Support and assistance provided by Connecticut for people with medical conditions, health issues and/or special needs:
Department of Social Services - HUSKY Health (Medicaid)
Condition: Low-income individuals and families
Assistance: Free or low-cost health insurance coverage
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/HUSKY
Access Health CT
Condition: Uninsured residents
Assistance: Help finding and enrolling in affordable health insurance plans
URL: https://www.accesshealthct.com/
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
Condition: Seniors needing home care
Assistance: In-home services to help seniors stay at home instead of nursing homes
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Connecticut-Home-Care-Program-for-Elders/Connecticut-Home-Care-Program-for-Elders
Connecticut AIDS Drug Assistance Program (CADAP)
Condition: HIV/AIDS
Assistance: Help paying for HIV/AIDS medications
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/AIDS--Chronic-Diseases/Care/CADAP
Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Condition: Breast and cervical cancer
Assistance: Free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Comprehensive-Cancer/Comprehensive-Cancer/Connecticut-Breast--Cervical-Cancer-Early-Detection-Program-CBCCEDP
Birth to Three System
Condition: Infants/toddlers with developmental delays
Assistance: Early intervention services for young children with delays
URL: https://www.birth23.org/
Connecticut Autism Waiver Program
Condition: Autism spectrum disorder
Assistance: Home and community-based services for people with autism
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Autism-Services/Autism-Waiver-Program
CHOICES Program
Condition: Medicare beneficiaries
Assistance: Free counseling on Medicare options and benefits
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Content-Pages/Programs/CHOICES-Connecticuts-program-for-Health-insurance-assistance-Outreach-Information-and-referral-Couns
Connecticut Home Care Program for Adults with Disabilities
Condition: Adults with disabilities
Assistance: In-home care services to help people stay in their homes
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Connecticut-Home-Care-Program-for-Adults-with-Disabilities/Connecticut-Home-Care-Program-for-Adults-with-Disabilities-CHCPD
MED-Connect (Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities)
Condition: Employed individuals with disabilities
Assistance: Medicaid coverage for working people with disabilities
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Disability-Services/Med-Connect---Medicaid-for-Employees-with-Disabilities
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Condition: Various pediatric conditions
Assistance: Specialized medical care for children
URL: https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/
Connecticut Dental Health Partnership
Condition: Dental health needs
Assistance: Dental care for HUSKY Health membersDepartment of Developmental Services
Condition: Intellectual disabilities
Assistance: Support services for people with intellectual disabilitiesURL: https://portal.ct.gov/DDS
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Condition: Various disabilities
Assistance: Vocational rehabilitation services to help people with disabilities find work
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Content-Pages/Bureaus/Bureau-of-Rehabilitation-Services
Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership
Condition: Mental health and substance use disorders
Assistance: Behavioral health services for HUSKY Health members
URL: https://www.ctbhp.com/
Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program
Condition: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Assistance: Respite care services for caregivers
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Content-Pages/Programs/Statewide-Respite-Care-Program
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Condition: Mental health and substance use disorders
Assistance: Treatment and support services for mental health and addiction
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS
Connecticut Lifespan Respite Coalition
Condition: Various conditions requiring caregiving
Assistance: Respite care services for family caregivers
URL: https://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2998&q=436080
Connecticut Family Support Network
Condition: Children with special healthcare needs
Assistance: Information and support for families of children with special needs
URL: https://ctfsn.org/
Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities
Condition: Developmental disabilities
Assistance: Advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities
URL: https://portal.ct.gov/CTCDD
Connecticut Tech Act Project
Condition: Various disabilities
Assistance: Help accessing assistive technology devices and services
URL: https://cttechact.com/
Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home
Condition: Various conditions requiring home care
Assistance: Home health and hospice services
URL: https://www.cthealthcareathome.org/
Connecticut Brain Injury Support Network
Condition: Brain injuries
Assistance: Support groups and resources for people with brain injuries
URL: https://www.biact.org/
Connecticut Hearing Voices Network
Condition: Mental health conditions involving voice hearing
Assistance: Support groups for people who hear voices
URL: https://www.hearingvoicesusa.org/hvn-usa-groups/find-a-group/152-connecticut
Connecticut Parkinson's Working Group
Condition: Parkinson's disease
Assistance: Support and resources for people with Parkinson's disease
URL: https://ctparkinsons.org/
Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate
Condition: Epilepsy
Assistance: Support and advocacy for people with epilepsy
URL: https://www.epilepsyct.com/
Connecticut Association of Optometrists
Condition: Vision problems
Assistance: Eye care services and vision screenings
URL: https://www.cteyes.org/
Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Condition: Speech, language, and hearing disorders
Assistance: Resources for speech and hearing services
URL: https://www.ctspeechhearing.org/
Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association
Condition: Various conditions requiring occupational therapy
Assistance: Resources for occupational therapy services
URL: https://www.connota.org/
Connecticut Physical Therapy Association
Condition: Various conditions requiring physical therapy
Assistance: Resources for physical therapy services
