Cove Center for Grieving Children
134 State Street
Meriden,  CT  06450 
(800) 750-COVE
www.covect.org
Non-profit agency that provides support to children that have had a death in their family.

Safe Haven Act for Newborns
1.800.842.2288 (DCF)
211  (Infoline)

The Safe Haven Act allows a parent to voluntarily give up custody of an infant age 31 days or younger to the nursing staff of a hospital. The parent will not be subject to arrest for abandonment. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) will then work to place the child in a permanent home.

Wrightslaw Yellow Pages for Kids – www.yellowpagesforkids.com

Child Support Information – (800) 228-5437

Similac Welcome Addition Club – (800) 232-7677 www.welcomeadditionclub.com

New Haven Diaper Bank (application)
14 Gilbert Street
West Haven,  CT
(203) 934-7009
www.thediaperbank.org

Resources and Links from the CT Dept of Public Health
2-1-1 Child Care - www.211childcare.org
All Children Considered - www.canr.uconn/edu/ces/acc/index.html
American Academy of Pediatrics - www.aap.org
Birth to Three - www.birth23.org
Care 4 Kids - www.ctcare4kids.com
Center for Disease Control & Prevention - www.cdc.gov
Children's Trust Fund - www.ct.gov/CTF
Connecticut Early Education Consultation Network - http://ctconsultationnetwork.org
Connecticut Nurses' Association - www.ctnurses.org
CT After School Network - www.ctafterschoolnetwork.org
CT Parenting.com, Working together with families and communities - www.CTparenting.com
Department of Children and Families - www.ct.gov/dcf
Food Program USDA - www.usda.gov
Great Kids CT - www.greatkidsct.org
Husky Program - www.huskyhealth.com
Injury Prevention - CT Department of Public Health Injury Prevention
National Association for Family Child Care - www.nafcc.org
National Association for the Education of Young Children - www.naeyc.org
National Child Care Information Center - www.nccic.org
National Program for Playground Safety - www.uni.edu/playground
National Network for Childcare - www.nncc.org
Safe Kids - www.safekids.org
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - www.cpsc.gov

 

Connecticut Mental Health Center
34 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06519
203-974-7300

The Hispanic Clinic
270 Center Street
West Haven, CT 06516
203-789-7858

Hospital of St. Raphael's Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Services
203-784-8754

Yale Behavioral Health at Hamden
203-288-6253

Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
203-688-9907

Hill Health Center
393 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
203-503-3075

Grant Street Partnership
62 Grant Street
New Haven, CT 06519
203-503-3350

Northside Community Outpatient Services
226 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
203-503-3470

South Central Rehabilitation Center
232 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06519
203-503-3300

Child and Family Guidance Clinic
428 Columbus Avenue/226 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
203-503-3055

Community Health Connection Counseling Services
121 Wakelee Avenue
Ansonia, CT 06401
203-503-3470

West Haven Health Center Counseling Services
285 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516
203-503-3075

ALSO-Cornerstone Outpatient Clinic
871 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-2111 (phone) 203-397-9077 (fax)

The Clothing Bank
30 Harrison Avenue
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-2630
Provides clothing and basic household goods, when available, to shoreline community members.

Furniture Co-op
30 Morris Avenue
West Haven,  CT  06516
(203) 389-1112
www.nhrr.org
203-492-4866 ext 12

Recycling Centers – www.Earth911.com
Find Recycling Centers for paper, metal, auto, hazardous, construction and the like.

Nike
Nike’s Re-use-A-Shoe Recycling Program – www.nikereuseashoe.com

As of November 12, 2008 – this comprehensive program is available to all customers who heat their home with gas, electricity, oil or propane for a co-pay of $75*.  This program is no longer free to Gas and Electric customers.  The program may offer a full range of energy efficiency measures to address inefficient lighting, water heating, inefficient heating equipment, refrigeration and insufficient insulation.  This service can help lower your energy costs with just one, in-home visit by a trained energy-efficiency team.

