“Fighting for our Values”
Dear Neighbor,
Here are some important resources that you may find helpful as we all work to ensure happy and healthy lives for our families. Please remember that I’m here to serve you, so if you need me, don’t hesitate to call my office at (860)240-0589 or email me at miller@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.
Charter Oak Communities: 22 Clinton Avenue, Stamford, CT 06901, (203) 977-1400.
Darien Housing Authority: 24 Allen-O’Neill Dr, Darien, CT 06820 (203) 655-0866
2-1-1: If you are currently experiencing homelessness or need assistance finding shelter, please visit 211ct.org or call 211 and select option 3 for a referral.
Renter’s Rebate Program for Elderly and Disabled: Reimbursement program for renters who are elderly or totally disabled (age 18 and over), and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Applicant must meet one year state residency requirement. Application period from April 1st – September 30th (203) 452-5198.
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP): You may receive between $250 to $600 towards your heating bill, depending on your income level, household size, and whether there is a vulnerable member in your household.
FOOD PANTRIES/SOUP KITCHENS
Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County: 461 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford, CT 06906 (203) 358-8898
New Covenant Center: 174 Richmond Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, (203) 964-8228
Person to Person: 1864 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 (203) 655-0048 caseworkservices@p2phelps.org
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (Stamford Food Collaborative): 1150 Summer Street., 2nd Floor Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 348-7711
Salvation Army Stamford: 198 Selleck St, Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 359-2320
EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Darien Public School: 35 Leroy Ave, Darien, CT 06820 (203) 656-7400
Stamford Public Schools: 888 Washington Blvd 5th floor, Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 977- 4105
Stamford Public Education Foundation: 177 Broad St, Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 965-7733
Mayor’s Literacy Initiative: Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford CT 06901
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 500-4412
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. (866) 763-6481.
Office of Higher Education: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 707, Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 947-1800
Academic Affairs
Postsecondary Career Schools (860) 947-1816, Postsecondary Career Schools
Connecticut Commission on Community Service (AmeriCorps) ohe.servect@ct.gov
Student Financial Aid (860) 947-1855, ohe.sfa@ct.gov
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Department of Health and Human Services, Stamford Government Center: 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 977-4399
Darien Health Department: 2 Renshaw Rd, Darien, CT 06820 (203) 656-7320
Medical Savings Program: You may be eligible to have your Medicare Part B paid for you. Please call (800) 842-4524.
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Stamford Senior Center: 888 Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 977-5151
Darien Senior Center: 2 Renshaw Road, Mather Center, Darien, CT 06820 (203) 656-7490
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging: (203) 333-9288
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Statewide Legal Services: (800) 453-3320 (toll free) or 860-344-0380
CT Legal Services: 1177 Summer St 4th floor, Stamford, CT 06905 (203) 348-9216
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants: 34 Woodland Ave, Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 965-7190
OTHER GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Unemployment: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-online/index.htm
Office of Victim Advocate: The CT state constitution guarantees that crime victims and their families have specific rights. For More information contact the OVA at (203) 965-5359
Social Security Administration: 2 Landmark Square, # 105, Stamford, CT 06901 (800) 772-1213
Department of Motor Vehicles: 137 Henry St, Stamford, CT 06902 (860) 263-5700
Stamford Police Department: 725 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 977-4444
Darien Police Department: 25 Hecker Ave, Darien, CT 06820 (203) 662-5300
Mayor of Stamford, Caroline B. Simmons: 888 Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT, 06901 (203) 977-4150, MayorsOffice@stamfordct.gov
First Selectman of Darien, Jon E. Zagrodzky: 2 Renshaw Road
Suite 202, Darien, CT 06820 (203) 656-7338 jzagrodzky@darienct.gov
U.S. Congressman Jim Himes: 888 Washington Blvd, 10th floor, Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 353-9400
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.
