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Local offices in Stamford
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Human services · City office
Stamford Department of Health and Human Services
Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901
Help here
- Social ServicesGet information and help connecting to local assistance programs.Read more
- Housing supportGet help understanding renter rights and finding local housing resources.Read more
- Senior and disability servicesFind information about benefits, transportation help, and services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
- Utility bill assistanceFind local help with energy and other essential costs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stamfordct.gov
State office · State office
Connecticut Department of Social Services Stamford Resource Center
1642 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06905
Help here
- State benefitsApply for or get help with Connecticut benefit programs, including food and medical assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Charter Oak Communities
22 Clinton Avenue, Stamford, CT 06901
Help here
- Public and affordable housingFind information about public housing, senior housing, and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charteroakcommunities.org
Utilities · City office
Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority Customer Service
Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, 10th Floor, Stamford, CT 06901
Help here
- Sewer use bill helpGet help with a Stamford sewer use bill or pay it in person.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stamfordct.gov
Local office · City office
Stamford Citizen Services Center
Help here
- City service requestsReport a city service problem or ask for help finding the right city department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stamfordct.gov
Jobs and training · Nonprofit
Southwest Connecticut American Job Center, Stamford
141 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT 06901
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career counseling, and job skills training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ajcswct.com
State office · State office
Connecticut DMV Stamford Office
888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesMake an appointment for the driver and vehicle services offered at the Stamford DMV office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Library · Nonprofit
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06904
Help here
- Library services and programsUse library collections, computers, learning resources, and programs at Stamford library locations.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fergusonlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Stamford Recreation Services
Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, 6th Floor, Stamford, CT 06901
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and register for recreation programs, leagues, and activities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stamfordct.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Stamford
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
Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE)
Serves some towns in these areas
1070 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC)
Serves some towns in these areas
78 Triangle Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Western Connecticut Planning Region
Stamford is in Western Connecticut Planning Region. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Connecticut Office of Child Support Services, Danbury
342 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the Danbury service area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
State office · State office
Connecticut Department of Social Services, Danbury Resource Center
342 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Help here
- Public benefits accessVisit the resource center for help with state social service benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Connecticut Institute for Communities WIC, Danbury
120 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
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
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
Veterans · City office
Danbury Veterans Affairs
23 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT 06810
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the city veterans office for help with veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-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
- 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