• All Gas and Electric customers with Central Air Conditioning
• Customers whose homes were built before 1990
• Customers who are high energy users
• Those customers willing to make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes
• A Total Home Energy Assessment
• Rebates up to $600 for qualified Central Air Conditioning Systems
• Incentives for insulation upgrades
• Installation of energy-efficient lighting (compact fluorescent light bulbs)
• Hot water saving measures
• Duct Sealing
• Weatherization measures for your home
• Table top sit down review of all measures taken in your home

Community Renewal Team – Weatherization Program
(860) 560-5749 or (860) 560-5354

Assist those that have been granted Energy Assistance, weatherization products for their residence to reduce fuel waste.

Energy Rebates

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
209 Orange Street
New Haven,  CT  06510
(203) 624-4334
www.rfbd.org
Provides auditory literature for blind and visually disabled individuals.

Wrightslaw Yellow Pages for Kids – www.yellowpagesforkids.com

State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Service
414 Chapel Street, Suite 301
New Haven,  CT  06511
(203) 974-3000
www.brs.state.ct.us

The Learning Disability Association of CT
999 Asylum Avenue
(860) 560-1711
Hartford,  CT  06105
www.ldact.org

Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries
Pays for monthly Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-payments for financially-eligible individuals 860-443-9946

SCCAA CHOICES Program
Unbaised information and assistance on Medicare, supplemental insurance, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, prescription drug assistance and federal/state programs  785-8533 or 1-800-944-9422

Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
http://cga.ct.gov/2011/pub/chap813.htm

New College Student Loan Program
(203) 265-5657
http://www.culct.coop/ctcua
Governor Rell has announced CT Credit Unions accepting applications for student loans.

State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Service
414 Chapel Street, Suite 301
New Haven,  CT  06511
(203) 974-3000
www.brs.state.ct.us

Colleges with programs for learning disabled students
www.college-scholorships.com/learning-disabilities.htm

The Learning Disabilities Association of Connecticut
999 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT  06105
(860) 560-1711
www.ldact.org

Colleges no longer accepting SAT results/test optional www.fairtest.org

Apple Scholarships
www.scholarshipsprogram.org/2010/03/apple-scholarships
www.scholarshipsprogram.org

CONNTAC-EOC
No cost assistance to CT residents entering or re-entering post secondary education.  Academic, financial counseling, referral & tutoring
203-634-7699 or 203-285-2216 www.conntacinc.org

Home Care Program for Elders – (800) 445-5394

Consumer Law Project for Elders
Provides free legal assistance to seniors over 60 with consumer legal problems
1-800-296-1467

CTElderLaw.org
Website maintained by Connecticut Legal Services to provide legal information on a wide range of subjects relevant to the elderly in Connecticut - web only NO PHONE

State of Connecticut
Department of Social Service
www.dss.state.ct.us/svc/chcpe/eligibility.htm
Program that provides services to assist individuals to stay at home instead of going into a Nursing Home.  Applicant must meet guidelines.

Protective Services for the Elderly – (203) 974-8029 or 2-1-1 (after hours)

Social Security – (800) 772-1213

Center for Medicare Advocacy – (800) 262-4414

Agency on Aging - www.aoapartnerships.org
1 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
Contact Person:  Lynn Fredricksen at (203) 785-8533

SCCAA Home Care Program for Elders
Program provides eligible individuals with assessment, care management and payment for home and community-based services.  752-3040  or 1-800-445-5394

CT Statewide - Respite Care Program
1-800-356-5502 203-785-8533
Program pays for up to $3,500 in respite care services per family, per year.

Charlie's Closet
310 State Street
Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-8359
www.charliescloset.org
accepts donations of used medical equipment, checks for safety, provides it to people in the community for a nominal $1.00 fee.

Geriatric Assessment Clinics

Provide comprehensive medical, psychological, cognitive and social assessments of older adults.
 - Dorothy Adler Center 688-6361
 - Hospital of St. Raphael 789-4222
 - Masonic Geriatric Health 284-3900
 - Mid-State Medical Center 237-3000
 - Shelton Lakes 922-3666

Angel Food Ministries www.angelfoodministries.com
Monthly food/grocer program providing families with approximately $65.00 worth of fresh groceries for a cost of $30.00.  Monthly menus available for preview.  Ordering and payment in advance.  Food Stamps, cash, and money order are acceptable payment options.

