Resources
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If you need to connect with someone immediately, first and foremost know that you are not alone.
The following resources are a phone call away:
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Emergencies: 9-1-1
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 9-8-8
CT Infoline Crisis Services: Call 2-1-1
Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741
Teen Line: Call 800-852-8336 or text "TEEN" to 839863
Never Use Alone: Call 877-696-1996
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: Call 800-662-HELP ((4357)
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline: Call 800-950-NAMI (6264) or text "HelpLine" to 62640
LGBT National Hotline: Call 888-843-4564
The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678
Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860
National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Cal 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: Call 866-662-1235
SAFE Alternative Self-Harm Helpline: Call 800-DON'T CUT (366-8288)
National Runaway Safeline: Call 800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
The Brian Dagle Foundation Healing Hearts: 800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
The Compassionate Friends: 877-969-0010
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In Connecticut:
Elder Justice Hotline: 860-808-5555
Crisis Hotline for Kids: 203-661-1911
Domestic Violence Assistance: 203-384-9559
LGBTQ+ Hotline: 203-939-7331
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: 860-655-1562
Bereaved Parents of the USA: 860-625-5280
The Cove Center for Grieving Children: 203-634-0500
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families: 203-634-0500
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I have personally witnessed the eradicating of this painful epidemic EVERY SINGLE DAY since we delivered the first Flower Power arrangements in June. I have watched, witnessed, and felt the sparks flying, the smiles generated, the changed outcomes in those we have been visiting for over 6 months (and those whom we met just yesterday). This isn't complicated, but it is hard work and takes us being our most authentic selves and asking others to step up, lean in, and do the same.
-Ginger Smith, SOAR Together Founder