Mental Health Awareness Month: Green Ribbons Are Up Around New Canaan
During Mental Health Awareness Month, we celebrate the New Canaan Behavioral Health Alliance, a resource available to our entire community. Over 50 local organizations and providers, including NCCF, have joined together to streamline access to mental health resources. If you, or a family member, friend, or neighbor, are looking for support, visit newcanaanbha.org.
Local Mental Health Resources
With your help, NCCF provides grant support to many local resources, including those below.
No-Cost Psychiatric Assessments
The Assessment Program at Silver Hill offers timely psychiatric evaluations and personalized referrals for ongoing care, available at no cost for New Canaan residents.
Call: 203-801-2390.
Personalized Guidance & Referrals
Connect with a dedicated Resource Specialist for free, confidential support, helping you find the right providers and guiding families through mental health or substance use challenges. Visit rtor.org.
Kids in Crisis — Text Helpline
The KIC Text Helpline expands access to behavioral health support by meeting young people in their preferred mode of communication. Supported by NCCF's Systems-Level Change grant to Kids In Crisis, the helpline is staffed by locally connected counselors who can provide immediate support and seamless referrals across the Fairfield County care network.
Call 24/7: 203-661-1911.
24/7 Crisis Support If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available:
Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 211 for local referrals
Call 911 or visit the nearest ER in emergencies