The Branford Soup Kitchen - The Community Dining Room serves the south-central Connecticut shoreline from East Haven to Old Saybrook including the towns of Branford, North Branford, East Haven, Guilford and Madison.  The Community Dining Room services:
BREAKFAST: Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
LUNCH: Sunday-Friday 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
 2nd  4th Saturday, 12:00 noon - 1:oo pm.
TUESDAY FAMILY DINNER AND STORYTIME (for families with children) at 5:30 p.m.
All welcome - for more information please call 203-488-9750 or pkral@communitydiningroom.org

WIC  (Women, Infants and Children)
1401 Chapel Street
New Haven,  CT  06511
(203) 789-3563 or ( 800) 741-2142
www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Assist pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants (up to 1st birthday) and children (up to child’s 5th birthday), who are at a nutritional risk and meet income guidelines.

Meals-on-Wheel
CAA/New Haven 387-7700

North Branford Food Bank
North Branford Congregational Church
1680 Foxon Road
North Branford,  CT  06471
(203) 488-8456
Operating Schedule is every Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Northford Food Bank
CAMS/ACES School
26 Old Post Road
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 488-4575
Operating Schedule is every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Food Stamps/SNAP
Department of Social Services
194 Bassett Street
New Haven,  CT  06511
203-974-8000
www.ct.gov/dss

Energy Assistance Program
Assist homeowners and renters that are income and asset eligible in offsetting the costs of the winter fuel bill.  Usual program dates are November 1 through April.

Energy Assistance Income Guidelines - 2011-2012

Listing of documents needed for application process

Appointments for applications accepted at:

North Branford Social Service
1675 Foxon Road
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 315-6006
or
Community Renewal Team
44 Hamlin Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-4465 fax (860) 346-6813

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program guides will be available Fall 2009.
Energy Assistance Required Forms for will be available Fall 2009.

Southern Connecticut Gas Co. – (800) 659-8299 www.soconngas.com

Three Way Plan Program
A matching payment program for persons granted Energy Assistance through the Community Renewal Team or Operation Fuel.

Operation Fuel Program - www.operationfuel.org

Operation Fuel Winter Program 2011

CITIZENS ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

CT Housing Finance Authority – (877) 571-CHFA

Click for information on new CHFA Program Offers

Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance – (877) 472-8313

Home Ownership Preservation Foundation – (888) 995-HOPE or visit www.995hope.com

The Real Options, Overcoming Foreclosure (ROOF) Project – www.theroofproject.org

Americares Homefront
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford,  CT  06902
www.americareshomefront.org
(800) 887-HOPE
Americares Homefront is a community based volunteer-driven home repair program that provides free repairs to low income homeowners thus enabling them to remain in their homes with an improved quality of life.  The program is sponsored by the International Relief Organization, Americares.  Applications are available on line or at this Office of Social Service.

CRT Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention (860) 347-4465 or (877) 254-6601
44 Hamlin Street
Middletown, CT  06457
www.crtct.org
Landlord/Tenant conflict resolution grants for back rent and mortgages.  Mortgage holder agreements and payment rescheduling for delinquent mortgages.

Connecticut Housing Investment Fund – (800) 992-3665
Low interest loan to pay for insulation, energy conservation measures, heating improvements and renewable resource improvements for your home.

Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund
171 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06510-3111
(203) 789-8690 (main)
(203) 624-7406 (residential)
(203) 401-3377 (ROOF Project)
info@gnhclf.org
Affordable and Supportive Housing

HUD
United States Department of Housing
One Corporate Center
20 Church Street, 19th Floor
Hartford,  CT  06103-3220
www.hud.gov  or (860) 240-4800
Assists eligible persons with home ownership, rental help, public housing and Housing Program.

HUD Section 8/RAP Housing
Applications may be obtained at:
John D’Amerlia and Associates
2 Lakewood Road
Waterbury, CT  06704
(203) 757-1138 or toll free 1-866-923-6347

Hillside Terrace
167 Branford Road
North Branford,  CT  06471
(203) 488-5664
Rental housing apartments for Senior Citizens and disabled persons.

