Housing + Shelter Resources

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Are you experiencing homelessness? Review the resources below for assistance.

IMMEDIATE NEEDS

Due to this week's hot weather forecast, Governor Lamont has activated an Extreme Hot Weather Protocol--Tuesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 23rd. 

If you're looking for relief from the heat, feel free to cool down at these Cooling Centers.

Ives Main Library
133 Elm St | (203) 946-8130

Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

 

Fair Haven Branch
182 Grand Ave | (203) 946-8115

Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

 

Mitchell Branch
37 Harrison St | (203) 946-8117

Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

 

Stetson Branch
197 Dixwell Ave | (203) 946-8119

Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

 

Wilson Branch
303 Washington Ave | (203) 946-2228

Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Households experiencing a housing crisis should call 2-1-1. During the hours of 8AM - 4PM daily, a trained housing call specialist is available to assist you. 

Starting 12/1/2023, 2-1-1 will move to 24/7 operating hours for housing and homelessness calls.

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Here are the updated Warming Center and Daytime Drop-In Centers in Greater New Haven for winter 2023 to 2024.

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These hubs connect people in crisis with meals, showers, laundry, health and wellness care, housing navigation, transportation, employment, educational opportunities, and spiritual support and are located in key areas of the city.

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Find the summer schedule and locations for Power in a Shower stations. Services for the unhoused population include showers, medical care, harm reduction services and more.

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Find overflow and day programs near you

rental assistance

Students experiencing homelessness while in college have the right to many of the necessities they need to focus on their studies. Discover programs that provide food, shelter, financial aid, and guidance for students in need.

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Connecticut Block Grant Recovery Program - Assistance with Security Deposit and Utilities

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Click here to find the housing authorities in the state that currently have open waitlists to apply to.

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