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60 resources found for Connecticut

Shelter

2-1-1 Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7 information and referral

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Shelter

Connecticut DMHAS Housing and Homeless Services

Statewide Connecticut410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134Call 2-1-1; housing line hours may vary

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-203-1234 outside CT; dial 2-1-1 in CTWebsite
Shelter

Columbus House

New Haven and Middlesex areas586 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, New Haven, CT 06519Call or check website for current hours

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-401-4400Website
Shelter

Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation

Greater Hartford221 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106Call or check website for current hours

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-808-2048Website
Shelter

New London Homeless Hospitality Center

Southeastern Connecticut325 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320Call ahead; 2-1-1 intake may apply

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-439-1573Website
Food

Connecticut Foodshare

Statewide Connecticut2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492Use online finder; hours vary by site

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-469-5000Website
Food

2-1-1 Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7 information and referral

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Food

Hands On Hartford Community Pantry

Hartford55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106Call or check website for current hours

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-728-3201Website
Food

Open Doors

Norwalk area4 Merritt Street, Norwalk, CT 06854Call or check website for current hours

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-866-1057Website
Food

Connecticut DSS SNAP

Statewide ConnecticutCall or check website for current hours

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1 or DSS Benefit CenterWebsite
Showers

2-1-1 Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7 information and referral

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Showers

New London Homeless Hospitality Center

Southeastern Connecticut325 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320Call ahead; 2-1-1 intake may apply

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-439-1573Website
Showers

Fellowship Place

New Haven441 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06511Call or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-401-4227Website
Showers

Hands On Hartford Community Pantry

Hartford55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106Call or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-728-3201Website
Showers

Open Doors

Norwalk area4 Merritt Street, Norwalk, CT 06854Call or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-866-1057Website
Laundry

2-1-1 Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7 information and referral

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Laundry

New London Homeless Hospitality Center

Southeastern Connecticut325 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320Call ahead; 2-1-1 intake may apply

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-439-1573Website
Laundry

Fellowship Place

New Haven441 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06511Call or check website for current hours

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-401-4227Website
Laundry

Open Doors

Norwalk area4 Merritt Street, Norwalk, CT 06854Call or check website for current hours

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-866-1057Website
Laundry

Columbus House

New Haven and Middlesex areas586 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, New Haven, CT 06519Call or check website for current hours

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-401-4400Website
ID Help

Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

Statewide ConnecticutCall or apply online; hours vary

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-453-3320Website
ID Help

Connecticut DMV Identification Cards

Statewide Connecticut60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06161Appointment-based; hours vary

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-263-5700Website
ID Help

Connecticut Vital Records

Statewide Connecticut410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134Call or check website for current hours

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-509-7897Website
ID Help

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center

Statewide ConnecticutCall or check website for current hours

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-479-0375Website
ID Help

2-1-1 Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7 information and referral

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Legal Aid

Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

Statewide ConnecticutCall or apply online; hours vary

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-453-3320Website
Legal Aid

CTLawHelp

Statewide ConnecticutOnline 24/7

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Greater Hartford Legal Aid

Greater Hartford999 Asylum Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06105Call or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-541-5000Website
Legal Aid

New Haven Legal Assistance Association

Greater New Haven205 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510Call or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-946-4811Website
Legal Aid

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center

Statewide ConnecticutCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-479-0375Website
Mental Health

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 988Website
Mental Health

Connecticut DMHAS Housing and Homeless Services

Statewide Connecticut410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134Call 2-1-1; housing line hours may vary

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-203-1234 outside CT; dial 2-1-1 in CTWebsite
Mental Health

Wheeler Health

Central Connecticut and statewide programs91 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT 06062Call or check website for current hours

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 888-793-3500Website
Mental Health

Community Health Resources

Central and Eastern Connecticut2 Waterside Crossing, Suite 401, Windsor, CT 06095Call or check website for current hours

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 877-884-3571Website
Mental Health

InterCommunity Health Care

Greater Hartford16 Coventry Street, Hartford, CT 06112Call or check website for current hours

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-569-5900Website
Addiction Support

Connecticut Access Line

Statewide Connecticut24/7

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-563-4086Website
Addiction Support

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 988Website
Addiction Support

Wheeler Health

Central Connecticut and statewide programs91 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT 06062Call or check website for current hours

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 888-793-3500Website
Addiction Support

InterCommunity Health Care

Greater Hartford16 Coventry Street, Hartford, CT 06112Call or check website for current hours

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-569-5900Website
Addiction Support

Liberation Programs

Fairfield County399 Mill Hill Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610Call or check website for current hours

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-851-2077Website
Veterans

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Nationwide including Connecticut24/7

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-877-424-3838Website
Veterans

VA Connecticut Health Care

Statewide Connecticut950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-932-5711Website
Veterans

Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs

Statewide Connecticut287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-616-3600Website
Veterans

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center

Statewide ConnecticutCall or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-479-0375Website
Veterans

Homes for the Brave

Bridgeport and statewide referrals655 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-338-0669Website
Youth

Connecticut Department of Children and Families

Statewide Connecticut505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106Call or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-550-6300Website
Youth

The Village for Families and Children

Greater Hartford1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105Call or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-236-4511Website
Youth

Community Renewal Team Youth Services

Greater Hartford555 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT 06120Call or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-560-5600Website
Youth

2-1-1 Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7 information and referral

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Youth

Inspirica

Stamford and Fairfield County141 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06901Call or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-388-0100Website
Families

2-1-1 Connecticut

Statewide Connecticut24/7 information and referral

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Families

New Reach

New Haven and Fairfield counties269 Peck Street, New Haven, CT 06513Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-492-4866Website
Families

Inspirica

Stamford and Fairfield County141 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06901Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-388-0100Website
Families

Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation

Greater Hartford221 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-808-2048Website
Families

Connecticut Department of Children and Families

Statewide Connecticut505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-550-6300Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Connecticut 2-1-1 Cooling Centers

Statewide ConnecticutSeasonal; varies by site

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Connecticut 2-1-1 Warming Centers

Statewide ConnecticutSeasonal; varies by site

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Connecticut DEMHS Extreme Heat and Cooling Centers

Statewide ConnecticutSeasonal; varies by town

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

City of Hartford Warming Centers

HartfordSeasonal; activated during cold weather

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 860-757-9311Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

City of New Haven Emergency Weather Resources

New HavenSeasonal; varies by activation

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 203-946-8200Website