Cemeteries
Children's Services
Churches/Places of Worship
Elderly
Emergency Shelter Services
Employment Services
Education and Training Services
Job Search/Training/Career Centers
Family Violence Aid
Financial | Money Management/Budgeting | Food | Clothing | Utility/Heating Assistance
Eviction Prevention/Foreclosure Programs
Medical Services for adults and children
Mental Health and Family Counseling
Prevention Programs
Substance Abuse Services
Veteran's Services

Community Services Information is also available by calling Infoline at: 211

Children's Services

After School Program for middle school students
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
Phone: (860) 314-2790 or contact Tatum Lakowsky at (860) 462-8682

Wednesday and Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Buses home provided.

Students have a safe and supervised place to go after school. They provide computers, extra help, recreation, and many other programs to involve your child's interest.

Headstart
Plymouth Center School
107 North Street
Plymouth, CT 06782
Phone:  (860) 283-6502

School readiness for young children.  This is a full day, full year program.  Beginning September, 2010, Headstart will be starting monthly meetings as well as a monthly support group for grandparents.  The support group will be open to residents of Terryville, Plymouth and Thomaston.  Please call for more information.

Inhalant abuse training

All parents are invited to learn about inhalant abuse. Online training is available at their website www.inhalantabusetraining.org.

Mayor's Tip Line
Private Telephone Number:  (860) 314-2565

To report suspicious activity regarding the safety and welfare of our children, citizens of our community and their properties, whether it be tobacco, drugs, fire, etc. Please call anonymously.

Plymouth Early Childhood Council
80 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786

Contacts:
Donna Koser, Community Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (860) 314-2763
EMail: plymouthearlychildhoodcouncil@plymouthct.us

Abigail Egan, Human Services Coordinator
Town of Plymouth
Phone: (860) 585-4028
EMail: aegan@plymouthct.us

The mission of the Plymouth Early Childhood Council is to ensure that all Plymouth children birth through eight are healthy, safe, and successful in school. The Early Childhood Council originally began as an informal network of early childhood education and care providers to network, brainstorm and collaborate, but has subsequently grown into a collaborative table of various community representatives who recognize the value of supporting and growing the early childhood education and care agenda in Plymouth.

The Plymouth Early Childhood Council currently meets 10 times per year on Thursday evenings or Friday mornings at the Board of Education Conference Room (77 Main St., Terryville, CT) or the Plymouth Center School Library (107 North St., Plymouth, CT). Meetings are open to the public. Membership strives to reflect the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of Plymouth and consists of community representatives such as parents, local and state officials, providers, seniors, businesses and others.

Current membership includes:
Parents
Designees from the Mayor’s Office
Designees from the Superintendent’s Office
Representatives from:
   William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund
   United Way of West Central Connecticut
   Education Connection -- Litchfield
   The Family Resource Center
   The Learning Center
   Terry Nursery School
   Terryville Public Library
   Home Day Care Providers
   Local Clergy
   Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department
   Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA)
   Girl Scouts of CT
   Concerned citizens and other interested parties

2011 Meeting Schedule: (click on the blue highlighted meeting date for minutes)

Plymouth Family Resource Center
Plymouth Center School
107 North Street
Plymouth, CT  06782
Phone:  (860) 283-6167
Fax:  (860) 283-6981
website: www.plymouth.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=437

Program Coordinator: ShawnMarie Dumond
Parent Educators: Michelle Rogan and Beth Anderson

The Family Resource Center offers programs for all families in town with the twin goals of supporting the healthy development of the family, strengthening the bond between the family and the school, and providing children with the best possible start.  Click here to view a list of some of their programs/activities and a monthly calendar. You can also call the FRC at 283-6167 to join or if you need more information.

Terry Nursery School, Inc.
233 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
Phone: (860) 583-8911

Classtimes:

3 Yr Old Morning Program: 2 days/wk (Tues & Thurs)
4 Yr Old Morning Program: 3 days/wk (Mon, Wed & Fri)
All Morning Classes Run 9AM-11:30AM

Expanded Afternoon Programs
3 Yr Old Afternoon Program: 3 days/wk (Mon, Tues & Thurs)
4 Yr Old Afternoon Program: 4 days/wk (Mon, through Thurs)
All Afternoon Classes Run 12:30PM-3PM

Child must be turning three years old by January 1, 2012. For additional information, please contact the registrar at (860) 582-1545.

Terryville Public Library
238 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
Phone: (860) 582-3121
Website: www.terryvillepl.info
To register for events: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=TERRYVILLE

Contact: Gretchen Durley, Children's Librarian gdurley@biblio.org

Children's Activities include: Weekly story times and book discussion groups, chess club, monthly craft activities, movies, and summer programs and more. Activities frequently change, please visit the library website. You must pre-register for all events by clicking here or calling the library.

Special Needs Playgroup Meet at the Terryville Library

The Special Needs Playgroup provides time for children to socialize through facilitated play, while allowing parents to meet informally and support each other through shared experiences. The Playgroup is open to children from all towns. Siblings of all ages are also welcome. The Terryville Public Library’s Special Needs Playgroup has been recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act Coalition of Connecticut, the Connecticut Library Association and the Connecticut State Library for its innovation and commitment to children with special needs. The Special Needs Playgroup meets every Saturday from 10:30 am - noon at the Terryville Public Library.

Wheeler Regional Family YMCA Plymouth Program Center
860-584-8837 ext. 30

Children's Medical Resources

Insurance and medical, dental, & mental health care.

