18 with substance abuse and/or dependence issues, or children/adolescents with disruptive behavior and/or co morbid psychiatric issues who are at risk for substance abuse. MDFT is designed to reduce the influence of factors that place a child/ adolescent at risk for substance abuse while strengthening the presence of protective factors, such as supporting a positive parent child relationship. Eligibility for MDFT services does not require DCF involvement. The Village for Families & Children 1680 Albany Avenue 14

15 Community Health Resources 153 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT Wheeler Clinic 74 East Street Plainville, CT Hartford Behavioral Health Children s Services 2550 Main Street Hartford, CT Multisystemic Therapy (MST) evidence based treatment model designed to divert children and adolescents ages 11 to 17 from residential substance abuse and juvenile justice treatment systems or to support discharge from inpatient levels of care. While children/adolescents with disruptive behavioral and/or substance abuse symptoms are the focus of intervention, the model relies on ecological, family and systemic interventions to assist in the reduction of symptoms. Wheeler Clinic 74 East Street Plainville, CT Wheeler Clinic 103 Woodland Street, 4th Floor Hartford, CT NAFI/NFI (ages 12 17) 25 Main Street, 2nd Floor Hartford CT or Community Solutions, Inc. 4 Griffin Road North, Ste. 100B Windsor, CT Nurturing Families Network (NFF) offers a continuum of preventative services for prenatal and first time parents. NFN is funded by the Children s Trust Fund and is designed to reduce parental risk factors for child abuse and neglect. The Village for Families and Children 1680 Albany Avenue The Village for Families and Gray Lodge 105 Spring Street 15

16 Community Health Resources (CHR) 153 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT Manchester Memorial Hospital Family Development Center Eastern CT Health Network 71 Haynes Street x138 UConn Health Center Dowling North Medical Building, Suite Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT * Center of Attention individual, group and family therapy, medication evaluation and management for children and youth with mental health and substance abuse issues. 49 Connecticut Boulevard Suite 6 East Hartford, CT New Directions of North Central Connecticut Individual, couples, family or group counseling for people experiencing problems related to substance abuse including relapse prevention therapy is also offered. Children ages 8+ are treated in conjunction with their families; the Adolescent Treatment and Trauma group is for youth ages 13 through 19. Eligibility: Ages 16+; Ages 8+ for children and adolescents treated in family therapy; Ages 13 through 19 for Adolescent Treatment and Trauma group 113 Elm Street Enfield, CT Rushford Outpatient Center services are offered for adolescents ages 13+ who benefit from ongoing support and relapse prevention once they have successfully completed the intensive outpatient treatment program. The program operates once a week for 90 minutes. 110 National Drive Glastonbury, CT Manchester Memorial Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services individual, family and group therapy, substance abuse evaluation and groups to adolescents ages Haynes Street Behavioral Health Referral Line 16

17 Community Health Resources adolescent substance abuse evaluation and treatment, clinical and psychiatric assessment and treatment, medication management, individual, family and group therapy. 587 East Middle Turnpike PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES (PRTF) * - community based inpatient facilities that provides psychiatric and other therapeutic and clinically informed services to individuals under age 21, whose immediate treatment needs require a structured 24 hour inpatient residential setting that provides all required services (including schooling) on site while simultaneously preparing the child/adolescent and family for ongoing treatment in the community. There are currently four in the state. Boys & Girls Village 528 Wheelers Farms Road Milford, CT The Children s Center of Hamden 1400 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT The Village for Families & Children 1680 Albany Avenue Solnit South Campus PRTF 915 River Road Middletown, CT SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN & PARENTS The Bridge Family Center Grandparents Wisdom Circle for grandparents raising grandchildren 1022 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT The Bridge Family Center People Empowering People (PEP) curriculum based parent leadership program encouraging consistent parenting behavior by increasing parent knowledge of child development. Over a 10 week period, PEP participants discuss parenting, values and communication skills, conduct a review of the town resources, and select a community service project with the guidance of a trained facilitator Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT The Bridge Family Center: Positive Youth Development Groups A variety of groups held at West Hartford Public Schools provide support to young people and facilitate the development of life skills such as leadership, decision making, stress and anger management, communication, and problem solving. Examples of Bridge youth groups are: Girls' groups, Boys groups, Children of Divorce and Separation, Middle school groups held at the Hillcrest Neighborhood Center, Anti bullying groups for young people Farmington Avenue 17

