Homelessness

Resources for those experiencing homelessness

Liaison for homeless services in Haddam:
Becky Rice
Director, Department of Social Services
socialservices@haddam.org 
860-345-8531 Ext: 222

Calling 2-1-1 can connect you with a variety of resouces

  • To begin the process of seeking assistance, persons experiencing homelessness or who are at imminent risk of homelessness must call 2-1-1. To reach a specialist trained to assess housing needs, press #3 and then #1.
  • Anyone seeking shelter in Connecticut must connect directly with 2-1-1.
  • 2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need; housing, utility assistance, food, child care, after-school programs, elder care, crisis intervention, and much more.
  • 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you to find the help you need. Dial 2-1-1 or search online.

2-1-1 of Connecticut:
https://uwc.211ct.org/categorysearch/housing/

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Housing and Homelessness Unit:
https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Statewide-Services/Hou...

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness:
https://www.cceh.org/

Journey Home:
https://journeyhomect.org/

Connecticut Department of Children and Families:
https://portal.ct.gov/dcf

Support for Runaways:
https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/Adolescent-Services/VITAL/Runaway