Resources

CHILDREN

WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Provides formula, diapers and a few food items.
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006

Legal Child Support Assistance and Enforcement
860-413-7797

The Safety Group
Car seat safety checks
Waterford
860-574-9724

Always Home
Case management, wheels to work, childcare solutions, employment and work skills training, housing suppor
860-245-0222
119 High St. Mystic

CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center
Provide diapers, formula, free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, limited medical services, referrals and support to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy.
860-448-2990
492 Montauk Ave, New London

COUNSELING

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255

East Lyme Psychological Associates
860-739-6974
29 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme

Wisdom Within Counseling
860-451-9364
8 West Main Street, Niantic

J9 Counseling and Consultation
860-325-0904
56 Dean Road, East Lyme

New London County Psychologists and Counselors
860-501-9445
567 Vauxhall Street Ext., Waterford

Inner Peace CT Wellness Center
860-917-0790
567 Vauxhall Street Ext., Waterford

ENERGY/UTILITY ASSISTANCE

TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006

Catholic Charities and Family Services
New London 860-443-5328
Norwich 860-889-8346

Project Warm-Up Call 211 to inquire
A “last resort” heating assistance program of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut which collaborates with other local service providers to meet the home heating needs of families in southeastern Connecticut who are experiencing a short-term crisis.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006
Job search and career development

Always Home
860-245-0222
119 High St. Mystic
Case management, wheels to work, childcare solutions, employment and work skills training, housing support

FOOD

TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006

Catholic Charities and Family Services
New London 860-443-5328
Norwich 860-889-8346

Shoreline Food Pantry
(does not serve Salem) 860-388-1988
includes fresh foods, dairy
St. Johns Church, 400 Main Street, Niantic - bring your own bags and ID

Gemma Moran United Way Food Pantry
860-444-8050
374 Broad Street, New London location - bring own bags and ID

St. Vincent de Paul at St. Agnes Church
Financial and Food Assistance
860-389-0854 Call and leave a message

St. Vincent de Paul
Case management, food pantry and community meal site
860-889-7374
120 Cliff Street, Norwich
SNAP (Food Stamps)
860-823-5000

Meals on Wheels Administered by TVCCA
860-934-1006
Homebound, >60 and unable to go to Senior Center for congregate meals

OIC
New London Area Food Pantry
860-447-1731
106 Truman Street, New London

FURNITURE

Restore Habitat for Humanity
Used appliances, furniture, building supplies
860-437-3422
82 Boston Post Road, Waterford

Goodwill
Thrift stores
860-448-6400 664 Long Hill Road, Groton
860-204-0018 201 Salem Turnpike, Norwich

Furniture Bank of Southeastern CT
Offers household furniture for people in need who are referred by local agencies or churches.
(860) 381-9224
Gales Ferry, CT

Salvation Army Thrift Store
Thrift store
860-443-1116
170 Bank Street, New London

Homeward Bound Treasures
Thrift Store
860-444-8800
41 Golden Street, New London

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

GENERAL ASSISTANCE

TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006

Catholic Charities and Family Services
New London 860-443-5328
Norwich 860-889-8346

2-1-1
a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone.

Salvation Army
Any family in an emergency situation
860-443-6409

HOUSING, SHELTERS and EVICTION

TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006

Catholic Charities and Family Services
New London 860-443-5328
Norwich 860-889-8346

Thames River Community Service
Provides safe housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse or mental illness.
860-887-3288
1 Thames River Place, Norwich

Safe Futures — Emergency Shelter
Provides a free, safe haven for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking. Counselors are always on site to provide immediate support and basic life necessities such as clothing, food, and safe shelter.
860-701-6000
New London

New London Homeless Hospitality Center Emergency Shelter
860-439-1573
Provides a 40-bed shelter, including a Respite Center for those confronting chronic or acute health issues. In winter, they take in everyone who needs to get out of the cold. They also offer a daytime hospitality center which is a place to sit where they’re not asked to move along. It’s also a place to get mail, make a phone call, take a shower, do laundry, use the bathroom, get a pair of socks, and log onto a computer. They help people find permanent, affordable housing and often assist with payments for a security deposit and first month's rent.
730 State Pier Road, New London

Covenant Shelter
Covenant Shelter provides emergency shelter for families in need. They also provide shelter to single adults.
860-443-0537
42 Jay Street, New London

Always Home
Case management, wheels to work, childcare solutions, employment and work skills training, housing support
860-245-0222
119 High St. Mystic

PETS

Bears Pet Food Pantry
1 month of food
860-227-7784

CT Humane Society Pet Food Pantry
Application online, proof of financial need, photo of pet, proof of vaccination
860-442-8583

SENIOR SERVICES

TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006

East Lyme Senior Center
(860) 739-5859

Salvation Army
860-6409
Any family in an emergency situation. Also veteran affairs services and elderly services.

MEDICAL/PRESCRIPTIONS

Catholic Charities and Family Services
New London 860-443-5328
Norwich 860-889-8346

Niantic Lions Club
Eyeglasses for East Lyme and Niantic residents
860-739-3776

Salem Lions Club
works with the school nurse to provide glasses for those in need
860-425-5275

Chelsea Foundation
Provides medical equipment such as crutches, wheelchairs and walkers.
860-448-2263

The Blue Door Foundation, Niantic
Rena Powers 860-333-7651

VETERANS

Salvation Army
New London 860-443-6409
Veteran affairs services

Department of Veterans Affairs
https://portal.ct.gov/DVA