Coming Soon: Geo-mapping - to help you to find prevention, treatment and recovery supports for youth and families in a community near you. Until our geo-mapping service is ready, we have listed a few resources for you at the bottom of this page.

Finding Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Programs

Sources of support for prevention, treatment and recovery are numerous and are not always linked. Many projects and initiatives use a combination of funding sources that can dictate who gets service and which services you're eligible for. It's possible to successfully navigate the addiction and mental health system, but most people need help. Sometimes "rough spots" or gaps in the system can detract from a youth or family member's recovery experience. Our recovery coaches can work with you to provide effective advocacy, act as an intermediary if you don't know where to start, and help you make the most of recovery opportunities.

The terms "prevention," "treatment" and "recovery" can be confusing to nonprofessionals as they are sometimes used interchangeably when alcohol and other drug problems are discussed.

• "Prevention" seeks to keep youth safe and alcohol- and drug-free. Prevention programs and initiatives focus on strengthening our youth, family and communities and intervening before serious problems with alcohol and drugs begin.


• "Treatment" is part of "recovery." However, treatment works to decrease the clinical symptoms of alcohol and drug use and recovery is an ongoing process that supports the health of the whole person including their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional capacities. Youth use patterns are not always the same and progression may be much more rapid in youth as they move from use, to abuse or dependence far faster than most adults. Family and environmental concerns may vary widely with situation, culture, ethnicity and even geographic region. Family recovery and support is often needed as parents can sometimes get confused about the parental role, the buddy role, the authoritarian role, and may have trouble being consistent with expectations and rules. Connecticut Turning to Youth and Families realizes that each youth and family seeking help comes from a different background and set of experiences and our recovery coaches work to provide whatever help or resources may be needed. No matter what phase you or your family member may be in, we are here to offer support, information and guidance.

Below are some links and phone numbers that may be helpful in the prevention, treatment and recovery path:

Prevention Resources

• Prevention & Health Promotion Unit: CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Prevention & Health Promotion


• CT Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative: 1-800-273-8255


• Connecticut ClearingHouse: A statewide library and resource center for information on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention and health promotion, treatment and recovery, wellness and other related topics


• Governor's Prevention Partnership: For safe successful and drug-free kids


• "Time to Talk" and New "Time to Act" Websites Provide Helpful Information for Parents

Treatment Resources

• SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: Locate treatment facility tool


• DMHAS - Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: for Services in Connecticut


• United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1: Dial *211 from a land line phone to get information, or seek help in a crisis

Recovery Resources

• Find Recovery Housing: Search this on-line directory of recovery housing to find a recovery house in your neighborhood or anywhere across the country


• Alcoholics Anonymous Area 11 - CT General Service Committee: Search A.A.'s on-line directory of A.A. meetings in your neighborhood or specialized to your needs (click "meeting lists" on their site)


• Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups of Connecticut: Search the on-line directory of Al-Anon/Alateen meetings in your neighborhood or specialized to your needs (right on their homepage)


• Connecticut Region of Narcotics Anonymous Official Website: Search their on-line directory of N.A. meetings in your neighborhood or specialized to your needs (click meeting schedule on their homepage)


• Connecticut Region of Nar-Anon Family Groups: Search their on-line directory of their Nar-Anon meetings in your neighborhood or specialized to your needs


• The Connecticut Women's Consortium: A New Haven based Policy, Training and Advocacy organization, funded by the DMHAS Recovery Initiative that provides great recovery workshops for women and recovery providers - 203-498-4184