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Local offices in New Haven
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
New Haven Financial Empowerment Center
Help here
- Financial counselingResidents can make an appointment for confidential financial counseling and case management.
- Utility arrearage assistanceEligible residents can seek help with overdue gas, electric, or water bills through the city's utility arrearage program.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newhavenct.gov
State office
Connecticut Department of Social Services, New Haven Resource Center
50 Humphrey Street, New Haven, CT 06513
Help here
- Apply for state benefitsResidents can visit the resource center for help with state benefit applications and documents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Housing help · City office
Office of Housing and Homelessness Services
165 Church Street, 1st Floor, New Haven, CT 06510
Help here
- Homelessness support and housing helpPeople who are homeless or at risk can find shelter, outreach, prevention, and rapid rehousing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newhavenct.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Elm City Communities, Housing Authority of the City of New Haven
360 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceResidents can contact the housing authority about its housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elmcitycommunities.org
Utilities · City office
Public Works Department
Help here
- Public works service requestsResidents can contact Public Works about trash, recycling, and other city service issues.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newhavenct.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Connecticut
Help here
- Community resource referralsResidents can call or search online for referrals to local health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211ct.org
Older adults · City office
Department of Elderly Services
165 Church Street, 1st Floor Atrium, New Haven, CT 06510
Help here
- Senior services and programsResidents age 55 and older can get support, join programs, and find local senior centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newhavenct.gov
Jobs and training · State office
New Haven American Job Center
370 James Street, Suite 404, New Haven, CT 06513
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help searching for jobs, training, and unemployment assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Library · City office
New Haven Free Public Library
133 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Help here
- Library resources and learning programsResidents can use library collections, research help, and learning programs at the main library and branches.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newhavenct.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Youth and Recreation Department
165 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Help here
- Youth recreation programsFamilies can find city youth activities, camps, and other recreation programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newhavenct.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks Department
720 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
Help here
- Parks, facilities, and programsResidents can find parks, trails, recreation programs, and apply to use park facilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newhavenct.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Haven
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Connecticut Foodshare
2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (CAANH)
Serves some towns in these areas
419 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Community Renewal Team of Greater Hartford, Inc. (CRT)
Serves some towns in these areas
395 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
New Opportunities, Inc. (NOI)
Serves some towns in these areas
22 Church Street, Meriden, CT 06450
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
TEAM, Inc.
Serves some towns in these areas
30 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of South Central Connecticut Planning Region
New Haven is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Connecticut Department of Social Services, New Haven Resource Center
50 Humphrey Street, New Haven, CT 06513
Help here
- Benefits assistanceGet help with applications and questions about state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
State office · Regional office
Fair Haven Community Health Center WIC
374 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or caring for a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
State office · Regional office
Cornell Scott Hill Health Center WIC
428 Columbus Avenue, Medical Center Building, New Haven, CT 06519
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or caring for a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
State office · Regional office
Yale New Haven Hospital WIC, Sargent Drive
150 Sargent Drive, 2nd Floor, New Haven, CT 06511
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or caring for a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
State office · Regional office
Yale New Haven Hospital WIC, West Haven
500 Elm Street, West Haven, CT 06516
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or caring for a young child.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Public health · City office
New Haven Health Department
424 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about local health services, clinics, and disease prevention.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newhavenct.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
- 2-1-1 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