Housing
BRANFORD
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Merit
Properties
Parkside Villages I and II
115 South
Montowese Street
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
481-3194
RENTAL INFORMATION: 481-5632
FAX: 483-9157
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Low income persons who are at least 62
years old or who are 100% disabled under a federal
program.
SERVICES:
The Branford Housing Authority (BHA) provides
independent apartment living for seniors with
limited incomes or for disabled persons, Two
complexes offer a total of 90 units; sixty-eight of
these units are efficiencies and twenty-two are one
bedroom apartments, Residents must be in good health
and able to care for themselves and the apartment
independently. BHA works with tenants and their
families to find the services needed to maintain
independence as long as possible.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Residents must be 62 years
of age or older with a maximum income of $39,550 per
year for a single person or $45,200 per year for a
couple from all sources. Disabled persons must be 18
years of age or older and be 100% disabled under the
federal program.
whichever
is more. Utilities are included. Base rent for
Parkside II: Single $200 per month; Double - $210
per month or 30% of gross income, whichever is more.
Utilities are paid by tenants.
COSTS:
Base rent for Parkside I: Single -$243 per month;
Double $260 per month or 30% of gross income,
CARRIE P.
CHANDLER HOUSING CORPORATION
13G
Rogers Street
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 4880829, evenings (ask for Bob
Gill)
TARGET
POPULATION: Low to moderate income families.
SERVICES:
The Carrie P. Chandler’s St. Stephen’s Townhouse
development offers seven 1, 2 or 3 bedroom
apartments, each with two bathrooms and a garage.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Household incomes must
total 80% or less of the area median income.
COSTS: 1
bedroom: $600/month; 2 bedrooms: $660/month; 3
bedrooms: $740/month.
ROBERT
GIAIMO HOUSE
Northeast
Properties
14 Rice Terrace
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 488-0695 or 387-6665
HOURS: 9
a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
TARGET
POPULATION: Senior citizens 62 years and older;
disabled persons.
SERVICES:
Northeast Properties provides Section 8 housing for
seniors with limited incomes or for disabled
persons. There are 44 single bedroom units, four of
which are specifically designed for persons with
mobility impairments.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must be at least
62 years old with a maximum income of $25,050 per
year for a single person or $28,650 per year for a
couple.
COSTS:
Rents are based on 30% of household’s adjusted gross
income.
JOHN B.
SLINEY HOUSE
Merit
Properties
21 Rice Terrace
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-5632 FAX: 483-9157
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Senior citizens over the age of 62;
disabled persons.
SERVICES:
Merit Properties provides Section 8 housing for
seniors with limited incomes or for disabled
persons. There are 38 single bedroom units, four of
which are specifically designed for the handicapped.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Residents must be at least
62 years old with a maximum income of $39,550 per
year for a single person or $45,200 per year for a
couple. Disabled persons must be at least 62 years
old and be 100% disabled under the federal program.
COSTS:
30% of tenant’s adjusted gross income must go for
rent
.
PLEASE
NOTE: All rents and allowable income limits in this
section are as of January 2006.
ADDITIONAL HOUSING RESOURCES
BRANFORD
HOMELESS INFORMATION
TELEPHONE: 481-4248
Branford
residents in need of emergency housing may call
this number for assistance.
HARBOR
HEALTH SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 483-2630
Harbor
Health offers a range of housing services to adults
with severe and persistent mental illness. The
agency operates supervised residential facilities
as well as the Community Living Program, which
assists mentally ill citizens in locating,
financially supporting and maintaining independent
apartments in the community.
Please
see primary listing under Counseling/Crisis Support.
LIBERTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 495-7600
WEBSITE:
www.libertycs.org
Liberty
Community Services is a housing and services
provider that works with Connecticut residents
confronting homelessness and disability. The
organization has residential programs throughout the
region.
SARAH
SENECA RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 315-3770 FAX: 315-3775
SARAH
Seneca provides residential support services to
people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Please see
primary listing under Disabled.
SARAH
TUXIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 458-8532
FAX: 453-4526
SARAH
Tuxis provides residential support services to
persons with developmental disabilities between the
ages of 18-65.
Please see
primary listing under Disabled.
SECTION 8
HOUSING VOUCHERS/WRAP
TELEPHONE: (203) 281-7669
WEBSITE:
www.hud.gov/local/index
Designed
to help very low income families afford quality
housing in privately-owned rental units. Funds for
this program are extremely limited and a lottery is
held periodically to select applicants for the
waiting list.
Food
BRANFORD
FOOD COUNCIL
Volunteer
Services Center
30 Harrison Avenue
Branford, CT
06405
TELEPHONE: 481-3663
HOURS:
Call the Branford Counseling Center (481-4248) after
9 a.m. on Monday for pick-up on Tuesday and on
Wednesday for pick-up on Friday. Pickup hours are
between 10:30 a.m. and
11:30
a.m. at the Volunteer Services Center.
TARGET
POPULATION: Branford residents in need of emergency
food supplies.
SERVICES:
The Branford Food Council distributes food to
Branford residents in need of temporary food
supplies. The Council also provides Thanksgiving
and Christmas holiday baskets. The program is for
“short-term” emergency food only. Participants must
register with the Food Council and then apply for
Food Stamps at the Department of Social Services
Regional Office. (9748000)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Branford
resident who has discussed his/her needs with a Food
Council representative at the Branford Counseling
Center. The Counseling Center provides the Food
Council with a weekly/holiday distribution list.
COSTS:
None
FOOD DROP-OFF HOURS: Tuesday and Friday, 10:30
a.m.- 11:30 am; most mornings from 7 a.m. to 10 am.
Call first.
COMMUNITY
DINING ROOM
Volunteer
Services Center
30 Harrison Avenue
Branford, CT
06405
TELEPHONE: 488-9750
WEBSITE:
www.communitydiningroom.org
HOURS:
Every day, 12 noon - 1 p.m., Family dinner, Tuesday,
5:30 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Anyone seeking nutritional support or
fellowship.
SERVICES:
The Community Dining Room provides hot lunches daily
as well as special community-wide holiday dinners
and Tuesday evening dinner for families with
children. Special dinners highlight food and culture
from different countries and include story time with
free book distribution. There is a home delivery
program which provides meals to those unable to
prepare a meal for themselves or to come to the
Dining Room. Staff refer guests to other social
service programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
COSTS:
None
FOOD
DROP-OFF HOURS: weekdays, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.; weekends,
10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
MEALS ON
WHEELS
TELEPHONE: 387-7700 x254
This
program provides senior citizens who are unable to
travel to local meal sites because of illness or a
recent hospitalization with meals prepared and
delivered to the home. Available on a short or long
term basis; cost is based on income.
ADDITIONAL FOOD RESOURCES
ELDERLY
NUTRITION PROGRAM
11 Cherry
Hill Road
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-3429,
x121
HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 12 Noon
TARGET
POPULATION: Branford’s senior citizens
SERVICES:
The Canoe Brook Center serves a full course luncheon
every weekday. Socialization and nutrition education
are an integral part of the program. Attendees must
call at least one day in advance to make a
reservation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Branford
resident age 60 or older.