Interfaith Housing - (203) 483-7420 Sliding Scale apartment housing for working persons and family

Home Solutions Program
CRT
44 Hamlin Street
Middletown, CT  06457
(860) 347-4465 or toll free (877) 254-6601
Home Solutions is a state-wide combined loan and grant program designed to offer financial assistance for Hazardous Materials Abatement, Septic System Repair, Replacement & Enlargement, and Senior Citizen Emergency Home Repairs projects.  Also included in the Home Solutions Program is the Energy Conservation Loan that may only be used in conjunction with lead and asbestos abatement activities.  Funding for these programs is provided by the State of Connecticut through the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Habitat for Humanity
Interest free loans for qualifying home purchasers

37 Union St.
New Haven, CT
203.785.0794

CHFA
Low rate mortgages, down payment loans, Urban Rehab Funds, Reverse Annuities Mortgage
860.721.9501, Ext. 2019 www.chfa.org

CT Fair Alternative Mortgage Lending Initiative and Education Services
Foreclosure Prevention and Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
1.877.571.2431www.chfa.org

CHIF –CT Housing Investment Fund
Loan products to first time homebuyers, energy conservation, loans, home improvement loans www.chif.org

US Department of Agriculture
Direct Rural Housing (502) Loans
www.rurdev.usda.gov
Provides loans to eligible persons to own adequate, modest housing.  Eligibility, dwelling & income requirements –  application

Homebuyer Education:
click for list

Property Tax Relief and Rent Rebate
Town of North Branford Assessor’s Office
909 Foxon Road
203.484.6013
 

Agency on Aging Senior Community Employment Program
(203) 752-3059
(800) 424-5293

Recently lost your job or worried about lay-offs?
The Connecticut Department of Labor can help you learn more about our legal rights, education and training, unemployment benefits, as well as, explore jobs by visiting www.ctdol.state.ct.us/ or call (860) 263-6000.

The Connecticut Regional/Workforce Alliance can help you learn more about available career resources visit www.workforcealliance.biz or calling (203) 867-4030.

State of Connecticut Employment Site
www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp

State of Connecticut, Department of Labor – www.ctdol.state.ct.us/
Education and training, CT Job Central (formerly known as CT Job Bank).  Unemployment Compensation, wage and workplace standards, Family Medical Leave Act.

State and National Websites for Job Seekers:
www.careervoyages.gov
www.ctdol.state.ct.us
www.workconnecticut.com
www.aarp.com
www.das.state.ct.us
www.ctjobcareer.org
www.ctnow.com
www.hotjobs.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com
www.wetfeet.com
www.youbelonginct.com
www.hirediversity.com
www.prgjobs.com
www.ctnonprofits.org
www.bestjobusa.com
www.careermosaic.com
www.jobhunt.com
 

Legal Aid – (800) 453-3320

Adult Probation – (203) 789-7876

CT Women Education and Legal Fund – (800) 479-2949

Connecticut Network for Legal Aid
Free Help for People with very low income
http://ctlawhelp.org

Information on Welfare, Social Security, Unemployment, Bankruptcy, Collections, Small Claims, Divorce, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Evictions, Ownership, Landlord/Tenant, Nursing Homes, Medicaid, Medicare, Immigration, Disability Rights, Public Utility Programs, Wills, Estate, Special Education, Student Discipline/Suspension.

Legal Assistance Resource Center of CT
Provides for a variety of legal resource s for all income groups
www.larcc.org

New Haven County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services
203.562.5750

Consumer Law Project for Elders 1.800.296.1467
Free legal assistance to seniors with consumer legal problems, including: medical/credit card debt, harassment by debt collectors, identity theft, unfair loan. Must be over 60 years of age.

Charter Oak Health Plan
The Charter Oak Health Plan offers a health Insurance benefits package to adults of all incomes, has affordable monthly premiums based on income.  Offers full coverage, medical and pharmacy.
Further information and to apply please contact Charter Oak at 1-877-772-8625.
www.charteroakhealthplan.com

Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
Satellite Emergency Services
111 Goose Lane
Guilford, CT  06437
(203) 453-7123
www.ynhh.org/shoreline

Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Wal-Mart Pharmacy offers an extensive list of generic mediations available for $4.00 each.  The list is available on line at www.walmart.com , once on the main page, click on the pharmacy link.

Target Pharmacy
Target Pharmacy offers an extensive list of generic mediations available for $4.00 each.  The list is available online at www.target.com, once on the main page, click on the pharmacy link.

