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Local offices in Groton
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Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the Town of Groton
770 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 06340
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing for older adults and people with disabilities.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gha-ct.org
Utilities · City office
Groton Utilities
295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340
Help here
- Utility billsContact Groton Utilities for help with electric, water, wastewater, and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofgroton.com
Local office · City office
Town Hall
45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit or call Town Hall to get help with town government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on groton-ct.gov
Local office · City office
City of Groton Municipal Building
295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340
Help here
- City government servicesVisit the municipal building to get help with city government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofgroton.com
Older adults · City office
Thrive55+ Active Living Center
102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340
Help here
- Older adult programs and servicesResidents age 55 and older can get information, referrals, transportation, meals, and take part in classes and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on seniorcenterct.org
Library · City office
Groton Public Library
52 Newtown Road, Groton, CT 06340
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its public services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on groton-ct.gov
Library · City office
Bill Memorial Library
240 Monument Street, Groton, CT 06340
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, or use computers and other library services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on billmemorial.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Groton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Connecticut Foodshare
2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
ACCESS Agency, Inc.
Serves some towns in these areas
1315 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA)
Serves some towns in these areas
83 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Groton is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Connecticut Department of Social Services Norwich Resource Center
401 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Help here
- State benefits and social servicesVisit or contact DSS for help with state benefit programs and social services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Child support · State office
Connecticut Office of Child Support Services, Norwich
401 West Thames Street, Unit 102, Norwich, CT 06360
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Housing help · City office
New London Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the authority for information and applications for subsidized housing in New London.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newlondonct.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Connecticut 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 or search online to find local help with basic needs, health, housing, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwc.211ct.org
Public health · Nonprofit
TVCCA WIC Norwich
401 West Thames Street, Unit 201, Norwich, CT 06360
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers nutrition education, health referrals, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods to eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Public health · Regional office
Ledge Light Health District
216 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the district for local public health services in the towns it serves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on llhd.org
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Connecticut
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988