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Connecticut’s Legalized Recreational Marijuana (Cannabis) Law

Recreational marijuana became legal in Connecticut on July 1, 2021, which makes the use and possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana legal for adults. There are still many facets Read More

COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC INFORMATION

Vaccine Roll-Out and Eligibility: Please visit https://www.ct.gov/covidvaccine for the most recent information on phases of the vaccine roll-out and who is currently eligible to make a vaccine appointment. COVID-19 Vaccine Read More

VITA 2022 – Required Documents for Tax Filing

Documents Needed for VITA Tax Preparation: Photo ID for you and/or spouse if filing jointly  Social Security Cards or ITIN Letters for every member of your family (if you do not Read More

COVID-19 TESTING SITES

COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests: Please dial 2-1-1 if you need help locating a testing site. To view a statewide list and map of all COVID-19 testing sites, go to the 211ct.org Read More

Avoiding Scams and Frauds After a Disaster/During a Pandemic

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Read More

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – General Information for Connecticut

Updated: August, 2022 For guidance and updates on Connecticut’s coronavirus preparedness efforts, visit: ct.gov/coronavirus WHAT IS NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19, 2019-nCoV)? The virus was first detected in Wuhan, China, and is Read More

COLD WEATHER INFORMATION

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Benzodiazepine Drug Abuse Information

Benzodiazepines are a type of tranquilizer medication, such as Valium, Ativan, Klonopin and Xanax that can assist with treatment of anxiety, panic attacks, sleep disorders, and drug and alcohol withdrawal Read More

Community Care Teams (CCT’s) and Related Care Coordination for Connecticut’s Vulnerable Populations

With health care reform at the federal level focused on the efficient utilization of health care services and on costs, hospital Emergency Departments (EDs), and their overuse by individuals with Read More

Hospital “Outpatient” Observation Notice and Medicare Patients

Medicare patients need to be aware of this hospital billing classification that can make an overnight hospital stay considered “outpatient” care where patients may have to pay for the cost of their Read More

Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative (HOYC)

Opportunity Youth are young people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school and not working, or do not have their high school diploma. About 1 in 4 young Read More

Connecticut’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program

Money Follows the Person is a federal program for individuals that assists with long-term care needs and allows individuals the freedom to choose where they live and receive services. Services available Read More

Zika Virus Disease

Zika virus disease (Zika) is spread primarily to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. The Aedes species mosquito is found throughout tropical regions of the world Read More

Opioid Substance Use Treatment Options in Connecticut

Opioids are pain killers that can be highly addictive if abused and/or misused, and are in the form of heroin or prescription drugs (e.g., Vicodin, Percocet, Oxycontin). According to the United Read More

Landing Page Test Page

Routine maintenance of the 2-1-1 Connecticut website will be conducted during the afternoon of Monday, 12/20/21. During this time, the website may be momentarily unavailable. If so, please wait a Read More

Resources for Connecticut Families with Children Experiencing or At-Risk for Homelessness

Connecticut’s families have faced stagnating wages, rising costs, and growing economic insecurity, and their children’s health, safety, education, and well-being are largely dependent on their families’ ability to make ends Read More

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Avian Influenza commonly known as “bird flu” is a virus that infects wild birds (such as ducks, gulls, and shore birds) and domestic poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and Read More

Extreme Hot Weather – Click for information and cooling centers

In addition to our primary role connecting Connecticut residents to the help they need, 2-1-1 is involved in local disaster planning, response and recovery. 2-1-1 is a simple, easily remembered Read More

Active Military and Their Families – Resources and Support

In addition to the worries and anxieties of everyday life that everyone faces, there are additional concerns that members of the military and their families must deal with. These concerns Read More

Support Groups

DEFINITION People experiencing life problems and challenges are often helped by participating in a support group. Members of support groups share their experiences, strengths, and hopes and rely on one Read More

When Can Your Child Stay Home Alone?

There is no law in Connecticut regulating the age at which a child may be left home alone. The decision is a judgment call on the part of parents. For Read More

Dating Violence/Teen Dating Violence

Dating violence includes psychological and emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. It occurs with casual dating or serious long term relationships. Signs of Abuse in Your Dating Relationship: Read More

School Clothes and School Supplies

Suggestions for families in Connecticut seeking basic school supplies and school clothing for their children: Families in need who live in medium or small sized towns may be able to Read More

Paternity Establishment

VOLUNTARY ESTABLISHMENT: Connecticut’s Voluntary Paternity Establishment (VPE) Program is a collaborative effort between the Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, and the state’s birthing hospitals Read More

Divorcing Parents Parenting Education Programs (PEP)

WHAT ARE COURT-ORDERED PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAMS? Parenting education programs are classes designed to educate adults about the many issues children face when their family situation changes. The program trains participants Read More