Children's Clubs

Cub Scouts | Boy Scouts | Girl Scouts | Terryville Plymouth Little League | Terryville Youth Soccer Club, Inc.

Plymouth Human Services

Small Wonders Back to School

Public Health

Immunizations

The Exchange Club Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital

http://www.bristolhospital.org/services_parentchildcenter.htm

Terryville Congregational Church
233 Main Street
Terryville, CT  06786
Phone:  (860) 589-0182
E-Mail: zackmabe@hotmail.com

Senior Center

Activities: 

• There is a Seniors Meeting held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Community Room.  There are often guest speakers and refreshments are served.  After the meeting, activities include playing cards and board games. 
• Knitting and crocheting group meet each Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Community Room. Beginners and advanced welcome.
• Mah Jongg group meet each Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Hall. Always looking for beginner or advanced players.
• The Seniors often hold bus trips and reservations for all trips can be made at the Seniors Meeting.

Connecticut Community Care, Inc.
Phone:  1-800-445-5394

Home care program for the elderly.

Dial A Ride
Town of Plymouth/Cooks Dial a Ride
Contact:  Cooks Dial a Ride
Phone:  (860) 283-0060 to schedule an appointment
Phone:  (860) 585-4028 Human Services Department for any questions

Eligible:   Town's Senior Citizens, Handicapped Citizens.  The following is the schedule for this service.

Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

It is imperative to make your doctor's appointments within this time frame to account for pick-up and drop-off time.  Please remember to give Dial-A-Ride at least 24 hours notice to insure that your time slot is reserved.

Dial-A-Ride provides transportation to Bristol, Newington V. A. Hospital, Torrington and Waterbury.

Cell Phones for Seniors

The Plymouth Human Services Department announces their newest program: "Cell Phones for Seniors". We are accepting used cell phones with battery charger in good condition that will be distributed to senior residents free of charge. The purpose of these phones is to access 911 in an emergency. Drop off sites for donations of phones are: Plymouth Town Hall, the Terryville Public Library, the Plymouth Police Department and the Plymouth Human Services Department. Please call the Human Services Department at 585-4028 for more information.

Low Vision Center

Lions Low Vision Center
33 Highland Street
New Britain, CT 
Phone:  (860) 832-9601

Eligible:  65 and older and do not have an ophthalmologist.

Oral Care Cleaning

Bristol Public Health Department
Phone:  Bristol Public Health Department (860) 584-7682

Eligible:  Residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Burlington 60 years of age and older.  One time cleaning, minimal cost.

Eli Terry Retirement Community
20 East Orchard Street
Terryville, CT  06786
Phone:  (860) 589-1160 
Fax:  (860) 589-1160 

Site Administrator: Barbara Zimmerman
Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

A Housing facility for the elderly, handicapped and disabled persons.  There is one building of three levels with thirty-four one bedroom units.  Services and amenities include garbage disposal, kitchen appliances, telephone and cable TV connections, water, sewer, laundry facilities, patio for resident outdoor activities, and a Resident's Association.  Services not provided by the facility are:  24 hour coverage by staff; meals; housekeeping; medical care; personal services and assistance with transferring or medications; social worker; transportation; and, care of resident's pets.  (Not a limiting list).

Evergreen in Litchfield Hills
42 South Street, Rt. 262
Plymouth, CT  06782
Phone:  (860) 283-1194
Fax:  (860) 283-6266

EMail: info@evergreenandrosewood.com
Website:  www.evergreenandrosewood.com

Evergreen in Litchfield hills is an active adult condominium community being built on Rt. 262 in historic Plymouth, CT. The community, being developed on 62 wooded acres, has been designed to make the most of its natural surroundings. Classical architecture and beautiful vistas will be Evergreen hallmarks.

There are 9 distinctly different floor plans, all of which feature main-level living, with one and two bedroom models. Many units will have attached garages and lofts. The cornerstone of the campus will be the Homestead, and 1816 farmhouse, which, when renovations are complete, will become the Evergreen clubhouse. Clubhouse membership will be included in the monthly fee and will provide members with a library, dining area, woodworking shop, computer room with internet access, and a swimming pool with fitness center and whirlpool spa.

Evergreen's condominium homes will feature open, airy floor plans, fully equipped kitchens, central air conditioning, generous closet space and architectural amenities specific to each floor plan.

Plymouth Housing Authority
31 Gosinski Park
Terryville, CT  06786
Phone:  (860) 584-9355 

Contact person:  Marilyn Grodecki
Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Low income housing for the elderly or handicapped.   Rent is dependent on income.  Efficiency units are available for single occupancy and one bedroom units for double occupancy.  Dial-a-ride, laundry facilities available.  Weekday meals served to elderly at the community building.

Quail Hollow Village Development
N. Main Street and Quail Hollow Court, Terryville, CT
mail to:  144 N. Main Street, Terryville, CT  06786
Phone:  860) 589-3266 or (860) 585-9285

Contact Person:  Lynne Bobroske
Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Affordable independent senior living development.

Also see the Medical section for information on the following services:

Complete information is on their website. Veterans can make appointments with staff online. The deal with employment and training issues as well as unemployment benefits, labor market information, job fairs, federal job listings, and state job listing. They also provide guidance with disabled veterans and job search, job development and Chapter 31 vocational rehabilitation and on the job training. The site has a Power Point presentation to view for more information. Please contact Terry Brennan for additional information.