Disabled Children’s Relief Fund – (516) 377-1605
Provides eligible disabled children with equipment, prosthesis and rehabilitative services.
Preference given to applicants that benefit physically.
www.dcrf.com

CONNPACE
PO Box 5011
Hartford,  CT  06102
800-423-5026

Click here for Changes in CONNPACE as of  7-1-11
Program to assist persons over 65 years of age or those over 18 years of age and disabled to defray their prescription expenses.  Applicants must meet income guidelines.

State of Connecticut
Department of Social Service
194 Bassett Street
New Haven,  CT  06511-1002
(203) 974-8000
www.ct.gov/dss
State agency that administer programs such as:

• Food Stamps
• Child Care
• Rehabilitation Services
• Title 19            
• Child Support Enforcement
• Services to the Elderly
• Husky
• Housing Programs
• Financial Assistance
  (Applicants must meet income and asset guidelines)

Home Care Program for Elders – (800) 445-5394
State of Connecticut
Department of Social Service
www.dss.state.ct.us/svc/chcpe/eligibility.htm
Program that provides services to assist individuals to stay at home instead of going into a Nursing Home.  Applicant must meet guidelines.

Center of Medicare Advocacy – (800) 262-4414

Medicare (800) 633-4227 – www.medicare.gov

Safe Haven Act for Newborns – (800) 842-2288
A program that allows a parent to voluntarily give up custody of an infant, age 31 days or younger, to the Nursing Staff at any Emergency Room

Family and Medical Leave Act
www.dol.gov

Medicare Savings Program

New Dates For Medicare Open Enrollment

Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services
For Appointments:
Adult Dental Center: 203-688-2464
Pediatric Dental Center: 230-688-3000

Hamden Dental Center
Adults: 203-230-3431
Pediatrics:203-230-3434

Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Service (888) 979-6884

Domestic Violence Services – (203) 789-8104

Sexual Assault Hotline – (888) 999-5545

Sexual Assault Crisis Program – (203) 348-9346 or (203) 329-2929

Family Counseling Services, North Branford  - (203) 315-6014
1599 Foxon Road
North Branford, CT 06471

Low Income Pet Sterilization  Program
The Department of Agriculture (DOAG) is pleased to announce effective immediately, the start of a new program, which intends to further reduce the surplus companion pet population in Connecticut.  The new program is part of the agency’s Animal Population Control Program (APCP) and plans to help low-income citizens by providing vaccination/sterilization vouchers for their pets.  The expansion is the result of the 2007 passage of Public Act No. 07-105; titled An Act Concerning the Expansion of the Animal Population Control Program.

Connecticut residents, who qualify for one of six low-income programs as outlined by the new legislation, will need to complete and submit a Low Income Pet Sterilization Application.  Applications are available in all public Town of North Branford Buildings, such as the lobby of the Town Hall, Community Center, Senior Center and Library.  Approved individuals will be eligible to receive up to three (3) vouchers per household per year.  The APCP will dedicate 10% of its FY 2008 income to the new program, which is expected to be between $40,000 and $60,000.

The APCP has provided vaccination/sterilization benefits to more than 50,000 municipal pound pets since the program’s inception in 1995 and has helped to reduce euthanasia by 50% and the number of impounded pets by one-third. 

For more information about this new program, please contact the APCP office at (860) 713-2507, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or go to the agency web-site at www.ct.gov/doag

Luv My Pet
Low cost pet vaccines at area sites.
www.luvmypet.com

The Tax Clinic
Quinnipiac University
School of Law
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden,  CT  06518-1950
(203) 582-3238
www.quinnipiac.edu
The Clinic assists taxpayers who do not already have the tax representation or can not afford to pay for legal assistance.  The Clinic offers assistance if you are being audited by the IRS or involved in a federal tax controversy.

Department of Transportation
Half-fare I.D. cards for Connecticut transit buses
860-525-9181

Medicaid Transportation
Medical transportation by appointment for participants of the Medicaid program
888-248-9895

Volunteer Transportation
c/o East Shore Health Dept.
29 Business Park Drive
Branford,  CT  06405
(203) 481-4233
When available, may be able to provide local transportation to elderly and disabled person for medical appointments.

My Ride
2319 Whitney Ave.
Hamden,  CT  06518
(203) 288-6282
Transportation services for disabled persons program.  Door to door service in nineteen communities, 7 days a week from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM.  Any resident of the Greater New Haven service area unable to use the fixed route bus service may complete an application.

