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2-1-1 is a free community service with thousands of health and human services programs to help people in Connecticut. Call 2-1-1 to get information, or to seek help in a crisis, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Simply dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-203-1234 any time of day or night.

Helps people whose independent living skills are impaired with disability, illness or injury, to achieve and maintain self-reliance, fulfillment and comfort at home, at work and in the community, by providing comprehensive home, health and rehabilitation services.

Provides links to information on treatment centers and programs by client type and special focus, including chronic pain and treatment vs. jail. Also provides information on programs for specific types of drug addictions and programs for specific age groups and gender.

Provides a list of Army FRGs located in Connecticut, which provide a connection to unit information for spouses and other family members.

Provides a comprehensive list of family programs, services and resources for Service Members, Veterans and family members located in Connecticut.

Links to Connecticut Chapters of AUSA, which develop programs and activities that provide community support and serve as liaisons between the Army and local civilian communities.

Works to advocate, strengthen and implement state policies affecting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their relationship to the public, industry, health care and educational opportunities.

Provides Connecticut resources for finding legal advice or representation, hiring or using a lawyer, and representing yourself or learning about the law.

Directs and coordinates all available resources to protect the life and property of the citizens of Connecticut in the event of a disaster or crisis, through a collaborative program of prevention, planning, preparedness, response, recovery and public education.

Provides a broad range of services to the elderly, disabled, families and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living.

Directory of Pro Bono Legal Programs serving residents of Connecticut.

List of Connecticut ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.

Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You can apply for benefits by completing a state application form.

Provides list of recreational travel and outdoor recreational opportunities in Connecticut.

Homepage for the Connecticut National Guard.

An independent State agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.

Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Connecticut. Resources include information on home loan benefits, education benefits, health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's Connecticut fact sheet.

Statewide point of contact to assist members in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and healthcare services. Download the TAA contact list to find the Transition Assistance Advisor information for the state of Connecticut.

List of DS/USA Chapters in Connecticut. Established by disabled Vietnam Veterans, DS/USA offers sports rehabilitation programs, including winter skiing, aquatic sports, competition, and special sports events, to anyone with a permanent disability.

Provides information on local support groups and consultation to help individuals develop new groups.

Links to advocacy, employment, housing, health care, legal, financial and other resources available to Service Members, Veterans and families in the State of Connecticut.

Represents more than 2,000 counties across the U.S. NACo also provides links to important contacts and resources in Connecticut counties, such as Congressional districts and census data. For more information visit the Web site of your NACo state affiliate.

Provides governors with services that include representing states in Washington, DC on key issues and developing policy reports on innovative state programs. NGA addresses areas that include education, health, technology and welfare reform. Visit the NGA Web site for information about Connecticut state government.

Lists family and other resources available to Guardsmen and their families, and provides contact information. For more specific information, users can select the relevant state and/or city, and choose a specific category of resource.

Works to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC also provides contact information for many cities and towns in Connecticut to connect you to the programs and services they offer in your community.

Information on NFFSCs in the Mid-Atlantic area, including VA, PA, ME, NJ, CT, NH, RI and NY. Services for sailors and families may include family support groups, domestic abuse prevention, ombudsman program, personal finance management, sexual assault prevention and transition assistance.

NMCRS Groton, CT location provides financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services, and their eligible family members and survivors.

Provides vital information to help link consumers to support groups and personal advocacy resources in Connecticut. The site also provides information on successful, creative ways for communities to respond to their behavioral-health needs.

Provides links to support programs that provide assistance to Connecticut Service Members and Veterans who are recovering from injuries sustained in the Global War on Terror.

TCF chapters offer help with grief resolution after the death of a child. To find your local chapter, use the Chapter Locator and select your state from the drop down menu on the page.

Works to promote family and individual development, prevent mental health problems and substance abuse and enhance mental health and other social services in Connecticut.

List of military legal assistance offices in Connecticut.

Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who served in any combat zone and to their families for military-related issues.

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Ability Beyond Disability
Helps people whose independent living skills are impaired with disability, illness or injury, to achieve and maintain self-reliance, fulfillment and comfort at home, at work and in the community, by providing comprehensive home, health and rehabilitation services.
National Guard Family Program - Local Community Resource Finder
Lists family and other resources available to Guardsmen and their families, and provides contact information. For more specific information, users can select the relevant state and/or city, and choose a specific category of resource.
Connecticut State Summary of VA Programs & Services
Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Connecticut. Resources include information on home loan benefits, education benefits, health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's Connecticut fact sheet.
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Provides a broad range of services to the elderly, disabled, families and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living.
Connecticut Office of Protection & Advocacy
An independent State agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.