All Resources

Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut

AOASCC

Regional agency serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Greater New Haven and the lower Valley. Helps with service navigation, benefits screening, Medicare/CHOICES counseling, caregiver support, in-home service options, and long-term care planning.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Before you go: Have Medicare, Medicaid/HUSKY, income, housing, and caregiver information handy if you want benefits screening.

CAANH Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Community Action Agency of New Haven

Free IRS-certified basic federal and state tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families during tax season.

Seasonal tax appointments; call or check CAANH for current VITA availability

Before you go: Bring photo ID, Social Security cards or ITIN letters for everyone on the return, and all W-2, 1099, benefit, and income forms.

Christian Community Action

CCA

Faith-based nonprofit since 1967 providing food pantry, housing assistance, and case management. NEW HOPE housing program offers furnished apartments for up to 36 months.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

Community Action Agency of New Haven - Emergency Assistance

CAANH

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

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center

CVLC

Free civil legal services for veterans including housing, family law, record expungement, bankruptcy, consumer debt, VA benefits, employment law, and military discharge upgrades.

Mon-Fri by appointment only

Before you go: CVLC does not accept office drop-ins for legal help.

CT Department of Social Services - New Haven

State of Connecticut DSS

State office administering HUSKY Health (Medicaid), SNAP, TANF cash assistance, state supplement for aged/blind/disabled, and other benefit programs. Apply online through ConneCT portal.

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

General Assistance

City of New Haven

Temporary cash assistance for single adults without children who are unable to work.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

Get Connected New Haven - Opportunity Center

City of New Haven

Walk-in resource center helping residents access social services, benefits enrollment, job training, housing assistance, and community programs. Provides one-stop navigation for city services.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven

Jewish Family Service

Counseling, senior services, refugee resettlement, and emergency assistance. Serves all faiths.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.

Salvation Army New Haven - Emergency Assistance

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: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

Salvation Army New Haven Food Pantry

Salvation Army

Food pantry and emergency assistance for families in crisis.

Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-11:30am

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

SNAP/Food Stamps Enrollment

CT Department of Social Services

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides monthly benefits to buy groceries.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

Social Security Administration - New Haven

Social Security Administration

Federal office handling Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability benefits, Medicare enrollment, and replacement Social Security cards.

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

State Emergency Assistance (EA)

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.

TANF Cash Assistance

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.

The Diaper Bank

Distributes free diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products to low-income families through partner agencies. Provides 40-50 diapers per month per eligible child.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut Distribution Network

The Diaper Bank of Connecticut

Statewide diaper, period supply, and incontinence product distribution network with multiple New Haven County partner agencies. Families contact partner agencies directly for diapers or supplies.

Partner agency hours vary; call before visiting

Before you go: The Diaper Bank does not list central walk-in pickup hours; distribution happens through community partners.

Trinity Community Grants Program

Trinity Church on the Green

Grant funding for human service programs addressing health, hunger, shelter, and education in New Haven.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

United Way of Greater New Haven

United Way

Coordinates community resources for education, health, and financial stability. Funds local nonprofits and provides direct referrals to services across the Greater New Haven region.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

VITA Free Tax Preparation - New Haven

IRS / New Haven Adult Education Center

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program providing free tax return preparation and e-filing for individuals earning $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speakers.

Seasonal: Jan-Apr; call for schedule

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.