COSTS: A
$2.00 donation (per meal) is suggested.
Clothing
HARBOR
HEALTH SERVICES CLOTHING BANK
Volunteer
Services Center
30 Harrison Avenue
Branford, CT
06405
TELEPHONE: 483-2643
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, 9:30
a.m.- 1 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Anyone in need of assistance.
SERVICES:
The Harbor Health Services Clothing Bank offers
clothes and household items to those who qualify.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None.
COSTS:
None
DROP-OFF
HOURS: Anytime the Bank is open.
HOMEMAKER
THRIFT SHOP
76 Maple
Street
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-5161
HOURS:
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Open to the public.
SERVICES:
The Homemaker Thrift Shop offers affordable second
hand clothing, household goods, furniture, etc.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
COSTS:
All items are ticketed at a reasonable price.
Clothing and goods may be given to individuals
referred to the Homemaker Thrift Shop by the
Branford Counseling Center or The Community Dining
Room. Proceeds are used to support a variety of
community agencies.
DROP-OFF
HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
SARAH’S
CUPBOARD
155
Meadow Street
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-4052
HOURS:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Open to the public.
SERVICES:
SARAH’s Cupboard offers a variety of second hand
clothing and household items. Proceeds are used to
fund SARAH Inc.’s activities in support of the
disabled.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
COSTS:
All items are ticketed at a reasonable price.
DROP-OFF
HOURS: Any time the Cupboard is open.
Health &
Medical
EAST
SHORE HEALTH DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
29
Business Park Drive
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
481-4233
FAX: 483-6894
WEBSITE:
www.eshd.org
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Open to the general public.
SERVICES:
The East Shore District Health Department is the
local public health department for residents of
Branford, East Haven and North Branford.
The
Health Department performs essential public health
services such as to investigate and prevent illness
in the community; identify and resolve community
health problems; support community health efforts;
enforce health laws and regulations covering
environmental health, sanitation and housing; and
link people to needed services.
Public
health services to participating towns are offered
directly to residents by the health district staff
or indirectly by district-sponsored public health
programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
COSTS: None, other
than fees for permits and licenses.
JOEY
CHILDREN’S FUND OF BRANFORD (JCFB)
P.O. Box
959
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-3622
HOURS: 24
hour answering machine
TARGET
POPULATION: Branford families with acute or
chronically ill children.
SERVICES:
The purpose of JCFB is to provide financial
assistance and support to Branford families in need.
The Fund offers assistance in paying non-reimbursed
medical expenses and offers a comprehensive support
network
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Eligibility is determined
on a case by-case basis. All applications will be
reviewed and evaluated by the JCFB Committee and its
medical advisors. All requests will be handled in
confidence.
COSTS:
None
SCHOOL
BASED HEALTH CENTERS
Francis
Walsh Intermediate School
185
Damascus Road
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
488-3533/488-3534
FAX: 315-7094
Branford
High School
185 East
Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 488-6727
FAX: 488-6728
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Middle school students at Francis Walsh
Intermediate School and high school students at
Branford High School.
SERVICES:
The School Based Health Centers provide
comprehensive services during school hours to
students at the Walsh Intermediate School and
Branford High School. Services include physical
exams, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic
illness, immunizations, nutrition and weight
management and health education. Mental health
services include individual, group and family
counseling and crisis intervention.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Enrollment at the Francis
Walsh Intermediate School or Branford High School
and a signed parental consent form.
COSTS:
None
VNA
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE INC.
753
Boston Post Road,
Suite 200
Guilford, CT 06437
TELEPHONE: 488-8357
FAX: 458-4388
WEBSITE:
www.branfordVNA.com
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., nurse on call 24
hour service available, 7 days a week
TARGET
POPULATION: Anyone needing professional care or
assistance for all kinds of medical situations.
SERVICES:
The VNA offers in-home skilled nursing, private duty
nursing, psychiatric nursing, physical therapy,
speech therapy, occupational therapy, medical social
work, home health aides, homemakers, companions, an
Early Maternity Discharge Program, services for
mothers and babies, and family caregiver support
services. The VNA also offers an immunization
clinic, health screening clinics, first aid and CPR
classes, senior wellness programs and health
education programs.
In
addition, the Caregivers Support Network, sponsored
by the VNA, provides information, resources,
programs and social support for individuals who are
providing care for an elderly or disabled family
member.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
COSTS:
Dependent on type and scope of service provided.
Sliding scales are available for those in need of
assistance.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH/ MEDICAL RESOURCES
AIDS
CLINICS
These
clinics provide medical services for those suffering
from HIV-related illnesses.
HAELEN
CENTER AT
ST. RAPHAEL’S HOSPITAL
TELEPHONE: 789-4135
NATHAN
SMITH CLINIC AT
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
TELEPHONE:
688-5303
BIRTH TO
THREE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-505-7000
This
statewide early intervention program is designed for
children from birth to 36 months who are
experiencing developmental delays. Services include
home visits, physical and occupational therapy and
parent support.
CANOE
BROOK CENTER HEALTH CLINIC
TELEPHONE: 481-3429
The Canoe
Brook Center provides a Senior Health Clinic on
Monday mornings. In private consultation, the
Center’s registered nurse provides such services as
blood pressure monitoring, diabetic screening and
answers to questions about medications and
illnesses.
Please
see primary listing under Seniors.
THE
CONNECTICUT HOSPICE
TELEPHONE: 315-7500
Home Care: 315-7687
Hospice
provides home or in-patient care to patients
suffering from end stage, irreversible illness. The
program focuses on symptom control, pain management,
and psycho-social support for patients and their
families.
CONNPACE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-423-5026
ConnPACE
helps low income and under or uninsured senior and
disabled persons pay for certain prescription drugs.
HUSKY
HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
TELEPHONE: 1-877-284-8759
The HUSKY
Program provides health insurance to uninsured
Connecticut children under the age of 19. Cost is
based on gross income and family size. Case workers
are available to help resolve problems of
eligibility and access to care for Medicare covered
services and other access issues.
ORCHARD
HOUSE
TELEPHONE: 481-7110
The
facility provides therapeutic assistance and social
activities for frail elderly and chronically ill
adults and those with mental or physical
challenges.
Please
see primary listing under Seniors.
PARENTS
AVAILABLE TO HELP (PATH)
TELEPHONE: 1-800-399-PATH (7284)
Through a
network of parents in similar situations, PATH
offers outreach, support and resources to parents
of premature babies and children with special needs,
as well as to those who have lost a young child or
endured a high-risk pregnancy.
