Greater Danbury
Greater Danbury
Greater Danbury
Greater Danbury Area
Greater Danbury Opioid Workgroup
When: First Thursday of each month | 5:30-7 PM
Where: Stony Hill Fire Dept. at 59 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801
The Greater Danbury Opioid Workgroup (GDOW) was formed to address the opioid crisis in our state. It is led by Western Connecticut Coalition and its membership has grown to include members from all sectors of the community, including: behavioral health and medical providers, people with lived experience and/or their families, youth and social services, government officials, and more.
Our mission is to combat the local opioid crisis by addressing addiction in the community, by enhancing collaboration and data sharing between groups, and sharing information and resources about addiction, prevention, harm reduction and treatment.
We aim to identify and help develop resources in our area to prevent opioid misuse, addiction and stigma and to address the treatment and recovery needs of all people.
For more information, please contact Conor at cburke@wctcoalition.org or Mohammad at melawa@wctcoalition.org
Resources in the Greater Danbury Area
Outpatient & Clinical Services
Provides diagnosis and treatment of non-urgent and chronic medical conditions, X-Ray/diagnostic services, laboratory tests, pre-employment physical exams, referrals to specialty care.
Offers comprehensive Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs Therapeutic Living options.
Primary medical care, Behavioral health services, Chiropractic care, Podiatry, Nutrition counseling, Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, Public insurance and support program assistance.
Connecticut Counseling Centers (CTCC)
Offers a wide variety of groups, outpatient services, treatment, and often bring in guest speakers to enhance recovery education and support. A community-focused environment.
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc
Provides clinical services including adult medicine, dental care, behavioral health, pediatric care, and more
Danbury Hospital Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs
Offers intensive outpatient programs. Options include support groups, symptom management, relapse prevention and therapy to meet your needs.
Provide individual and group therapy, as well as other outpatient services to individuals struggling with addiction.
Better Choice Gambling Program at MCCA:
Outpatient and inpatient treatment for Problem Gambling including individual, group, budget counseling for both gamblers and family members, psychiatric evaluation for both gamblers and family members, and couple and family counseling.
Newtown Youth and Family Services
A youth service bureau and mental health clinic for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Services include outpatient individual, couples and family counseling, substance misuse treatment, support groups, and more.
A comprehensive drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
The Sobering Center
Provides recovery-based support services to individuals with a substance use disorder.
Faith-Based & Community-Led Resources
At their Behavioral Health Center, they address problems associated with substance use and other mental health issues through individual or group therapy.
Peer, Alternative Recovery, Wrap Around, Additional Resources
Ability Beyond
Provides vocational and life skills training for individuals with mental health and developmental challenges, supporting long-term independence and community integration.
CCAR (CT Community for Addiction Recovery)
Provides peer support, recovery coaching, and community-building events. A trusted and accessible resource for many in early and sustained recovery.
Provides housing, recovery, and mental health services. They help individuals obtain a safe home, activate whole health living, find fulfillment and purpose, and become actively engaged in the community.
The Western CT Mental Health Network - Danbury Area (WCMHN-Danbury Area)
Hosts alternative peer activities and community-based supports for individuals with behavioral health needs.
Further Resources
24-hour Crisis, Hotlines and Emergency Information
Emergency calls (all situations) ……………………………………………………………........................................................…… 911
INFOLINE (Statewide) ………………………………………………………………………............................................................… 211
Access Health CT…………………………………………………………………………...............................................................….1-855-805-4325 or visit accesshealthct.com
Access Line for opioid treatment and services (DMHAS 24 hour call center) …………......................................................… 1-800-563-4086
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Helpline ……………………….............................................................. 1-800-346-6238/1-888-789-7777
Hotline and Mobile Outreach – Western CT Mental Health Network ………………....................................................……… 1-860-496-3700
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Emergency Department Crisis Intervention Services …....................................................… 1-860-496-6880
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline………………………………………………..................................................................….. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Greenwoods Counseling Referrals, Inc……….......................................................................……. www.greenwoodsreferrals.org / (860) 567-4437
Text support for people in crisis: ……………………………………………………….....................................................................text “CT” to 741741
USEFUL WEB SITES
Access Health CT………………………………………………………………………............................................…...…. accesshealthct.com
Network of Care for Behavioral Health……………..……………………………………............................ mentalhealth.networkofcare.org/connecticut
CT Clearinghouse …………………………………………………………………...............................................………...ctclearinghouse.org
CT’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services………………………………......portal.ct.gov/dmhas/
Infoline/211 CT …………………………………………………………………….……………………………...............................infoline.org
Mental Health America……………………………………………………………………………................................…mhanational.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)……….………………………………………………................namict.org/
National Institute of Mental Health ……..…..…………………..............................................................nimh.nih.gov
CT Support Group (for young adults) ......................................………………………………..................ctsupportgroup.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in CT …………............................................................................ct-aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous in CT ……………………...................................................................………….………ctna.org
Disordered Gambling …………............................portal.ct.gov/dmhas/programs-and-services/problem-gambling/pgs---home-page