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Community Help Resources
Programs That Help People in Connecticut is an overview of federal, state, and local programs that provide
assistance to Connecticut residents. The Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) verified and
updated the information in this booklet and Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) provided the printing and
publishing.
THIS BOOKLET SHOULD BE USED AS A GUIDE as it contains only brief descriptions of complex programs
whose guidelines, eligibility levels, and funding are subject to change. Since this booklet is printed every
other year, IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK WITH THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY FOR CURRENT
INFORMATION.
CAHS provides food stamp outreach in western, southern, and central Connecticut, including Hartford and periodically updates a statewide guide on How to Get Food in Connecticut. Outreach workers are available to conduct eligibility prescreening events, public information sessions, and trainings for social service providers. CAHS staff promotes increased awareness of several federally funded nutrition programs such as WIC, school-year, and summer meals. They are available to assist in locating potential sites and sponsors for these programs. Outreach staff also delivers information about other public benefits that meet the basic needs of lower-income families. Increasingly, trainings on financial management and building assets for economic security are offered in conjunction with outreach activities. For more information, or to schedule an outreach event, contact CAHS. Address: 110 Bartholomew Avenue, Suite 4030, Hartford, CT 06106-2201. Telephone: (860) 951-2212 x 236. E-mail: info@cahs.org.
End Hunger CT! Inc. is a statewide anti-hunger and food security, advocacy organization dedicated to ending hunger and promoting healthy nutrition in Connecticut. Goals include raising awareness of hunger in the state of Connecticut, promoting access to federal nutrition assistance programs and speaking out to eliminate the root causes of hunger. End Hunger CT! provides food stamp outreach in Hartford, New London, Tolland, and Windham counties. Outreach workers assist clients with prescreening for food stamps and conduct workshops and presentations with clients or staff. End Hunger CT! also provides an online Food Stamp Calculator that determines potential eligibility and offers application information at www.foodstampsct.org. Child nutrition services include Summer Food Service Program participation grants and School Breakfast Program research, outreach and education. If you have a question about a federal nutrition program or want to learn how to advocate for food and nutrition in the state, call End Hunger CT!. Address: 102 Hungerford Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Telephone: (860) 560-2100. Email: endhungerct@endhungerct.org.
UD’s mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. The most popular programs are Rental Assistance through Housing Choice Vouchers; Low-Income Public Housing; and Elderly and Disabled Housing. Information is available from the following agencies: the public housing authority or housing department in each town or city; the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), (860) 270-8000; the Department of Social Services (DSS), (860) 424-5031; the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), (860) 721-9501; or the individual management agents for the approximately 300 privately owned apartment developments subsidized by HUD. These are listed in the booklet Looking for HUD-Assisted Rental Housing in Connecticut, which can be obtained from the HUD office. The HUD website also contains a contact list of HUD-approved home buyer/renter counseling agencies across the state. Address: One Corporate Center, 20 Church Street, 19th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103. Telephone: (860) 240-4800. TTY: (860) 240-4665.
For individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis, help is available throughout the state at crisis intervention centers that provide immediate assessment and treatment and then link individuals to appropriate continuing
treatment and support services. Crisis phone lines, on-site crisis intervention staff, and crisis and respite beds are available at the following
locations:
Ansonia Valley Mental Health Center* 435 East Main Street (203) 736-2601
Branford Clinical/Outpatient Harbor Health* 14 Sycamore Way (203) 483-2630
Bridgeport Greater Bridgeport Community* Mental Health Center 1635 Central Avenue (203) 551-7507
Bridgeport Access (203) 551-7512
Columbia United Services 233 Rte 6 (860) 228-4480
Danbury Danbury Hospital 152 West Street 1-888-447-3339
Dayville United Services* 1007 North Main Street (860) 774-2020
East Hartford Emergency Services 281 Main Street (860) 895-3100
Enfield North Central Counseling Services (860) 683-8068 47 Palomba Drive 1-877-884-3571
Hartford Capitol Region Mental Health Center* 500 Vine Street (860) 297-0999
Manchester Genesis Center* 1-877-884-3571 587 East Middle Turnpike (860) 683-8068
Meriden Mid-State Medical Center 1-800-567-0902 883 Paddock Avenue (203) 630-5280
Spanish Line (203) 630-5220
Middletown River Valley Services (860) 344-2100 Leak Hall, Silver Street (860) 262-5200
Milford Bridges Community Support System* 949 Bridgeport Avenue (203) 878-6365
New Haven Connecticut Mental Health Center (203) 974-7735 1 Long Wharf Drive (203) 974-5800
Norwich Southeastern Mental Health Authority* 401 West Thames Street, Bldg. 301 (860) 886-9302
Plainville Wheeler Clinic 91 North West Drive (860) 747-8719
Stamford F.S. DuBois Center* 1515 Summer Street (203) 358-8500
Torrington Northwest Mental Health Authority 249 Winsted Road, 3rd Floor 1-888-447-3339
Waterbury Waterbury Hospital 1068 West Main (203) 573-6500
Willimantic United Services 1007 North Main Street (860) 456-2261
Wauregan United Services 303 Putnam Road (860) 564-6100
Windsor Crisis Stabilization Services (NCCS)* 1-877-884-3571 995 Day Hill Road (860) 683-8068
The 211 number
Dialing 211, connects you with essential community services, like emergency housing. This phone number will help you to find a local shelter space.
Access Community Action Agency
Access Community Action Agency is a state and federal non-profit organization designed help gain access to food, affordable housing, home energy and heating assistance, and employment.
access@accessagency.org
231 Broad St, Danielson, CT 06239
– (860) 412-1600
-8am to 4pm Monday- Friday
1315 Main St #2, Willimantic, CT 06226
–(860) 450-7400
-8am to 4pm Monday- Friday
- Shelter– 254 Broad Street, Danielson (open 8pm to 8am)
Danielson
Access Emergency Shelter
51 Reynolds Street (860) 774-4977
Norwich
TVCCA Homeless Shelter*
401 W. Thames Street – Unit 201 (860) 889-1365
Willimantic
Holy Family House and Shelter
88 Jackson Street (860) 423-7719
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) funds community-based Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services to prevent unnecessary placement of young people with emotional or behavioral disturbances. The service is for children from birth through age 17 and/or their family, is available 24 hours a day, and requires no out-of-pocket costs.
24-Hour Hotline
United Community Services 1-866-498-8662
United Services (860) 774-2020
We live in a very chaotic world full of places, people and things tugging at your wallet strings. Become your own money boss when you have a clear budget and stick to it! Budgeting is one of the most important habits that you can adopt for financial stability. Use the above links to help you understand your money better while tracking your expenses, controlling your spending and saving more.