YALE NEW
HAVEN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CENTER
TELEPHONE: 688-3000
The
Center offers a wide range of services including
consultations, checkups and diagnostic services,
restorative care, emergency care, and preventive
and interceptive orthodontics for children up to 16
years of age. The center has digital radiography,
computerized chair-side patient record keeping, six
fully equipped treatment rooms, X-ray facilities and
dental laboratory space .This state-of-the-art
facility is focused on meeting the needs of
underserved children in the community and to
providing dental care to those with special medical
needs.
Y-ME
CONNECTICUT BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATION
TELEPHONE: 483-8200
Y-ME of
New England offers a variety of support services for
individuals concerned or diagnosed with breast
cancer and their families.
Please
see primary listing under Women.
Counseling & Crisis Support
BRANFORD
COUNSELING CENTER
342 Harbor Street Branford, CT
06405
TELEPHONE: 481-4248- 24 hour answering service
FAX: 483-7727
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Early morning, evening and Saturday appointments
available.
TARGET
POPULATION: Children, youth and adults in need of
counseling and mental health services.
SERVICES:
The Branford Counseling Center is a state licensed
psychiatric outpatient and substance abuse facility
for children and adults. Services include individual
and family therapy, A broad range of time limited
therapy groups are available. Staff specializations
include chemical dependency, child and adolescent
disorders, crisis intervention, anxiety, panic
disorder and phobias, ACOA issues, parenting issues,
depression and mood disorders, grief and
bereavement, work-related issues, domestic violence
and women's issues, geriatric issues and trauma
issues. The Counseling Center serves as the Youth
Service Bureau for the Town of Branford.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
COSTS:
$90 per session with sliding scale available. The
Center participates in most health insurance plans.
The Center is also a provider for Medicaid (Title
19), Medicare and state General Assistance. No
resident will be refused treatment because of
inability to pay.
HARBOR
HEALTH SERVICES
14
Sycamore Way
Branford, CT 06405
WEBSITE:
www.harborhealthservices.org
TARGET POPULATION: Children, youth
and adults in need of
counseling and
TELEPHONE: 483-2630 mental health services.
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m
5:00
p.m. - Evening appointments for children and
adults.
TARGET POPULATION: Adults with severe and persistent
mental illness.
SERVICES:
Harbor Health offers a range of
community and clinical support
services including specialized outpatient services,
case management,Harbor
House (eight bed community
residence), Community Living Program
(supported apartments located within six service team
areas), HARP (Harbor as the Youth Service Bureau for
the
Apartment and Respite Program
t offering clustered individual
and
continually supervised apartments)
OPTIONS, a social
rehabilitation program,
Jail Diversion Program, Pilots Program ( intensive
case management for clients in recovery), ACT (
assertive community treatment) and other social and
vocational rehabilitation services.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Individuals must be 18
years or older, have a diagnosis of severe and
persistent mental illness or substance abuse and
live in Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison,
North Branford or North Haven.
COSTS:
Clinical Services: Medicaid/ Medicare and 3rd party
reimbursements accepted.
Residential: Cost of room
and board; Case management, social and vocational
rehabilitation: no fee.
ADDITIONAL COUNSELING & CRISIS SUPPORT RESOURCES
BATTERED
WOMEN/DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE PROGRAM
TELEPHONE: 789-8104, 24 hour hotline
This
program provides crisis counseling and short-term
emergency shelter for adult victims of abuse and
their children.
BRANFORD
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TELEPHONE: Call the principal at the appropriate
school.
The
school system provides social workers and
psychologists at each school as well as guidance
counselors at the intermediate and high schools.
COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS
131
Dwight Street
New Haven, CT 06511
TELEPHONE:
624-2600
The
Council offers in-home parent education and support
services to improve parenting, child care,
household management and limit setting skills. It
also provides counseling and advocacy to women in
abusive relationships and sexually abused children.
HOPE
TELEPHONE: 782-1194
HOPE is a
group of parents who have experienced the loss of a
child through miscarriage, still birth, neo-natal
death or other cause. The group provides support
during monthly meetings in New Haven,
person-to-person and phone contact between meetings,
a lending library, guest speakers and referral
services.
HOSPITAL/UNIVERSITY
COUNSELING PROGRAMS
The New
Haven area offers hospital and university based
counseling programs. For further information about
the scope of their services, please call them
directly.
ST.
RAPHAEL’S HOSPITAL
Adult In-patient Psychiatric
Services:
................................... 789-3236
Adult
Out-patient
Psychiatric Services ............ 784-8700
Child and
Adolescent Outpatient
Psychiatric Services
............. 789-5150
YALE
UNIVERSITY
Yale Child Study Center ..........
785-2513
Yale Psychiatric Institute
........................ (800) 275-9253
SOUTHERN
CT STATE UNIVERSITY
Marriage
and Family
Counseling Clinic .................... 392-6415
There are
also many private agencies and therapists in the
area. Call Infoline for further information.
INFOLINE
TELEPHONE: 211
Infoline
is a statewide telephone-based information and
referral service. Infoline’s professional
caseworkers provide up-to-date information about
locally available mental health/ counseling agencies
and programs and make referrals to appropriate
community resources. Infoline also provides a 24
hour crisis intervention hotline.
Please
see primary listing under Infoline.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES - CARELINE (FOR
CASES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT)
TELEPHONE: 1-800-842-2288
Residents
who suspect a case of abuse, neglect or abandonment
of a child may make an anonymous referral to
Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families.
All suspected incidents are then investigated by
qualified caseworkers and professionals.
ORCHARD
HOUSE
TELEPHONE: 481-7110
The
facility provides therapeutic assistance, social
activities and gerontological counseling for frail
elderly and chronically ill adults and those with
mental or physical challenges.
Please
see primary listing under Seniors.
PROBLEM
GAMBLING SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 1-860-262-5997
WEBSITE: www.gamblingrecovery.org
Outpatient treatment for adult (18+) problem
gamblers and significant others. Attendance at
Gamblers Anonymous is encouraged. Program will help
youths in need of gambling treatment to find
appropriate services.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
TELEPHONE: 974-8029
Residents
who suspect a case of abuse, neglect or abandonment
of an elderly person may make an anonymous referral
to Department of Social Services. All suspected
incidents are then investigated by qualified
caseworkers and professionals.
SCHOOL
BASED HEALTH CENTERS
TELEPHONE: WIS: 488-3533/3534 BHS: 488-6727
The
Centers provide mental health services including
individual, group and family counseling and crisis
intervention for students attending the Francis
Walsh Intermediate School and Branford High School.
Please
see primary listing under Health/Medical.
SEXUAL
ASSAULT HOTLINE
TELEPHONE: 1-888-999-5545
This 24
hour hotline provides medical, police and court
advocacy, counseling and support regarding cases of
rape or sexual assault.
Substance
Abuse
APT
FOUNDATION
TELEPHONE: 781-4600
WEBSITE:
www.aptfoundation.org
This
substance abuse research and treatment facility
provides comprehensive outpatient services,
detoxification and residential treatment for alcohol
and drug addiction. Special programs include the
Alpha House adolescent residential program, Daytop
for adults, and The Mother’s Project for pregnant
and postpartum women addicted to cocaine. APT also
provides an employment center for people recovering
from substance abuse.
