Mental Health Resources
In This Section
Norwalk Helps
The Norwalk Helps Resource Guide provides general guidance and a better understanding of mental health and community supports and services available to students, families, and educators in Norwalk Public Schools. Click here to learn more.
Help Is Out There
- Crisis Intervention
- Peer Connection
- Substance Use
- Counseling Services
- Support Groups
- Norwalk City Services
- Additional Resources
Crisis Intervention
- CT's Mobile Psychiatric Crisis
- Dial 2-1-1
- By dialing 2-1-1 and, at the prompt, pressing “1” for “crisis,” you are reaching out to trained counselors who can immediately help to resolve the crisis.
- Crisis Text Line
- Text CT to 74174
- https://www.crisistextline.org/
- Services available in Spanish
- Kids in Crisis Helpline
- Dial 203-661-1911
- https://www.kidsincrisis.org/
- Local crisis support for families; respite beds available for children up to 18 years old.
- National Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Dial 988
- https://988lifeline.org/
- Services available in Spanish
- The Trevor Project Lifeline
- Text 678-678
- Dial 1-866-488-7386
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
- Trans Lifeline
- Dial 877-565-8860
Peer Connection
- CT’s Young Adult Warmline
- Dial 1-855-6-HOPENOW
- Operates 12 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 days a week
- Outside hours: Call Patricia at 860-549-2435
- Soundview Warmline
- Dial 800-921-0359
- Operates 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 7 days a week
- Warm Lines are telephone support services staffed by people who have experience/expertise with mutual support. These lines are not crisis lines
- Community Mindfulness Project
- Dial 857-799-9498 for Free Meditation daily at 7 a.m., 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- https://www.communitymindfulnessproject.org/
Substance Use
- CT's Substance Use Access Line
- Dial 800-563-4086
- Alcoholics Anonymous - Area 11
- ct-aa.org
- Meetings in English and Spanish
- Alanon/Alateen
- Support for people affected by someone's substance abuse.
- Adults: Call Karen at 203-962-5427
- Teens: Call Peter at 203-856-1614; meet at Norwalk High School on Thursdays, 2nd period on the 2nd Floor of the library.
- The Child & Family Guidance Center - SSTRY/CRA
- 203-394-6529
- https://cfguidance.com/substance-abuse/
SSTRY/CRA (Community Reinforcement Approach) is an outpatient substance abuse program is for youth ages 12 through 24 — and their families – who are using or at risk of abusing drugs or alcohol.
- Liberation Programs
- Call 855-542-7764
- Offering drug and alcohol counseling for middle school through adults.
- MFAP Drug User Outreach
- Call 203-855-9535 ext. 107
- https://mfap.org/services
Offers outreach assistance as well as needle exchange, substance abuse treatment, Narcan education and supplies to help people live healthier and make safer choices.
Counseling Services
- Catholic Charities
- Call 203-750-9711
- https://www.ccfairfield.org/
Offers a wide range of services including mental health counseling for children 11 years and older in English and Spanish. Also can help with medication management.
- Family & Children's Agency
- Call 203-855-8765
- https://www.familyandchildrensagency.org/
A wide range of counseling services through our Behavioral Health Department. We are experienced in helping adults, adolescents, children and families through times of crisis or transition.
* Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Behavioral Problems, Family Challenges, Child & Adolescent concerns, Life Transitions, such as divorce or relocation
- The Child & Family Guidance Center
- 203-394 6529
- https://childguidancect.org/
Anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, ADHD or something else effecting your child's emotional well-being,
- Mid-Fairfield County Community Care Center
- (203) 299-1315
- https://childguidancemfct.org
Outpatient Children's Clinic (Age 5 - 19) - Outpatient Children's Clinic offers individual, family, and group therapies, as well as parent guidance.
Latino Behavioral Health Program - All Outpatient services are offered in Spanish by a team of bilingual, bi-cultural clinicians and a Spanish-speaking child and adolescent psychiatrist.
- Triangle Community Center
- 203-852-0600
- https://ctpridecenter.org
Triangle Community Center (TCC) is Fairfield County’s leading provider of programming and resources to nurture growth and connection within the LGBTQ community.
