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, demonstrates out of control behavior, or exhibits other negative behaviors. Refers you to local Youth and Family Services.

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

Narcotics.com

Has local Narcotics Anonymous meeting across Connecticut.

Find one near Shelton by following this link: www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/connecticut/shelton/

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Helping Hands Family

Assists children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Some services they offer include: individual treatment plan, a care team, one-on-one therapy sessions, and parent training.

Visit: www.hhfamily.com

Or call admissions: (484) 965-9966

Local Libraries

Shelton has two libraries, both provide an enriching envrionment along with fun events.
To learn more visit: www.sheltonlibrarysystem.org

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

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

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

Alcohol Rehab Guide

Alcohol Rehab Guide provides information regarding to signs of alcoholism and where to receive help. They also provide resources of different ways to pay less out of pocket for treatment.
Visit: www.alcoholrehabguide.org
or call: (877) 624-18853

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

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