Youth
BRANFORD
COUNSELING CENTER
TELEPHONE: 481-4248
The
Center offers substance abuse counseling on a
one-on-one and group basis. The Center also hosts
young people’s AA meetings, Thursday evenings from
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Please
see primary listing under Counseling/Crisis Support.
ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES
Alcoholics Anonymous . 888-624-6063
Al-anon and Al-ateen
.... 888-825-2666
Narcotics Anonymous . 800-627
-3543
BRANFORD
DAY CARE CENTER, INC.
16 Birch
Road
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 488-4512
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Branford children from 8 weeks through
kindergarten age.
SERVICES:
The Branford Day Care
Center offers programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers aged 3-5
as well as an After Kindergarten
enrichment program. Attendees
receive breakfast, lunch and an
afternoon snack. The Center is
accredited by NAEY and has a
certified school yard habitat.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Open to all Branford
children.
COSTS:
Costs for all programs are determined on a sliding
scale slots based on income and family size.
BRANFORD
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1111 Main
Street
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: Central Office: 488-7276
WEBSITE: www.branford.k12.ct.us
Mary T.
Murphy
Elementary School: ................ 483-1832
John B.
Sliney
Elementary School ................. 481-5386
Mary R.
Tisko
Elementary School ................. 483-1826
Francis
Walsh Intermediate
School: ........................................
488-8317
Branford
High School: ............... 488-7291
Pupil
Services: ............................ 488-5000
Early
Years Center: ................... 315-3540
Family
Resource Center: ......... 315-3799
School
Age Child Care
Program: ....................................
481-5066
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Children, aged 5 - 18, who are residents
of Branford.
SERVICES:
The Branford Public Schools offer a 9 month academic
program at three elementary schools, one
intermediate school and one high school. To
register a student, first identify which school the
child will be attending by calling the Central
Office. Then contact the appropriate school directly
to enroll each student. In addition to the standard
academic program, the school system provides social
workers and psychologists at each school as well as
guidance counselors at the intermediate and high
schools. The system also offers a number of
specialized programs including the Early Years
Center, the School Age Child Care Program, the
Family Resource Center (see listings below) and the
School Based Health Centers (see listing under
Health/Medical). A Summer Studies Program, including
GED courses, is also offered.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To enroll in kindergarten,
children must be at least 5 years old by December 31
and must be full-time residents of Branford.
COSTS:
None
BRANFORD
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
46 Church
Street
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 488-8304
FAX:
488-4017
WEBSITE:
www.branford-ct.gov
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Branford residents from birth through
senior citizens. Non-residents are invited.
SERVICES:
The Branford Recreation Department offers a wide
variety of athletic and recreational activities,
sports tournaments, children’s after school programs
and holiday events at several recreational
facilities throughout town. Specific offerings
include swimming, aerobics, ballroom dancing,
duplicate bridge, Branford Trail walks, open gym
times, volleyball, badminton and summer playground
programs. Recreation Department program booklets are
distributed to Branford households quarterly.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a resident of
Branford. Non-residents are invited.
COSTS:
Nominal fees associated with some
activities/programs.
BRANFORD
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM (SACC)
12
Melrose Avenue
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
481-5066
FAX: 481-7160
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Children from kindergarten through
middle-school age.
SERVICES:
SACC offers a child care program that is accessible
and affordable to Branford families and is available
during times when school is not in session. Before
school, kindergarten care and after school programs
are offered at all three elementary schools as well
as Indian Neck and Branford Hills schools. Parenting
classes are also available to parents and guardians
free of charge.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Branford
resident.
COSTS:
Call for specific program costs. A sliding scale and
multiple child discounts are available for families
who qualify.
EARLY
YEARS CENTER
Branford
Public Schools Pupil Services Department
12 Melrose
Avenue
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 315-3540 FAX:
315-4143
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Pre-school children with special needs.
SERVICES:
The Early Years Center provides consultation,
evaluation, and any required special education and
related services including special education
instruction, speech and language development, fine
and gross motor assistance and behavioral management
to those children who have been determined eligible
through the Planning and Placement Team process.
Learning takes place in a language-based program
that recognizes the unique needs of all students.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Early Years Center
provides free monthly developmental screenings and
completes evaluations upon referral when
appropriate. Special education and/or consultation
services are determined according to Connecticut
State Department of Education guidelines.
COSTS:
None
FAMILY
RESOURCE CENTER
12
Melrose Avenue
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
315-3799
HOURS:
Monday - Friday. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Families with children from infancy to
age 5.
SERVICES:
The Branford Family Resource Center provides infant
and toddler playgroups, developmental screenings and
personal visits to new parents or those with
parenting concerns. A variety of books and tapes on
early childhood issues are available to sign out,
and parenting programs on discipline, sibling
rivalry, nutrition, and other behaviors of childhood
are offered throughout the year. For children aged
three to five, the Center offers both a part and a
full day preschool program.
The
Family Resource Center office can provide
information about school and community programs and
provides referrals to licensed home care providers
and community child care centers. The School
Readiness Program provides low-cost child care for
income-eligible Branford families.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: For Branford residents.
COSTS:
None for playgroups or home visits. School Readiness
Childcare Program operates on a sliding fee scale.
ADDITIONAL YOUTH SERVICES
BIRTH TO
THREE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-505-7000
This
statewide early intervention program is designed for
children from birth to 36 months who are
experiencing developmental delays. Services include
home visits, physical and occupational therapy and
parent support.
BRANFORD
COUNSELING CENTER
TELEPHONE: 481-4248
The
Center offers a variety of outpatient psychiatric
and social work services designed to meet the needs
of children and their families.
Please
see primary listing under Counseling/Crisis Support.
CARE 4
KIDS
TELEPHONE: 1-888-214-KIDS (5437)
WEBSITE:
www.ctcare4kids.com
Sponsored
by Connecticut’s Department of Social Services,
Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in
Connecticut pay for child care costs. To participate
in the program, families must live in Connecticut;
be working or attending a temporary family cash
assistance (Jobs First) approved education or
training activity; and meet the program’s income
requirements. Children must be under age 13, or if
the child has special needs, be under age 19.
Providers must be licensed by the CT Department of
Public Health (unless exempt from licensing); be a
relative, such as a grandparent; or take care of the
child in the child’s home.
CHILD
DEVELOPMENT INFOLINE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-505-7000
WEBSITE:
www.birth23.org
The Child
Development Infoline (CDI) serves as the access
point for the Connecticut Birth to Three System, the
Help Me Grow Program, Preschool Special Education
Services, and Children and Youth with Special Health
Care Needs Program. CDI Care Coordinators provide
information about general development, coping with
challenging behaviors, disability and health related
issues. Coordinators may also refer families of
children, ages birth to eighteen, to services
provided by various programs.
