Resources

STATE SENATOR

Julie Kushner  

“Working Together for Progress”

Dear Neighbor,

I have some important resources that you may find helpful while we navigate these challenging times. Please remember that I have your back, so don’t hesitate to call my office at (860)240-0509 or email me at kushner@senatedems.ct.gov

Useful Contacts:

 

HOUSING

Connecticut Department of Housing: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106 (860) 270-8262

Department of Housing and Urban Development: One Corporate Center,
20 Church Street, 10th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103-3220 (860) 240-4800

Housing Authority of Danbury: 2 Mill Ridge Road. (203) 744-2500

2-1-1:  If you are experiencing homelessness or need assistance finding shelter, please visit 211ct.org or call 211 and select option 3 for a referral.

Renter’s Rebate: This is for renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits, 65years of age or 100% disabled (Age 18 and over).  Applicant must meet one year state residency requirement. (203) 452-5198.

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP): You may be eligible to receive funds toward your heating bill.  Contact Alliance at (203) 366-8241.

 

RESOURCES FOR SENIORS

CT Department of Elderly Services:  Elmwood Hall

10 Elmwood Place, Danbury, CT 06810. Elderly Services Program Coordinator, Matt Austin (203) 797-4686

Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA): 800-262-4414 or 860-456-7790, www.medicareadvocacy.org

 

FOOD PANTRIES/SOUP KITCHENS

Hillside Food Outreach: (914) 747-0095

Salvation Army of Danbury: 15 Foster St. (203) 792-7505

Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut: 78 Triangle St. (203) 744-4700

Jericho Spring Street Neighborhood Center: 44 Spring St. (203) 794-2433

Interfaith Aids Ministry of Greater Danbury: 54 Main St. (203) 748-4077

Dorothy Day Hospitality House:11 Spring St. (203) 743-7988

 

EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

Connecticut State Department of Education: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 713-6543

Danbury Public Schools: 63 Beaver Brook Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 797- 4700

Danbury Youth Services: 91 West Street (203) 748-2936

Danbury Student and Business Connection: 49 Osborne Street (203) 797-4845

Head Start: This is a federally funded grant program for preschool children from low-income families in the region. Head Start helps all children and their families succeed. (203) 452-4422.

Office of Higher Education: Columbus Boulevard, Suite 707, Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 947-1800, 450

Postsecondary Career Schools (860) 947-1816

Connecticut Commission on Community Service (AmeriCorps) ohe.servect@ct.gov

Student Financial Aid (860) 947-1855, ohe.sfa@ct.gov

 

 HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Connecticut Department of Public Health: 410 Capitol Ave, Hartford (860) 509-8000

Danbury Hospital: 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, (203) 739-7000

Danbury Health and Human Services: 155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 797-4625

Community Health Center of Danbury: 8 Delay Street (203) 797-8330, Emergency Shelter at 41 New Street

988-Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Connecticut Institute for Communities (CIFC), Behavioral Health: 152 West St, Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 791-505

Family & Children’s Aid (FCA): This is a not-for-profit organization that provides mental health services for children, families, and adults.  West Street, Danbury, (203) 748-5689

 

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Statewide Legal Services: 1-800-453-3320 (toll free) or 860-344-0380

Connecticut Legal Services (CLS): 85 Central Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702 800-413-7797 or 203-756-8074, www.ctlegal.org

Elder Justice Hotline – State of CT – Office of the Attorney General 860-808-5555 Have you been the victim of a fraud? Received a message demanding immediate payment and are not sure if it is legitimate? Have you or your loved one been the victim of abuse or neglect? Do you need help accessing benefits or assistance? Call the State of CT Elder Justice Hotline.

 

OTHER GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Department of Social Services: 342 Main St., Danbury (203) 207-8900

Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213, Monday-Friday, 8:AM-7PM

Department of Social Security: 131 West St, Danbury, CT 06810 (800)772-213

Danbury Department of Motor Vehicles: 2 Lee Mac Ave. (860) 263-5700

Appointment: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/resources 

Danbury Police Department: 375 Main St. (203) 797-4614, Patrick Ridenhour, Chief. Phone: 203-797-4603

Mayor Robert L. Alves (203) 797-4511

U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes:108 Bank Street, 2nd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702 (860) 22-8412

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy: Colt Gateway 120 Huyshope Avenue, Suite 401, Hartford, CT 06106. (860)549-8463

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal: 90 State House Square, 10th floor, Hartford, CT 06103. (860) 258-6940.

The services listed are not recommendations or endorsements but are provided for information purposes only.