Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis hotline for people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. When you call, you will hear a message (saying you have reached the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) and then you will hear hold music while your call is being routed. You will be helped by a skilled, trained crisis worker who will listen to your problems and will tell you about mental health services in your area. Tele-Interpreters service provides support for over 150 languages. 

• Para obtener asistencia en español durante las 24 horas:
  888-628-9454

• If you are a TTY user, please use our TTY number:
  800-799-4TTY (800-799-4889)

800-SUICIDE
(800-784-2433)
800-273-TALK
(800-273-8255) 

ESPAÑOL:
888-628-9454

TTY SERVICE:
800-799-4TTY
(800-799-4889)

800-273-TALK + Press "1"
(800-273-8255) + Press "1"

For online chat or text, click here.

The Trevor Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis hotline. If you are a young person who is in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call to speak with a trained counselor now.

866-488-7386

888-999-5545
203-878-1212 

SPANISH:
888-568-8332 

Center for Domestic Violence Services (CDVS)
24-hour services for crisis hotline counseling, advocacy and information about crime victim compensation, filing of temporary restraining orders, referral, and safety planning. Crisis walk-ins, immediate appointments, and sheltering.

203-789-8104
203-736-9944 Ansonia
888-774-2900 

Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
If you suspect that a child is being abused, abandoned or neglected, call the number to the right, call your local child protective services agency, or call 9-1-1. 

800-842-2288

800-246-PRIDE
(800-246-7743)

Alcoholics Anonymous

866-STEPS12
(866-783-7712)

SPANISH:
855-ESPANCT
(855-377-2628)

800-627-3543

Info Line
Free, 24/7 information and referral service. Simply by dialing 2-1-1, callers can reach knowledgeable, call specialists for information, referrals, or help in a crisis. Multilingual assistance and TDD access is also available. 

SIMPLY DIAL:
211

OTHER NUMBERS:
800-203-1234
860-522-4636