Danbury

Local offices in Danbury

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Connecticut Department of Social Services Danbury Resource Center

  342 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • State benefit applications and supportVisit for help with state benefit applications, forms, and questions about benefits.Apply online
  Call 855-626-6632DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Human services · City office

  Danbury Department of Health and Human Services, Human Services Division

  155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • Shelter and housing supportGet information about emergency shelter, housing referrals, and help to prevent eviction.
  Call 203-797-4625DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-ct.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Danbury

  Help here

  • Affordable and public housingAsk about the authority’s low-income, elderly, and public housing units.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-ct.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Danbury Department of Elderly Services

  Elmwood Hall, 10 Elmwood Place, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • Senior programs and referralsResidents age 60 and older can get referrals, senior programs, van rides, and help with the rent rebate program.
  Call 203-797-4686DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-ct.gov

• Local office · City office

  CityLine 311

  155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • Non-emergency city service requestsReport neighborhood concerns and ask about city services by calling 311 from a landline or 203-744-4311 from a mobile phone.Apply online
  Call 203-744-4311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-ct.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  CT Department of Labor American Job Center, Danbury

  152 West Street, Danbury, CT 06813

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
  Call 203-797-4144DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ctdol.state.ct.us

• State office

  Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, Danbury Office

  2 Lee Mac Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesUse the DMV office for in-person driver licensing and vehicle services.Apply online
  Call 800-842-8222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Library · City office

  Danbury Library

  Help here

  • Library cards and resourcesResidents can get a free library card to borrow books, movies, and digital materials.Apply online
  Call 203-797-4505Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-ct.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Danbury Recreation Department

  Help here

  • Recreation programsFind recreation programs, activities, and leisure facilities for residents of all ages.
  Call 203-797-4632Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-ct.gov

City of Danbury website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Danbury

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Danbury

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• Youth and reentry program

  Western Connecticut Regional Adult & Continuing Education

  For young people

  1.2 miles away

  10 Crosby Street, Danbury, CT 06810

  Call 203-797-4731DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board - Danbury

  For young people

  1.4 miles away

  185 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810

  Call 230-730-0451DirectionsWebsite

These are the closest to Danbury.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center - Derby

  21 miles away

  30 Elizabeth Street Suite B, Derby, CT 06418

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  Call 203-734-3443DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Bridgeport American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport, CT 06604

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  Call 203-455-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center - Stamford

  24 miles away

  141 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 211, Stamford, CT 06901

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am -4:30pm

  Call 203-353-1702DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Western Connecticut Planning Region

Danbury is in Western Connecticut Planning Region. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Connecticut Office of Child Support Services, Danbury

  342 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the Danbury service area.
  Call 203-207-8986DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• State office

  Connecticut Department of Social Services, Danbury Resource Center

  342 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • Public benefits accessVisit the resource center for help with state social service benefits.Apply online
  Call 800-842-1508DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Connecticut Institute for Communities WIC, Danbury

  120 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 203-456-1410DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Connecticut

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ct.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging

  84 Progress Lane, 2nd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06705

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services, support for caregivers, and guidance on Medicare choices.
  Call 203-757-5449DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcaaa.org

• Veterans · City office

  Danbury Veterans Affairs

  23 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT 06810

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesContact the city veterans office for help with veterans services.
  Call 203-797-4620DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-ct.gov

Everything in Western Connecticut Planning Region

Connecticut programs by kind of help

These are run by Connecticut and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026