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Take care of your mental health & show children how to take care of theirs, too. Gizmo shares more mental health strategies. gizmo4mentalhealth.org
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Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol is now active through Sunday. Due to forecasted high temperatures, Gov Lamont has activated the state's protocol to help ensure residents have access to cooling centers.
If you need a place to cool off, visit 211ct.org
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Missed our Legislative Recap last month about what the 2026 session actually meant for ALICE families? No worries - you can catch up on everything here: youtube.com/watch?v=xK40h57K…
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Last week, @GovNedLamont announced that the state will provide $300 grocery store gift cards to the estimated 25,000 residents who have lost federal SNAP benefits. If you or your neighbors need help finding affordable food in YOUR town, go to bit.ly/FindHelp211
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We are proud to celebrate our rockstar Candice for completing United Way Worldwide's Next-Generation Leadership Initiative - an 18-month future focused leadership development program designed for emerging staff across the global United Way Network! Congratulations Candice!
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¿Sabía que somos líderes en el cuidado infantil? 211 Child Care conecta a familias con proveedores y campamentos de verano, y a los proveedores con la información, el apoyo empresarial y la capacitación que necesitan para alcanzar el éxito.
211childcare.org
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We all feel sad, mad or worried sometimes. Gizmo’s Pawesome Pledge for Mental Health can help. Find ways to make a plan for what to do when the kids in your life feel that way. You can take the pledge with your child at gizmo4mentalhealth.org/menta….
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Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay
This year’s focus is climate action—because the choices we make today shape our future.
Take one step: reduce, reuse, rethink. Together, we can protect our planet.
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United Way of Connecticut is partnering with the CT Department of Social Services to provide funding to food pantries not affiliated with the Connecticut Foodshare Network. Learn more: ctunitedway.org/foodpantry
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Last month we co-hosted a webinar with the @ctdss about important updates to SNAP and Medicaid benefits. If you are a provider and missed it, no worries! You can catch up on everything here: youtube.com/watch?v=aimawvgP…
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Looking for recreational, arts or youth enrichment programs?
Visit: uwc.211ct.org/categorysearch… and click on Recreation to explore local options.
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With the launch of 988, Connecticut, along with nine other states, sees an 18% drop in suicide rates among young people! Thanks to @NBCConnecticut, you can learn more here: nbcconnecticut.com/video/new…
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“On one of the coldest winter days, a mom and her teen arrived with nothing but the clothes on their backs,” shares a 211 Crisis Contact Specialist.
Find out what happened next as we celebrate 50 years of 211 answering the call here: unitedwayinc.org/211ct50/
#211Tuesdays
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Did you know we play a leading role in child care? 211 Child Care connects families with providers and summer camps – and connects providers to the information, business support and training they need to succeed!
We've got you covered: 211childcare.org
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The 211 Navigator is an online tool that instantly screens for eligibility for various State and federal benefit programs. This resource can help CT residents get connected to the benefits they need. 211navigator.org/
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Pride Month is a reminder that everyone deserves support and a place to belong. Together, we can build communities where diversity is celebrated and everyone belongs.
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Join VA New England at the 2026 Community Mental Health Summit, open to VA community partners, VA staff, Veterans and family members. Register today: varedcap.rcp.vaec.va.gov/red…
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Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection and the tools to move forward. samhsa.gov/find-support
If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone. Call or text 988.
#MHAM2026
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Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. Learn more: 988lifeline.org
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211 ANSWERS THE CALL. For 50 years 211 has been a trusted resource providing neighbors with the help they need: utility assistance, food, housing, mental health, food, crisis intervention and more. @unitedwayinc
$10 = One Life-Saving Call. Give Now: fundraise.givesmart.com/form…
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