New Haven County, CT Assistance Programs

New Haven County Housing Assistance Programs

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

St. Vincent DePaul Mission Shelter of Waterbury

114 Benedict St
Waterbury, CT - 06706
(203) 573-9018
Shelter: An average of 80 single adults and eight families with children find refuge in the shelter each night. Clients are offered a hot shower, clean pajamas, a clean bed, and personal hygiene supplies. A hot evening meal and a breakfast are served. Children have a place to do homework.*** Soup Kitchen: Open 365 days a year, over 127,750 cooked meals allow poor people who are hungry to receive a nutritionally balanced hot noon-time meal.***Food Pantry: An equivalent to 45,500 meals annually in bagged groceries is provided to the poor once a week.***Affordable Housing: Manage 16 units of affordable housing for poor working families.***Thrift Store: Here a poor family may obtain clothing and basic household items at low cost or no cost based on need.***Supervised Living: The program has 78 clients, including an eight-bed group home for chronically mentally ill adults...

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Salvation Army Waterbury Homeless Assistance Office

74 Central Avenue
Waterbury, CT - 06702
(203) 754-7056
Family Emergency Shelters: For homeless people, the family emergency shelter of the housing aid office, along with basic necessities, provides safe and temporary accommodation for families with children and provides assistance and services for families to obtain stable housing. These services have been social protection for some of the city's most disadvantaged citizens in this difficult economic climate. This is a 30-bed, nine-room facility and the only haven in the Greater Waterbury area that accepts families (mothers, fathers, and children) as they are. Rapid Re-Housing Program: If eligible, families living in shelters can apply for funding from a quick re-housing program to facilitate the movement to permanent housing. This shortens family shelter time and opens shelter rooms available to others who need them. This Quick Replacement Program differentiates itself by serving as a subcontractor between the State Housing Department of CT and New Opportunities, Inc., as a regional provider of quick re-housing services in the Greater Waterbury area. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ..

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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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Meriden Wallingford Chrysalis Center

14 West Main Street
Meriden, CT - 06451
(203) 238-1501
Emergency shelter: Their program provides emergency shelter for all those who have been evicted from their homes due to domestic violence. This service is offered to men, women, and families. Their   shelter is a 15-bed shelter program in a secret location. During their time with them, their residents are assigned senior lawyers and have access to individual counseling, legal aid, housing assistance, support groups, and referrals to mental health professionals, legal aid, and other services. For more information about the emergency shelter, call their hotline. ..

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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..

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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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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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Hamden Ct Utility Assistance Program

11 Pine Street
Hamden, CT - 06514
(203) 562-5129
The fuel assistance program runs from October 1 to March 15 each year. The Outreach Office begins scheduling appointments October for oil heating customers. Clients who heat with electricity or gas can apply for the Fuel Assistance Program. You must bring your current utility heating bill when applying. Income guidelines differ with household size. You can call Info-Line at 211 for specific guidelines. Info-Line will also determine if you are eligible. Please note - there are also asset guidelines. Renters Rebate Program The Renters Rebate Program runs from May 15 through September 15. State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or permanently disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room, or living in cooperative housing or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. The renters' rebate amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone and cable) made in the year prior to the calendar year in which the renter applies. ..

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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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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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Beth El Center

90 New Haven Ave
Milford, CT - 06460
(203) 876-0747
Shelter Program: The Beth-El Center shelter program offers a clean, safe and stable environment in which residents are provided the support that will assist them in moving towards success in housing, employment with the support of community resources. Our shelter program consists of dorm-style living to single men and single women. Beth-El also offers support for families, with six individual rooms for families with children. During their stay, residents develop an individualized service plan with an assigned case manager, while learning how to access community resources. All residents are expected to observe curfews, follow center policies, and participate in chores while living at the shelter.***Soup Kitchen: Beth-El Center provides a nutritious hot lunch meal weekdays and some weekends from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Additional meals and/or changes in the schedule are posted in the kitchen. Note: The Soup Kitchen is unable to cater to specific dietary needs.***Meals To Go: Bagged meals-to-go operates Monday through Friday 5-6pm only on the days when there's no local church dinner provided.***No Freeze Shelter: The Beth-El Center provides warmth, food and shelter for those in need each night when the temperature drops below 32 degrees during the winter months. This is a crucial support and is seen literally as a "life saving program in the community." ***Family Program: The Beth-El Center also offers support for families with six individual rooms for mothers and/or fathers with children who struggle with homelessness. The parents have a separate area in the Shelter that includes a large living room and modern, handicapped accessible kitchen. There is a playground area for the children and arts and craft supplies and computers to help with job search for the parents and homework for the children...

