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11 resources in Utilities
CAANH
Emergency financial assistance for rent, security deposits, and utility bills for income-eligible residents.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
CAANH
Administers Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and weatherization services for low-income households. Helps with heating costs, equipment repair/replacement, and home energy efficiency upgrades.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
CAANH
Heating assistance for low-income households. Pays for oil, gas, electric, propane, kerosene, coal, wood.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
CAANH
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps pay heating bills for income-eligible households.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
Emergency energy assistance year-round for households not eligible for LIHEAP.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
Salvation Army
Emergency assistance including food pantry, clothing distribution, utility assistance, and holiday programs. Serves New Haven and surrounding towns with crisis intervention and social services.
Office: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm; Food Pantry: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-11:30am
Before you go: For the food pantry, come Mon, Wed, or Fri between 9 and 11:30am only. Other services (clothing, utility help) are open Mon-Fri until 2pm.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic charity providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other basic needs through home visits.
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
CT Department of Social Services
One-time emergency payments for families with children facing eviction or utility shutoff.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
United Illuminating
UI matches customer payments dollar-for-dollar to help pay down past-due balances.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
CT PURA
Utility shut-off protection from Nov 1 - May 1 for residential customers. Know your rights.
Winter shut-off protection runs Nov 1-May 1; call PURA or the utility to confirm case-specific help.
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
United Way
Free, confidential helpline connecting you to local health and human services 24/7.
24/7
Before you go: Call 211 or search 211ct.org with your ZIP code and the type of help you need.
Need additional help finding utilities?
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