Helpful Links
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If you need help and do not know where to go, calling 2-1-1 is a good place to start.
Infoline: 2-1-1; Press 3, Press 1 to be connected with a housing specialist
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CONNECT WITH SOMEONE NEAR YOU
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Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services: (860) 395-3190 or www.oldsaybrookct.org
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CT Housing Authorities List (by town): www.ct.gov
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CT Housing Search: (877) 428-8844 or www.cthousingsearch.org
Westbrook Housing Authority: (860) 399-9835
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Essex Housing Authority: (860) 767-4340
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Elderly Housing Management: (203) 230-4809
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HUD Connecticut: (860) 320-4800 or www.hud.gov/
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The Connection: (855) Help-955
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SEARCHING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
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CTHousingSearch.org or (877) 428-8844 (A free list of housing in Connecticut by categories, including affordable rental housing in general, affordable housing that is accessible to people with disabilities or specifically for senior citizens, and market rate housing)
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SocialServe.com or (877) 428-8844 (A toll-free call center for the general public to find affordable rental housingmaintains a bilingual toll-free call center)
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AnEndinTen.org or (860) 346-8695 is an organization based in Middletown whose mission is to end homelessness in Middlesex County. Click or call if you need to find shelter.
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ASSISTANCE FOR EXISTING HOMEOWNERS
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Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance: (877) 472-8313
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Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants (USDA): (860) 688-7725 ext. 4
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Single Family Housing Loan Program (USDA): www.rd.usda.gov
Home Affordable Refinance Program: www.makinghomeaffordable.gov
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Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline: (888) 995-HOPE
For Utility or Energy Assistance
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Connecticut Department of Social Services Energy Assistance: (800) 842-1132
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Connecticut Fair Housing Center: (800) 477-5737 x3403
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To obtain legal help, call: (800) 453-3320 for free legal aid
for very low income people with noncriminal legal problems
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Shoreline Basic Needs Taskforce
A collaboration of community groups and concerned people, working to affect change that increases self-sufficiency among vulnerable individuals and families in need along the Connecticut Shoreline. Visit on Facebook>>
Coined in 2009 by United Way of Northern New Jersey, the term ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) describes those Americans who live above the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) yet still find it difficult to make ends meet. Visit ALICE on Facebook>>