Utilities

United Way

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

CAANH

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

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.

CAANH

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

CAANH

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

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

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.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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

CT Department of Social Services

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

United Illuminating

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

CT PURA

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