New Haven, CT Assistance Programs

Below we the New Haven assistance programs.

If you would like to see ALL of the assistance programs in New Haven County community resources, visit the link below: All New Haven County Assistance

Services Provided on this page:
> Housing Programs and Assistance. ie. low income housing
> Food Assistance. ie. pantries, soup kitchens
> Homeless Assistance ie. shelters, day shelters, homeless assistance

Assistance Programs In New Haven, CT

New Haven, CT Housing Assistance

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in New Haven County.

Oxford House for Men - New Haven

126 Spring St.
New Haven, CT - 06519
203-495-9293
Oxford House is a self-managed and self-sustaining recovery home for the recovery of alcoholics and drug addicts where housing, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds may be available to pay the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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New Reach Martha's Place

559 Howard Ave
New Haven, CT - 06519
(203) 624-5798
Services: Offers emergency shelters, support and transitional housing for women and children. ..

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Columbus House Emergency Shelter

586 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
New Haven, CT - 06519
(203) 401-4400
Columbus House provides shelter for women, men, Veterans, and families. Shelter services include case management, referrals to mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, employment training programs, education, health services, and links to housing...

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Harkness House Columbus House

138 Davenport Ave
New Haven, CT - 06519
(203) 823-3116
Harkness House: Located in New Haven, this program provides housing and support for 14 homeless male Veterans, connecting them to services, expanding their social and employment skills, and encouraging reconnection to their communities...

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Hillside Family Shelter Davenport

166-168 Davenport Ave.
New Haven, CT - 06519
(203) 777-7848
CCA's Hillside Family Shelter provides temporary housing (30-60 days) for families who are homeless or poor. A family is defined as a household with at least one child. Hillside Family Shelter works to manage stress and increase focus on obtaining permanent housing and employment. We believe families that are homeless deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, which is an essential first step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness. In addition, we believe that reducing stress in families lives by providing adequate living space will increase their chances of making the initial steps towards self-sufficiency. It is because of these two beliefs that we provide a furnished unit for 30-60 days through a program less burdened with rules and regulations. Services: Housing (30-60 days maximum), case management, food pantry, daycare through LULAC Headstart, Inc.; referrals. Facilities: Sylvan site -10 furnished units; Davenport site 7 furnished units. Units range in size from one room efficiencies to three bedrooms, accommodating a range of family sizes. Requirements: Applicants must have at least one head of household and one minor to qualify and household income must be below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)...

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Emergency Shelter Management Services Shelter

645 Grand Ave
New Haven, CT - 06511
(203) 777-2522
The MISSION of the Emergency Shelter Management Services, Inc. is to ensure the availability of emergency shelter for men who are in need. Hours of Operation: ESMS is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. *** The ESMS program specializes in providing shelter and services for homeless men operating a 75-bed facility. Client check-in starts at 4:00 pm and wake up is 7am with all clients departing shelter by 7:30 am. Essential Services: Emergency shelter, hot nutritious meal (dinner), showers, clothing and personal care items for men who are homeless. Free community service telephone and answering machine for residents: One incoming line that is dedicated to residents for employment, housing,and family/personal reasons. On-Site Medical Care: Provided weekly by the Hill Health Center’s Homeless Healthcare Project, services are at no cost to the residents and can include medical screening/evaluations, flu shots, and prescription medications. *Free Weekly HIV testing: Residents are able to get tested weekly at no cost. Mental Health Outreach Services: Assist residents with mental health issues, including those who are dually diagnosed (mental health and substance abuse) and makes every attempt to provide information and treatment options, make direct connections to services and provide additional support services...

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IRIS: Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services

