Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Local offices in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Middlesex Health WIC Program

  1 MacDonough Place, Middletown, CT 06457

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 860-358-4070DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on middlesexhealth.org

• State office · State office

  Connecticut Department of Social Services, Middletown Resource Center

  2081 South Main Street, Suite B, Middletown, CT 06457

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceGet help with applications and questions about state benefits.Apply online
  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and payments.Read more
  Call 855-626-6632DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Connecticut River Area Health District

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesGet local health information, immunizations, and help with food safety and emergency preparedness.
  Call 860-661-3300Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on crahd.info

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  River Valley Services

  351 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

  Help here

  • Mental health careGet crisis help, counseling, case management, and other mental health services.Read more
  Call 860-262-5200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Middletown Law Library

  1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457

  Help here

  • Court legal informationUse legal research materials and get help finding court information.
  Call 860-343-6560DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jud.ct.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Senior Resources Agency on Aging

  19 Ohio Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits, and support.Read more
  Call 860-887-3561DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorresourcesec.org

• State office · State office

  Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, Old Saybrook Office

  7 Custom Drive, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesUse this office for available driver license and motor vehicle services.
  Call 800-842-8222DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG)

  145 Dennison Road, Essex, CT 06426

  Help here

  • Regional information and referralsFind regional transportation planning and shared services for the region.
  Call 860-581-8554DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rivercog.org

Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

• Fenwicknot checked yet
• Middletown

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