Mental Health Resources

HOTLINES/CRISIS RESOURCES

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text 9-8-8 or click the link to chat with a trained crisis counselor.

Statewide Crisis Hotline: 2-1-1 or 1-800-203-1234
Waterbury/Torrington Area Mobile Crisis Hotline: 1-866-794-0021

Provides information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7

Coping Skills

Blog Article by Beauty After Bruises: 101 Grounding Techniques

Video Playlist: Anxiety Skills by Therapy in a Nutshell

Complex Trauma and Dissociation

An Infinite Mind: a beautiful and comprehensive list of resources (websites, books, workbooks, media, podcasts, organizations, and more) about complex trauma and dissociation, with pictures and purchase links.

“What is C-PTSD?” Article by *Beauty After Bruises*, an organization supporting survivors of complex trauma; website also has a blog with excellent information and resources

“Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, Emma and her system share what they learn along the way about DID, dissociation, trauma, and mental health. Educational, supportive, inclusive, and inspiring, System Speak documents her healing journey through the best and worst of life in recovery through insights, conversations, and collaborations.”

“Frequently Asked Questions about Trauma and Dissociation” by ISSTD, including helpful resources for understanding PTSD, acute stress disorder, complex trauma, and dissociative disorders and experiences (amnesia / memory problems, depersonalization, derealization, conversion disorder, dissociative identity disorder, partial dissociative identity disorder / OSDD, and other related conditions)

Information About Mental Health Issues

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Find information and statistics about common mental health issues, local support groups and educational programs, ways to get involved in making an impact on local and national policy change, and other great resources.

“Substance Abuse and Suicide: A Guide to Understanding the Connection and Reducing Risk” Find information about prevention, risk factors, treatment, and resources.

Psychosis

Hearing Voices Network

Hearing Voices Network CT