235 Nicolls Street
New Haven, CT - 06511
(203) 562-2095
Services - Resettlement: Services include provision of housing, furniture, food, clothing, and other material needs. In addition, Iris assists refugees in obtaining Social Security cards and medical examinations, enrolls children in school, provides community and cultural orientation and guides refugees in negotiating the many institutions with which they will come into contact. Iris hosts a daily English class, and provides a childcare / school readiness program for young children whose parents are in the class.***Job Assistance: Refugees are highly motivated and authorized to work immediately upon arrival. Since the Iris program is designed to foster early self-sufficiency, employment is a critical milestone in the resettlement process. Iris works hard to promote refugee clients to area employers and to prepare clients for entry-level employment.***Case Management and Support Services: Iris provides referral, translation, transportation, crisis intervention, and counseling services. These services are available to refugees resettled by Iris, refugees who have moved to Connecticut from other states, and asylees resident in the state.***Education: Many school-aged refugee children have never entered a classroom before coming to the US. As a result, these newcomers encounter a host of obstacles to achieving academic success. Iris works to remove barriers by providing children with intensive in-school and after-school tutoring assistance, as well as a summer school program. Iris also holds classes for parents to equip them to become active participants in their childrens education.***Learning English: IRIS is an authorized provider of New Haven Adult Education (NHAE) ESOL program. NHAE ESOL teachers instruct three levels of English lessons daily at the IRIS office. The IRIS Early Learning Program provides child care and instruction for pre-school aged children while their parents attend English class.***Immigration Legal Services: Iriss Immigration Legal Services (ILS) currently serves families and individuals who are or have been resettled by Iris. ILS assists and represents Iris refugee clients with applications for lawful permanent residence status, naturalization, and family reunification filing petitions for family members, such as spouses and adult children, to join them in the United States...

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Atwater Senior Center

26 Atwater Street
New Haven, CT - 06513
(203)946-8558
The Department of Elderly Services gladly assists those who are 55 and older maintain independence and remain active. We provide case management and assistance referral services for residents with financial, medical, nutritional, legal and housing needs. We operate three senior centers in New Haven...

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New Haven, CT Food Assistance

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in New Haven County.

Oxford House for Men - Yale

531 Whitney Ave.
New Haven, CT - 06511
(203) 562-2713
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Women - Moon Park

262 Crescent St
New Haven, CT - 06511
(203) 776-0577
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Women - Rock Park

279 Blake Ave
New Haven, CT - 06515
203-387-1564
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided.Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Youth Continuum

141 Valley Street
New Haven, CT - 06515
(203) 562-3396
Services: Obtain health insurance Access health care providers/services Navigate state systems Access school and/or daycare options Problem solve family or relationship issues Additional Services: Community Based Clinical Services Employment support Education support Computer lab Laundry services Clothing closet Open kitchen and food Sexual health services ..

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Abrahams's Tent Columbus House

586 Ella T Grasso Blvd
New Haven, CT - 06519
(203) 772-4200
Abrahams Tent: A community-based program, through the generosity of local religious congregations and organizations, that provides shelter and case management for up to 12 adult men and women during the winter months in and around New Haven. On a rotating basis, volunteers from each host site provide shelter, meals, and fellowship from early evening through breakfast each day for one week...

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Salvation Army New Haven

450 George Street
New Haven, CT - 06511
(203) 624-9891
The Food Pantry provides food for those unemployed or who have fallen through the cracks. *** Assistance Programs: Various services are available to aid our community members in crisis. We assist them with water utility assistance through the Dollar Energy Fund, as well as provide them with food and holiday assistance (food, clothing, and toys). Through our Citadel, we use volunteers to assist in stocking our pantry, sorting clothing, packing food, and collecting clothing and toys, as well as aiding in distribution.*** Diaper Bank Program: We also operate a "Diaper Bank" to assist families with little children on a weekly basis. The diapers come from The Diaper Bank, which centralizes the fundraising and distribution of free diapers to poor families through existing service providers, including local food pantries, soup kitchens, daycare centers, social service agencies and shelters. Through its extensive Diaper Distribution Network of 66 agencies, The Diaper Bank provides free diapers to poor and low-income families in New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, and Middlesex County. ***Holiday Programs: We distributed 1820 toys and 630 items of clothing to 646 children (317 families). We visited 848 people in local nursing and convalescent homes, including 175 at the VA Medical Center. With the help and generosity of businesses, schools, social groups, churches, and individuals, we were able to provide happiness to those in need during the holiday season. ***Summer Camp: Camp CONNRI is situated on 272 acres of rolling hills in Ashford, Connecticut. Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities for a week, including: swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, nature studies, arts and crafts, and much more.*** Hours: Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.*** Diaper Bank: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am. 1:00 p.m...

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New Haven, CT Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc

Pendleton House - Connection Inc

525 Whalley Ave
New Haven, CT - 06511
(203) 397-0304
Pendleton House is a multi-tiered therapeutic residential program for homeless adults with a dual diagnosis of substance use and mental illness. Individuals accepted into the program, begin an engagement program to get to know the other clients and staff by attending program groups in the weeks prior to moving into Pendleton House...

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Care Ways Shelter - New Haven Home Recovery

223-225 Portsea St
New Haven, CT - 06519
(203)492-4873
Shelter provided..

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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.