Connecticut Mental Health Hotline

Free, confidential support for Connecticut residents — available 24/7.

Call 866-903-3787

⚠ Safety Notice

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.

If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24 hours a day.

The Mental Health Hotline offers support and resources and is not a substitute for emergency services.

Connecticut is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. It also faces real and well-documented mental health challenges, from high rates of depression and anxiety among adults to serious concerns about suicide among adolescents.

Resources are available for people struggling with mental health challenges in Connecticut. Seeking help from a mental health professional or support group can make a real difference. If you are not sure where to start, you can call the Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787.

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Options for Connecticut Hotlines

The following resources provide support, information and connections to care across Connecticut. Calls and texts to 988 are free and confidential, and the Mental Health Hotline is one of several other places to turn.

Mental Health Hotline
Call anytime, day or night, to reach the Mental Health Hotline. We can help you find resources in your area and answer your questions. Available 24/7.
866-903-3787
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential. Call or text 988 from anywhere in Connecticut for support with suicidal thoughts or any emotional crisis.
Connecticut ACTION Line
Connecticut's 24/7 adult line from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Call 800-467-3135 or 211. Callers under 18 are redirected to services that can help.
NAMI HelpLine
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers free information, resource referrals and peer support. Call 800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 62640, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.

Local Resources by City

For city-specific mental health resources in Connecticut, explore the pages below:

Bridgeport Hotline
New Haven Hotline
Stamford Hotline

Connecticut Mental Health Statistics to Know

Mental health conditions are common across Connecticut, and many people living with one go without care. If you are a teenager, or worried about one, there are also helplines for teens.

of Connecticut residents report living with depression or anxiety
Over 0 %
of Connecticut high school students seriously considered suicide in the past year
0 %

Additional finding: Less than half of Connecticut adults living with a mental health condition receive any treatment. Sources: CDC Household Pulse Survey; 2021 Connecticut School Health Survey.

Help Is Here

Living with depression, anxiety or another mental health condition is hard enough without having to work out where to turn next. Connecticut has real resources, and finding the one that fits is often the hardest part.

The Mental Health Hotline is available 24/7 to answer your questions and point you toward support in your area, whether you are calling for yourself or someone you love. You can share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.

Call 866-903-3787

Call when you’re ready.