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The following directory includes mental health and educational resources to inform, guide, and inspire individuals seeking information for their whole health and wellness. Resources also include organizations that are meeting the needs of education, social justice, advocacy, activism, and healing for communities during times of strife.
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- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
Alltreatment.com
Alltreatment.com is a community-based public-benefit website connecting people to the addiction resources they need. The resource is free to the public. The Find Dual-Diagnosis Rehab Centers Near You technology uses your location to generate a local listing of all the dual-diagnosis rehab centers in and around your community.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Connecticut
Comprised of three nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations: the ACLU of Connecticut, a 501(c)(4) organization which does legislative and organizing advocacy work; the ACLU Foundation of Connecticut, a 501(c)(3) which does litigation and public education work; and the ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC, a 527 organization which builds the necessary relationships, public...
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Amplify: A Resource & Action Guide for Advancing Racial Justice
A campaign of The CT Forum with support from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, that highlights the work and priorities of Connecticut organizations working to create sustainable change in advancing racial justice.
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) – CT
ADL fights all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. The Connecticut Regional Office, established...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Anti-Racism Project
The Project offers participants ways to examine the crucial and persistent issue of racism. Working with facilitators and a well- designed curriculum, drawn from a variety of sources, participants engage in interactive experiences to examine the realities of institutionalized racism, internalized racism, white privilege, racial microaggressions and the myths of...
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Anti-Racism Task Force
The City of Middletown recognizes that communities of color historically and currently battle systemic and structural racism in covert and overt methods. The purpose of the task force is therefore to put into action efforts to combat racism in our community and our country. Its purpose is to supplement, not...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
- Youth & Young Adult
Anti-Racist Teaching & Learning Collective (ARTLC)
The Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning Collective (ARTLC) brings together students, youth organizers, teachers, and teacher educators to build our shared capacity to transform K-12 public education in Connecticut. Through various resources, support systems, and facilitating grassroots organization, the Collective joins many other groups in the pursuit of a more complete,...
- Educational Resources
Artsucation Academy Network
The mission of the Artsucation™ Academy Network is to provide young people, ages 3 to 21, with passion, drive, and creative and leadership skills in order to elevate their sense of self-worth and make them more productive adults in society by offering instructional programs in dance and music that are...
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC)
Fighting for civil rights and empowering Asian Americans to create a more just America for all.
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT
In order to meet its mission, APAC of CT serves several functions and roles. Among them are: Advisory – To advise the APAA Commission as it serves in the Advisory role to the Governor, state and local public officials on the development and implementation of comprehensive and coordinated policies, plans,...
- Youth & Young Adult
Balancing Student Stress Guide
How to navigate stressors, get help on campus and turn expert advise into tangible results
- Community Education
- Mental Health
- Support Groups
Bethel Pride
Bethel CT Pride is a fully volunteer-driven effort aimed at providing support and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. We hold events and programming in Bethel and the surrounding Western Connecticut area, as well as online. We welcome all queer community members and allies interested in what we have to offer!
- Educational Resources
- Mental Health
Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
BEAM is a national training, movement building, and grant making institution that is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.
- Mental Health
Black Female Therapists
This platform was created to promote, inspire, and elevate other black female therapists and create a safe space for black mental health. BFT gives mental health therapists a chance to show their #blackgirlmagic and makes it easier to connect with individuals nationwide. Not only is it a place to connect...
- Mental Health
Black Girl Magik (BGM)
BGM was inspired by a longing for sisterhood, healing, and community in a society that has historically undervalued Black women's wellness. More recently, it has been challenging for Black women to find trusted practitioners and teachers to empower their healing in community. BGM is revolutionizing wellness by integrating our four...
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc. is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space...
- Educational Resources
- Social Justice
Black Lives Matter New Haven
BLMNHV leads grassroots efforts to eradicate systemic white supremacy, oppression and racial violence on Black, Brown and Queer communities and to combat the compounding effects of such violence by promoting holistic healing and Black, Brown and Queer creativity and joy.
- Community Education
- Educational Resources
Black Trans Advocacy Coalition
Established in 2011, The National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition is the only social justice organization led by black trans people to collectively address the inequities faced in the black transgender human experience. Through our national advocacy center and affiliate state chapters we work daily, advocating to end poverty, discrimination in...
- Educational Resources
Blue Hills Civic Association
Blue Hills Civic Association empowers the people living and working in the Blue Hills and surrounding communities to create stable and attractive neighborhoods through organizing, advocacy, and multi-generational programs.
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