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eLicense - Connecticut
An easy to use database of licensed healthcare providers, includes licensure actions and pending charges.
Health Information in Multiple Languages
From the National Library of Medicine, health information in multiple languages, including American Sign Language, Arabic, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese
Health Source: Consumer Edition
This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's website for patients and their families and friends.
Merck Manuals - Consumer Edition
A trusted, authoritative resource for information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written in everyday language.
Open Payments
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies are required by law to release details of their payments to a variety of doctors and U.S. teaching hospitals.
Community Resources
These community organizations can help you with health and wellness-related needs. If you are in crisis, please call 9-1-1.
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 26.
The Human Services Department provides a wide variety of services, including supportive counseling, assessment for benefits and program eligibility, as well as case management for any Darien resident. In addition, the staff provides crisis intervention, assistance with mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence issues. They also provide emergency financial assistance. All client information is strictly confidential.
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering education, health and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County.
The Regional Mobile Crisis Team is available to provide support for adults (18 years and older) who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the comfort of their own home or other community location.
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