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Message from Richard Porth
President, United Way of Connecticut
2-1-1 Reaccredited for Suicide Prevention
Handling crisis and suicide calls is a critical part of the service United Way 2-1-1 offers to state residents everyday. 2-1-1 has just received its five year reaccreditation by the American Association of Suicidology after a rigorous review process. Our call specialists handle over 3,000 suicide-related calls each year and are highly trained in suicide prevention and crisis intervention. 2-1-1 also supports many national and regional suicide hotlines. Dial 2-1-1 and press "1" if you or someone you know is in crisis. |
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| Medicaid to be Part of"HUSKY Health" |
In January 2012, the entire Medicaid program  will be known as "HUSKY
Health" and will be served by a new administrative services organization (ASO), Community Health Network of Connecticut. HUSKY A will remain the coverage plan for families, children and pregnant women, HUSKY B will remain the coverage plan for children, HUSKY C is the new name for Medicaid for the Aged, Blind and Disabled and HUSKY D is the new name for Medicaid for Low Income Adults (LIA). For more information call HUSKY Infoline at 1-877-CTHUSKY (1-877-284-8759).
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| New eLibrary Paper: Diabetes Prevention |
Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, and another 79 million American adults are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. There are many healthy lifestyle choices that can help you prevent the onset of this disease. For more information on preventing diabetes, read the new 2-1-1 eLibrary paper, Diabetes Prevention General Information and Resources. Visit our eLibrary to see our full list of e-papers.
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If you or someone you know needs ...
Food, utility assistance, clothing, child care services, financial assistance, housing, legal assistance, pre-natal care services, transportation, senior services, emergency shelter, drug & alcohol programs, support groups, counseling services, veteran's services, volunteer and donation opportunities, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org for information and referral for these services and much more!
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