Resources
Please see below for a range of local resources relating to assistance with housing, utilities, food, health, and more.
Rental and utility assistance
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The Housing Choice Voucher Program is one option for subsidized rental housing. There are no current postings. If you haven't already done so, you can subscribe to be notified by email when a new posting is made.
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Electricity, gas, water, phone, and internet. Provided at the link is information about resources to assist with utility expenses. Enter your town or zip code into the 'My Location' field to narrow down community based programs that may be available to you within each off the categories described. You can also find the direct link to apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) here.
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Elm City Communities / Housing Authority of New Haven (ECC/HANH) is the public housing agency serving the City of New Haven. Through their affordable housing programs, residents pay no more than 30% of their income toward their housing expenses. Individuals interested in submitting a preliminary application may apply during open enrollment.
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Provided at the link are additional resources for the state of Connecticut.
Food assistance
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Connecticut Foodshare’s Mobile Pantry provides food at more than 100 locations in a no questions asked, outdoor “farmers market” setting. Items offered typically include fresh produce and other perishable foods. For dates and times of Mobile Pantry locations near you, use the map below or text FOODSHARE to 85511 and follow the prompts.
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Provided at the link is the updated resource guide for services in New Haven county.
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Find a food pantry in New Haven near you through the Food Assistance Resource Guide.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources
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Health and Wellness
Anchor Health: anchorhealthct.org
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Circle Care Center: circlecarecenter.org
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APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health: apnh.org
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Planned Parenthood:
plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-new-england
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Safe Spaces
PeerPride - Trans Haven: peerpride.com/transhaven
New Haven Free Public Library: nhfpl.org
United Church on the Green: unitednewhaven.org
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Spruce Coffee: sprucecoffeenhv.com
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Youth Services / Programming
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Mental Health
The following sites have filters such as gender, sexuality, insurance type, specialty, etc. that allow you to search for providers that meet your needs:
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Alma​