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Depression
Dealing with your own depression or a loved one’s depression can feel overwhelming. Depression can be a sad mood when it is minor or debilitating when it is severe. Regardless of the severity of the depression, treatment can help. For more information about depression visit:
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are thinking about suicide please see a doctor immediately; you can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800)273-TALK (8255). Chat service is also available through Lifeline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ Both the talk and chat service are available 24/7.
Treatment referral and information is available 24/7 from the national helpline at 1(800)662-HELP (4357).
Help for Farmington/Unionville Residents:
Farmington/Unionville residents can call the office at (860)675-2390. Farmington Community Services offers short-term counseling services and can refer clients to other resources.
Other Resources:
Hartford Behavioral Health is a facility that offers one-on-one therapy, group sessions and has APRNs on-staff for those who need medication therapy. Please note, Hartford Behavior Health has changed their procedures and no longer excepts walk-in's. You must make an appointment. You can call to make an appointment, or you can visit during business hours to make an appointment. Business hours are as follows:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
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Wheeler Clinic is a nonprofit with multiple locations and offers assessment, group therapy and medication therapy.