18 West Hartford, CT Kinship Caregivers support groups for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren the last Tuesday of each month at the Community Center. Light refreshments served. 154 Cottage Road Enfield, CT press 3 to leave message kathb@grandsplace.org Moms Morning Out supports babies development and parent infant relationships, for mothers and babies 9 18 months. UConn Health Partners 65 Kane Street West Hartford, CT Third Thursday of Each Month 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Town of South Windsor Adult and Senior Services Charles Enes Community Center 150 Nevers Road South Windsor, CT Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents (CAFAP) provides referrals to foster and adoptive parent support groups throughout the state. Special support groups for foster parents considering adoption, single foster/adoptive parents, foster children, adoptive parents, complex medical needs, and Spanish language groups Silas Deane Highway Suite 2 Rocky Hill, CT or info@cafap.com MENTORING Mentoring Children Impacted by Incarceration (Amachi Mentoring Model) The Governor's Prevention Partnership Connecticut Mentoring Partnership x34 Windsor Public Schools Mentor Program Windsor, CT Age of Youth Served: 7 14 Hartford Office for Youth Services Mentoring Program serves ages 10 to 15, adjudicated/court involved, gang at risk or involved, incarcerated parent, low income, pregnant/parenting Hartford, CT The Village One on One Mentoring Program serves youth (must be in foster care) 18

19 Hartford, CT Neighbors for Kids one to one mentoring for children 7 and under. Mentoring for youth 8 10 includes general youth population, adjudicated/court involved, foster care, gang at risk, immigrant, incarcerated parent, low income, parent involved in military, and youth with disabilities Mentoring Futures Together one to one for ages 7 and under or 8 18 with an incarcerated parent Farmington, CT South Windsor Mentoring Program Timothy Edwards Middle School South Windsor, CT Klingberg Family Centers one to one mentoring for youth includes general youth population, adjudicated/court involved, foster Care, gang at risk, immigrant, gifted and talented, GLBT youth, runaway/homeless, special education, incarcerated parent, low income, parent involved in military, youth with disabilities New Britain, CT Contact: Nicole Vitale CRS Community Connections for youth 7 and under and 8 10 in foster care, with disabilities, incarcerated parent, low income, parent involved in military, special education, mental health Vernon, CT Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters initiates the highest quality one to one relationships between children ages 6 to 14 and professionally screened and supervised adult volunteers. For youth adjudicated/court involved, foster care, incarcerated parent, low income, and parents involved in military Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters ext. 112 Covenant to Care for Children M3 (Mom, Mentor & Me) M3 Program provides faith based one to one mentoring to children age 5 17 who reside in Bridgeport, New Haven, New Britain and Waterbury areas and whose mother is in prison x18 Covenant to Care for Children one to one mentoring for youth 8 18 in foster care, pregnant/parenting, or with disabilities 120 Mountain Avenue, Suite 212 Bloomfield, CT True Colors: One on One mentoring program is designed specifically for sexual and gender minority youth. The True Colors Mentoring Program can best be summed up as "the LGBT Big Brothers/Big Sisters. One on One 19

20 Mentors meet with youth individually as well as in group activities such as game night, movie night, hiking trips, beach days, etc Manchester Youth Services 63 Linden Street Boyz To Men Enrichment program for young men ages who can benefit from guidance, friendship and life experience of an adult mentor in a group setting. Positive activities include college tours, cultural events, as well as other activities and trips Neighbors for Kids The program is a school based, one on one relationship whose primary focus is social/character development. Mentor is expected to commit to spend 1 hour per week with mentee. Serves ages 6 to The First Step Foundation, LLC 1 Dunbar Drive Windsor, CT Advanced Independence, LLC 100 Langford Lane East Hartford, CT Youth in Crisis, Inc. 108 Babcock Street Eastern Services & Camp Simon, LLC 115 Bridge Street P.O. Box 374 East Windsor, CT Klingberg Family Centers, Inc. 157 Charter Oak Avenue The Village for Families & Children, Inc Albany Avenue Kidsafe CT 19 Elm Street Rockville, CT The Guardian LLC 19 Seymour Avenue 20