CONNECTICUT TRAILS COUNCIL OF GIRL SCOUTS
TELEPHONE: 239-2922
The
Council offers a scouting program for girls aged
5-17 designed to develop their sense of self-worth
and personal values through informal, educational
and fun programs. Call for assistance in locating
scout troops in Branford.
CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
TELEPHONE: 1-203-876-6868
The
Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America is
a scouting program for boys focusing on positive
character development, citizenship training,
physical fitness, confidence, self-reliance,
teamwork, decision-making and lifetime leadership
skills. Call for assistance in locating scout troops
in Branford.
COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS
TELEPHONE: 624-2600
The
Council offers in-home parent education and support
services to improve parenting, child care,
household management and limit setting skills. It
also provides counseling and advocacy to women in
abusive relationships and sexually abused children.
THE
FAMILY PLACE
Blackstone Library: 488-1441 Willoughby Wallace
Library: 488-8702
This
program transforms libraries into centers for
healthy child and family development, parent and
community involvement, and life-long literacy
beginning at birth. The libraries offer a 5-week
program for kids ages 1-3 and their caregivers that
features toys and books and art supplies for kids,
as well as professionals from community agencies who
can answer caregivers’ questions about their
children
HUSKY
HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
TELEPHONE: 1-877-284-8759
The HUSKY
Program provides health insurance for uninsured
Connecticut children under the age of 19. Cost is
based on gross income and family size. Case workers
are available to help resolve problems of
eligibility and access to care for Medicaid covered
services and other access issues.
JOEY
CHILDREN’S FUND OF BRANFORD (JCFB)
TELEPHONE: 481-3622
JCFB
provides financial assistance and support to
Branford families who have acute or chronically ill
children. The Fund offers assistance in paying
non-reimbursed medical expenses and offers a
comprehensive support network including resource
information, meals, babysitting, rides for medical
appointments, etc.
Please
see primary listing under Health/Medical.
THE KID
DIRECTORY
TELEPHONE: 481-5066 (SACC Program)
A
resource guide for children and families
highlighting social services, churches, schools,
afterschool care, dentists and pediatricians,
nutrition, general health, financial assistance,
language assistance, and entertainment. Copies can
be obtained at the SACC program, libraries,
pediatrician offices, and Town Hall.
SALVATION
ARMY, CAMP CONNRI
TELEPHONE: 481-4248, ask for Camp Connri
The
Salvation Army operates Camp Connri, an overnight
facility open to Branford children ages 7-12.
Advanced registration must take place through the
Branford Counseling Center. Financial assistance is
available.
SCHOOL
BASED HEALTH CENTERS
TELEPHONE: WIS:488-3533/3534 BHS: 488-6727
The
Centers provide comprehensive medical and mental
health services during school hours to students at
Walsh Intermediate School and Branford High School,
particularly those with inadequate medical insurance
coverage.
Please
see primary listing under Health/Medical.
SHORELINE
HOMESCHOOLERS OF CONNECTICUT
Email:
FYIShorelineHS@aol.com
This
group supports homeschooling families from New Haven
to Mystic along the Connecticut shoreline. The group
offers support groups & newcomer gatherings;
provides an e-mail newsletter of classes, workshops,
fieldtrips, legislative news, curriculum swaps;
discounted educator cards; inclusion in year-long
theater series for children & families; a “for kids,
by kids” newsletter, annual yearbook; and annual
events including a science fair, art show, harvest
festival, cabaret, potluck socials etc.
YALE NEW
HAVEN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CENTER
TELEPHONE: 688-3000
The
Center provides preventive, comprehensive and urgent
dental care to children up to 16 years of age.
Please
see primary listing under Health/Medical.
Women
LA LECHE
LEAGUE OF BRANFORD
Branford
Community House
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
483-8005
HOURS:
Meets every second Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m. at
the Branford Community House.
TARGET
POPULATION: Pregnant and breast-feeding women.
SERVICES:
La Leche League holds monthly meetings to enhance
breast feeding education, support and encouragement.
Meetings are casual and children are welcome. The
League also offers help via telephone and a lending
library.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
COSTS:
$30/year membership fee is encouraged to support the
League. Members receive La Leche League
International’s bi-monthly breastfeeding and
mothering magazine. (You do not need to be a member
to attend a meeting or get phone help.)
Y-ME
CONNECTICUT BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATION
1169 Main
Street, Suite B-3
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
483-8200
Business/fax line: 488-5670
Toll-free
hotline: 1-800-933-4963
WEBSITE:
www.y-me.org/connecticut
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: People concerned about or diagnosed with
breast cancer.
SERVICES:
Y-ME Connecticut offers a variety of breast cancer
support services including a hotline operated by
breast cancer survivors, support groups, lectures, a
speakers’ bureau, breast self-exam workshops, a
lending library and an annual symposium.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: None
COSTS:
None
ADDITIONAL WOMEN RESOURCES
WOMEN/
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
TELEPHONE: 789-8104, 24 hour hotline
This
program provides short-term emergency shelter for
adult victims of abuse and their children.
COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS
TELEPHONE: 624-2600
The
Council offers in-home parent education and support
services to improve parenting, child care,
household management and limit-setting skills. It
provides counseling and advocacy to women in abusive
relationships and sexually abused children.
HOPE
TELEPHONE: 782-1194
HOPE is a
group of parents who have experienced the loss of a
child through miscarriage, still birth, neo-natal
death or other cause. The group provides support
during monthly meetings in New Haven,
person-to-person and phone contact between meetings,
a lending library, guest speakers and referral
services.
PARENTS
AVAILABLE TO HELP (PATH)
TELEPHONE: 1-800-399-7284
Through a
network of parents in similar situations, PATH
offers outreach, support and resources to parents
of premature babies and children with special needs,
as well as to those who have lost a young child or
endured a high-risk pregnancy.
SEXUAL
ASSAULT HOTLINE
TELEPHONE: 1-888-999-5545
This
program provides victims of rape and sexual assault
with medical, police and court advocacy, counseling
and support through a 24 hour hotline.
Seniors
CANOE
BROOK CENTER
11 Cherry
Hill Road
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-3429
FAX: 488-3370
WEBSITE:
www.branford-ct.gov
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Branford’s senior citizens
SERVICES:
The Canoe Brook Center offers a broad variety of
services and programs for seniors. Full course
lunches are offered 5 days a week. Daily and weekly
programs are offered in fitness, computer training,
special interests, travel, and social and cultural
programs. A nurse is on site Mondays to provide
blood pressure monitoring, diabetic screening,
consultation on medications, etc. Bus transportation
is offered for shopping, errands, Senior Center
meals and activities, and medical appointments.
Information, referral and advocacy are provided for
entitlement programs, employment, housing, rent
rebates, legal consultations, income tax assistance,
fuel assistance, etc.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Branford
resident 60 years of age or older.
COSTS:
$4.00 membership per year plus a small fee for
selected activities.