URL: https://ctpt.org/
Connecticut Association for the Deaf
Condition: Hearing impairment
Assistance: Advocacy and resources for deaf and hard of hearing individuals
URL: https://www.cadinc.org/
Connecticut Council of the Blind
Condition: Visual impairment
Assistance: Advocacy and resources for blind and visually impaired individuals
URL: https://www.ccbct.org/
Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress
Condition: Down syndrome
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families
URL: https://www.ctdownsyndrome.org/
Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center
Condition: Autism spectrum disorder
Assistance: Resources and support for individuals with autism and their families
URL: https://www.ct-asrc.org/
Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
Condition: Learning disabilities
Assistance: Resources and support for individuals with learning disabilities
URL: https://www.cacld.org/
Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance
Condition: Brain tumors
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with brain tumors
URL: https://www.ctbta.org/
Connecticut Hospice
Condition: Terminal illnesses
Assistance: End-of-life care and support
URL: https://www.hospice.com/
Connecticut Kidney Foundation
Condition: Kidney disease
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with kidney disease
URL: https://www.kidneyct.org/
Connecticut Hemophilia Society
Condition: Hemophilia and bleeding disorders
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with bleeding disorders
URL: https://www.cthemophilia.org/
Connecticut Celiac Disease Support Group
Condition: Celiac disease
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with celiac disease
URL: https://www.celiacct.org/
Connecticut Tourette Syndrome Association
Condition: Tourette syndrome
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with Tourette syndrome
URL: https://www.tsact.org/
Connecticut Lupus Foundation
Condition: Lupus
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with lupus
URL: https://www.lupusct.org/
Connecticut Multiple Sclerosis Society
Condition: Multiple sclerosis
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with multiple sclerosis
URL: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/CTN
Connecticut Alzheimer's Association
Condition: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers
URL: https://www.alz.org/ct
Connecticut Arthritis Foundation
Condition: Arthritis
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with arthritis
URL: https://www.arthritis.org/local-offices/ct
Connecticut Chapter of the American Diabetes Association
Condition: Diabetes
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with diabetes
URL: https://www.diabetes.org/community/local-offices/connecticut
Connecticut Asthma and Allergy Foundation
Condition: Asthma and allergies
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with asthma and allergies
URL: https://www.aafa.org/connecticut/
Connecticut Heart Association
Condition: Heart disease
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with heart disease
URL: https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/connecticut/welcome-to-connecticut
Connecticut Lung Association
Condition: Lung diseases
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with lung diseases
URL: https://www.lung.org/about-us/local-associations/connecticut.html
Connecticut Cancer Foundation
Condition: Cancer
Assistance: Financial assistance and support for Connecticut cancer patients
URL: https://www.ctcancerfoundation.org/
Connecticut Children's Specialty Group
Condition: Various pediatric conditions
Assistance: Specialized medical care for children
URL: https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/specialty-group/
Connecticut Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Condition: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases
URL: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/connecticut
Connecticut Spinal Cord Injury Association
Condition: Spinal cord injuries
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with spinal cord injuries
URL: https://sciact.org/
Connecticut Amputee Network
Condition: Amputations
Assistance: Support and resources for amputees
URL: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/support-groups-peer-support/support-group-network/connecticut/
Connecticut Dyslexia Association
Condition: Dyslexia
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with dyslexia
URL: https://ctdyslexia.org/
Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury Association
Condition: Traumatic brain injuries
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with traumatic brain injuries
URL: https://www.biact.org/
Connecticut Sickle Cell Disease Association
Condition: Sickle cell disease
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with sickle cell disease
URL: https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/get-involved/sickle-cell-disease-organizations-around-the-world/connecticut/
Connecticut Rare Disease Foundation
Condition: Rare diseases
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with rare diseases
URL: https://rarediseases.org/organizations/connecticut-rare-action-network/Connecticut Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Condition: Cystic fibrosis
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with cystic fibrosis
URL: https://www.cff.org/Chapters/connecticut
Connecticut Huntington's Disease Society
Condition: Huntington's disease
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with Huntington's disease
URL: https://hdsa.org/chapter/connecticut-chapter/
Connecticut Muscular Dystrophy Association
Condition: Muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with muscular dystrophy
URL: https://www.mda.org/office/hartford
Connecticut ALS Association
Condition: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with ALS
URL: https://www.als.org/connecticut
Connecticut Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Condition: Blood cancers
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with blood cancers
URL: https://www.lls.org/connecticut-hudson-valley
Connecticut Myasthenia Gravis Foundation
Condition: Myasthenia gravis
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with myasthenia gravis
URL: https://myasthenia.org/Support/Support-Groups-by-State/Connecticut
Connecticut Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Condition: Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with fibromyalgia and chronic pain