21 West Hartford, CT Colvin, Kevin S. 23 Penwood Road Bloomfield, CT STAR Services LLC 237 Hamilton Street Beacon Light Alternative Services Inc. 25 Lyme St. Windsor, CT Hartford Communities That Care, Inc Main Street, 3rd floor Hartford, CT Guiding Light Youth Development & Case Management Services LLC 26 Harwich Street Hartford, CT Family Affirmation Center for Treatment, LLC 281 Hartford Turnpike Suite 401 Vernon, CT Greater Hartford Counseling Services, LLC 31 Pratt Street, 3rd Floor Hartford, CT B Healthy LLC 31 Tobey Road, Office #2 Bloomfield, CT Benjamin, William W. 32 Norman Drive Bloomfield, CT Ebony Horsewomen Inc. 337 Vine Street Hartford, CT Family Partnerships of Connecticut, LLC 36 Tiffany Drive 21

22 Windsor, CT Center of Attention LLC 49 Connecticut Blvd Suite 6 East Hartford, CT Youth and Family Service Providers, LLC 6 Amy Drive Windsor, CT CARE of Connecticut 606 Farmington Avenue OPTIONS Employment and Educational Services 606 Farmington Avenue New Beginnings Family Center, LLC 645 Farmington Avenue Today's Children Tomorrow's Future 88 Westland Street Hartford, CT My People Clinical Services, LLC 151 New Park Avenue (must be DCF referred) Children First Partners, LLC 983 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Unit Radiance Innovative Services LLC P.O. Box 154 Hartford, CT Armstrong Empowerment Group LLC P.O. Box West Hartford, CT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 22

23 YMCA of Greater Hartford: Before OR After School Child Care programs offer quality care for elementary age children, in a safe, secure environment. We offer a curriculum that appeals to kids and at the same time teach confidence, encourages self expression and enriches social development... all under the watchful eyes of trained and caring staff. Fully state licensed. We also provide other after school programs offering enrichment activities for kids & teens. Participating Schools: Avon Public Schools, East Granby Public Schools, East Hartford Public Schools, Ellington Public Schools, Glastonbury Public Schools, Granby Public Schools, Hartford Public Schools, Plainville Public Schools, Vernon Public Schools, Wethersfield Public Schools Downtown YMCA 241 Trumbull Street Hartford, CT YMCA Child Care Center 70A Canterbury Street East Hartford, CT YMCA First Church 837 Main Street East Hartford, CT YMCA Larson Center 81 Woodlawn Circle East Hartford, CT YMCA Magnet School 305 May Road East Hartford, CT YMCA O Brien School 56 Farm Drive East Hartford, CT YMCA Buttonball Sacd 376 Buttonball Lane Glastonbury, CT YMCA Eastbury Sacd 1389 Neipsic Road Glastonbury, CT YMCA Gideon Welles Sacd 1029 Neipsic Road Glastonbury, CT YMCA Hebron Avenue Sacd 1323 Hebron Avenue Glastonbury, CT YMCA Hopewell Sacd 1068 Chestnut Hill Road Hopewell Glastonbury, CT YMCA Kindergarten Program 75 Griswold Street Glastonbury, CT YMCA Naubuc Sacd 82 Griswold Street Glastonbury, CT YMCA Nayayaug Sacd 222 Old Maids Lane Glastonbury, CT YMCA Ellington Latch Key Program 49 Main Street Ellington, CT YMCA South Church 30 High Street South Glastonbury, CT Indian Valley YMCA Latchkey 201 Lake Street Vernon/ Rockville, CT Indian Valley YMCA Preschool 375 Hartford Turnpike Vernon/Rockville, CT Indian Valley YMCA Rockville Child Care 23 Elm Street Rockville, CT YMCA Northeast School Latch Key Program 69 East Street, Vernon/Rockville, CT AUTISM SERVICES The Building Blocks Autism Assessment Program (BBAAP) works to identify children with autism spectrum concerns and assist parents and providers in attaining appropriate and timely treatment. The service is available to children between 24 months and 17 years, within the Clinic's fourteen town catchment area: Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, East Hartford, Ellington, Glastonbury, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, South Windsor, Stafford Springs Stafford, Tolland and Vernon Rockville. Community Child Guidance Clinic, Inc. 317 North Main Street Manchester, CT

