Available Resources
Nearby Resources
Adam's House
Grief education and peer support. Children and their families draw support from their peers and gain new strategies for dealing with their loss.
Visit: adamshousect.org
Or call: (203) 413-2808
Family with Service Needs
Assist families whose child (18 years or younger) run away, demonstratesout of control behavior, or exhibits other negative behaviors. Refers you to local Youth and Family Services.
Juvenile Review Board
Diversionary and prevention programs designed to help local police departments deal with juvenile offenders. Examines all cases involving the police to determine the most appropriate action for each.
Shelton High School Career Center
Located in Shelton High School, provides students with jobs, opportunities, and help with the college search.
Visit: sheltonhigh.sheltonpublicschools.org/schoolcounseling
Stokes Counseling
Private counseling service that specialized in children and family counseling. Provides office and at-home appointments.
Visit: ww.stokescounseling.com
Or call: (203) 729-0341
BH Care
Provides behavioral health, prevention, and domestic violence services. Services include: mental & addiction, domestic violence and victim advocacy, children's services, and housing services.
Visit: bhcare.org
Or call: (203) 800-7177
Grandparent Support Group
A group for grandparents who are raising grandchildren to connect with others in similar situations for support, friendship and advice.
For more information call: (203) 924-7614
Local Libraries
Shelton has two libraries, both provide an enriching envrionment along with fun events.
To learn more visit: www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org
Southern Connecticut Counseling Services
Susan Goldfarb, M.S., LPC has many years experience and focuses on drug and alcohol counseling.
Visit: www.sccs-ct.com/
Or call: (203) 220-2208
TEAM inc. Diaper Bank
Provides diapers for third trimester pregnant mothers and children birth to age 4.
Visit: www.teaminc.org/diaper-bank
Or call: (203) 757-8888 ext. 3241
Bridges Healthcare
Help families with kids that have a mental health diagnosis or having difficulty in their lives.
Visit: bridgesct.org
Or call: (203) 878-6365 ext. 337
Inner Strength Counseling
Works with children, adolescents, and adults to provide treatment. Offers: individual, couples, family, marriage, and group counseling.
Visit: innerstrengthcounselingct.com
Or call: (475) 777-5905
Progressive Institute of Shelton
An addiction treatment center that provides: individual & family systems therapy, trauma-based care, and recovery coaching.
Visit: www.progressive-institute.com
Or call: (203) 816-6424
Spooner House
Non-profit organization that provides food, shelter, and services to those in need.
Visit: www.actspooner.org
Or call: (203) 225-0453
Two Rivers Counseling
Works with children, adolescents, and adults to provide treatment. Offers: individual, couples, family, marriage, and group counseling.
Visit: www.tworvrscounseling.com
Or call: (475) 777-5905
Statewide Resources
Access Mental Health CT
Expert free pediatric psychiatry consultation to help PCPs meet the needs of children and adolescents with mental health problems.
Visit: www.accessmhct.com
or call: (844) 751-8955
Mobile Crisis Intervention Service
Intervention service for children and youth in crisis. Counselors are available immediately, 243 hours a day, 365 days a year, in person or by phone.
Visit mobilecrisisempsct.org
Or call: 2-1-1
Trans Lifeline
Direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community by the trans community
Visit: translifline.org
Or call: (877) 565-8860
Addition Resource
Addiction Resource is an informational content guide serving individuals and their families who struggle with addiction, substance abuse, and mental health disorders.
Visit: www.addictionresource.net
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for those in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Visit: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Or call: 9-8-8
The Diaper Bank Of Connecticut
Social service organization that provides diapers for children and adults in need.
Visit: www.thediaperbank.org
Or call: (203) 934- 7009
CT Department of Children and Families
Provides psychiatric, psychological, therapeutic, anger management, parenting classes, DV, substance abuse, family preservation, and reunification.
Visit: portal.ct.gov/DCF
or call: (203) 306-5330
Partnership to End Addiction
To help with addition prevention, treatment, and recovery. Provides tips and resources for parents and caretakers
Visit: drugfree.org
Or text: CONNECT to 55753
The Trevor Project
Its mission is to end suicide of LGBTQ young people. It is for crisis support, advocacy, research and education.
Visit: thetrevorproject.org
To call the hotline: 1-866-488-7386
YouthLine
Free teen-to-teen crisis support and helpline. Teens are available from 1:00PM - 7:00PM EST; adults are available by phone at all other times.
Call: (877) 968-8491
Text: teen2teen to 839863
Or visit: theyouthline.org
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