Emergency and Community Resources
If you or someone you care about is in crisis or needs urgent support, help is available — 24/7, confidential, and free.
"Grounded Growth Wellness is not a crisis center and does not offer emergency services."
If you are in immediate danger, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or facing a mental health or substance use crisis:
988-
Call or Text
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7, free, and confidential. You’ll be connected with a trained crisis counselor who can offer real-time support and connect you to local resources.
If you are in danger or need immediate help, please also consider calling 911 or going to your nearest emergency room.
211
211 is a free and confidential service that connects individuals and families to essential community resources in Connecticut and nationwide. Trained specialists are available 24/7 to help with:
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Emergency housing and shelters
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Food assistance
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Utility and rent help
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Mental health and substance use services
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Domestic violence support
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Childcare and elder care
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Legal aid, transportation, and more
Dial 211 or visit www.211ct.org to get connected.
CCADV
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, help is available.
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is the statewide leader in advocating for and supporting survivors. They provide access to 18 domestic violence member organizations offering shelter, counseling, advocacy, safety planning, and legal support — all free and confidential.
📞 24/7 Hotline:
Call or text (888) 774-2900
(TTY available)
🌐 Website: www.ctsafeconnect.org
Safe Connect is CCADV’s centralized intake line — available 24/7 via call, chat, or email. Trained advocates will listen, support, and help connect you to services in your area.
Mobile Crisis
Intervention
For children, teens, or families in emotional or behavioral crisis, Mobile Crisis provides rapid, in-home (or virtual) mental health support.
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Available 24/7 for children and youth up to age 18
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Free of charge
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Services include de-escalation, safety assessments, and connections to ongoing care
📞 Call 2-1-1, then press option 1 to request mobile crisis support
🌐 Learn more: www.kidsmentalhealthinfo.com
This is an essential resource for parents, schools, and providers supporting youth in immediate emotional distress — and it's statewide.