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Free, round-the-clock help for children, teens and parents

Since its founding in 1978, Kids in Crisis has helped more than 80,000 Connecticut children and families; in 2007 more than 8,100 children and families received assistance from the organization.

Based in Cos Cob, Kids in Crisis provides services to children of all socio- economic conditions in Fairfield County, including those in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton.

For community programs call 203-622-6556

For Help call
203-327-KIDS


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Helpline services consist of a 24 hour telephone Helpline that is answered by Crisis Services Counselors. The Helpline provides the following services: 
  • Crisis Counseling: This service consists of crisis assessment, strengths/needs assessment, safety assessment, and control and calming of the situation.
  • Information and Referral: This service consists of providing the caller with information about Kids in Crisis services and recommending which might be most appropriate to the caller's needs, providing information about support in the caller's community, and recommending types of services available in the community.
  • All callers to the Helpline are offered the opportunity to participate in a face to face meeting that can be facilitated within two hours.
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One Salem Street
Cos Cob, CT 06807
   office: 203.622.6556