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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 County Food Assistance Programs

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

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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Wallingford Emergency Shelter

123 Quinnipiac St
Wallingford, CT - 06492
(203) 294-0102
Located in Wallingford, the shelter provides beds, meals, and case management for approximately 50 single adult men and women and 12 families per year...

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Shalom Seventh Day Adventist Food Pantry

84 Crown Street
Waterbury, CT - 06704
203-519-8526
Church based food pantry distributes food every first and third Wednesday, 4-6pm to Waterbury residents. Bring own bag for groceries; Walk-in or by appointment...

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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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Salvation Army Ansonia

26 Lester Street
Ansonia, CT - 06401
(203) 736-0707
Youth Camp The Salvation Army offers a one-week summer camp for children ages 7 to 15 at its Camp CONNRI in Ashford, Connecticut.***Holiday Assistance Assistance provided during the holiday season, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, such as food, toys, holiday gifts, nursing home visitations, and more.***Produce Program In conjunction with the Bread and Pastry Program each summer, oftentimes local produce is donated and distributed as available.***Back-To-School Supplies Distribution and Fun Fest Each August, the primary goal for the program is that children in need receive school supplies, the secondary goal is that they have fun and their families are thankful for such an offering.***Financial Assistance Monday and Wednesday, By Appointment. ***Food Pantry: Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 - 2:00 p.m, Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 - 2:00 p.m *** Bread and Pastry Program Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m...

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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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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 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 Men - Prindle Hill

46 Prindle Rd
West Haven, CT - 06516
(203) 745-4521
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 Men - Jones Hill

421 Platt Ave
West Haven, CT - 06516
(203) 891-7287
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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Operation Pantry

74 Cambridge Stree
Meriden, CT - 06450
(203) 639-5060
New Opportunities of Greater Meriden (NOGM) runs Operation Pantry, a food bank, which provides a three-day supply of non-perishable foods to more than 150 needy Meriden residents at designated intervals. Recipients may receive this benefit once every month. The food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Distribution of food allotments is dependent on the available supply. Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted during normal business hours. While there is no fee for Pantry services, potential customers must offer proof of residency, the Social Security number for each member of their household, and income verification...

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New Life Church - the Grace Place

350 High Hill Rd
Meriden, CT - 06492
(203) 630-3012
Food pantry Hours of Operation: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm, and Saturdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. ..

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Meriden Soup Kitchen

460 Broad Street
Meriden, CT - 06450
(203) 980-3372
Soup Kitchen hours: Hours: Mon - Fri from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. A complete nutritious meal is served. The number of meals served daily averages between 140-170, sometimes reaching as many as 250. Anyone who enters the MSK is served a meal sex, age, nationality or any other criteria are not factors...

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Guilford Senior Center

32 Church St.
Guilford, CT - 06437
(203)453-8086
The Guilford Senior Citizens Program provides services, programs and trips for seniors and active adults 55 and over. Our goal is to promote independence, creativity, social networking and involvement in the community. Services offered include a hot meal program, transportation to the community as well as medical and personal care appointments, educational and fitness programs and day and overnight trips...

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Good News Christian Center

46 John Stree
Wallingford, CT - 06492
(203) 284-9383
The Good News Food Pantry serves families in CT by providing groceries such as fresh produce, meat and canned goods. Our food pantry is open to the public every Wednesday from 11am-12pm...

