Help is Always Available

With the recent tragedies in Parkland, Florida and Newtown, CT, we remind our community that help is available. You are not alone! Please refer to the links below:

Crisis Resources

  • For a life-threatening situation, dial 911 immediately.
  • For a crisis or in case someone is experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts dial 211in CT.  Outside of CT, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
    1-800-273 TALK (8255).
  • If someone is uncomfortable talking on the phone, she/he can also use the crisis text line by texting 741741 or use the Lifeline Chat online at: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat

Informational Resources

JFS Licensed Mental Health Clinicians are available for non-crisis counseling. Please call Shelly Bheer, LCSW, Mental Health Clinical Director at 203.389.5599 ext. 114 or email at sbheer@jfsnh.org.