Utilities

211 Connecticut

United Way

Free, confidential helpline connecting you to local health and human services 24/7.

211

Community Action Agency of New Haven - Emergency Assistance

CAANH

Emergency financial assistance for rent, security deposits, and utility bills for income-eligible residents.

(203) 387-7700

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

CAANH

Heating assistance for low-income households. Pays for oil, gas, electric, propane, kerosene, coal, wood.

(203) 786-6222

LIHEAP - Heating Assistance

CAANH

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps pay heating bills for income-eligible households.

(203) 387-7700

Operation Fuel

Emergency energy assistance year-round for households not eligible for LIHEAP.

(860) 243-2345

St. Vincent de Paul Society - New Haven

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Catholic charity providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other basic needs through home visits.

(203) 777-7781

State Emergency Assistance (EA)

CT Department of Social Services

One-time emergency payments for families with children facing eviction or utility shutoff.

(855) 626-6632

UI Matching Payment Program

United Illuminating

UI matches customer payments dollar-for-dollar to help pay down past-due balances.

(800) 722-5584

Winter Utility Shut-Off Protection

CT PURA

Utility shut-off protection from Nov 1 - May 1 for residential customers. Know your rights.

(800) 382-4586