24 The Autism Consultation Service multidisciplinary assessment and consultation service for school aged children within the Autism Spectrum. The team of specialists develops a functional plan and recommendations for the child's optimal functioning at home, at school, and in the community. Institute of Living Hartford Hospital 200 Retreat Avenue Hartford, CT The Center for Children with Special Needs an interdisciplinary clinic specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with complex developmental disabilities, in particular those with: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Pediatric Chronic Illness (including Spina Bifida, Prader Willi Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Disease, Diabetes), Developmental Disabilities and severe behavioral difficulties including aggression and self injury. **The center provides a full range of services to adults as well Main Street Glastonbury, CT FOCUS Center for Autism, Inc. 126 Dowd Avenue P. O. Box 452 Canton, CT info@focuscenterforautism.org ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Bridge Youth Shelter 24 hour temporary shelter providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for year old adolescent girls in crisis. The Bridge Family Center 1022 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT My People Clinical Services Community Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) semi supervised housing for youth ready for less supervision and more independence to increase competence, self reliance, and self sufficiency as youth transition into the least restricted out of home placement within the agency. My People Clinical Services The Female Empowerment Program collaboration between Bright Flower Girls Day Spa, LLC and My People Clinical Services, LLC. An opportunity for teenaged females ages of years old to learn information that will empower them, increase confidence, self esteem, verbalization skills and self advocacy. They will also learn basic employment skills and the responsibilities of a Spa Associate. The program is twelve weeks. Each week consists of two meetings per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a total of 6 hours. My People Clinical Services The Father to Father Program works specifically with men that are trying to become better fathers to their children and are in need of support and guidance to do so. A strength based and supportive approach is used to help fathers recognize their role as a parent. My People Clinical Services The Mother to Mother Program is designed for mothers of all ages and stages promoting self help towards positive change, while conducting both traditional and non traditional therapeutic techniques. 24

25 My People Clinical Services 151 New Park Avenue Connecticut Legal Services provides special education representation to low income clients. Community education materials can be found at: under publications of children with disabilities. Toll free: E mail: povertylaw@connlegalservices.org Connecticut Lifespan Respite Coalition (CLRC) determines the need for respite care and the types of care needed in each part of the state by providing information to caregivers and providers about respite issues, needs and resources. They have devised an effective system for assuring that care is available to and easily accessed by every caregiver who needs it throughout the state Silas Deane Highway Rocky Hill, CT E mail: ctrespite@cox.net Connecticut Medical Home Initiative for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs For children & youth 0 21 who have, or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally. Connecticut Children s Medical Center Toll Free North Central CT Regional Medical Home Initiative for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Connecticut Children's Medical Center special kids support center provides care coordination, family support, advocacy, Title V Funds, benefits coordination. 282 Washington Street Toll Free: FAVOR Family Advocacy Services include direct family advocacy, system advocacy, education and training, support, technical assistance and consultation 2138 Silas Deane Highway Rocky Hill, CT The Center for Children with Special Needs an interdisciplinary clinic specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with complex developmental disabilities Main Street Glastonbury, CT Maxim Healthcare Services They take most insurances including HUSKY, Services range from 24 hour complex clinical care to educational training for parents and family members Hartford Homecare, Maxim Healthcare Services 333 East River Drive Suite 110 East Hartford, CT