ORCHARD
HOUSE
421 Shore
Drive
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-7110
FAX:
481-2064
HOURS: 7
days a week, 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Frail elderly and physically and
mentally challenged adults.
SERVICES:
Orchard House is a medical model adult day center
certified by the state of Connecticut. The Center
offers a variety of services including nursing care,
therapeutic recreation, physical therapy,
gerontological counseling and dietary planning.
Light breakfasts and full course lunches are served.
The Center also sponsors a support group for
caregivers 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of
every month.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Adults 18 years or older
who would benefit from the Center’s services.
COSTS:
Based on an individual’s ability to pay.
ADDITIONAL SENIOR RESOURCES
BRANFORD
HOUSING AUTHORITY
TELEPHONE: 481-3194
The
Branford Housing Authority provides independent
apartment living for Branford residents of all ages
with limited incomes or for disabled persons.
Please
see primary listing under Housing.
BRANFORD
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
TELEPHONE: 481-3429
Branford
Medical Transportation provides transportation for
Branford residents of all ages who do not have other
transportation to doctors’ appointments.
Please
see primary listing under Transportation.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT NETWORK
TELEPHONE: 488-8357
The VNA
sponsors the Caregivers Support Network which
provides information, resources, programs and social
support for individuals who are providing care for
an elderly or disabled family member.
CONNECTICUT HOMECARE PROGRAM FOR ELDERS
TELEPHONE: 1-800-445-5394, 7523040 (local)
This
program helps frail seniors continue living at home
by providing a comprehensive assessment of the
individual’s living situation; the services of a
professional care manager; and purchased support
services such as visiting nurses, home health aides,
homemakers, companions, home delivered meals, adult
day care and personal emergency response systems.
CONNECTICUT STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM
TELEPHONE: 785-8533
The
program offers caregivers of individuals with
Alzheimer’s disease or dementia an opportunity for
respite. Services include in-home (companions,
homemakers, home health aides) and out-of-home
(adult day care, short term assisted living, and
nursing home stays) assistance. A Care Manager will
develop a suitable care plan with the caregiver.
CONNPACE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-423-5026
ConnPace
helps low income and under or uninsured seniors and
disabled persons to pay for certain prescription
drugs.
GERIATRIC
ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
Yale:
688-6361
St. Raphael’s: 789-4222
These
outpatient consultative services provide
comprehensive assessments of older persons. The
programs’ goals are to identify and treat
correctable problems and to locate and coordinate
community resources that will optimize the patient’s
and family’s living situation.
EAST
SHORE HEALTH DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
TELEPHONE: 481-4235
HOURS: Monday - Friday, call
between
8:30
a.m.- 11:30 p.m. to make an appointment.
Volunteers provide transportation for the elderly to
health-related appointments. Several days advance
notice is required.
Please
see primary listing under Transportation.
ELDER
LOCATOR HOTLINE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-677-1116
This is
an information and referral service that provides
access to an extensive network of organizations
serving older people throughout the continental
United States. Callers should have the name, address
and zip code of the person being assisted and a
brief description of the type of assistance being
sought.
ELDERLY
NUTRITION PROGRAM
TELEPHONE: 481-3429, ask for Hot Lunch
A full
course luncheon is served weekdays at the Canoe
Brook Center. Reservations must be made at least a
day in advance.
Please
see primary listing under Food.
ROBERT
GIAIMO HOUSE
TELEPHONE: 488-0695 or 387-6665
This
apartment complex offers Section 8 housing for
seniors with limited incomes.
Please
see primary listing under Housing.
GREATER
NEW HAVEN TRANSIT DISTRICT/MY RIDE
TELEPHONE: 288-6282
The
Greater New Haven Transit District provides rides
for permanently or temporarily disabled persons who
are unable to use the fixed route bus service.
Please
see primary listing under Transportation.
INTERFAITH VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS
TELEPHONE: 230-8994
Volunteers help older persons to live in their own
homes and maintain their independence by providing a
variety of support services such as grocery
shopping, bill paying, letter writing, light
housekeeping, yard work and companionship.
MEALS ON
WHEELS
TELEPHONE: 481-3429, ask for Assistant Director /
387-7700 x254 (Intake)
This
program provides senior citizens who are unable to
travel to local meal sites because of illness or a
recent hospitalization with meals prepared and
delivered to the home. Available on a short or long
term basis; cost is based on income.
JOHN B.
SLINEY HOUSE
TELEPHONE: 481-5632
This
apartment complex offers Section 8 housing for
seniors with limited incomes.
Please
see primary listing under Housing.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
TELEPHONE: 974-8029
Residents
who suspect a case of abuse, neglect or abandonment
of an elderly person may make an anonymous
referral. All suspected incidents are then
investigated by qualified caseworkers and
professionals.
ST.
RAPHAEL’S CARE CARD
TELEPHONE: 789-3777
Carecard
is a health and wellness program for people age 55
and older offered by the Hospital of St. Raphael.
Services include educational programs, health
screening, monthly and quarterly publications, a
toll-free health information line, medical insurance
counseling, consultations with the Carecard nurse,
exercise classes, etc.
SENIOR
SUPPORT SERVICES AT THE HOSPITAL OF ST. RAPHAEL
Senior
Assessment Center .... 789-4333
Geriatric Outreach
.................. 789-3275
LifeLine
........................................... 789-3702
Care Card ....................................
789-3777
American Parkinson Disease Association
................ 789-3936
HealthLink
........................ 1-800-622-5922
Need a
Physician ...................... 789-4304
The
Senior Assessment Center provides assessments of a
senior’s health status and options; Geriatric
Outreach provides such services as a telephone
hotline, emergency room follow-up, and educational
information and consultation; LifeLine offers a 2
hour personal security program; Care Card offers its
members health screening, wellness information,
assistance with medical insurance claim forms, and
many more benefits and discounts; the American
Parkinson Disease Association Referral Center
includes a help line, newsletters, support groups
and referral to community resources; Health Link is
a talking library of medical and health related
information; and Need a Physician is a free
confidential computerized physician referral
service.
SOUTH
CENTRAL AREA AGENCY ON AGING/AGING RESOURCE CENTER
TELEPHONE: 785-8533, 1-800-994-9422
Web address: agencyonaging-scc.org
The
Center provides one-on-one telephone/in-person
counseling and library materials on a broad range of
topics of interest (e.g., Medicare, Medigap
insurance, Social Security, social services
programs) to older adults and their caregivers, and
matches clients to services through such programs as
CHOICES (health insurance assistance), Medi$ave,
Home Share Match, and Home Care for the Elderly and
Respite Care Management programs.
OTHER
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Center
for Medicare Advocacy 1-800-262-4414
Elderly
Nutrition Project (Meals on Wheels
Intake) 387-7700 x254
Low Vision Center
1-800-698-9253
Rent Rebate 1-860-418-6377
South Central Agency on Aging
Choices
for Seniors 933-5431
Foster
Grandparent Program -
Senior Companion
Program 933-5431
Veteran’s Health
Screening 932-5711
SOLDIERS,
SAILORS AND MARINE FUND
TELEPHONE: 488-8874 (local representative),
American
Legion Post #83: 488-9253
This fund provides
temporary assistance to those low income veterans
and their families who demonstrate need for food,
clothing, medical aid, shelter, utility bills and
temporary financial service.
