All Resources

Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services - New Haven

BHcare

Comprehensive domestic violence services including 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups, safety planning, restraining order assistance, and children's services…

24/7 crisis hotline; Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.

Apostle Immigrant Services

Immigration legal services including green card applications, family petitions, citizenship, U-visas, VAWA cases for domestic violence survivors, and asylum assistance. Fees start at $40.

Immigration consults: 2nd & 4th Monday starting 9am

Before you go: Immigration consults happen only on the 2nd and 4th Monday, starting 9am at 115 Blatchley Ave. Fees start at $40, so come ready to ask about cost.

Hope Family Justice Center of Greater New Haven

BHcare

Free wraparound services for domestic violence victims and survivors under one roof, including advocacy, legal services, housing assistance, on-site childcare, bilingual services, accessibility accomm…

Call for appointment hours; for 24/7 domestic violence support call CT Safe Connect at (888) 774-2900

Before you go: Se habla Espanol.

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.

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.

Eviction Defense - Greater New Haven

Connecticut Fair Housing Center

Legal assistance for tenants facing eviction, including court representation and negotiations with landlords.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: For tenants only. Call the day you get court papers, not after: eviction deadlines are short and they're only open weekdays 9-5, so a weekend notice can't wait.

New Haven Legal Assistance Association

NHLAA

Free civil legal services for low-income New Haven residents, including housing, benefits, and family law.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.

Yale Law School - Immigrant Rights Clinic

Yale Law School / NHLAA

Free immigration legal services for low-income immigrants. Removal defense, asylum, VAWA, U-Visas.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring immigration notices, identity documents, court papers, and any prior applications if you have them.

Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants

CIRI

Affordable immigration legal services, citizenship prep, and support for refugees and immigrants since 1918.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Call first to set up an appointment. Legal staff are in weekdays 9-5 only, so plan around the workweek and bring any immigration papers you already have.

IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

IRIS

Legal services, resettlement support, employment, and ESL classes for refugees and immigrants.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring immigration notices, identity documents, court papers, and any prior applications if you have them.

CT Legal Services - New Haven

Connecticut Legal Services

Free civil legal help for low-income residents. Housing, family, benefits, immigration for DV survivors.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.

Clean Slate CT - Record Expungement

Statewide Legal Services

Help with criminal record expungement and pardons to remove barriers to employment and housing.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: There's no office to visit. Reach them by phone or online, weekdays 9am-5pm. Open to anyone in CT wanting to clear a record or seek a pardon.

Junta for Progressive Action

Junta

Immigration legal services, community organizing, and advocacy for the Latino community.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring immigration notices, identity documents, court papers, and any prior applications if you have them.