Frequently Asked Questions

• Be a legal resident of Connecticut
• Have at least one of the qualifying medical conditions per CT state laws
• Provide us with medical records that state your qualifying medical condition (except in the case of PTSD, which could be diagnosed at your initial visit)

Yes. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after an individual experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. This traumatic event can be re-experienced in the following ways: unwanted upsetting memories, nightmares, flashbacks, emotional distress, physical reactivity, avoidance, isolation, etc. Prior to your consultation you will fill out paperwork with a series of questions regarding your history. The provider will then review the paperwork with you during your consultation and make recommendations for treatment. 

• You will receive an email from the CT Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) confirming that you have been recommended into the Medical Marijuana Program.
• You will need to create an account so you can  access the online registration system. Go to https://www.biznet.ct.gov/AccountMaint/Login.aspx and click the “Log In/Out” button in the top left corner. Log in to  your account with the email address you supplied at your certification appointment.
• Verify that the information submitted is accurate and answer a series of  certification questions.
• Once this is done the wait is about 4 weeks to receive a temporary card  via email.
• The temporary card will get you into the dispensary to purchase  products.  A permanent card is then mailed to your home address 4-6  weeks after receiving the temporary.
• The certification is good for one year and should be renewed in the 11th month to avoid any lapse in coverage.

The maximum allowable monthly amount is  2.5 ounces unless your provider indicates a lesser amount is  appropriate. 

There are many different options for administration other than smoking. There are edibles, sublinguals, tinctures, extracts and topicals that may provide great benefits without smoking. Discussing this with the pharmacists at your chosen dispensary can be very helpful in determining your best options. 

Your dispensary should feel welcoming. You should feel supported by a medically knowledgeable staff, feel safe and at ease with discussing your options for treatment. You should not feel rushed, confused or judged. Your dispensary should offer a menu of a wide variety of strains and administration options. 

CT Dispensaries

Affinity Health & Wellness New Haven, CT (203) 745-3823   

Arrow Alternative Care Hartford, CT (860) 246-4673   

Arrow Alternative Care #2 Milford, CT (203) 874-4673   

Arrow Alternative Care #3 Stamford, CT (203) 324-4673   

Bluepoint Wellness of CT Branford, CT (203) 488-1388   

Bluepoint Wellness of Westport Westport, CT (203) 292-8611   

Caring Nature, LLC Waterbury, CT (203) 437-8477   

D&B Wellness(Compassionate Care Center) Bethel, CT (203) 909-6869   

Fine Fettle Dispensary Willimantic, CT (860) 717-9333   

Fine Fettle Dispensary – Newington Newington, CT (860) 333-9032   

Nature’s Medicine Mansfield, CT (860) 430-8900   

Prime Wellness of Connecticut South Windsor, CT (860) 331-8918   

Still River Wellness Torrington, CT (203) 815-1101   

Southern CT Wellness & Healing, LLC Milford, CT (860) 496-5200   

Thames Valley Relief, LLC Uncasville, CT (860) 848-0865   

The Healing Corner Bristol, CT (860) 583-4325   

Willow Brook Wellness Meriden, CT (203) 889-9600