Town of North Branford
Senior Center – Transportation Van
1675 Foxon Road
North Branford, CT  06471
(203) 315-6018
May provide medical transportation to Senior Citizens.

Mary Wade – www.marywade.org
(203) 562-7222
For those 60 years of age or older, weekend transportation.

TTW - Transportation to Work
Provides transportation to those transitioning off public assistance or low incomes
203-624-1493- ext 245

AT&T (SBC)
1 Science Park, 1st Floor
New Haven, CT  06511
(800) 922-4605, (800) 842-1512 (TDD/TTY)
www.sbc.com
Programs for elderly, disabled and low income homes, such as:

Exemption from Directory Assistance Charges
Lifeline Monthly Credit
Reduced Installation Charges

Electric Supplier Choices
1-888-922-3782
www.wattsnewct.com

Southern Connecticut Gas Co. –  (800) 659-8299
Three Way Plan Program
For persons granted Energy Assistance through the Community Renewal Team or a non-profit agency.  A matching payment program.

COMCAST Cable
Comcast Cable offers a 10% discount on the Basic 1 level of service to qualified Senior Citizens (65 years of age or older) low income customers.  Applications at this Office of Social Service. COMCAST - relief form

United Illuminating
157 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Wise Use Program (877-947-3873)
Provides energy audits to residential customers.  If eligible, may provide energy saving products to residential customers.

UI Forgiveness Program
Residential customers covered by the Winter Protection Program and who heat by electricity may quality for UI’s Forgiveness Program.  If you quality, we will work with you to develop a monthly budget agreement.  If you keep that agreement, we will match your payments to reduce your back balance.  Please call the Forgiveness Hotline at 1-800-322-9288 for more information.

UI Matching Payment Plan
This program helps low-income customers maintain year round service and pay down delinquent balances by company-matched dollars.  A payment arrangement plan helps qualified hardship customers pay past due electric bills.  Under MAPP, if payments are current, a past due balance can be “forgiven” over time.  Please call 1-800-442-5004 for more information.

CL&P Matching Program/NuStart Program
1.800.286.2828  www.cl-p.com

State of Connecticut - Department of Veterans' Affairs
287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-616-3600

Admitting Department
860-616-3705 or 860-616-3703

Billing Department
860-616-3639

Residential & Rehabilitative Services
860-616-3703

Blue Star Banners - American Legion
1-888-453-4466
www.legion.org/troops/bluestar

Called into Active Duty?
You may quality for temporary suspension or disconnection of your electric service if you are called into active duty in the U.S. military.  Please call 1-800-442-5004 for more information.

CT Vets to Benefit from 4 New Laws
Governor M. Jodi Rell today was joined today by several Connecticut veterans at a bill signing ceremony for four new laws that will benefit veterans and their families, including a measure the Governor spearheaded that streamlines the process for disabled veterans to receive a local property tax exemption.  “This year, I have signed 240 bills into law and for the 250,000 veterans in Connecticut , these four bills may have been among the most important,” Governor Rell said. “The legislation builds on our long, proud legacy of service and commitment to our veterans.”

For more information, please visit http://www.ct.gov/governorrell/cwp/view.asp?A=3675&Q=444490 . 

Veterans Affairs (800) 827-1000 – www.va.gov
Administers programs and provides healthcare facilities for Veterans with honorable discharge.  Programs include pharmacy, loans, pensions, burial, life insurance, and more.

Skilled Nursing Home Pension Benefits
Eric Trinidan-Perez, Veterans Svc Officer
State of CT – Dept. of Veterans Affairs
487-B Campbell Avenue
West Haven,  CT  06516 203.931-0460

Provides eligible veterans or surviving spouse skilled nursing home pension benefits.  Benefits eligibility based on vet service status, Title XIX status, age and disability.  . application form

Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits Skilled Nursing Home Pension Benefits
Eric Trinidan-Perez, Veterans Svc Officer
State of CT – Dept. of Veterans Affairs
487-B Campbell Avenue
West Haven,  CT  06516 203.931-0460
Provides eligible veterans or surviving spouse skilled nursing home pension benefits.  Benefits eligibility based on vet service status, Title XIX status, age and disability. 
application form

State Veterans Cemetery - Bow Lane Middletown, CT
Contact - Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Billing Office
287 West Street
Rocky Hill,  CT  06067 860-616-3888 or through your funeral director
All war-time veterans released under honorable conditions that entered the service or died when a resident of the State of Connecticut and their spouses may be offered free burial plots, markers and perpetual care.