26 Infoline (211) Connecticut s free information and referral service. Simply by dialing 2 1 1, a toll free number throughout Connecticut, callers can reach knowledgeable, multilingual staff and get information, referrals or seek help in a crisis operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Hands on Hartford Family School Connection, assists families to better connect with their children s school, enhances parenting skills, addresses basic needs, and connects families to community resources. Hands on Hartford The Backpack Nutrition Program designed to help alleviate the hunger of children in Hartford by providing them with easy to prepare, child friendly foods to bring home. Children receive a backpack containing 3 4 pounds of food each Friday afternoon. They return the backpacks on Monday morning to be cleaned and re stocked for the following Friday s distribution. 330 Main Street, 3 rd floor Covenant to Care for Children Crisis Food Pantry (Hartford, New Britain) All requests will be generated through the New Britain DCF Food Pantry Liaison Office. Hours of operation M F 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 120 Mountain Avenue, Suite 212 Bloomfield, CT African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities (AFCAMP) 60 B Weston Street Hartford CT or Padres Abriendo Puertas (PAP) an Organization of Hispanic Parents of Children with Disabilities Al Anon/Al A Teen Alcohol/Drug Abuse Hotline HELP Eating Disorders Hotline Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth Hotline National AIDS Hotline National Child Abuse Hotline National Domestic Violence Hotline SAFE (7233) National Runaway Switchboard National Youth Crisis Hotline Nine Line (Teens in Crisis) Planned Parenthood PLAN Teen AIDS Hotline TEEN Website Helplines: Textual Harassment and how to handle it for kids! A website with information and truths about energy drinks! 26

27 RESOURCES FOR ADULTS in the HARTFORD & MANCHESTER AREA CRISIS LINES Capitol Region Mental Health Center 500 Vine Street Hartford, CT Community Health Resources (CHR) or Inter Community (IC) 281 Main Street East Hartford, CT Wheeler Clinic Community Response Team 91 North West Drive Plainville, CT LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES (LMHAs) * Community Health Resources 587 East Middle Turnpike Community Health Resources 153 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT Inter Community Mental Health Group 281 Main Street East Hartford, CT Capitol Region Mental Health Center (state operated) 500 Vine Street Hartford, CT OUTPATIENT CLINICS * UConn Health Center (MH Only) 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT Institute of Living (MH & SA) 200 Retreat Avenue

28 Eating Disorder Program (adults and kids) Institute of Living 200 Retreat Avenue or or Anxiety Disorders Center (adults and kids) Institute of Living 200 Retreat Avenue Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford Institute for the Hispanic Family 45 Wadsworth Street Community Health Resources North Central Counseling Services 693 Bloomfield Drive Bloomfield, CT or Community Renewal Team (CRT), Inc. 555 Windsor Street Hartford, CT Community Health Resources (Genesis) 587 East Middle Turnpike Community Health Resources 43 W Main Street Vernon/Rockville, CT CRT Asian Family Services 1921 Park Street x10 Hartford Behavioral Health, Inc. Cole Treatment Center 2550 Main Street Hartford, CT Affirmation Center One Main Street FAX:

29 Wheeler Clinic 645 Farmington Avenue Lower Level Manchester Hospital 71 Haynes Street INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT & PARTIAL HOSPITAL PROGRAMS Institute of Living (MH & SA) 200 Retreat Avenue Community Renewal Team Mount Sinai Hospital Campus 675 Tower Avenue, Suites Hartford, CT Community Renewal Team 1921 Park Street, 1st Floor x221 SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT * Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Hartford Institute for the Hispanic Family 45 Wadsworth Street Catholic Charities/Catholic Family Services, Inc Asylum Avenue Community Health Resources North Central Counseling Services 693 Bloomfield Drive Bloomfield, CT or ADRC Outpatient Counseling Center 16 Coventry Street Hartford, CT

30 Community Health Services, Inc. 500 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT Community Renewal Team (CRT), Inc. 555 Windsor Street Hartford, CT Hartford Dispensary 335 Broad Street Community Health Resources 587 Middle Turnpike Community Health Resources 184 Deerfield Road Windsor, CT Capitol Region Education Council 474 School Street East Hartford, CT Capitol Region Education Council 337 East River Drive East Hartford, CT Hockanum Valley Community Council 27 Naek Rd. Ste. 4 Vernon, CT Intercommunity Community Clinic Main Street East Hartford, CT Community Substance Abuse Centers 55 Fishfry Street Hartford, CT Lifeline Wheeler Clinic treatment program for women 16 and older to treat and support women experiencing substance abuse and psychiatric disorders as they progress through their recovery. The program also provides intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care and includes transportation within New Britain, babysitting for preschool aged children and case management. 36 Russell Street New Britain, CT

