Branford Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking
Resources in Branford
The Town of Branford is committed to promoting a safe and healthy community. The following are resources that may help:
- Branford Police Youth Division: (203) 481-4241
- Info Line: 2-1-1
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 1 (888) 624-6063
- Al-anon and Al-ateen: 1 (888) 825-2666
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (Free) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org - For those in emotional distress or suicidal.
- https://www.mhconn.org/alonetogether/ - Videos, links, information maintaining mental health. Some are free, some suggestions have a financial cost.
- Warm Line: Non-emergency/non-crisis line for emotional support and connection to basic needs resources (Free)
https://www.reachoutconnecticut.org/aboutReach Out Greater New Haven Warmline (Clifford Beers) *COVID-19
New Haven, CT
(203) 287-2460/1844-TALK-4CT
8:30am - 7pm Monday-Thursday
8:30am - 6pm Friday
Saturday - Sunday 11:00AM - 7:00PM
- https://cliffordbeers.gomohealth.care/reach-out - To register for free automated text messages for inspiration, motivation and mental health and be able to text a support person during normal hours of operation.
- https://connect2affect.org/ - Resources, virtual volunteer opportunities
Resources for Seniors
- https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-line (800) 971-0016 - 24 hour Institute on Aging Friendship Line for lonely, depressed, isolated, frail and/or suicidal older adults. It is both a crisis intervention line and warmline.
- https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/friendly-voices/ 1-888-281-0145 Warm Line – You will need to leave your name and phone number and someone will call you back. Not for crisis intervention.
- https://familymattershc.com/introducing-seniors-to-video-chatting/ - How to teach seniors to video chat.
- https://familymattershc.com/video-communication-devices-for-elderly/ - List of video chat devices for seniors who are not technologically informed.