VA
HOSPITAL
TELEPHONE: 932-5711
The VA
hospital provides hospital and outpatient care for
all service-related medical conditions.
Disabled
SARAH,
INC.
246 Goose
Lane
Suite 101
Guilford, CT 06437
TELEPHONE:
458-4040
FAX: 458-4050 Employment
SERVICES: 483-3033
Seniors in Action: 318-5206
Recreation Connections:
458-4040
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Individuals with disabilities
SERVICES:
SARAH offers a broad array of programs to
individuals with disabilities. Programs include the
Employment Services, which provides job preparation
and placement, on-the-job training and follow-up job
site support, and case management services; Seniors
in Action, which offers social and volunteer
activities for seniors aged 55 and older; and
Recreation Connections, which provides Special
Olympics training and competition, social events and
leisure activities. SARAH also provides assistance
to local parks and recreation departments in
supporting individuals with special needs.
Other
SARAH offerings include school to work, elderly
enrichment activities, and a community experience
program for people with multiple disabilities.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Depends on the program.
COSTS:
Covered by the Department of Mental Retardation,
Department of Social Services, Bureau of
Rehabilitation Services, and private pay.
SARAH
SENECA RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC.
11
Business Park Drive
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
315-3770
FAX: 315-3775
HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: People with developmental disabilities
and their families.
SERVICES:
SARAH Seneca provides residential support services
to people in group settings and apartments along the
shoreline. The organization works with individuals
and their families to identify services, advocate
for needed supports, negotiate various systems
(i.e., Social Security, Department of Mental
Retardation, Department of Social Services).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Individual has to have a
developmental disability and be registered with the
Department of Mental Retardation.
COSTS:
Residential services fees are covered by Department
of Mental Retardation contract with SARAH Seneca.
Call for further information.
SARAH
TUXIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
45 Boston
Street
Guilford, CT 06437
TELEPHONE: 458-8532
FAX:
453-7717
HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: People with developmental disabilities
between the ages of 18-65.
SERVICES:
SARAH Tuxis provides residential support services to
persons with developmental disabilities. These
supports range from group home living (3 homes with
5 beds, 3 homes with 3 beds) to supported living
(supporting 1-2 persons in apartment type settings)
to supporting families who are not otherwise getting
residential support to plan for future housing
needs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Persons with developmental
disabilities who are recognized clients of the
Department of Mental Retardation.
COSTS:
Costs are covered by the Department of Mental
Retardation, and/or the Department of Social
Services at rates that vary with individual
circumstances. Private pay should be negotiated with
the agency.
ADDITIONAL DISABLED RESOURCES
BIRTH TO THREE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-505-7000
This
statewide early intervention program is designed for
children from birth to 36 months who are
experiencing developmental delays. Services include
home visits, therapies, parent support and health
services.
COMMISSION ON THE DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED
TELEPHONE: 1-800-708-6796
The
Commission provides 24 hour a day, 7 day a week
communication assistance, job development and
placement, personal and family counseling,
interpreter training, research, planning and
advocacy. Also initiates and supports legislation
beneficial to hearing impaired citizens.
CONNECTICUT SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
TELEPHONE: 1-800-842-4510
The state
offers rehabilitation teaching, mobility
instruction, and low vision services, as well as
comprehensive evaluations to meet the individual
needs of the legally blind.
CONNECTICUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS
TELEPHONE: 230-1201/1-800-443-6105
State
affiliate of national sporting organization for
children and adults with developmental disabilities
which offers training programs and opportunities
for local, national, and international competition
in many different sports and games.
EASTER
SEAL REHABILITATION CENTER
TELEPHONE: 777-2000
The Rehab
Center provides outpatient medical services for
physically disabled children and adults including
counseling, evaluation and rehabilitation. The
Center’s vocational services include evaluation,
skills training and placement, and information and
education programs for area businesses.
GREATER
NEW HAVEN TRANSIT DISTRICT
TELEPHONE: District Office: 288-6282 to reserve,
change or cancel a ride: 288-6643.
HOURS:
Seven days a week, 5:30 a.m.-11:30
p.m.
This
service provides rides for permanently or
temporarily disabled persons who are unable to use
the fixed bus route.
Please
see primary listing under Transportation.
HARBOR
HEALTH SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 483-2630
Harbor
Health offers a range of housing services to adults
with severe and persistent mental illness. The
agency operates a supervised residential facility as
well as the Community Living Program, which assists
mentally ill citizens in locating, financially
supporting and maintaining independent apartments in
the community.
Please
see primary listing under Counseling/Crisis Support.
INFOLINE
TELEPHONE: 211
Infoline is a statewide
telephone-based information and referral service.
Infoline’s professional caseworkers provide
up-to-date information about a broad range of
agencies and programs designed to meet the needs of
individuals with specific disabilities. Infoline
also provides a 24 hour crisis intervention hotline.
Please
see primary listing under Infoline.
ORCHARD
HOUSE
TELEPHONE: 481-7110
This
facility provides therapeutic assistance, social
activities and gerontological counseling for adults
with mental or physical challenges.
Please
see primary listing under Seniors.
OTHER
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Lifeline 789-3702
Low Vision Center 1-800-698-9253
My Ride 288-6282
Rent Rebate 1-860-418-6377
Handicap Parking ID Card 481-3429
Transportation
BRANFORD
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
11 Cherry
Hill Road
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-3429,
x111
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Branford residents.
SERVICES:
Branford Medical Transportation is a medical
transportation service. Service area includes
Branford, Guilford, East Haven (excluding Foxon),
New Haven and the VA Hospital in West Haven. Persons
using the service must be ambulatory. Advanced
reservations of 3-4 days are highly recommended.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Branford resident
COSTS:
Approximately 50% of service costs are covered by
the Branford United Way; the remainder is covered by
user donations.
EAST
SHORE HEALTH DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
29C
Business Park Drive
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE:
481-4235
FAX: 483-6894
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, call between 8:30
a.m.- 11:30 p.m. to make an appointment.
TARGET
POPULATION: Low income elderly
SERVICES:
Volunteers provide transportation for the elderly
to health related appointments. Several days
advance notice is required.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Participants must be at
least 60 years old, ambulatory, and have no other
transportation resources available to them.
COSTS: No
charge but donations are greatly appreciated.
GREATER
NEW HAVEN TRANSIT DISTRICT/ MY RIDE
2319
Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
TELEPHONE: 288-6282
To reserve, change or cancel a ride: 288-6643.
HOURS:
Seven days a week, 5:30 a.m.-11:30
p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: Permanently or temporarily disabled
persons who are unable to use the fixed route bus
service; elderly 70+.
