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Resources in Connecticut

AMVETS

AMVETS and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) offers information, counseling and claims service to all honorably discharged veterans and their dependents concerning disability compensation, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension, education, employment, and other benefits.

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Phone: 860 616 3600
Address:  287 W St Rocky Hill, CT 6067
Website: http://amvetsct.org/contact/

Additional helpful links: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/site/default.asp

 

Brain Injury Support Groups

Brain injury support groups can be a valuable source of information, emotional support, encouragement and social activities for people who have sustained a brain injury as well as family members and other caregivers.

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    • Many groups continue to meet online or a hybrid combination. More detailed information about groups can be found online at https://biact.org/get-help-now/support-groups/
    • North Haven Brain Injury Support Group
      • When: 3rd Tuesday of the month
      • Where: North Haven Recreational Center 7 Linsley St North Haven CT 06743
      • Contact: Liz Collins – 203-430-0251 or Barbara Nadeau 203-582-8691
    • Avon Brain Injury Support Group
      • When: 2nd Wednesday of the month
      • Where: SLG Avon Location 147 Simsbury Rd
      • Contact: Brittany Ritter 860-465-6116 or Jamie Arber jarber@slg-ct.com
    • Bethany Brain Injury Support Group
      • When: 2nd Wednesday of the month
      • Where: SLG Bethany 23 Amity Rd
      • Contact: Brittany Ritter 860-465-6116 or Jamie Arber jarber@slg-ct.com

 

Client Assistance Program

The Client Assistance Program (CAP) can provide information and support to individuals who have questions or complaints about Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services in their state. The CAP program can explain the rights and responsibilities of people receiving services from VR, can mediate disputes between clients and VR, and can advise or assist in filing formal complaints or appeals of VR decisions.

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Phone: 860-297-4300
Toll Free:
800-842-7303  
Address:  60B Weston St
Hartford, CT 06120
Website:
 https://www.disrightsct.org/

 

 

 

 

 

Independent Living Center

Independent Living Centers are non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Each ILC offers independent living skills training, peer counseling, and information about services that can assist a person live as independently as possible in the community.

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Access Independence
Phone:
203-378-6977
Address: 80 Ferry Blvd 
Stratford, CT 06615
Website
: http://accessinct.org

Center for Disability Rights
Phone: 203-934-7077
Address: 369 Highland St
West Haven, CT 06516
Website: http://cdr-ct.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medicaid Office

Medicaid provides basic health care for people who have a disability, limited income, or receive certain other government benefits. Medicaid offices offer information on who is eligible and how to apply for Medicaid. In some states, a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver (HCBS) exists, which helps people with brain injury who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community instead of an institutional setting like a nursing home.

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Phone: 860-418-7000
Toll Free:
877-284-8759
Address:
410 Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 341431
Hartford, CT 06134
Website for Acquired Brain Injury Services:
http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2902&q=335272


 

 


 

 

Parent Training and Information Center

Parent Training and Information Centers help parents of children with disabilities, including brain injury, understand their rights and obtain appropriate services for their children within the school system. Services can include peer to peer support and assistance, advocacy for services, parent or school training, and referral to available community resources.

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Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
Phone:
860-739-3089
Toll Free:
800-445-2722
Website:
www.cpacinc.org

 

 

Protection and Advocacy

The Protection and Advocacy office works with people with disabilities, including brain injury, to ensure access to appropriate supports and services which can include educational programs, financial entitlements, healthcare, accessible housing, transportation, and employment opportunities. It also works to prevent the abuse, neglect and inappropriate placement of people with disabilities.

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Phone: 860-297-4300
Toll Free:
800-842-7303
Address: 60B Weston St
Hartford, CT 06120
Website:
https://www.disrightsct.org/

 

 

State Insurance Department

State Insurance Departments are state agencies that ensure insurance companies obey all state insurance laws and regulations. They can offer information about insurance laws in the state, and assist consumers in resolving complaints or concerns with insurance companies.

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Phone: 860-297-3900
Toll Free:
800-203-3447
Address:
  153 Market Street, 7th floor
Hartford, CT 6103

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/CID/General-Consumer-Information/Consumer-Services

 

 

 

 

Victims of Crime Compensation Fund

Crime victim compensation programs across the country offer crucial financial assistance to victims of violent crimes. This government program is designed to pay for some of the costs that can result from being the victim of a violent crime. This can include payments for some medical expenses, counseling costs, lost wages or burial expenses.

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Phone: 860-263-2760
Toll Free:
888-286-7347 or 888-822-8428 
Address: 225 Spring St, Fourth Floor
Whethersfield, CT 6109
Website:
http://www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/index.html#FAQs

 TDD/TT Users: Call 711 or 800-842-9710

 

Vocational Rehabilitation

A federal/state program designed to assist people with a disability to return to gainful employment. Individualized services can include assessment, evaluation, career counseling, counseling, job training and job support.

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Phone: 860-424-5055
Address:
55 Farmington Avenue, 12th Floor
Hartford, CT 06105
Website:
 https://portal.ct.gov/dors

 

 

 

 

 

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