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Access Health CT
Free or low-cost health insurance for children, pregnant women, parents, and adults through Connecticut Medicaid.
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Before you go: There's no office to visit. Enroll by phone or online through Access Health CT, weekdays 8am-4pm. Have income info and household details ready when you call.
City of New Haven
City disability services office connecting residents with accessibility information, disability rights support, city service navigation, and referrals to community programs.
Mon-Fri business hours; call to confirm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of New Haven residency, and disability or benefits paperwork if available.
CT Department of Social Services
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides monthly benefits to buy groceries.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: You don't have to come in. Apply anytime at connect.ct.gov from your phone. The Howard Ave office is open weekdays 8-5 if you'd rather do it in person.
CT Department of Social Services
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides monthly cash assistance for families with children.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
Goodwill of Southern New England
Goodwill-hosted reentry welcome center for adults returning to the New Haven area after incarceration. Provides welcome-home essentials, referrals for housing, healthcare, benefits, and basic needs, plus Good Path pre-employment training, job readiness, job search support, transitional employment, case management, and peer mentorship. Also supports people with mental health or substance use histories who need employment help.
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Before you go: Ask about a Welcome Home Bag, referrals for housing or healthcare, benefits enrollment, and transportation support.
Need additional help finding benefits help?
Call 211