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Evangelical Christian Church Food Pantry

1325 Watertown Avenue
Waterbury, CT - 06708
(203) 756-1293
Church offers food to people in need on the second Thursday of the month, 5-6:30pm and on the fourth Saturday of the month, 9-10:30am...

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Community Tabernacle Outreach

12 Hewlett St
Waterbury, CT - 06710
(203) 756-5981
Food bank and free clothes. Free to community every Thursday at noon and every 4th Saturday at 10 a.m...

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Church of God Food Pantry

122 East Farm Street
Waterbury, CT - 06704
(203) 768-9968
Services: Offers a food pantry. Hours of Operation: Monday: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Area served: Residents of Waterbury and Bristol. ..

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Cheshire Community Food Pantry

51 Railroad Avenue
Cheshire, CT - 06410
(203) 699-9226
f you are a Cheshire resident experiencing a crisis caused by health problems, loss of a loved one, low income or unemployment, you may be eligible to receive assistance through the Cheshire Department of Social Services. If you are not a Cheshire resident, however are a member of a Cheshire religious organization you may contact the lead pastor or rabbi at your organization. That individual may write a letter on your behalf . If you are not a Cheshire resident, we encourage you to contact 211 Infoline or the Connecticut Food Bank for information about assistance programs in your town. Hours: Monday 9am-12pm, Tuesday 3pm-6pm, Wednesday 9am-12pm, Thursday 3pm-6pm, Friday 9am-12pm..

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Bible Church of Waterbury Food Pantry

240 Dwight Street
Waterbury, CT - 06704
(203) 753-7942
Church food pantry is open to anyone in need on fourth Tuesday of the month, 9-11am. Call the church for food emergencies, Mondays through Fridays: 9am-2pm. ..

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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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New Haven County Rent and Bill Pay Assistance Programs

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in New Haven County.

Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services

PO Box 148
Ansonia, CT - 06401
(203) 736-9944
UCDVS offers services to victims and their children at two sites in Ansonia and East Haven. All services provided are free and confidential. The services support 170 different languages. Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ..

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Errera Community Care Cente

114-152 Boston Post Rd Bldg 1-7E
West Haven, CT - 06516
(203) 479-8000
Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program: Provides a safe, supportive, and structured residential setting for veterans who are struggling with severe and persistent mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders who are currently homeless or in living conditions not conducive to recovery...

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New Haven County Health Care Assistance Programs and Clinics

Our list of clinics and healthcare assistance programs includes free and income based clincs: dental and medical, health care assistant payment programs, etc.

Oxford Senior Center

10 Old Church Rd
Oxford, CT - 06478
(203)881-5231
We would like to extend a warm welcome to seniors, 60 years and older to become members of our beautiful center. We care about senior citizens and hope you will come to participate in our programs and meet our friendly staff. We are committed to promoting the physical, emotional, and economic well being of mature adults and to encourage their participation in all aspects of community life. The center also serves as a resource for the entire community for information on aging, support for family caregivers, and providing age-related information. We offer services and activities to meet the needs of older adults that promote an independent lifestyle. Our municipal agent will help with information regarding State of Connecticut programs, Federal programs, Medicare, Social Security and other needed services...

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New Haven County Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance Programs

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

Shelter NOW

43 St Casimir Dr
Meriden, CT - 06450
(203) 634-1734
Provides refuge for three categories of homeless people: single men, single women and families...

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Safe Haven Greater Waterbury — Domestic Violence Shelter

P.O. Box 1503
Waterbury, CT - 06721
(203) 575-0036
Safe Haven provides emergency shelter and free comprehensive support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Safe Haven is committed to ending violence and sexual assault by changing the social conditions and beliefs that perpetuate violence against women and children. Services are provided to any survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender..

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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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New Haven County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in New Haven County.

Woodbridge Senior Center

4 Meetinghouse Lane
Woodbridge, CT - 06525
(203)389-3430
The Center is a multi-purpose center, providing a program of health, recreational, educational, and social activities for residents 60 years of age and older. In addition, the Center offers a Luncheon Program as well as a Transportation Program. A Senior Services Social Worker, Municipal Agent for the Elderly, CHOICES Counselor and Notary Public services are available for our residents...

