All Resources

211 Connecticut

United Way

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

Community Action Agency of New Haven - Emergency Assistance

CAANH

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

Community Action Agency of New Haven - Energy Assistance

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.

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

CAANH

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

LIHEAP - Heating Assistance

CAANH

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

Operation Fuel

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

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.

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.

State Emergency Assistance (EA)

CT Department of Social Services

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

UI Matching Payment Program

United Illuminating

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

Winter Utility Shut-Off Protection

CT PURA

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