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6 resources for "counseling intake" in Cash Assistance
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Statewide information and referral service connecting residents with social services including housing, food, healthcare, childcare, employment, and more. Available 24/7 by phone. Also coordinates the…
24/7 by phone
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Connecticut Department of Social Services
State office administering SNAP (food stamps), Temporary Family Assistance (TFA/TANF), Medicaid/HUSKY Health, and other public benefits for low-income individuals and families.
Mon/Tue/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Wed/Thu 8:30am-12pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Connecticut's state social-services field office serving the Bridgeport region. Accepts and processes applications for SNAP (food stamps), HUSKY/Medicaid, and cash assistance (TANF/State Supplement).
Mon-Fri business hours (call to confirm)
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and any bills or account information related to the help you need.
City of Bridgeport Health & Social Services
Emergency assistance for individuals who have received an eviction notice or are encountering hardship cases that may lead to eviction. Helps with relocation and housing stabilization.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: Call before going to confirm bed, appointment, or waitlist status.
Alliance for Community Empowerment
Community action agency providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other basic needs. Serves over 35,000 individuals annually across the Greater Bridgeport area.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Cash assistance for families with dependent children under 18 to help pay for basic needs while in school, job training, or experiencing hardship. Includes emergency housing assistance for up to 60 da…
Mon/Tue/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Wed/Thu 8:30am-12pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.