31 New Directions Inc. of North Central CT 113 Elm Street, Suite 204 Enfield, CT PACES Counseling Associates, Inc. (DWI, DUI) 991 Main Street, Suite 3A East Hartford, CT Wheeler Clinic, Inc. 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT Youth Challenge of CT, Inc. (faith based) May Street METHADONE MAINTENANCE * Hartford Dispensary Manchester Clinic ambulatory detox from heroin and methadone as well as other opiate addictions. Dually diagnosed treated at Henderson/Johnson Clinic only; pregnant women accepted for detox at all clinics. Ambulatory Detox Program. M F 5:30am 1:30pm and Sat/Sun & holidays 6 8am 335 Broad Street Hartford Dispensary (methadone clinic) Doctors Clinic 345 Main Street Intake: Hartford Dispensary Henderson/Johnson Clinic (methadone clinic) Weston Street Natchaug Hospital River east Day Hospital & Treatment Center ambulatory detoxification using Suboxone, 428 Hartford Turnpike Vernon, CT Rushford Suboxone/Buprenorphine Treatment Program for persons ages 16+ who are addicted to opiates. Additional services include individual and group counseling. 110 National Drive Glastonbury, CT ADRC Detoxification Center 500 Blue Hills Avenue, 6th Floor 31

32 Hartford, CT Community Substance Abuse Centers, Inc. (methadone clinic) 55 Fishfry Street Hartford, CT Blue Hills Hospital Inpatient substance abuse services 500 Vine Street Hartford, CT PROBLEM GAMBLING SERVICES CT Council on Problem Gambling Toll Free Help Line: or National Problem Gambling Helpline CT Valley Hospital Vance Drive, Russell Hall, 1st Floor Middletown, CT or toll free Wheeler Clinic 645 Farmington Avenue x104 Peer Counselor, Donna Z x136 Wheeler Clinic 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Community Health Resources (CHR) 587 East Middle Turnpike /Central Access & Crisis Triage Center /Central Access & Crisis Triage Center Manchester Memorial Hospital Family Development Center Eastern Connecticut Health Network 71 Haynes Street x 138 Immaculate Conception Shelter and Corporation The Permanent Supportive Housing Program operates under a Housing First Model, permanent supportive housing is the most effective and cost efficient service model for the chronically homeless population, moving individuals directly from the streets and shelters into their own homes, 32

33 providing intensive and inter connected case management services to each client in their own home setting. ICSHC provides intensive case management services to approximately 100 individuals who are housed in their own apartments throughout Hartford. 560 Park Street Transitional Case Management case management services help men with substance abuse issues transition back to the community following a period of incarceration by employing a strengths based approach to coordinate housing, employment, education, medical services and insurance, and basic needs. Clients enrolled in this program also attend a weekly relapse prevention group. Wheeler Clinic 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES Domestic Violence Hotline: Interval House Family Violence Victim Advocates provide information and advocacy to assist victims of domestic violence through the criminal court process. Services are for male or female victims. PO Box Hartford, CT Hotline 24 hours/7 day Interval House East (Manchester Satellite) PO Box Hotline 24 hours/7 day Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence for counseling services, support groups, and advocacy services. Advocates are available to talk about individual s needs and help identify shelters, programs and other resources. 90 Pitkin Street East Hartford, CT CT Assault Crisis Services Domestic Violence Outreach Team Domestic Violence Outreach Team is comprised of one Manchester police officer and one civilian Law Enforcement Advocate from Interval House. Confidentiality is available. Outreach team provides case investigation and management, information about protective orders, assistance with restraining orders, access to resources and community providers, advocacy and support services, and community education about domestic violence 239 East Middle Turnpike Community Health Resources Manchester Integrated Family Violence Services (IFVS) provides assistance for all family members where there has been domestic violence. Core services include safety assessments, safety planning for the survivor and the child, trauma focused work with children, dyad based interventions focused on 33