Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Local offices in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

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

• State office

  Waterbury DSS Resource Center

  249 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702

  Help here

  • Social services applicationsGet in-person help with applications for state social services and benefits.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Naugatuck Valley Health District

  98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483

  Help here

  • Community health servicesGet health education, immunizations, and help connecting to health services.
  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can apply for food benefits and get nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 203-881-3255DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging

  1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 203-333-9288DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Waterbury American Job Center

  249 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employment services.
  Call 203-437-3380DirectionsWebsite

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

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

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

Cities and towns in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

• Ansonia
• Bristol
• Derby
• Naugatuck
• Shelton
• Waterbury

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