Continuum of Care, Inc.’s mission is to enable people who are challenged with mental illness, intellectual disability, and/or co-occurring substance use disorder, to rebuild a meaningful life and thrive in the community.
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Resources
- Addiction
- Anti-Racism Resources & Support
- Autism/Developmental Disability
- Coronavirus
- Homelessness & Housing
- Mental Health
- Misc.
- Shop & Support Continuum
- Veterans
- 12Step.org - comprehensive list of links to meetings for all types of recovery groups
- Addiction Group - overview of common substance use disorders and treatment options
- AgingCare.com - "The Growing Problem of Prescription Drug Addiction in Seniors"
- Alcoholics Anonymous - organization that helps alcoholics achieve sobriety
- Confidant Virtual Groups - groups led by trained facilitators and clinical experts
- Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) - Connecticut recovery community that provides connections with people in recovery and access to area support services
- Connecticut Region of Narcotics Anonymous - association for recovering addicts
- In the Rooms - global recovery community with 130 weekly online meetings
- iStep - 12-step program management and recovery support app
- Natural High - Resources for resilience and substance use prevention for middle and high school students
- ParentCo. - "Is It Possible to Tell if Your Child Will Become an Addict?"
- PsychologyToday.com - "7 Tips for Mothers of Adult Addicts"
- SMART Recovery - self-empowering approach to addiction recovery
- TheDoctorWeighsIn.com - "6 Reasons Why Exercise Helps During Addiction Recovery"
- TheDoctorWeighsIn.com - "Substance Abuse & Comorbidity: What You Need to Know"
Autism/Developmental Disabilities
- American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) - promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Autism Society of America (ASA) - this organization creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully
- Birth Injury Justice Center: Cerebral Palsy and Autism - examination of the link between cerebral palsy and autism, as well as information on both conditions
- Cerebral Palsy Guide - online resource for anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy or other disabilities
- Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - resource to promote meaningful opportunities for individuals, making community connections and lifelong plans
- Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. - foundation that helps people and families affected by autism
- Parentgiving - "Caring for Seniors with Autism"
- Special Olympics - uses the power of sports to help people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities
- The Arc of Connecticut - advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- The Arc@School en español - recursos de educación especial en español
- The Arc’s Center for Future Planning - financial planning resources for people with disabilities and their families (also available in Spanish)
- 2-1-1 of Connecticut - housing resources in Connecticut
- 2-1-1 of Connecticut - resources for Connecticut families with children experiencing or at-risk for homelessness
- City of New Haven - Office of Housing and Homelessness Services
- Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) - CCEH works to prevent and end homelessness statewide through advocacy and providing emergency assistance
- Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) - supportive housing resources and research
- CT.gov - homeless education resources
- CTHousingSearch.org - free service to list and find housing in Connecticut
- Department of Housing - Coordinated Access Networks (CAN)/Homeless Assistance Programs
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - housing and homeless services and resources in Connecticut
- Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven (ECC/HANH) - public housing agency serving the City of New Haven; provides affordable housing
- Helping Americans Find Help - homeless services organizations in Connecticut
- Partnership for Strong Communities - leads advocacy and advances original research dedicated to ensuring everyone in Connecticut has a safe, stable and affordable home
- National Alliance to End Homelessness - nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States; resources
- National Coalition for the Homeless - national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers; resources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - housing resources and support, including rental assistance
- ACT Mindfully - resources and worksheets for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Advocacy Unlimited (AU) - peer-run organization that provides education, advocacy and support for people with mental health and addiction challenges
- Aha! Parenting - social-emotional parenting articles and resources
- American Psychiatric Association - psychiatric membership organization with research and resources
- American Psychological Association - organization for doctoral-level psychologists
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America - nonprofit that works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression
- AnxietyTribe - online peer-run support group for anxiety
- Baldwin County Schools' The Coping Skills Toolbox - a collection of coping methods for students to help with anxiety and stress
- Child Mind Institute - "How to Talk to Your Parents About Getting Help"
- Common Sense - resources for educators to support students' social and emotional learning