SERVICES:
The Greater New Haven Transit District provides ADA
paratransit service for the disabled in 19 towns in
the greater New Haven area and Dial-A-Ride service
for seniors who are seventy or older in the nine
member towns of the transit district including
Branford.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Disabled persons and
seniors wishing to use this service must fill out an
application form.
COSTS:
$2.00 per ride. Children under 6 and personal care
assistants ride free.
ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
HANDICAP
PARKING PERMITS
TELEPHONE: 481-3429, ask Transportation Coordinator
for a permit application
Handicap
parking permits are available to persons who
complete the required special parking permit
application form including physician’s or
optometrist’s certification of impairment.
CT
TRANSIT BUS INFORMATION
TELEPHONE: 624-0151
METRO
NORTH (Local trains - New York to New Haven):
1-800-638-7646
SHORELINE
EAST (Local trains - New Haven to New London):
1-800-255-7433
Financial
& Income Assistance
BRANFORD
SOCIAL SERVICES
342
Harbor Street
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 488-5404
FAX: 483-7727
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: People in need of social services.
SERVICES:
Branford Social Services provides limited financial
assistance for people who do not have sufficient
resources to meet their living expenses and people
who cannot get immediate financial help from SAGA or
AFDC.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Branford
resident. Possible means testing.
COSTS:
None
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL
RESOURCES
CARE 4
KIDS
TELEPHONE: 1-888-214-KIDS (5437)
WEBSITE:
www.care4kids.org
Sponsored
by Connecticut’s Department of Social Services,
Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in
Connecticut pay for child care costs.
To
participate in the program, families must live in
Connecticut; be working or attending a temporary
family cash assistance (Jobs First) approved
education or training activity; and meet the
program’s income requirements. Children must be
under age 13, or if the child has special needs, be
under age 19. Providers must be licensed by the CT
Department of Public Health (unless exempt from
licensing); be a relative, like a grandparent; or
take care of the child in the child’s home.
CONNPACE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-423-5026
ConnPace
helps low income and under or uninsured seniors and
disabled persons to pay for certain prescription
drugs.
CONSUMER
CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE
TELEPHONE: 1-800-208-2227
This
organization provides confidential counseling on
budgeting and money management. Their Debt
Management Program negotiates with creditors on
behalf of clients to establish payment plans. The
Agency is HUD-certified to handle mortgage
delinquencies to prevent foreclosures and is
AARP-certified for reverse mortgage counseling.
JOEY
CHILDREN’S FUND OF BRANFORD (JCFB)
TELEPHONE: 481-3622
The
purpose of JCFB is to provide financial assistance
and support to Branford families who have acute or
chronically ill children. The Fund offers assistance
in paying non-reimbursed medical expenses and offers
a comprehensive support network.
Please
see primary listing under Health/Medical.
SALVATION
ARMY
TELEPHONE: 488-5404/488-4248
FAX: 483-7727
The
Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to the
needy and does community outreach through the
Branford Social Services Department.
SOLDIERS,
SAILORS AND MARINE FUND
TELEPHONE: 488-8874, local representative,
488-9253,
American Legion Post #83
This fund
provides temporary assistance to those low income
veterans and their families who demonstrate need for
food, clothing, medical aid, shelter, utility bills
and temporary financial service.
Energy
Assistance
FUEL
ASSISTANCE
Canoe
Brook Center
11 Cherry Hill Road
Branford, CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 481-3429, x114
This
program provides payments to fuel vendors and
utility companies for income eligible families in
order to offset the high cost of winter heating. Its
weatherization program installs energy conservation
measures and instructs families in ways they can
save energy on their own.
NORTHEAST
UTILITIES MATCHING PAYMENT PLAN
TELEPHONE: 1-800-286-5844
Helps low
income customers who have electricity as their
primary heating source to maintain year round
service and pay delinquent balance by awarding
credits down to a zero balance. To participate,
customers must pay their agreed upon budget bill
each month and qualify for state fuel assistance
programs.
SOUTHERN
CONNECTICUT GAS THREE-WAY PAYMENT PLAN
TELEPHONE: 1-800-659-8299
Income
eligible customers maintain year round service and
pay down a delinquent balance. The program doubles
all monies paid by the customer and state energy
assistance programs.
UNITED
WAY OPERATION FUEL
TELEPHONE: 488-3322
The
United Way Fuel Bank program assists Branford
residents who lack financial resources to pay their
household fuel, electric or gas bills.
Legal Aid
COMMUNITY
MEDIATION
TELEPHONE: 782-3500
This
group provides trained volunteer mediators and other
resources to resolve disputes between individuals,
groups and communities. Specific programs include
the Eviction Prevention Program, Housing Mediation
and Rent Bank Program. Community Mediation also
offers education and training sessions.
NEW HAVEN
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
TELEPHONE: 946-4811
This
association provides free legal advice, brief
service and representation to individuals and
groups unable to engage legal counsel because of
limited income, age, disability, discrimination and
other barriers.
EAST
SHORE REGION ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION (ERACE)
185 East
Main Street
Branford CT 06405
TELEPHONE: 488-5693
FAX: 315-5149
WEBSITE:
www.erace-adulted.org
HOURS:
evening classes
TARGET
POPULATION: Branford residents and residents of the
cooperating towns as well as those who are employed
in these towns.
SERVICES:
Branford is the provider of state mandated adult
education programs and services for the five-town
region know as ERACE. Classes offered include
English as a Second Language,
Americanization/Citizen-ship, Adult Basic Education
(fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic), G.E.D.
(High School Equivalency) Test Preparation, High
School Diploma Completion and career counseling
services.
COSTS:
none.
READ TO
GROW, INC.
53 School
Ground Road, Unit 3 Branford, CT 06405 TELEPHONE:
488-6800
A
non-profit program that takes donations of used
books in good condition and distributes them to
needy families.
Employment
Assistance
CT WORKS
CENTER
37 Marne
Street
Hamden, CT 06514
TELEPHONE: (203) 859-3200
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Career
Center closes at 4:00 p.m.
TARGET
POPULATION: People in need of employment assistance.
SERVICES:
As part of the statewide Connecticut Works
initiative, the Center in Hamden offers a variety of
employment-related services including unemployment
insurance claims; computerized job listings; career
counseling; résumé preparation; development of
interviewing skills; on-site employer recruitment;
specialized free workshops; training program
referrals; assessment, testing and career guidance
assistance; computerized job matching; veterans’
job services; title III certification for dislocated
workers; and jobs first program for welfare-to-work
clients.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Connecticut
resident.
COSTS:
None
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Many of the
organizations listed in this Resource Guide depend on
the support of volunteers to deliver programs and
services to their clients. If any of these service
providers have been of help or are of particular concern
to you or someone you care about, please consider
volunteering your assistance. Working together to care
for those less fortunate than ourselves, we can ensure
that Branford remains a wonderful community in which to
live and raise a family.
“Without a
sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.”
-Anthony J.
D’Angelo
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