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Wallingford Senior Center

238 Washington St.
Wallingford, CT - 06492
(203)265-7753
Since 1971, the Wallingford Senior Center has provided services and activities for Wallingford residents age 60 and over. The Center is governed by the Wallingford Committee on Aging, Inc. Board of Directors and is primarily funded by the Town of Wallingford. Our beautiful 20,000 sq. ft. building opened in 2001, and the Wallingford Senior Center became accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) in 2006. The friendly, well-trained staff is devoted to the needs of a diverse population: from active, older and newly retired adults, to the homebound and those with physical and social difficulties. The Senior Center staff also provides information and referrals to families and caregivers of older persons in need of assistance. Senior Center participants include those of all economic and cultural backgrounds, ranging in age from 60 to over 100. The mission of the Wallingford Senior Center is to provide services and programs for older adults of the Wallingford community that enhance their dignity, support their independence, and invite their involvement in community life. The involvement of members as volunteer staff, group leaders, advisors and fundraisers, enables the Senior Center to offer a large variety of high quality services and programs rich in diversity. Donations for programs, specialized equipment, and supplies are always appreciated...

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Southbury Senior Center

561 Main Street South
Southbury, CT - 06488
(203)262-0651
The Southbury Senior Center is open to all persons 60 years and older...

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Prospect Senior Center

6 Center Street
Prospect, CT - 06712
(203)758-5300
The Prospect Senior Center encourages and promotes health and wellness to ensure a better quality of life, helps to establish local programs that seve aging adults and offer assistance to help enrich and enhance lives of those in our community. The staff at the Prospect Senior Center works hard to provide programs and activities that support life-long learning, social outlets and community integration for residents of Prospect as well as our neighboring towns. It is our goal to improve the life of senior adults and ensure they achieve personal satisfaction while enjoying life's challenges, opportunities and adventures...

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Orange Senior Center

525 Orange Center Rd.
Orange, CT - 06477
(203)891-4784
The Orange Senior Center is committed to promote independence, creativity, sound physical and emotional health, and life-long learning for persons over the age of 55. The center provides opportunities for education, cultural development, socialization, and community services. Non-residents are welcome to join for an annual fee...

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North Branford Senior Center

1332 Middletown Ave
Northford, CT - 06472
(203)484-6017
The North Branford Senior Center is committed to servicing the needs of our communitys individuals, age 55 years and older. We strive to provide activities based on the interests and needs expressed by our seniors and to improve quality of life by providing activities and programs that enhance overall wellness. Social, recreational, educational, physical and cultural activities are offered year round to enrich the lives of our seniors by helping maintain an active, independent and fulfilling life...

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Naugatuck Senior Center

300 Meadow St.
Naugatuck, CT - 06770
(203)720-7069
The Naugatuck Senior Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for adults fifty years of age and older. Offering a variety of programs in creative arts, educational classes, social service information, recreational activities, and community volunteer service. The Naugatuck Senior Center creates opportunities for its members to continue their personal growth and meaningful service to the community of Naugatuck, Connecticut...

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Miller Senior Center

2901 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT - 06518
(203)287-2547
The Elderly Services Department functions as the central resource center for information on programs, activities and services for elderly residents 60 years of age and older. The department also provides information and referral assistance to individuals and families caring for elderly relatives. The department oversees the operation of the Miller Senior Center, a multi-purpose facility located at 2901 Dixwell Avenue. Elderly Services also administers the Senior Transportation Program and the Elderly Outreach Office. A monthly newsletter, including a calendar of events, is distributed to inform residents of programs, services, activities and other pertinent information...

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Milford Senior Center

9 Jepson Drive
Milford, CT - 06460
(203)877-5131
The Milford Senior Center is open to Milford residents 55 and over, regardless of color, creed, national origin, sex or sexual orientation. The Mission of the Milford Senior Center is to serve the specialized needs of Milfords Senior population..

