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• Alzheimer's Respite Care Program

  This program offers relief to stressed caregivers by providing information, support, the development of an appropriate plan of care, and services for the individual with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Administered by the Department on Aging.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• The CHOICES Program

  Connecticut's program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach, Information and referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening. This program provides information to persons age 60 and older as well as to people with disabilities, and is comprised of both staff, in-kind professionals from local service agencies and volunteers.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Medicare Fraud Prevention Information

  Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program - recruits and trains volunteers to educate seniors to protect themselves against health care fraud, consumer scams, detection of fraudulent activities and assists with reporting suspected health care fraud to appropriate entities.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Aging and Disability Resources Center

  Aging and Disability Resources Centers provide consumers of any age and ability with benefits counseling, person-centered planning to help identify available long and short term services and supports, application assistance and general information and assistance.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• “Live Well” Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

  The State Department on Aging coordinates the "Live Well", Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) and holds workshops at various locations throughout the state. Live Well is targeted to older adults with chronic health conditions and helps them learn practical ways to deal with issues such as pain and fatigue, nutrition, exercise and talking with your doctor.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS)

  A mobile intervention service for children and adolescents experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis. The program comprises a team of trained mental health professionals that can respond immediately by phone or face to face when a child is experiencing an emotional or behavioral crisis.

  Agency: Department of Children and Families

• Child Development Infoline

  Child Development Infoline (CDI) is a specialized unit of the United Way of Connecticut. Ambassadors are there to assist parents and caregivers with questions or concerns about general childhood, challenging behaviors, disability and health related issues.

  Agency: Department of Children and Families

• Children and Youth Activities

  A listing of educational and informative activities held across the state. Access Rocket 21, an app and social network where kids and teens connect with professionals to explore their interests, passions and dreams.

  Agency: Department of Children and Families

• Information for Physicians

  Physicians must also have a bona fide relationship with the patient in order to register them with the program. A bona fide physician-patient relationship means a relationship in which the physician has ongoing responsibility for the assessment, care and treatment of a patient's debilitating medical condition.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Request for Application Form (RFA)

  This registration form is for a place of business where marijuana may be dispensed or sold at retail to qualifying patients and primary caregivers, and for which the department has issued a dispensary facility license. Obtain the Request for Application (RFA) form and the form for dispensary facilities.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Qualification Requirements

  A patient is eligible for a medical marijuana certificate if they are a Connecticut resident with a debilitating medical condition. Conditions that qualify as such are cancer, glaucoma, Parkinson's, post-traumatic stress disorder and epilepsy. To meet certificate eligibility requirements, a patient must be 18 years of age or older, must be a Connecticut resident and cannot be an inmate in a Connecticut correctional facility.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Pharmacy Commission

  The Pharmacy Commission has jurisdiction over pharmacy practice in Connecticut and approves the licensure and registration of pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy interns and non-resident pharmacies. The Commission posts the monthly meeting agenda and minutes to the Department of Consumer Protection website.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Medical Marijuana Program

  The Medical Marijuana Program, as administered by the State of Connecticut, is the authority on registration and enrollment for patients who qualify for medical marijuana treatment. A certified physician must initiate the registration on the patient's behalf.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Medical Marijuana FAQs

  Answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning qualifying patients, primary caregivers and renewal.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Adding Debilitating Medical Conditions

  The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) will accept and consider petitions to add debilitating conditions, treatments or diseases to the list of 11 conditions currently allowed by law.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection