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Community Services Information is also available by calling Infoline at: 2-1-1 or visiting the 2-1-1 Connecticut's statewide information website at: http://www.211ct.org
Please note that the following agencies are known to provide services to the Plymouth area and are listed for the convenience of our residents. We make every attempt to include every local non-profit service agency including their contact information. If there is not one available for that service, some privately owned resources are provided. The Town of Plymouth does not endorse any one particular service provider over another. [disclaimer]
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Emergency Shelter Services
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Emergency shelters provide the minimum necessities of life to individuals and families on a limited basis during a period of dislocation, crisis or emergency. Services which are available without regard to income may be restricted to particular ages, sex, population groups or referring agency. The Department of Social Services (DSS) funds emergency shelters that support individuals and families who have become homeless due to a variety of causes such as fire, eviction, unemployment and/or natural disaster. Emergency Shelter Services may include initial food and shelter, housing assistance, counseling, information and referral, crisis intervention, and assistance with hygiene. Transitional Living Programs help facilitate the movement of homeless people into decent housing and stable living environment.
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Client Services: Job Matching/Referral, Veterans Services, Certification for Employment and Training, Dislocated Workers, Job Training Partnership Act, Employment Search Programs, Unemployment Compensation Services.
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Unemployment Compensation
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How to apply: Go to the CT Department of Labor's website for information on eligibility for unemployment compensation.
Applying for benefits can be done over the phone using the "Dial to File" system or over the internet at https://sso.ctdol.state.ct.us/English/CommonLogin/CommonLogin.aspx
Dial to File phone listings for our area:
Hartford/Enfield/Bristol/New Britain/Manchester areas
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860/566-5790 |
Torrington area
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860/482-5581 |
Waterbury area
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203/596-4140 |
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800-842-9710 |
**TTY (Spanish)
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To appeal a ruling: File an appeal with the Employment Security Appeals Division. For more information go to: www.ctdol.state.ct.us/appeals/applc.htm
If you need an attorney's assistance to help with an appeal call:
The Lawyer Referral Services for Litchfield Country at 860/525-6052 or contact:
Statewide Legal Services for households with low income at 800-453-3320.
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The State of Connecticut Department of Labor's website www.ct.gov/dol has information and job search tools including:
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- Information on interviews, resumes, cover letters, and preparing for job/career fairs.
- CT JobCentral - an online database of nationally posted job openings.
- Job Fair Listings
- Connecticut Job & Career ConneCTion - information on finding a career that is right for you, information about occupations, searching for jobs, employers, education, and training
CT Works One Stop Career Centers:
All residents: Full service CT Works centers offer computerized job matching, assessment and employability planning, vocational counseling and job referral and placement. Resumes may be placed into an employer-searchable database of resumes. The centers have self-service job search support services that include research materials, phones, fax machines, postage, personal computers, software to design and print resumes, and free access to the internet for job search purposes. CT Works One Stops are a collaborative effort of state, regional and local organizations.
The nearest full service CT Works centers are:
New Britain CT Works
260 Lafayette Street
New Britain, CT
Employment services phone: 860/827-6200
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Career Center hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Torrington CT Works
K Mart Shopping Plaza
685 Main Street
Torrington, CT
Main phone number: 860/496-3300
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Waterbury CT Works
249 Thomaston Avenue
Waterbury, CT
Main phone number: 203/437-3380
A Career Center is available at:
Bristol Community Organization
55 South Street, Bristol, CT
Phone number: 860/584-2725
Some online job search sites:
www.allcountyjobs.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.careerjet.com
us.careers.yahoo.com
hartford.craigslist.org
www.ctjobs.com
www.ct.gov/dol
www.indeed.com
www.jobbankinfo.org/
www.
monster.com
Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh/
Helpful resume sites:
http://www.resume-help.org/
http://www.jobstar.org/tools/resume/
http://www.bestsampleresume.com/
Older Adults: Maturity Works/Senior Community Services Employment Program (Title V) is a federally funded program that matches low income (at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level) older adults aged 55 plus with jobs in the private or non-profit sector.
Nearest Maturity Works/Senior Community Employment Program locations:
Education Connection
355 Goshen Road
Litchfield, CT
Phone number: 860/567-0863 ext. 150 Voice
Email: info@educationconnection.org
website: www.educationconnection.org
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
People with Disabilities: EveryOne Works Program offers assistive technology and job search assistance services to people with disabilities utilizing the CT Works Centers at the following locations:
Bridgeport CT Works Center
2 Lafayette Square
Bridgeport CT
Main phone number: 203/455-2700
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a - 4:30 p
Stamford CT Works Center
1642 Bedford St., 1st Floor
Stamford, CT
Main phone number: 203/353-1702
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The centers offer services including interpreter services, benefits counseling, information on education and training programs, and magnification with speech, screen reader, text to speech/OCR, word prediction, Braille translator, voice recognition, CCTV, TTY, height adjustable chairs, workstations, keyboard trays, alternative keyboards and mouse systems.
Veterans: CT Works centers have specialized Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists (DVOP) to assist veterans with employment and training needs. Services include vocational guidance, case management, counseling services and workshops on topics such as resumes/cover letters, job search and navigating the internet.
To reach the nearest Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists (DVOP) call:
Hartford Office: |
Don Deutsch, (LVER) |
860/256-3713 |
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James Campbell (DVOP) |
860/256-3711 M-Th |
Waterbury Office: |
Bill Brewer (DVOP) |
203/437-3295 |
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Jason Coppola (DVOP) |
203/437-3297 M-Th |
Torrington Office: |
Bill Brewer (DVOP) |
860/496-3310 by appointment |
The Vocational Rehabilitation Representative, Al Despins (DVOP), can be reached by calling 860/594-6617.
Youth: CT Works Centers and some community based agencies help youth prepare for and locate employment.
Bristol Community Organization has a youth employment program for youths aged 16 to 21 that qualify under Title 1B of the Work Force Investment Act. For more information contact:
Bristol Community Organization
55 South Street
Bristol CT
Main Phone number: 860/589-8623
Email: nmicloskey@bcoinc.org
Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain has a summer youth employment and learning program for youths aged 14-19 that qualify. For more information contact:
Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain
One Grove Street, Suite 315
New Britain, CT
Voicemail: 860/224-7151
Email: info@oicnb.org
Website: www.oicnb.org
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ex-Offenders: All CT Works centers offer job search services for ex-offenders. Both the Hartford and Bridgeport offices offer in-depth workshops and enhanced job search assistance.
CT Works Hartford Office
3580 Main Street
Hartford, CT
Main phone number: 860/256-3700
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Resource Library: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
CT Works Bridgeport Office
2 Lafayette Square
Bridgeport CT
Main phone number: 203/455-2700
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WIA (Workforce Investment Fund): The WIA authorizes and funds training and employment programs and services to youth and adults who are disadvantaged because of education level, income level, age, criminal history and other issues. The programs are offered through the CT Works centers.
State of Connecticut Employment: For information about employment with the State of Connecticut please visit their website at www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp or call
528-7442.
Dress for Success
Hartford: 860-525-5015
Website: dressforsuccess.org
Dress for Success helps low-income women transition into the workplace by providing job-retention programs, interview attire, employment attire, mentoring programs, coaching and support groups free of charge. Clients are referred by not-for-profit and government agencies.
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Education & Employment Information Center (EEIC)
Hotline: 800-842-0229
Hotline hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Website: www.ctdhe.org/edinfo/default.htm
A statewide referral service of the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. They are a central source of free information for anyone who has questions about colleges, careers, and job training.
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Small Business Development
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Information and guidance for individuals who are interested in starting their own small business. Nearest sites:
Small Business Administration
Connecticut District Office
330 Main Street, Second Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
860/240-4700
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Website: www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ct/index.html
Small Business Administration, SCORE (Service Corps. of Retired Executives) site
c/o Chamber of Commerce
200 Main St., 1st Floor
Bristol, CT
Voicemail: 860/584-4718
Site hours: Call for appointment
Website: www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ct/CT_CTDOSCOR.html
Fee: No charge
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Temporary employment agencies are listed in the yellow pages of the phone book under the "Employment Agencies" category or are available on the web at www.yellowpages.com/CT/Employment-Agencies
Nearest agencies: |
Employment Choices LLC
580 Broad Street
Bristol, CT
Main phone number: 860/583-4461 |
Vista Staffing Solutions
189 Redstone Hill Road
Bristol, CT
Main phone number: 860/582-2879 |
* Labor Ready
204 North Street
Bristol, CT
Main phone number: 860/314-2319
*Labor Ready specializes in day labor and pays workers at the end of each day. This is a good option for unskilled workers who need to be paid quickly.
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Bristol Community Organization
55 South Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: 860/584-2725
Work experience and summer youth employment for low income or handicapped youth.
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Education Services |
Literacy Volunteers
Lva Greater Waterbury, Silas Bronson Library
267 Grand Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: 203/754-1164
Offers free, one-on-one & small group training in basic literacy & English-as-a-second language for adults & youths not in school.
United Way 2-1-1 for literacy programs throughout the state. |
Board of Education & Services for the Blind
170 Ridge Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 1-800-842-4510
Website: www.ct.gov/besb
Information and referral, social services, rehabilitation teaching, legal benefits, low vision services, aids and appliances.
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Bristol Adult Education
GED Classes
210 Redstone Hill Road
Bristol, CT
Phone: 860/584-7865
Website: www.bristol.k12.ct.us/adulted
Offering classes in foreign languages, business & vocational, cultural & special interest, home arts, practical arts, woodworking, arts & crafts, health & recreation, SAT preparation, music.
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University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System
Litchfield County Extension System
1304 Winsted Road
Torrington, CT 06790
Phone: 860/626-6240
Website: www.extension.uconn.edu/pages/department/locations_litchfield.html
Information concerning agriculture, family and consumer sciences, natural resources & 4H youth development.
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E.C. Goodwin Bristol Satellite School
431 Minor Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: 860/584-8433
For adults and high school students 900 hour courses in welding, auto-mechanics, digital electronics, food trade/baking, computer aided drafting, machine tool/CNC machine, air conditioning-refrigeration & heating, and spring training programs available. Contact Guidance Office.
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How to prepare for a job interview:
Preparing for a job interview should be taken seriously. The competition is fierce. Preparation helps you keep your cool and not slip up in what most of us consider an uncomfortable position-the dreaded interview process. An interview is the key before a company hires, so discover how to sell yourself before meeting with the prospective employer. Nothing compares to being prepared.
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Research the company’s profile and background.
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Learn to listen and answer questions completely. Don’t be afraid to admit you don’t know something.
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After the interview: Send a note. A follow up or thank you note while optional is a very good idea. Remember, the competition is fierce- you want to stand out as a cut above the rest of the applicants! Use it to ask additional questions or simply to thank the interviewer for their time. Keep the note brief. Address it to the interviewer.
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Federal Law: "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act"
The law guarantees that such tenants and housing will have at least 90 days to move after a foreclosure action. The law is officially known as “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act”. It is Title VII of Public Law 111-22, which is called “Helping Families Save Their Homes Act”. The law will be in effect until December 31, 2012.
Who should you call if you are a tenant in a foreclosure situation with a problem?
If your problem is... |
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Foreclosure related |
Statewide Legal Services |
860-344-0380 or 1-800-453-3320
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Cash for keys |
Attorney General |
860-808-5318 |
Security Deposit |
Bank Department |
860-240-8154 or 1-800-831-7225 x8154 |
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Eviction/Foreclosure Programs (EFPP): EFPP offers assessment, mediation, and financial assistance for low income CT residents experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected hardship who have past due rent or mortgage payments and who have received a notice to quit or notice of foreclosure. This is not an entitlement program.
Nearest agency: |
| Bristol Community Organization |
55 South St.
Bristol CT
Phone number: 860/589-8623
Website:http://bcoct.org/programs/
eviction_prevention_program |
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
Eligibility: Resident experiencing a non-recurrent, unexpected, documentable hardship. Other restrictions apply. Call for details
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Foreclosure Counseling: if you are unable to make your mortgage payments, contact your lender immediately to explain your situation. Stay in touch with your lender. Do not avoid the lender’s attempts to contact you. There are HUD approved mortgage counseling and loss prevention mitigation services available.
Nearest HUD approved sites: |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain Inc. |
223 Broad St.
New Britain CT
Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury Inc.
139 Prospect Ave.
Waterbury CT |
Phone: 860/224-2344
Website: www.nhsnb.org
Phone: 203/753-1896 |
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Programs for Connecticut Residents at Risk of Foreclosure |
CT Department of Banking’s Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance:
CT Housing Finance Authority (CHAFA) |
Hotline: 877/472-8313
Phone: 877/571-2432 |
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Superior Courts in CT offer the Foreclosure Mediation Program which provides free mediation for homeowners and lenders. Please contact the court house for more information.
Nearest Superior Court for Foreclosure Mediation Program: |
New Britain Superior Court
20 Franklin Square
New Britain CT
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Web – based Resources:
Legal Assistance Resources Center of CT: “About Foreclosures: A Homeowners Guide to What It Is, How It Works, And Options You May Have” http://www.larc.org/pamphlets/housing/about_foreclosure.htm
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: Homes and Communities, “How to Avoid Foreclosure” http://www.hud.gov/foreclosure/index.cfm
Federal Housing Administration: “FHA Loan Delinquency Timeline -- How to Avoid Foreclosure”
http://www.fha.com/fha_article.cfm?id=178
U.S. Depart. Of Veterans Affairs, Cleveland Regional Loan Center: “Avoiding Foreclosure” http://www.vba.va.gov/ro/central/cleve/foreclosure_alternatives.htm
The U.S. government has recently launched a new website to help homeowners find ways of what they can do for making their homes affordable in this mortgage crisis. The address is: www.makinghomesaffordable.gov
Beware of Foreclosure Scams: before signing any document that deals with your mortgage get the advice of an attorney, a HUD approved housing counselor, or a real estate professional you know and trust. You may also call the Better Business Bureau or the State’s Attorney to verify the legitimacy of the business. The Federal Trade Commission has a paper online regarding foreclosure scams: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre42.shtm
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Violence and Family Violence Aid |
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To Report Child Abuse - 1-800-842-2288 |
Domestic Violence Assistance
Prudence Crandall
Services & 24° Hotline:
860/ 225-6357
Toll Free 24°Hotline: 888/774-2900
Website: www.prudencecrandall.org
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Sexual Assault Assistance
YWCA of New Britain
24° Hotline (Statewide in English): 888/999-5545
En Español a Todo el Estado: 888/568-8332
Website: www.ywcanewbritain.org/sacs
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Elderly Abuse Protective Service
1-888-385-4225 |
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CT Pro Bono Network
P.O. Box 350
New Britain, CT 06050-0350
Phone: 860/612-2003
Fax: 860/223-0538
Website: www.ctbar.org
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Child Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Foreclsoure, Elder Law, Employment, Government Benefits, Health, Housing, Immigration, Individual Rights, Juvenile, Nonprofits, Probate, Public Benefits, Real Estate, Special Education, Tax Law, Termination of Parental Rights and Wills. For pro bono volunteer recruitment, training and recognition only. Cases are placed by over a dozen member legal aid agencies in our network. Clients must be 125% of poverty level.
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Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut
Website: http://www.larcc.org/
The Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut (LARCC) advocates legislatively and administratively for policies which benefit low-income people. We produce community education pamphlets and other publications, and provide workshops on poverty-related issues.
LARCC sponsors the Connecticut Alliance for Basic Human Needs (CABHN), a statewide information and advocacy network. The network has over 3,000 members who are concerned about issues affecting low income people in Connecticut.
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Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc.
Toll Free hotline: 1-800-453-3320
Website: www.slsct.org
Handles a variety of non-criminal legal problems. Call or apply for legal aid online.
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Finance, Food, Clothing, Household, Goods & Energy Assistance |
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Earned Income Credit
Phone: 800-829-1040 |
Safety Net Services
Phone: 1-800-505-9000
Website pamphlet: http://www.ct.gov/dss/lib/dss/07_17_safety_net_services.pdf
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Safety Net Services can help you:
The Safety Net Services program is funded by the Connecticut Department of Social Services and provided by the Connecticut Council of Family Services Agencies and the Connecticut Association for Community Action.
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Cash assistance may be possible through programs such as those listed below. Please call the specific agencies for more details regarding eligibility.
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Connecticut Department of Social Services - www.ct.gov/dss
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Temporary Family Assistance (TFA):
State of Connecticut Social Services Office
New Britain Office
30 Christian Lane
New Britain, CT |
Main phone number: 866-723-2591
TTY: 860/612-3569
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Applications are also available: |
Plymouth Human Services |
80 Main Street
Terryville, CT |
Phone number: 860/585-4028
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Sailors', Soldiers', and Marines' Fund: |
864 Wethersfield Ave.
Hartford, CT
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Phone number: 860/296-0719
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Community Organizations - Financial |
APP
800-277-9687
Bristol Sub-Office
Phone: 860/ 314-6500
Connecticut Department of Human Resources
800-842-0134
Connecticut Department of Income Maintenance
(Food Stamps)
800-842-1508
Head Start Program (Preschool)
860/283-6502 |
Legal Assistance to Medicare Patients
800-321-5267
Reverse Annuity Mortgage Programs
(RAM)
800-678-0405
Section 8 Subsidized Housing
860/240-4563
Social Security
800-234-5772 |
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Medical Assistance - Financial |
Charter Oak Health Plan
website: Charter Oak Health Plan
Phone: 1-877CTOAK
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
800-445-5394
ConnMAP
800-634-8852
Healthy Start and Husky Part B
800-656-6684
Preferred Rx
800-843-7038
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Social Security Disability Programs
800-772-1213
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
800-234-5772
The Center for Medicare Advocacy
800-262-4414
The Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care
203/ 566-7810
Veteran's Medical Benefits
800-842-4315 |
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Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy program:
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Pays the Part B premium that is automatically deducted from your social security check every month.
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Automatically enrolls you in the LIS for Extra Help paying for prescriptions. Works like ConnPACE - pays for Part D premiums and reduces drug copays to no more than $6.50 for drugs on your part D formulary.
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At lowest income levels, pays doctor and hospital copays for every medicare covered service.
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This free program does not care how much you have in assets and no longer places a lien on your estate.
Eligibility information for these programs available at the CT Dept. of Social Services website.
For more information or to obtain an application for this program, please call Abigail Egan at 860-585-4028.
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Money Management/Budgeting |
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Throughout the year, the Plymouth Human Services Department sponsors workshops on various topics including budgeting. Please contact the department for upcoming topics @ 860/585-4028. |
Consumer Credit Counseling Service/Money Management International (CCCS): The only non profit credit counseling service organization in CT. They offer confidential financial counseling and debt management services. For more information, please visit their website at www.creditcounseling.org or call 800/208-2227. |
“Credit Repair Scams”: some businesses promise to “repair your credit” but in reality some of these businesses take your money and do nothing to help your credit. Before you contact a debt management company, call the CT State’s Attorney office 860/808-5318, or the Better Business Bureau (203)269-2700 to see if the company is legitimate.
The Attorney General’ office has two good papers on this topic:
Law in Plain Language: Credit Repair: http://www.ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?A=2066&Q=292378 |
Free Annual Credit Report
Toll-free number: 1-877-322-8228
Official website: www.annualcreditreport.com (This is the ONLY official website for free annual credit reports!)
It is a good idea for every adult to check their credit reports at least once a year for any mistakes or misinformation. Any discrepancies should be corrected immediately. You should get your credit reports from each of the three major credit reporting agencies – Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian – because the information about your credit history may be a little different in each report.
According to the Consumer Law Project for Elders, Federal law now allows everyone to obtain a free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting agencies.
Be aware that when you contact the credit reporting agencies they may try to sell you additional products, including credit scores. Most of the time you do not need these additional products and should decline them. |
How to Spot Credit Repair Scams and Correct Your Credit History Yourself:
http://www.ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?a=2066&q=29238 |
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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan) formerly called Food Stamps: the amount of benefit a household can receive depends on the income, age and number of people in the household and certain deductible expenses. The program does have income restrictions but no asset limits. No lien is placed on an individual’s home.
Visit the State of CT site for more information.
Nearest SNAP application sites: |
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Terryville CT
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Phone: 860/585-4028
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
State of Connecticut Social Services |
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Phone: 866/723-2591
TTY: 860/612-3569
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
DSS Online: The CT Department of Social Services has a "new self-help" online program. You can find out what benefits you may be eligible for and benefits you are currently on. You can also find out if forms are due. Go to www.connect.ct.govor contact Abby Eagan to learn more.
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Food Pantries: food pantries offer assistance to families and individuals in need. They can be a good option for individuals who have either run out of food stamps or were ineligible for food stamps and need to supplement their groceries.
Nearest Food Pantry sites: |
Plymouth Community Food Pantry |
20 Dewey Ave.
Terryville CT
Phone: 860/584-1750
Eligibility: Call for more information
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Website: www.plymouthfoodpantry.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Site Hours: Monday 10-12Noon, Friday 10A-12P, of each month 5-7P |
DONATIONS: Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or by appointment.
If the delivery is large, i.e. from a school or Cub Scout Pack or other large group, please call and make an appointment for delivery. Accommodations for other hours by appointment only.
Drop-off site for non-perishable items is at Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps building, 191 Main Street, Terryville daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is a box inside the back door to collect donations.
Supporting the food pantry just got easier! To donate online, go to:
http://www.gofundme.com/1udtx4
CLIENTS: Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and monthly on the second Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
When there is a holiday on a Monday, the Food Pantry will be open on Wednesday. If the Plymouth Public School System is closed due to inclement weather, the Food Pantry will be closed. If it is a Monday, they will open on Wednesday.
If you are interested in applying to access the food pantry, you must complete an application and show proof of residency in the town of Plymouth, Terryville, or Pequabuck. PLEASE CALL FIRST for an appointment to meet with the coordinator. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Delivery is available to Gosinski Park. Please call the above number for details.
MISSION: The Plymouth Community Food Pantry provides food and referrals to those in need.
We are dedicated to working in and with our community to end hunger, its causes and effects.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS : All donations of food and related items are welcome, but these items are most in need: applesauce, beef stew, canned fruit, canned pasta meals, canned tomatoes, hot and cold cereal, coffee and tea, cookies, crackers, detergent, hash or other canned meats, instant mashed potatoes, jello, jelly, juices, macaroni and cheese, mayonnaise, pancake mix and syrup, paper goods, pasta, peanut butter, pudding, rice, shampoo, soap and other personal care items, soup, spaghetti sauce, tuna fish and large paper bags.
DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 6, turn onto Allen Street. Take 2nd right onto Fairview Avenue. Take second right onto Dewey Avenue. Turn left into parking lot.
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are always welcome to staff the Food Pantry. Please contact the coordinator for more information.
Monetary donations are gladly accepted to help defray the ongoing operations of the Pantry. They may be mailed to the above address or dropped off at the office which is located in the white house next door to the pantry. Donations are tax-deductible and you will receive an acknowledgement, including the amount of your donation.
Food for Gosinski Park
The Plymouth Community Food Pantry, in cooperation with the North Central Area Agency on Aging, sponsors this program for senior residents living in Plymouth, Terryville, or Pequabuck aged 60 or above who are able to pick up food at the Gosinski Park Community Room. You do not have to be a resident of Gosinski Park.
How it works:
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Apply for the
program by calling Erin Kennedy, Coordinator, at 584-1750.
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After you sign up, you will receive free food and personal care items once per month.
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Monthly, volunteers will deliver food to the Gosinski Park Community Room. You can pick up your items there.
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Soup Kitchens: serve prepared meals to individuals and families in need.
Nearest soup kitchen sites: |
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Hours: Wednesday 9:30 am-12 pm
Eligibility: Must meet income guidelines, bring income documentation and photo ID
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Terryville Congregational Church's Clothing Ministry - Soup Kitchen |
233 Main St.
Terryville, CT
Phone: 860/589-0182
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Website:www.terryvillecongregationalchurch.org
Hours: Last Sunday per month 12:00p
Eligibility: For anyone in need |
Salvation Army-Bristol Corps Community Ctr.
19 Stearns St.
Bristol CT
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Phone: 860/583-4651
Hours: Monday - Friday 11:30a - 12:45p
Eligibility: Call for more information |
Nearest WIC sites:
Bristol Hospital WIC Bristol Site
9 Prospect St.
Bristol CT
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Phone: 860/585-3280
Website: www.bristolhospital.org
Hours: M,T,Th 8a-4:45p, W 8a-5:45p, F 8a-2:45p
Eligibility: Call for details |
WIC Women, Infants and Children’s Program: WIC provides specific nutritious foods and nutrition education to eligible pregnant women, postpartum women up to six months regardless of how pregnancy ends, breastfeeding women up to one year after delivery and infants and children up to their fifth birthday. |
School Lunch Program: offers free or reduced price school meals to children whose family income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Parents/guardians can apply at any time during the school year for this program.
*Families with children enrolled in the Plymouth School system apply at the school where the child/children are enrolled. |
| or visit Connecticut Department of Social Services www.ct.gov/dss for more information. |
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Free or low cost gently used clothing is available at the following locations: |
Plymouth Congregational Thrift Store |
10 Park St.
Plymouth CT |
Phone number: 860/283-2853
Site hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10a - 2p
Eligibility: No restrictions |
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Hours: Wednesday 9:30 am-12 pm
Eligibility: Must meet income guidelines, bring income documentation and photo ID
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Goodwill Industries |
| 1228 Farmington Ave.
Bristol CT
Phone number: 860/585-5647 |
Site hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 a – 9:00 p
Eligibility: No restrictions |
Plymouth Human Services |
| 80 Main St.
Terryville CT
Phone number: 860/585-4028 |
Office hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a - 4:30 p
Eligibility: Need of clothing, interview |
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| Visit Connecticut Department of Social Services www.ct.gov/dss for more information. |
Telephone Credit Program: Lifeline/Conn. Telephone Connection Assistance Program (CTCAP): Lifeline is an FCC telephone credit program for customers receiving assistance from one of the following state or federal benefit programs: Care 4 Kids, CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), and Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP), CONNPACE, SNAP (food stamps), Personal Care Assistance, Refugee Program, Rental Assistance, SAGA, State Supplement to the Aged, Blind or Disabled, SSI, Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), Title 19 Medicaid including HUSKY and Healthy Start, Head Start and School Lunch Program.
The credit offers a discount of $30 on line connection and reduces monthly charges by $9.00 per month for local telephone services. Lifeline customers also receive an additional bill credit of $.85 for a portion of the Federal Subscriber Line Charge and are exempt from the Universal Service Fund – Local and Local Number Portability charges.
Applications are available at: http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=10201
Emergency Energy Assistance may be available at: |
Plymouth Human Services |
| 80 Main St.
Terryville CT
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Phone number: 860/585-4028
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00a - 4:30p
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* NuStart applications are available at the Public Health/Human Services office |
Matching Payment Programs: also known as Arrearage Forgiveness programs are payment incentive programs offered by CT’s regulated natural gas and or electric utilities to their income-eligible customers. Although the specific requirements are different at each utility, one common qualification is that the customer must be eligible for energy assistance. To discuss the programs offered by your utility company call: |
Northeast Utilities/CL&P
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800/286-5844 |
Yankee Gas
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800/438-2278 |
Energy Conservation Programs: weatherization programs for CEAP/CHAP energy assistance recipients may be available. Funds are limited and a priority is given to households with a child under age 6 or with someone who is disabled or age 60 and over. There may be a waiting list. A separate program exists for homeowners who need furnace repair or replacement. This program is also limited.