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Middlebury Senior Center

1172 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT - 06762
(203)577-4166
The Department of Social Services and Elderly Services is a focal point for all town residents who seek public services. We provide aid in time of crisis, both financial as well as service oriented. We furnish state-administered programs through referrals in order to see that each resident is provided with a standard in conducting their lives. To the elderly community we are constantly seeking to improve their quality of life by educating them in new concepts of living. We keep our elderly active in the community through volunteerism as well as educational and recreational programs. We continue to keep them up to date, through informative group sessions, which enhance their personal development...

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Madison Senior Center

29 Bradley Road
Madison, CT - 06443
(203)245-5627
Located at 29 Bradley Road, the Madison Senior Center welcomes citizens aged 60 or older and those who accompany them. The Department of Senior Services plans activities, programs, and bus trips (some of which require attendance fees). The Centre also acts as a center for information and referrals, providing services, assistance, and support programs for senior citizens. Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday,    8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday,    8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ..

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La Casa Bienvenida Senior Center

135 East Liberty Street
Waterbury, CT - 06706
(203)754-6172
La Casa Bienvenida senior center was founded in 1972 in order to serve the low-income Hispanic Elderly community of the local Waterbury area. To this day, La Casa Bienvenida is the only non-profit organization in Greater Waterbury, which serves this needy population. The purpose of La Casa Bienvenida is to improve the quality of life of low-income Hispanic senior citizens. La Casa Bienvenida provided a myriad of essential Senior Citizens services...

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Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center

189 Pool Road
North Haven, CT - 06473
(203)239-5432
The mission of the senior center is to respond to the ever-changing needs of mature adults and their families. Providing opportunities for: personal enrichment, wellness, social and recreational activities, volunteerism, advocacy, information and referral...

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Joseph Doyle Senior Center

153 Main Street
Ansonia, CT - 06401
(203)736-5933
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Janice von Beren Senior Center

40 Peck Rd
Bethany, CT - 06524
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East Haven Senior Center

91 Taylor Ave.
East Haven, CT - 06512
(203)468-3277
East Haven welcomes all Seniors ages 60 & over to join their daily activities. Staff is always available to help with questions or problems and to provide referrals as needed...

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Derby Senior Center

293 Main Street
Derby, CT - 06418
(203)736-1484
MISSION STATEMENT: The Centers purpose is to serve as a resource center providing a broad range of services and activities to meet the diverse social, physical, and intellectual needs of older adults. Our members and staff are encouraged to help implement various activities to reinforce positive attitudes and preserve individual dignity. The center shall enhance an atmosphere of compassion, equality and mutual concern for all older adults to enhance the quality of life...

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Cheshire Senior Center

240 Maple Ave
Cheshire, CT - 06410
(203)272-8286
The Cheshire Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Center offers numerous opportunities for education, recreation, socialization and volunteering for everyone 55 years of age or older and those whose spouses are 55 years of age or older...

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Charles Rietdyke (Wolcott) Senior Center

211 Nichols Road
Wolcott, CT - 06716
(203)879-8133
The Wolcott Senior Center, officially known as the Charles Rietdyke Senior Center, is located at 211 Nichols Road next to the Public Safety Facility...

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Casa Boricua de Meriden

204 Colony St.
Meriden, CT - 06451
(203)235-1082
Casa Boricua De Meriden is a non-profit community working to improve the education, health and well-being of Puerto Rican/Latino people in Greater Meriden Area. We serve as a voice for our community to educate and empower...

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Canoe Brook Senior Center

11 Cherry Hill Road
Branford, CT - 06405
(203)315-0687
Services: Canoe Brook provides a full range of social, educational, recreational and cultural programs for today's seniors. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ..

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Beacon Falls Senior Center

57 N. Main St.
Beacon Falls, CT - 06403
(203)723-2344
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Allingtown Senior Center

1 Forest Road
West Haven, CT - 06516
(203)937-3509
The Department of Elderly Services provides a variety of services to any resident 55 or older through the operation of 2 senior centers...

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