Calls to Connecticut's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Increase; Rapid Response Proves Effective

Calls to Connecticut's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Increase; Rapid Response Proves Effective

Yesterday, September 8th, marked the second annual 988 day, recalling launch of the national three-digit 988 dialing code in 2022, and a day to broaden public awareness of the service. The volume of calls continues to increase in Connecticut, with an effective response.

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Child Health and Development Institute Selected as Performance Improvement Center

Child Health and Development Institute Selected as Performance Improvement Center

The Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) will serve as the Performance Improvement Center (PIC) for the State of Connecticut's Functional Family Therapy - Foster Care (FFT-FC) program through a new contract with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), announced last month.

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Source to Sea Cleanup Returns in September in Connecticut and Region

Source to Sea Cleanup Returns in September in Connecticut and Region

Plans are proceeding for the 29th annual Source to Sea Cleanup – with the goal of removing as much trash as possible from local waterways, riverbanks, and communities across the 410-mile Connecticut River watershed across New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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"Special Examination" by State Comptroller Highlights Anticipated Impact of Federal Cuts, Changed Requirements on Connecticut Residents and Industries

"Special Examination" by State Comptroller Highlights Anticipated Impact of Federal Cuts, Changed Requirements on Connecticut Residents and Industries

“A significant number of low-income residents in Connecticut are expected to lose eligibility for government benefits under the law and will feel the cuts acutely,” according to a “Special Examination” by the Office of State Comptroller of the anticipated impact of new federal law changes.

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