Managing anxiety can be a challenge for many people. Everyone feels anxious at times, but when worry interferes with enjoyment of life or daily living it is a problem. Anxiety is very common but the symptoms can be extremely distressing, such as difficulty catching your breath. For more information on the signs and symptoms of anxiety and anxiety disorders, visit:

The National Institute of Mental Health

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml

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.

Hartford Behavioral Health

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. You can call to make an appointment or you can visit during walk-in hours, where you will have an assessment and see a clinician that day. The walk-in times are:

• Tuesday from 1PM-2:30PM
• Wednesday from 9AM-10:30AM
• Thursday from 9AM-10:30AM

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Wheeler Clinic

Wheeler Clinic is a nonprofit with multiple locations and offers assessment, group therapy and medication therapy.