- St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Services
Outpatient care for adolescents and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders at our clinics in Norwalk and Bridgeport.
- Connecticut Renaissance
- 203-866-2541
- https://ctrenaissance.org/
Mental health, behavioral health, substance use/abuse and family struggles.
- Connecticut Counseling Centers
- 203-838-6508
- ctcounseling.org
Anyone over the age of 16 wishing to receive substance abuse evaluations, referrals, urine testing and outpatient counseling.
- Domestic Violence Crisis Center
- 203-853-0418
- dvccct.org
Crisis intervention, safety planning and individual and group counseling in both English and Spanish
Support Groups
- Lighthouse Program
- Call or text 203-461-3409
- LGBTQ+ teen support group run by Kids in Crisis; meets virtually on Tuesday nights from 5 to 7 p.m.
- NAMI Connecticut Young Adult Connection Community
- Click here to learn more about local programs
- A network of young people striving for success, where we promote all pathways to recovery and healthy living. We are here to support you, guide you, and share our experiences.
- RIPPLE
- RockingRecovery.org
- Late-night online support groups, including Alternatives to Suicide.
- Smart Recovery Programs
- https://smartrecovery.org/smart-recovery-programs
- SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.
- Courage to Speak Foundation
- Dial 203-831-9700
- Parent support group, prevention presentations and trainings for adults (English and Spanish) as well as children and teens, ages 10 to adult.
- CT Hearing Voices Network
- Contact Skye at scollins@advocacyunlimited.org
- Bereavement Center of Westchester
- https://www.bcwtreehouse.org
- Email: bereavementwestchester@gmail.com
- Phone: 914-414-9985
Norwalk City Services
- Community Resource Hub
- Dial 203-854-799
- https://www.norwalkct.gov/1898/Community-Services
- Helping Norwalk residents identify, understand, and navigate available services and resources.
- Youth Services Bureau
- Dial 203-854-7785
- https://norwalkct.gov/369/Youth-Services
- The mission of Youth Services is to support and promote local organizations that provide services to children & families.
- Behavioral Health Unit, Norwalk Police Department
- Dial 203-854-7223
- Community supports and referrals
Additional Resources
- Norwalk Community Health Center
- Call 203-899-1770 ext. 1203
- https://norwalkchc.org/services/behavioral-health/
The Behavioral Health care team of trained, experienced professional psychotherapists includes clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and drug and alcohol counselors. You do not need to be a medical patient at NCHC to receive mental health and substance use counseling services.
- Positive Directions
- Call 203-227-7644
- https://www.positivedirections.org/
We support individuals, families, and communities by providing prevention programs that build resiliency and life skills in adolescents, adults and families, as well as outpatient treatment and supports for mental health and addiction disorders.
- Norwalk Hospital
- Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Treatment mental health services for adolescents and adults
- Call 203-852-2988
- Community Support Program is fostering independence for adults with mental illness through skill building and connecting to community resources.
- Call 203-855-3534
- Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Treatment mental health services for adolescents and adults
- Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street
- Call 203-854-9292
- https://www.chc1.com/locations/norwalk/
Offers mental health and substance misuse services for all ages. You must be a medical patient of Community Health Center to receive behavioral health services. Services are available in multiple languges.
- High Focus Treatment Centers
- Call 800-877-3628
- https://www.highfocuscenters.com/location/ct/norwalk/
Specializes in providing levels of care in mental health services for both adults and adolescents. Services include Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program.
- Keystone House
- Call 203-855-7920
- https://www.keystonehouse.org/
A nonprofit organization that provides residential and psychosocial services for adults with psychiatric disorders in greater Norwalk, CT. Our mission is help individuals adjust to and remain in the community environments of their choosing by providing them with necessary life skills and tools to help them live as independently as possible.
- Catalyst CT
- catalystct.org/resource-library
- Visit the website for specialty services, additional treatment providers, and peer support groups in nearby towns.
Nathan Hale Middle School
176 Strawberry Hill Ave. Norwalk, CT 06851
James Crouch | Principal | Phone: 203-899-2910