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NAMI WALKS Changing Minds… One Step at a Time…

This is the largest and most successful mental illness awareness event in America!
Through NAMIWalks’ public, active display of support for people affected by mental illness, we are changing our American communities and ensuring that help and hope are available to those in need.

The 13th Anniversary Annual CT NAMIWalks took place Saturday, May 19, 2018 – at Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford. It rained but we shined!

Many thanks to all of you who participated and donated and supported us in our quest to make mental health a priority in this state and across the country. We couldn’t do it without you.

Return here to see which of our teams will be walking next year and how you can support them.

You can also check here for the latest information. http://www.namict.org/registerteamnamiconnecticutwalk/

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2 days ago

Issue Brief 65: Mobile Crisis Services
From The Child Health and Development Institute:

An Effective Approach for Reducing Emergency Department Utilization Among Youth with Behavioral Health Conditions.

Connecticut has among the nation's best arrays of services and supports for children with behavioral health needs. Despite this, the rates of emergency department use among youth with behavioral health conditions remains high. Recent data from Connecticut's Medicaid system indicates that from 2014 to 2016 there was a 20% increase in the number of visits to emergency departments among youth with behavioral health diagnoses. Effective alternatives in Connecticut, such as Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, help reduce emergency department visits and promote the use of community-based care. ...

Issue Brief 65 - Mobile Crisis Services: An Effective Approach for Reducing Emergency Department Utilization :: The Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut

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Mobile Crisis Services: An Effective Approach for Reducing Emergency Department Utilization among Youth with Behavioral Health Conditions

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5 days ago

Call to candidates: Let’s make Connecticut No. 1 in mental health services again

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Connecticut has long been a national leader in how we view and deliver mental health and substance use disorder treatment. We have been at the forefront for many years of legislation known as

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1 week ago

Early Bird registration closes October 17! Great symposium hosted by NAMI CT 10/19!! Read about this innovative and successful approach to healing psychosis. In Southbury CT. Register here: secure.qgiv.com/for/noc/event/793918/?blm_aid=18739 ...

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NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

2 weeks ago

"Recognizing that we have the ability to help others, only if it's just by listening, is a powerful way to let those we care about know they're not alone." ...

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NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

4 weeks ago

NAMI CT and all its affiliates encourage those who struggle to feel emotionally safe to speak out with others who "get it', who've "been there." This approach to mental health challenges is powerful and evidence-based. Brava to Paloma Bayona, Program Director of NAMI CT, for this new program to help veterans with the many challenges of "coming home." Thank you WTNH. #NAMIHomefront #NAMICT Contact NAMI CT to learn more: 860 882 0236 Or the website NAMIct.org ...

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Supporting and educating people in Connecticut affected by mental illness. NAMI Connecticut is hoping to reach out to more veterans in need.

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NAMI Shoreline offers Family-to-Family in Guilford!

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Emergency Contacts

911 - Ask the police dispatcher to send officers trained to respond to mental illness crisis (Crisis Intervention Team)

GO! - to the nearest hospital emergency room

203.483.2650 - BHCare, Mobile Crisis Team. (For adult crises/emergencies)

211 or 1.800.203.1234 - Infoline, a statewide resource available 24/7 211, press 1 - Child Guidance Centers' Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS). (For children's behavioral crises/emergencies.)