Health & wellness
support
Mental health, physical care, substance use support, and
wellness programs for Connecticut veterans.
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Provides comprehensive primary and mental health care to enrolled Connecticut veterans. Visit the VA Connecticut website or call your local VA Medical Center to enroll and schedule care.
Military Crisis Line
24/7 confidential phone, text, and chat crisis support for veterans, service members, and their loved ones. Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255 for immediate help.
Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership
State-funded mental health and substance use services for Connecticut residents, including veterans. Access services through your primary care provider or by calling the CTBHP member line.
Vet Center — Hartford
Community-based readjustment counseling centers offering PTSD support, individual and group therapy, and military sexual trauma services to combat veterans and their families.
SAMHSA Veterans Resources
The SAMHSA treatment locator helps veterans find substance use treatment facilities near them. Access online at findtreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) any time.
Wounded Warrior Project — Mental Wellness
Peer support groups, wellness programs, and mental health resources designed specifically for post-9/11 wounded warriors. Connect with a program alumni or apply online at woundedwarriorproject.org.
Community mental
 health Affiliates (CMHA
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc., (CMHA) is a leading provider of an integrated health and behavioral health care system for children, families, and adults.
CMHA, headquartered in New Britain with locations throughout northwest and central Connecticut, has more than 45 years' experience as one of the largest behavioral health care providers in the state. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Connecticut’s residents, CMHA offers a continuum of programs that change the lives of 7,300 children and adults annually. CMHA is the state’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
advanced behavioral Health
The Military Support Program was created to address the behavioral health needs of National Guard and Reserve personnel affected by deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) and Operation New Dawn (Iraq). In 2011 the State of Connecticut expanded MSP to include all who served in the Military after 9/11 and their family members.
The Military Support Program offers specialized support services statewide for troops and their families when care is unavailable, difficult to access, or not covered by insurance. Services include information and referral, case management and counseling for post-deployment stress issues, family counseling, and embedded clinician services.
SAlute to smiles
Salute to Smiles - Connecticut Veterans Oral Health Care Program
Connecticut is home to over 150,000 Veterans, with more than 36,000 residing in Greater Hartford. Many Veterans, once out of active duty, are no longer eligible for dental insurance through the Veterans Administration. Some may have private insurance, but lower-income Veterans often do not qualify for Medicaid and cannot afford private plans due to pension-related income limits.
This program aims to address these gaps by providing access to preventive and restorative dental care, as well as oral health education and resource navigation for Veterans in need.
Through this program, Connecticut Veterans in need may receive the following services:
- Dental checkups, cleaning and prevention
- Fillings
- Extractions
- Treatment for gum and periodontal disease
(Services not covered include dental implants, orthodontics, fixed bridges, telehealth)
Midwestern Connecticut Council
of Alcoholism: Vet House I & II
Vet House consists of two adjacent properties, Vet House I and Vet House II, and is designed to address the needs of homeless veterans.
Vet House I is located at 18 New Street in Danbury and can house up to ten male veterans: six live there on a transitional basis while the other four are permanent residents. There are currently six transitional beds and the four permanents assisted by Section 8 project based vouchers.
Vet House 2 is designed to address the needs of veterans and their families, and is located at 20 New Street. This building houses up to three veterans and their families who are at risk of being homeless. All three units are in one building conveniently located in downtown Danbury.
paralyzed veterans
of america
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. Their mission is to ensure that veterans living with paralysis receive the necessary support, resources, and advocacy to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
PVA provides comprehensive programs and services to meet the unique needs of paralyzed veterans. They offer assistance in accessing quality healthcare, specialized rehabilitation, adaptive sports and recreational activities, and accessible housing solutions. PVA also provides guidance on navigating the complex process of obtaining benefits and entitlements for veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases.
The Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA)
The Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA) is where you turn when you need unbiased, accurate information to help meet the challenges of aging and disability in the community. Federal and State funding supports SWCAA’s information specialists which in turn allows staff to refer based on what you need rather than who will profit.
Veterans Advocacy & Assistance: Provides information and assistance to the state’s veterans and their dependents in obtaining rights, benefits and privileges to which they may be entitled to under law.
Honor Wellness Center
At Honor Wellness Center, we provide client-centered, culturally competent, holistic individual and group treatment to veterans and first responders - police, fire, corrections, dispatchers and EMS personnel - utilizing evidence based practices to address the first responder’s addiction, mental health and/or trauma issues recognizing they can be chronic and progressive which deeply impacts not only the first responder, but their entire support system. We strive to guide each person through the recovery process with the goal of living life to its full potential, free from addiction while learning to manage and live with the mental health challenges.
easterseals
veterans rally point
For many of the brave men and women veterans/servicemembers who have served our country, the journey home is complicated and challenging. Whether our veterans/servicemembers are recovering from physical and/or psychological injuries or trying to navigate the civilian world to gain meaningful employment, Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut walks with veterans/servicemembers on their journey every step of the way. At Easterseals, no one is left behind! These services are free and local, serving our Connecticut Warriors.
