Services / Programs / Resources
The staff at Human Services is highly trained and highly experienced in the area of Social Services and Community Health. Free confidential services are available for New Canaan residents of all ages.
Click Here: NC Mental Health and Community Resource Guide
Services / Programs
*CHOICES Counseling for Seniors
*Energy Assistance
*Financial Assistance
*Food Pantry
*Holiday Programs
*Loan Closet
*Renters' Rebate
*Short Term Counseling and Crisis Intervention
For more information, please call 203-594-3076
Local Resources
Al-Anon of CT
1-888-825-2666, www.ctalanon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
1-866-783-7712 (24 Hour Hotline), www.aa.org
Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwest CT (The Hub)
203-840-1187, www.thehubct.org
Cancer Support Community
914-644-8844, www.cancersupportcommunity.org
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
203-416-1503, www.ccfairfield.org
Center for Medicare Advocacy
1-800-262-4414, www.medicareadocacy.org
Child Guidance Center of Southern CT
203-324-6127, www.childguidancect.org
CT Department of Children and Families
1-800-842-2288, www.portal.ct.gov/dcf
CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
1-800-467-3135, www.portal.ct.gov/dmhas
CT Department of Social Services - General Assistance
1-855-626-6632, www.connect.ct.gov
CT Department of Social Services - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
203-977-4385, www.portal.ct.gov/dph/wic/wic
CT Department of Veteran's Affairs
203-932-5711, www.portal.ct.gov/dva
CT Protective Services for Elderly
1-888-385-4225, www.uwc.211ct.org
CT Substance Abuse Access Line
1-800-563-4086
Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC)
1-888-774-2900 (24 Hour Hotline), www.dvccct.org
Family Centers/ Center for Hope
203-655-4693, www.familycenters.org/Center-for-HOPE
Filling in the Blanks
203-750-0019, www.fillingintheblanks.org/register-for-meals
Friendly Connections (Family Centers Inc.)
203-966-2912, www.familycenters.org
GetAbout New Canaan
203-972-7433, www.getaboutnc.org
Healthcare for Uninsured (HUSKY) - Department of Social Services
1-800-284-8759, www.connect.ct.gov
Kids in Crisis
203-661-1911, www.kidsincrisis.org
Let's Talk About It New Canaan
www.letstalkaboutitnc.org
Meals on Wheels
203-594-5318, www.mowofnc.org
Men's Club of New Canaan
203-966-4528, www.newcanaanmensclub.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
New Canaan CARES
203-966-7862, www.newcanaancares.org
New Canaan Library
203-594-5000, www.newcanaanlibrary.org
New Canaan Parent Support Group
203-564-6374, www.ncparentsupportgroup.org
New Canaan Urgent Assessment Program at Silver Hill Hospital
866-542-4455, https://silverhillhospital.org
New Canaan Youth Police Officer/ School Resource Police Officer
203-594-3500, www.newcanaanpolice.org
Recovery Education and Applied Learning, (REAL)
Click here
Senior Center at Lapham Community Center
203-594-3620, www.newcanaan.info/lapham_community_center
Shatterproof
800-597-2557, shatterproof.org
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA)
203-333-9288, www.swcaa.org
Statewide Legal Services for Connecticut
1-800-453-3320, www.slsct.org
Staying Put in New Canaan
203-966-7762, www.stayingputnc.org
United Way 211
211, www.211ct.org
Women Empowering Women Institute
203-972-9403, www.wewinstitute.org