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Vacant
Director |
Address:
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254 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810 |
| Hours: |
Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 5:00
Friday - Closed (A caseworker will be available on Fridays at 41 New Street. Appointments preferred. Please call 796-1661) |
| Telephone: |
203-797-4569 |
| FAX: |
203-797-4566 |
The City of Danbury-Welfare Division seeks to provide the community and its residents with access to municipal and community social services in an expeditious, cost effective and comprehensive manner. The division’s efforts at this time are focused on improving access to housing and emergency shelter; improving access to medical care and coverage and improving social conditions for residents via collaboration and advocacy at the local, state and federal level by identifying needs and working to create systems of access that are inclusive of all residents in need.
Programs & Services
Medical Assistance
Referral and information assistance to Danbury residents.
Call the United Way at 211 for detailed information or view the list of Services & Agencies in the following attachment: Connecticut's Healthcare Resource Guide
Telephone: (203) 797-4567
Rental Assistance Program
Housing caseworker assists Danbury residents in need of maintaining or acquiring housing.
Services include:
- Back rent assistance
- Housing search
- Application assistance
- Information & referral
- Advocacy
Telephone: (203) 797-4565
Emergency Shelter
Emergency Shelter services for homeless adults without children. Thirty (30) days maximum stay. Admission criteria must be met.
Services include:
- Kitchen
- Shower & bathroom
- Laundry
Hours of operation: 9 PM—9 AM
41 New Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Telephone: (203) 796-1661
Fax: (203) 796-1660
Day Center
Day Center provides case management for homeless adults in Danbury.
Services include:
- Information & referral
- Screening for entitlement eligibility
- Advocacy
Hours of operation 8:30 AM—3:30 PM
41 New Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Telephone: (203) 796-1661
Fax: (203) 796-1660
Additional services include:
- Monthly food drives providing local shelters and food banks with food supplies
- Dress for Success provides children with clothing for school
- Thanksgiving food drive provides area families in need with a full dinner for the holidays
- Christmas drive provides gifts and food for area families in need
Volunteer
Volunteers are always needed. If you are interested in spending some time with us, please call us at (203) 797-4569.
Accomplishments
An average of 377 homeless individuals per month uses our Day Center. The Emergency Shelter services an average of 457 homeless individuals per month. We also assist an average of 5 homeless individuals per month in finding transitional or permanent housing. We connected an average of 22 homeless individuals to substance abuse treatment each month. We also connected an average of 17 homeless individuals to mental health treatment each month. An average of 14 homeless individuals was assisted in successfully securing employment each month. An average of 15 homeless individuals was assisted in searching for housing each month.
An average of 145 individuals received assistance in completing Indigent Drug Program applications each month. An average of 45 individuals received assistance in completing applications through AmeriCares each month. An average of 27 individuals received assistance in completing applications through Wellness on Wheels each month.
Our monthly food drives average 381 lbs. of food donated to local food bank and pantries each month.
Our housing caseworker averages 23 new requests for service each month, which includes housing retention, advocacy, application assistance, housing searches and court appearances.