PsychArmor®
PsychArmor® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers critical resources to Americans so they can effectively engage with and support military service members, Veterans, and their families.
Because fewer than 7% of Americans serve or have served in uniform, most civilians are unfamiliar with military culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community often feel misunderstood and reluctant to seek support. Our mission is to bridge that civilian-military gap by educating a nation.
At PsychArmor, we provide online training videos delivered by national subject matter experts who are fiercely committed to educating the civilian community about military culture – at no cost to the learner. Additionally, our Support Center provides follow-up coaching to reinforce the knowledge conveyed in our courses.
Welcome to the Military & Veteran Caregiver Experience Map
Military and veteran caregivers provide invaluable service to this country, but their unique journeys are not always well understood.
Caregivers must often cope with significant physical, psychological, financial, and social challenges without the help they need.
The Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community (HHCC)
The Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community (HHCC) is an online support group that offers a positive place for military and veteran caregivers of all eras to connect with one another. Moderated by caregivers, the HHCC is a welcoming environment for military and veteran caregivers to share their stories, seek advice, and find commonality in the challenges they face.
caregiver -
mental wellness workshop
Launched in 2023 following two years of development, Mental Wellness at EDF provides military and veteran caregivers with safe, supportive, virtual spaces to connect with their peers through structured workshops and thematic care groups organized around shared life experiences.
recovery network
of programs
Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and expert recovery services to any individual or family on their journey to restore hope, health, and healing. We are committed to empowering those in need to get the compassionate and personalized support they deserve to help improve their lives, all while creating impactful change in our community.
hidden heroes
Our mission:
Hidden Heroes brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers and seeks solutions for the tremendous challenges and long-term needs they face.
Our goals:
Raise awareness of the issues military caregivers confront every day
Inspire individuals, businesses, communities, and civic, faith and government leaders to take action in supporting military caregivers in their communities
Establish a national registry, encouraging military caregivers to register at HiddenHeroes.org to better connect them to helpful resources and support
rocking recovery
Veterans often experience things while serving that anyone outside of the armed forces community could never imagine. Veteran-specific supporters are familiar with military culture, language, and traditions. They also have government resources available through the Veterans Administration. Like the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the VA also has some difficulty when it comes to navigating its resources. We hope you find these links useful and informative. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you made for our country.
stonington institute: starlight military
program
The Starlight Military Program is dedicated to active duty military members and veterans whose lives have changed and become unmanageable due to significant substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental health issues. This 28-day co-occurring residential rehabilitation program is dedicated to providing a stigma-free treatment environment specifically designed to meet the needs of active duty personnel in all branches of military service.
The treatment team understands that military life can be stressful to service members and their families, resulting in the types of disorders that require specialized treatment and unique recovery programs. Starlight treatment staff utilizes proven recovery methods that are focused on helping you develop solid strategies to promote healthy decision-making related to substance use, and education that supports permanent lifestyle changes aimed at maintaining long-term mental health recovery.
st. christophers inn -
graymoor, ny
St. Christopher’s Inn, a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, is a temporary homeless shelter dedicated to the rehabilitation of men in crisis whom we call “Brothers Christopher.”
Our mission is to offer a continuum of quality health care services that facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual healing by providing Chemical Dependency Treatment, Primary Health Care, and Temporary housing.
We strive to restore the personal dignity of each individual by utilizing a holistic approach in all our programs. No one is ever turned away because of race, religion, or ability to pay.
cohen
veterans network
As a post-9/11 veteran, Cohen Veterans Network is ready to assist you in overcoming the challenges of transitioning from active military service back to civilian life and beyond. Our clinics offer specialized, confidential therapy for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, transition challenges, and other concerns you may be facing. We also offer marriage counseling, relationship counseling, and help with children’s behavioral issues.
aa meeting locator
Welcome to AA Meeting Locator
We are the top-rated resource for recovery from alcohol addiction and substance abuse. Only those individuals and their families that have suffered the problems of alcoholism and substance abuse will know the pain, mental torture, and devastation they have to go through in dealing with an addiction situation. We help in easing this journey by providing all the support, compassion, and assistance needed for overcoming addictions. Our resources include local AA Meetings, MAT or Medical Assisted Treatment, and more. You can easily find local AA meetings near you by using AA Meeting Locator.
Na meeting locator
NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is
only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.
We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work.
There are no strings attached to NA. We are not affiliated with any other organizations. We have no initiation fees or dues, no pledges to sign, no promises to make to anyone.
We are not connected with any political, religious, or law enforcement groups, and are under no surveillance at any time. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual
identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.