All Resources

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: For veterans only, and only by appointment, no walk-ins at 114 Boston Post Road. Call first to set up your visit for housing, benefits, or discharge-upgrade help.

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.

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: You don't have to come in. Apply for HUSKY, SNAP, or cash assistance online at connect.ct.gov anytime. If you do visit, the office closes at 4:30pm.

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…

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 photo ID, Social Security cards or ITIN letters for everyone on the return, W-2s/1099s, health coverage forms, and last year's return if you have it.

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.

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-5pm

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

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.

Salvation Army New Haven Food Pantry

Salvation Army

Food pantry and emergency assistance for families in crisis.

General office Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm; food pantry schedule may vary, call before visiting.

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

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.

Unidad Latina en Acción

Grassroots organization defending the rights of immigrants and workers in New Haven since 2002. Offers crisis support for immigrant families, help for victims of wage theft and labor abuse, support fo…

Community meetings Mon 7:00pm-9:00pm; rapid-response emergency line available 24/7; call before visiting.

Before you go: Weekly community meetings are Mondays, 7-9pm, at 37 Howe Street. All are welcome, including children.

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.

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: 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.

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 photo ID, Social Security number, benefit notices, proof of income or work history, and any letters related to the issue.