Nearest Energy Conservation/Furnace Repair Improvement Site: |
Bristol Community Organization
55 South St.
Bristol CT |
Phone number: 860/582-7490
Site hours: Call for appointment
Eligibility: Call - varies with each program |
Low Interest Energy Conservation Loan Programs: the CT Housing Investment Fund administers two state energy conservation programs. 1) Single Family Loans are available to homeowners (1-4 units) for the purchase and installation of cost-saving conservation improvements; 2) Multi-Family Loans are provided to owners of apartment buildings enabling both tenants and owners to save money through cost-saving energy improvements.
For more information and eligibility requirements:
Contact CHIF: 800/992-3665
Website: http://www.chif.org/owner_borrowers/index.shtml#energy
*The Town of Plymouth also has a Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program that many assist with home improvements and energy conservation. For more information contact: |
Town of Plymouth
Office of the Mayor
80 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786 |
Phone number: 860/585-4001
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a - 4:30p
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Home Energy Audit Program: From November to June, CT residents who heat with oil or propane can have their furnaces cleaned and receive an energy audit for $75. (The State of CT states this service is usually valued around $800.) Residents have to use a provider who is registered with the program. Information of how to get this benefit will be sent to anyone interested in applying. There is no income limit for this program. To apply, call the CT Office of Policy and Management at 866-940-4676. There is no application available for download. |
Connecticut's Energy Information Center: www.ctenergyinfo.com Provides consumers with the resources to:
- Reduce energy consumption and cost
- Improve the environment
- Promote Economic Development and Energy Security
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Utility Shut-Off Protection: CT residents may be protected from shut-off of their utility services under certain circumstances. Contact Abby Eagan, Human Services Director with any questions.
Electric and gas: In CT, utility companies that provide natural gas and/or electric service are limited by law as to when and under what circumstances they are permitted to shut off a customer’s service. Life-threatening Shut-Offs: electric and gas companies may not shut off or refuse to turn on utility service at any time if a lack of service is life-threatening regardless of the amount of money the customer owes. Proof of “life-threatening” situations is usually required. Please contact your service provider to find out what documentation is required to be coded as a protection customer.
Winter Moratorium/Winter Protection: protection for low-income persons from heat source shut-offs that are not life-threatening is available from Nov. 1- May 1 under certain circumstances depending on whether the company provides electric or gas service. Northeast Utilities protects hardship cases from NON- heat utility shut-offs. Gas companies have detailed specific terms regarding shut-off and “hardship” cases. Please contact your provider regarding their specific terms and see the pamphlet “Rights of Utility Customers” published by the Legal Assistance Resource Center of CT at: http://www.larcc.org/pamphlets/utility_energy/rights_of_utility_customers.htm
Payment Arrangements: if you are facing a shutoff you should contact your utility company immediately and explain the situation. You may be required to submit proof of unemployment or other documents in order to support your claim. You might need to agree to a payment arrangement. If you cannot afford the payment arrangement they are offering, do not agree to it. If you agree to an arrangement that you cannot keep, the utility company does not have to offer you another arrangement. If you feel the payment arrangement offer is not fair, ask to speak to a supervisor at the utility company and ask for a “below-budget arrangement”. The company may refer you to Statewide Legal Services or the State Social Services Office to help you complete a “budget sheet”. If none of these options works and you feel that you should be offered a lower payment arrangement, contact the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) at 800/382-4586 to see if they can assist you. |
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Veterans Assistance
111 North Main Street
Bristol, CT 06010
800-447-9160
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Airport: |
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT
860/292-2000 |
Bus: |
Union Station
1 Union Place; Hartford, CT
Bonanza Bus Lines, Inc. and Travel Center
12 Batterson Park Road; Farmington, CT
860/677-5466 |
Train: |
Amtrak
1 Union Place; Hartford, CT
860/727-1776 |
CT Rides Public Transportation Information 
Commuter Express Bus Service, Local Bus Service, Rail Service, van pools and other alternatives to driving alone.
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This page last updated on
May 14, 2013
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