- Community Services Network (CSN) - coordinated behavioral health services for people throughout greater New Haven
- Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - mental health and addiction services in Connecticut
- ConsumersAdvocate.org - "Best Online Therapy Based on In-Depth Reviews"
- ?Continuum Safe Harbor Warm Line – call 800.258.1528 to reach the Warm Line every night, including holidays, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
- Crisis Text Line - free, 24/7 mental health support via text message
- CT Stronger - mental health resources and support
- Five Minute Journal App - practice gratitude and mindfulness with this journal app
- Gabby Frost Designs - mental health graphics and illustrations
- Headspace for Teens - hundreds of meditations and mindfulness exercises, now free for teens 13-18 years old
- Healthline - "10 Mental Health Apps to Use in 2022"
- Mightier - helps kids practice emotional coping skills through video games
- mindbodygreen - wellness and mental health research and articles
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - advocacy, education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness
- National Association for Dually Diagnosed (NADD) - an association for persons with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs
- National Association of School Psychologists - resources for school psychologists
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network - resources for children and families who have experienced trauma
- Natural High - resources for resilience and substance use prevention for kids, teens, educators and parents
- Network of Care for Mental/Behavioral Health - information regarding community mental health services, substance use treatment programs and help for people with developmental disabilities
- NPR - the Joy Generator provides happiness-inducing videos, soothing sounds, drawing prompts and more to boost your mental health
- Plan4Children - behavioral health and family support services in Connecticut
- PsychCentral - mental health and well-being articles and resources
- Psychology Today - mental health and behavioral science resources
- Psycom- the top mental health apps for depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder and more
- Resources to Recover - free online service that connects people with mental health concerns to expert treatment and services
- ?Seize the Awkward - conversation guides and tips to discuss mental health with loved ones
- Social Emotional Learning Alliance for the United States - promotes social and emotional learning in schools and communities
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - resources for substance abuse and mental illness
- SuperBetter - app that teaches you how to build resilience with superhero-themed missions and challenges
- Talkspace - blog on mental health topics
- Tara Brach - guided meditations
- The Association of Black Psychologists - national organization for Black psychologists
- The Hub CT - a regional resource coordinating and supporting mental health, substance misuse and problem gambling efforts in Southwestern CT
- The Youth Mental Health Project - mental health resources for children and parents in CT
- TurningPointCT.org - online peer support and information by and for teens in CT
- University of Michigan Health - information on progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), a method that helps relieve stress and tension
- Verywell Mind - "Best Mental Health Apps"
- Well+Good - mental health and wellness articles
- CollegeStats - "Technology Resources for College Students with Disabilities"
- CT Community Nonprofit Alliance - statewide association of community nonprofits in Connecticut
- LawInfo - information on receiving disability benefits for mental illness
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - membership organization for professional social workers
- New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc. - free, high-quality legal services to people living in poverty in New Haven County and the Lower Naugatuck Valley
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - receive retirement, disability and survivor benefits
- AmazonSmile - shop just like you would with Amazon, except a portion of your purchase gets donated to Continuum
- Goodshop - support Continuum and earn cash back
- 2-1-1 - resource directory for Connecticut Veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves
- Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut - help for service, National Guard, and Reserve members, as well as Veterans and families living with TBI
- Connecticut Veterans Legal Center - helps Veterans recovering from homelessness and mental illness overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare and income
- Connecticut Department of Labor - job resources for Veterans
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Veterans services
- Help.org - substance abuse rehabs for Veterans
- Make the Connection - signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, descriptions of research-based treatment options, and videos of Veterans sharing their own inspiring stories of recovery
- MentalHealth.gov - help for service members and their families
- Mental Health First Aid - mental health training for military members, Veterans and their families
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - information and resources for Veterans and active duty service members
- Novorésumé - "Veteran’s Guide to Job Search in 2021"
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - mental health information, resources and treatment options for Veterans