CT State Sources
CT Index of State Senior Resources - 211 Infoline (extremely helpful)
Instructions for using hyperlink
Under Seniors/Older Adults -- Double click on Title -- Enter City or Zip Code -- Double click on Continue
http://www.infoline.org/referweb/Subcategory.aspx?;;0;;;99800;TARGET%20GROUPS;Seniors/Older%20Adults;182
Energy Assistance
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305194
Phone- 211 or 800-842-1132
Service – Provides winter heating assistance
State Appropriated Fuel Assistance Program (SAFA) – helps seniors and the disabled pay for primary heating bills. Phone - 211
Finance
REVERSE ANNUITY MORTGAGE PROGRAMS - http://www.chfa.org/Elderly/RAM.asp
Service Reverse Annuity Mortgage (RAM) programs are loans which allow homeowners, who need extra money, to tap the equity in their homes Phone-(860) 571-3502
Health Care
Dentistry - at an affordable price sometimes 50% cheaper than a private practise dentist
University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Hours 8:30 - 5:00 PM
Appointments call 860-679-3415
Healthcare Facilities licensed by the CT Department of Health http://www.dph.state.ct.us/BHCS/NursingHomes/Nursebook.htm
Alphabetical order by town - http://www.dph.state.ct.us/licensure/lf_tocnbook.pdf
Alphabetical order by facility - http://www.dph.state.ct.us/licensure/lf_idxnbook.pdf
Adult Day Care Facilities - http://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/PDF/adultctr.pdf
Insurance
Adult Services Division Service-The Division is also responsible for administering programs related to financial and medical support of elderly persons.
E-Mail - adultserv.dss@po.state.ct.us
Community Medicaid - www.ctmedicalprogram.com - Provides medical assistance to low income persons
ConnPACE -Patricia Wilson-Coker http://www.connpace.com 800-423-5026
Services - eligible senior citizens and people with disabilities afford the cost of most prescription medicines
CT Partnership for Long-term Insurance – www.ctpartnership.org – 860-418-6318 Provides information about finding long-term care insurance
Elderly Services Division – CHOICEShttp://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/choices.htm Phone 1-800-994-9422
E-Mail - ctelderlyserv.dss@po.state.ct.us
Services - Information and assistance about Medicare-Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), Medicare Managed Care (HMOs) insurance, Medicaid, Long term care & Other health info
Legal Issues
CT Department of Consumer Protection – www.dcp.state.ct.us - 800-842-2649
Consumer Law Project for Elders (CLPE) – 800-296-1467 – free legal assistance to seniors for questions or problems with debt collections, home improvement, predatory lending, auto fraud & identity theft
Social Benefit Organizations and Programs
Agency on Aging Service - Provides information and assistance on elderly issues. Each office serves a region of Connecticut.
Southwestern CT AOA – www.swcaa.org 203-333-9288
10 Middle Street Bridgeport CT 06604
South Central CT AOA – www.agencyonaging-scc.org - 203-785-8532
One Long Wharf Drive Suite 1L, New Haven CT 06511
Senior Resources-AOA ECAAA – www.seniorresource.org 860-886-4736
4 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Norwich CT 06360
North Central AOA - www.geocities.com/ncaaaus - 860-724-6443 2 Hartford Square, West-Suite 101 Hartford CT 06106
Western CT AOA – www.geocities.com/wcaaa - 203-757-5549
84 Progress Lane, Waterbury CT 06705
CT Commission on Aging – www.coa.state.ct.us - 860-240-5200 – independent state agency dedicated to shaping a positive future for seniors
CHCPE - Connecticut Home Care for Elders - 800-445-5394
Service-Provides in-home care for people with limited financial resources
CT Senior Centershttp://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/PDF/SeniorCtr.pdf - listing of Connecticut senior centers
Department of Social Services CT
http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2345&Q=304924&dssNav=|
Central Office 800-842-1508 25 Sigourney Street, Hartford CT 06106
Regional Offices
Bridgeport 203-551-2700 925 Housatonic Ave
Danbury 203-207-8900 342 Main Street
Hartford 860-723-1000 3580 Main Street
Manchester 860-647-1441 699 East Middle Turnpike
Middletown 860-704-3100 117 Main Street Ext
New Britain 860-612-3400 270 Lafayette Street
New Haven 203-974-8000 194 Bassett Street
Norwich 860-823-5000 401 West Thames Street
Stamford 203-251-9300 1642 Bedford Street
Torrington 860-496-6900 62 Commercial Boulevard
Waterbury 860-496-6900 249 Thomaston Ave
Willimantic 860-465-3500 676 Main Street
Easter Seals CT Websites
www.ct.easterseals.com
www.eastersealswaterburyct.com
www.hartford.easterseals.com
www.newhavengoodwill.easters
Providing services for people with disabilities and their families - Teams of therapists, teachers and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles.
Medical Rehabilitation - including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-hearing therapy
Adult Day Programs – Assisting the needs of adults with disabilities and seniors with medical rehabilitation expertise and adult day services.
Grandparents as Parents (GAPS) - http://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/Gaps.htm
E-Mail - ctelderlyserv.dss@po.state.ct.us
Service-The Elderly Services Division has developed a network of over 100 agencies, individuals and organizations that are providing service or assistance to grandparent and relative caregivers
Library for Blind CT State Library – http://cslib.org/lbph.htm - 800-842-4516 - Talking books loaned free of charge
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program - Teresa Cusano - 866-388-1888
Email - ltcop@po.state.ct.us
Services - Investigates complaints and provides information regarding long term care programs and services.
**Municipal Agent –
http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/LIB/agingservices/pdf/muniagt.pdf
- every town has a Municipal Agent that assists elderly by providing information and referrals to local, state, and federal services and benefit programs
Veterans Administration CT -- http://www.ct.gov/ctva/site/default.asp 287 West Street Rocky Hill, CT06067 Phone-860-594-6604 Services -Healthcare Facility, Residential Facility, Veteran’s Recovery Center, Cemeteries & Office of Advocacy and Assistance– assistance for veterans and families
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