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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

VITA 2025 – 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 listed on the 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

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

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 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/HPAI/H5N1)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also referred to as H5N1, is a virus found among various species of birds. It is highly contagious among domestic poultry and has a mortality 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

Family Self-Sufficiency Program – HUD

The following is summarized from “The Family Self-Sufficiency Program: HUD’s Best Kept Secret for Promoting Employment and Asset Growth” by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and Family Self-Sufficiency: 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

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)

Shaken Baby Syndrome is a type of inflicted traumatic brain injury that happens when a baby is violently shaken. Often, there are no obvious outward signs of injury to a baby 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

Parentage Establishment

VOLUNTARY ESTABLISHMENT: Connecticut’s Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage (VAP) Program is a joint effort between the Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, and the state’s birthing Read More

Parenting Education Programs Approved by State of CT Judicial Branch

WHAT ARE FAMILY COURT 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 Read More

Newborn Eligibility – HUSKY A / HUSKY B

HOW DOES A PREGNANT WOMAN WHO IS ON HUSKY GET MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR HER NEWBORN? If a woman is on HUSKY during her pregnancy, her newborn should automatically be enrolled Read More

Medicare Premiums, Deductibles, Co-Insurance – 2025

The following information was adapted from the chart “Medicare Costs at a Glance” on the Medicare.gov website: https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11579-medicare-costs.pdf Part A: (Hospital Insurance) premium: Most people don’t pay a monthly Read More

International Driving Permits

The following information was excerpted from “U.S. Department of State Driving and Road Safety Abroad” , https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/safety/driving.html If you are planning a trip outside of the United States, and you Read More