General Resources Page

Connecticut - Statewide

•  Connecticut 211 Information and Referral Network (Dial 2-1-1)
•  State of Connecticut Homepage
•  Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)
•  Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF)
•  Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
•  Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL)
•  Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
•  Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
•  Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)
•  Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
•  Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (P&A)
•  US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
•  US Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (USDA)

Connecticut - Cities and Towns

•  Connecticut Cities and Towns Profiles - 2007
•  Connecticut Cities and Towns Websites
•  Connecticut Magazine's Rating & Ranking of Cities & Towns - 2007
•  Maps - Connecticut
•  Maps - Connecticut - Roads [Note GIF 118KB, 1000x730]
•  Maps - Municipalities Listed by County

Disability Resources - Local

•  Connecticut 2-1-1 - Disabilities
•  Connecticut Association of Centers for Independent Living
•  Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County
•  Disability Network of Eastern CT

Disability Resources - Statewide

•  Disability Resources (HUD)
•  Disabilities Resources (P&A)
•  Housing Services (DMHAS)
•  How to Alert 9-1-1 to Your Special Needs (DPS)
•  How to Find Services in Your Area (DMHAS)
•  Programs for People with Disabilities (DSS)
•  Residential Options (DMR)
•  Websites for People with Disabilities (DOL)
•  Affirmative Action Discrimination Complaint Procedure (DVA)
•  Disabled Drivers (DMV)
•  Occupational Therapy (DVA)

Elderly Resources - Local

•  Connecticut 2-1-1 - Senior Centers
•  How to Alert 9-1-1 to Your Special Needs (Department of Public Safety)

Elderly Resources - Statewide

•  Alzheimer's Respite Care Program (DSS)
•  Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging
•  Programs for Elders (DSS)
•  Programs Serving Older Adults (DSS)
•  Long Term Care Services and Support

Energy/Utility Assistance

•  AT&T - Lifeline Connecticut - Low-income Phone Service
•  CL&P - Financial Assistance
•  Connecticut 2-1-1 - Energy Assistance/Utilities
•  Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
•  Electric Assistance Programs
•  Energy Assistance/Utilities
•  Operation Fuel Bank
•  Your Utility Service Rights and Responsibilities

Fair Housing

•  Connecticut Fair Housing Brochures
•  Fair Housing (HUD)
•  Fair Housing Laws - Summary [Note: Downloads Word Document]
•  Fair Housing Laws and Presidential Executive Orders
•  Fair Housing for Individuals with Physical Disabilities [Note: Downloads Word Document]
•  Fair Housing for Individuals with Mental Disabilities [Note: Downloads Word Document]
•  Housing Rights for People with Disabilities (CHRO)
•  National Fair Housing Advocate On-line
•  Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act [Note PDF 176KB]
•  Housing Discrimination: What Renters Should Know
•  Lo Que Usted Debe Saber Sobre la Discriminacion en la Vivienda

Fair Rent Commissions

•  Connecticut 2-1-1: Towns with Fair Rent Commissions
•  What is a Fair Rent Commission?

Healthcare

•  Connecticut 2-1-1 - Health Care
•  Find a Hospital Near You

Home Improvements/Modifications

•  Energy Conservation Loan Program (DECD)
•  Home Modification Booklet (DSS) [Note: PDF 550KB]
•  Accessibility Modifications (Corporation for Independent Living)
•  Home Modifications (Long-Term Care Website)

Housing Resources - For People with Disabilities

•  Disability Resources (HUD)
•  Home and Community Living (Long-Term Care Website)
•  Housing Choice Voucher
•  Programs for Persons with Disabilities (DSS)
•  Renters' - Rebate for Elderly/Disabled Renters Tax Relief Program
•  Section 8 Made Simple (to assist people with disabilities)

Housing Resources - For Seniors

•  Connecticut 2-1-1: Housing Information
•  Housing Choice Voucher
•  Older Adults - Home & Community Living
•  Renters Tax Relief Program - Seniors & Renters with Disabilities

Housing - Terms

•  FAQ - Definitions of Housing Terminology

Landlord and Tenant Rights & Responsibilities

•  Housing Matters - Where to File (court location)
•  Landlord/Tenant - FAQ
•  A Landlord's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction) [Note: PDF 1.4MB]
•  Guia de Arrendadores Sobre el Proceso Sumario (Desahucio) [Note: PDF 208KB]
•  A Tenant's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction) [Note: PDF 310KB]
•  Guia Para el Inquilino Sobre el Procedimiento Sumario (Desalojo) [Note: PDF 117KB]
•  Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut [Note: PDF 207KB]
•  Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Arrendadores e Inquilinos de Connecticut [Note: PDF 187KB]
•  Rental Security Deposits: Key Issues for Landlords and Tenants
•  The Connecticut Fair Housing Center, Inc.

Other Resources

•  Healthy Homes Initiative
•  Is your home a healthy home for children?
•  (Lead Poisoning) Prevention Resources (DPH)
•  Meals on Wheels
•  Visitable Housing

Legal Services

•  Statewide Legal Services
•  The Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut

Long Term Care

•  Long-Term Care Services and Supports in Connecticut (LTC Website)

Shelter and Anti-Poverty Resources

•  Connecticut's 12 Community Action Agencies

Transportation Services

•  Connecticut 2-1-1: Transportation for People with Disabilities

  (click the "+" to see services under Transportation)

•  Connecticut Commuter Services - Train / Ride the Rails
•  Easter Seal Project Action Transportation Database
•  CT Transit - Local Bus - Senior & Disabled Information
•  CACIL - Para-transit Service Providers in Connecticut