URL: https://fibroct.org/
Connecticut Lyme Disease Association
Condition: Lyme disease
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with Lyme disease
URL: https://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/resources/support-groups/connecticut
Connecticut Eating Disorders Association
Condition: Eating disorders
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with eating disorders
URL: https://www.eatingdisordersct.org/
Connecticut Aphasia Resource Association
Condition: Aphasia
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with aphasia
URL: https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-community/support-groups/connecticut/
Connecticut Dystonia Support Group
Condition: Dystonia
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with dystonia
URL: https://dystonia-foundation.org/connect/support-groups/connecticut/
Connecticut Endometriosis Association
Condition: Endometriosis
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with endometriosis
URL: https://endometriosisassn.org/support/support-groups/connecticut
Connecticut Neurofibromatosis Network
Condition: Neurofibromatosis
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with neurofibromatosis
URL: https://www.ctf.org/understanding-nf/find-local-support/connecticut
Connecticut Psoriasis Foundation
Condition: Psoriasis
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with psoriasis
URL: https://www.psoriasis.org/connecticut/
Connecticut Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation
Condition: Sjogren's syndrome
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with Sjogren's syndrome
URL: https://www.sjogrens.org/get-involved/find-support/support-groups/connecticut
Connecticut Stuttering Association
Condition: Stuttering
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals who stutter
URL: https://westutter.org/find-nsa-meeting-near/connecticut/
Connecticut Tinnitus Association
Condition: Tinnitus
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with tinnitus
URL: https://www.ata.org/support-groups/connecticut
Connecticut Vestibular Disorders Association
Condition: Vestibular disorders
Assistance: Support and resources for individuals with vestibular disorders
URL: https://vestibular.org/find-support/support-groups/connecticut/
Connecticut Disability Rights Network
Condition: Various disabilities
Assistance: Advocacy and legal support for people with disabilities
URL: ctdisrights.org
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Condition: Mental health disorders
Assistance: Comprehensive mental health services including therapy and medication management
Connecticut State Department of Education - Special Education
Condition: Special education needs
Assistance: Resources and support for students with disabilities in schools
URL: ct.gov/sde
Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Condition: Various disabilities
Assistance: Advocacy and legal services to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities
URL: ct.gov/opapd
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Condition: Domestic violence survivors
Assistance: Support services for survivors of domestic violence, including counseling and shelter
URL: ctcadv.org
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Immunization Program
Condition: Vaccine-preventable diseases
Assistance: Free or low-cost immunizations for children and adults
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
Condition: Children with special needs
Assistance: Services for children with emotional and behavioral issues
URL: ct.gov/dcf
Connecticut Statewide Independent Living Council
Condition: Various disabilities
Assistance: Resources and support for independent living for people with disabilities
URL: ctsilc.org
Connecticut Department of Social Services - SNAP
Condition: Low-income individuals and families
Assistance: Food assistance for eligible families
URL: ct.gov/dss
Connecticut Department of Social Services - Energy Assistance Program
Condition: Low-income households
Assistance: Help with heating and energy costs
URL: ct.gov/dss
Connecticut Department of Social Services - Temporary Family Assistance
Condition: Low-income families
Assistance: Financial assistance for families in need
URL: ct.gov/dss
Connecticut Department of Social Services - Refugee Resettlement Program
Condition: Refugees and asylees
Assistance: Support services for refugees to help them settle in Connecticut
URL: ct.gov/dss
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Lead Poisoning Prevention
Condition: Lead exposure
Assistance: Screening and education about lead poisoning prevention
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Tobacco Control Program
Condition: Tobacco use and addiction
Assistance: Programs to help quit smoking and reduce tobacco use
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Maternal and Child Health
Condition: Maternal and child health issues
Assistance: Services and programs to improve health for mothers and children
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program
Condition: Caregivers of individuals with chronic illnesses
Assistance: Temporary relief for caregivers
URL: ct.gov/opm
Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services
Condition: Aging and disabilities
Assistance: Resources and support for older adults and individuals with disabilities
URL: ct.gov/ads
Connecticut Department of Rehabilitation Services
Condition: Various disabilities
Assistance: Vocational rehabilitation and support services
URL: ct.gov/drs
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services - Crisis Services
Condition: Mental health crises
Assistance: Emergency mental health services
URL: ct.gov/dmhas
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services - Substance Abuse Services
Condition: Substance use disorders
Assistance: Treatment and support for individuals with substance use issues
URL: ct.gov/dmhas
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Chronic Disease Prevention
Condition: Chronic diseases
Assistance: Programs to prevent and manage chronic diseases
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Oral Health Program
Condition: Dental health issues
Assistance: Programs to improve oral health for children and adults
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Injury Prevention Program
Condition: Injury prevention
Assistance: Education and resources to prevent injuries
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Sexual Health Program