Soldiers, Sailors and Marines  (203) 789-7841
Non-profit agency providing assistance to veterans with an honorable discharge.  Assistance may include areas such as shelter, food, pharmacy, and the like.

Office of Advocacy and Assistance
Manager of Veterans' Advocacy and Assistance
Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs
Administration Building
287 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Director's Phone 860-616-3682
Medals/Registry 860-616-3695
Military Documents 860-616-3684

Veteran's Services Supervisor
555 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
860-594-6604 (phone)
860-667-1081 (fax)
Office Hours are: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Department of Consumer Protection
Trade Practices Division
165 Capital Avenue
Hartford,  CT  06106
www.ct.gov/dcp/site/default.asp
Prohibits businesses, inside and outside the State of Connecticut to solicit you over the telephone for the sale of their products of services.  Prohibits your name on marketing lists compiled for the sale to others and blocking caller ID on your phone.

New Haven Legal Assistance
Screening, advice, self-help materials and legal representation on Medicare issues.

Safelink Wireless Cell Phone Program
The Safelink wireless cell phone program is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and monthly airtime minutes at no charge for income eligible customers.  One may apply at www.safelinkwireless.com

INFO LINE 2-1-1
Infoline is an integrated system of help via the telephone-a single source for information about community services, referrals to human service agencies, and crisis intervention.  It is accessed toll-free from anywhere in Connecticut by simply dialing 2-1-1.  It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, TDD access and multilingual caseworkers are available.  State and federal funding is also available through CEAP (Connecticut Energy Assistance Program).  For more information, go to www.infoline.org.

Hurricane Preparedness 
How to Prepare and Safely Weather a Hurricane/Tornado

Be Aware. Be Prepared

DSS Information – (800) 842-1508

DSS New Haven – (203) 974-8000

Modest Needs - www.modestneeds.org
Three types of grants available to assist persons meet their needs.  Online applications only.
Self-Sufficient Grant: Small emergency expenses
Back to Work:  Small fee or expense allowing unemployed persons to return to full-time work.
Independent Living Grant: Small irregular expenses to improve quality of life during a short term emergency.

Consumer Credit  Counseling Service
Free confidential financial counseling
1-888-845-5669
www.moneymanagement.org

Connecticut Money School
Free financial education
860-951-2212 ext. 230
www.ctmoney.org


 

Disabled Children’s Relief Fund
PO Box 89
Freeport, New York 11520

Disabled Children’s Relief Fund (DCRF), a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, provides disabled children with assistance to obtain wheelchairs, orthopedic braces, walkers, lifts, hearing aids, eyeglasses, medical equipment, physical therapy, and surgery.  Blind, Deaf, Amputees, and children with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spastic Quadriplegia, Encephalitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spina Bifida, Down’s Syndrome, and other disabilities receive assistance.  DCRF focuses special attention on helping children throughout the U.S. that do not have adequate health insurance, especially the physically challenged.  In some cases, DCRF may be the last be the last resort.

Wrightslaw

Website dedicated to providing information to parents on special education requirements.  Includes information on Section 504 and IDEA, legal requirements of IEP and advocating for special education children.

www.wrightslaw.com

Wrightslaw Yellow Pages for Kids  www.yellowpagesforkids.com

The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity Department of Pediatrics
LMP 3089
School of Medicine
P.O. Box 208064
New Haven, CT 06520-8064
203.785.4641

www.dyslexia.yale.edu

www.kidsandlearningstudy.com

A free clinical study to help parents identify what may be contributing to theirs childs learning difficulties. Medical research staff in consultation with Drs. Sally and Benny Shaywitz, two nationally recognized physicians devoted to ADHD and learning disability research.

CT Birth to Three System
Early intervention system for infants and toddlers with disabilities and significant delays.

1.800.505.7000

Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks
Residential Camp for children or adults with autism, developmental or physical disabilities

1.800.228.9496, ext 200

http://ct.easterseals.org