Support, Resiliency, and Recovery . . .

Don't try to go it alone! ... Seek help!

Newtown Congregational Church has access to and researched to many resources to assist individuals who seek guidance and support.

Below are just a few places to contact for assistance:

-Newtown Social Services 203-270-4330

-Newtown Youth & Family Services 203-270-4337

-Resiliency Center of Newtown 203-364-9750

-Regional Hospice 203-702-7413

-Ann's Place (cancer support) 203-790-656

-Faith Food Pantry 203-426-8507

-FISH of Newtown 800-794-0034: provides rides to doctor's appointments for non-drivers.

CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741

for free, 24/7 crisis counceling

Or Email by choosing the link below that applies to you:

CORONAVIRUS: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/get-help-coronavirus/#dealing-with-coronavirus-1

ANXIETY: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/anxiety/#what-is-anxiety-1

SUICIDE: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/suicide/#how-to-get-help-if-youre-thinking-about-ending-your-life-1 

DEPRESSION: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/depression/#what-is-depression-1

EMOTIONAL ABUSE: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/#what-is-emotional-abuse-1

BULLYING: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/bullying/#what-is-bullying-1

SELF-HARM: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/#what-is-self-harm-1

LONELINESS: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/loneliness/#signs-of-loneliness-1



Is the Crisis Text Line Confidential?  Yes. Crisis Counselors only know what texters share with them, and that information stays between you, unless sharing it with emergency services is absolutely necessary for your safety. We take your confidentiality seriously. Check out our Terms of Service here. In cases when a texter is in immediate danger of suicide or homicide, as determined by a risk assessment by the Crisis Counselor and Supervisor, our first step is to try to work with the texter to form a safety plan. If the texter is unable to plan for their own safety, the Supervisor may contact emergency services, who may dispatch a wellness check.

Is there a chrage:? We do not charge texters. If your cell phone plan is with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or Verizon, texts to our short code, 741741 are free of charge. If you have a plan with a different carrier, it works just like texting a friend: standard text message rates apply.

Will the hotline show on my cell phone bill? Nothing will appear on your bill if your cell phone plan is with AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or Verizon. (Read about how this happened here). If your plan is with another carrier, our short code, 741741, will appear on your billing statement.

To Learn More About Crisis Helpline: https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/faq/

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Read on for more information about our platform, how to become a Crisis Counselor and how we’re using data to change the game. Can’t find the answers to your burning questions? Email info@crisistextline.org.

Some Articles to Read: https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/press/

SAFETY INFORMATION FROM CONSUMER REPORTS

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