Derby
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Local offices in Derby
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Local office · City office
Derby City Hall
1 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city offices and services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on derbyct.gov
Utilities · City office
Tax Collector’s Office
1 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
Help here
- Tax and sewer bill paymentsPay city tax bills and Derby sewer bills or ask the office about a bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on derbyct.gov
Library · City office
Derby Public Library
313 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesGet a library card to borrow books, use computers, and access online resources.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on derbypubliclibrary.org
Older adults · City office
Derby Senior Center
293 Main Street, Derby, CT 06418
Help here
- Senior activities and supportOlder adults can visit for activities, classes, trips, and information about senior services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on derbyct.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Derby Veterans Community Center
35 Fifth Street, Derby, CT 06418
Help here
- Pool, gym, and recreationResidents can use the pool, gym, and health club or ask about lessons and memberships.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on derbyct.gov
Housing authority · City office
Derby Housing Authority
30 Elizabeth Street, 2nd Floor, Derby, CT 06418
Help here
- Public and subsidized housingContact the Housing Authority for information about public housing and rental assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on derbyct.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
American Job Center, Derby
30 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, training, and employment services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ajcswct.com
Local office · Regional office
211 Connecticut
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ct.org
City of Derby, Connecticut website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Derby is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Naugatuck Valley Health District
98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483
Help here
- Community health servicesGet health education, immunizations, and help connecting to health services.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can apply for food benefits and get nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nvhd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
84 Progress Lane, 2nd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06705
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services, support for caregivers, and guidance on Medicare choices.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcaaa.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging
1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services and support for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swcaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
New Opportunities, Inc. Human Service Center
232 North Elm Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about energy help, food, housing support, employment services, and other community programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newoppinc.org
State office · State office
Waterbury DSS Resource Center
249 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702
Help here
- Social services applicationsGet in-person help with applications for state social services and benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Waterbury American Job Center
249 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Connecticut programs by kind of help
These are run by Connecticut and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Connecticut
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988