Condition: Sexual health issues
Assistance: Education and resources for sexual health
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Environmental Health
Condition: Environmental health issues
Assistance: Resources for addressing environmental health concerns
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Equity
Condition: Health disparities
Assistance: Programs to address health equity and disparities
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Family Planning Program
Condition: Reproductive health
Assistance: Family planning services and education
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - WIC Program
Condition: Nutritional needs for women and children
Assistance: Nutrition assistance for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - School Health Program
Condition: Children's health
Assistance: Health services and resources for schools
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Community Health Services
Condition: Community health issues
Assistance: Support for community health initiatives
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Promotion
Condition: General health promotion
Assistance: Programs to promote healthy lifestyles
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Statistics
Condition: Public health data
Assistance: Access to health statistics and data
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Vital Records
Condition: Vital records needs
Assistance: Access to birth, death, and marriage records
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Care Quality
Condition: Health care quality issues
Assistance: Resources to improve health care quality
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Emergency Preparedness
Condition: Public health emergencies
Assistance: Resources and planning for public health emergencies
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Preparedness and Response
Condition: Public health response
Assistance: Planning and resources for public health emergencies
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Public Health Laboratory
Condition: Laboratory testing needs
Assistance: Laboratory testing services for public health
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Care Access
Condition: Health care access issues
Assistance: Programs to improve access to health care
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Communication
Condition: Health communication needs
Assistance: Resources for effective health communication
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Education
Condition: Health education needs
Assistance: Programs and resources for health education
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Policy
Condition: Health policy issues
Assistance: Resources and advocacy for health policy changes
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Research
Condition: Health research needs
Assistance: Support for public health research initiatives
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Informatics
Condition: Health informatics needs
Assistance: Resources for health data and informatics
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Systems
Condition: Health systems issues
Assistance: Resources for improving health systems
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Equity Institute
Condition: Health disparities
Assistance: Programs to address health equity
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Tobacco Control
Condition: Tobacco use
Assistance: Programs to reduce tobacco use
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Nutrition Services
Condition: Nutritional needs
Assistance: Nutrition assistance and education programs
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - School Health
Condition: School health issues
Assistance: Resources for health in schools
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Family Health
Condition: Family health issues
Assistance: Programs to support family health
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Community Health Assessment
Condition: Community health issues
Assistance: Resources for assessing community health
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Data
Condition: Health data needs
Assistance: Access to public health data
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Promotion
Condition: Health promotion needs
Assistance: Programs to promote healthy lifestyles
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Public Health Training
Condition: Public health training needs
Assistance: Training programs for public health professionals
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Public Health Research
Condition: Public health research needs
Assistance: Support for public health research initiatives
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Communication
Condition: Health communication needs
Assistance: Resources for effective health communication
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Systems
Condition: Health systems issues
Assistance: Resources for improving health systems
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Equity
Condition: Health disparities
Assistance: Programs to address health equity
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Emergency Preparedness
Condition: Public health emergencies
Assistance: Planning and resources for public health emergencies
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Vital Records
Condition: Vital records needs
Assistance: Access to birth, death, and marriage records
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Promotion
Condition: Health promotion needs
Assistance: Programs to promote healthy lifestyles
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Education
Condition: Health education needs
Assistance: Programs and resources for health education
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Policy
Condition: Health policy issues
Assistance: Resources and advocacy for health policy changes
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Research
Condition: Health research needs
Assistance: Support for public health research initiatives
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Informatics
Condition: Health informatics needs
Assistance: Resources for health data and informatics
URL: ct.gov/dph
Connecticut Department of Public Health - Health Systems
Condition: Health systems issues
Assistance: Resources for improving health systems
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