area are committed to responding - in ways that honor your dignity and confidentiality.
There is a relatively new statewide service for referrals and information on a broad range of social/emergency services. It’s called “Infoline 2-1-1.” It’s a collaboration of the United Way and the State of Connecticut. Just call their 24-hour number, 2-1-1, for information on everything from counseling to HIV/AIDS testing and emergency shelter to legal assistance.
The listing below is of local resources which serve Guilford specifically, and in some cases other shoreline communities and/or greater New Haven.
Food
- Guilford Food Bank - Guilford Interfaith Ministries, 453-8359
- Food Stamps - Department of Social Services, 800-859-6646. (Eligibility example: if household size is three, gross monthly income cannot exceed $1,628.)
Housing
- Elderly/Disabled - Guilford Housing Authority, 453-6262.
- Renter’s Rebate (rent & utilities) - Guilford Social Services, 453-8009.
- Property Tax Relief - Assessors Office, Town of Guilford, 453-8010.
Home Heating
- Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), 800-798-3805.
- Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP), call Infoline by dialing 211.
Children/Youth
- Guilford Youth & Family Services provides: youth mentoring, counseling, Student Assistance Counselors (for at-risk jr. and sr. high students), parenting programs, Safe Rides (to teens on Friday and Saturday nights), Peer Advocates & Mediation, Improv Troupe, Youth Employment Services, Tutor Bank, Adventure Program, Intergenerational Programs. Call 453-8047 or 8070. Office is at 55 Park Street, Guilford.
- Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Emergency Service - 888-97-YOUTH. • To report child abuse or neglect call the Careline at 800-842-2288.
- The Child Care Infoline (United Way and State of Conn.) has current listings for nanny agencies, nursery schools, play groups, summer camps, Head Start and School Readiness programs. Just dial “2-1-1” or visit www.211infoline.org.
- Connecticut’s new HUSKY Plan provides free or low-cost health insurance for children (up to age 19) in working class families. Call 877-284-8759.
Individual/Family/Youth Counseling
Shoreline Christian Counseling is a practice group that holds biblical principles as foundational to their profession.
Elderly “Friendly Visiting”
Looking for someone to visit you weekly and develop a safe, rewarding friendship? Call Guilford Interfaith Ministries, 453-8359.
Medical equipment
Charlie’s Closet, a resource of donated, pre-owned and new medical equipment. Contact Guilford Interfaith Ministries, 453-8359.
Domestic Violence/Abuse
Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven (DVSGNH) offers a variety of crucial services: Individual counseling, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, support groups, advocacy services, children’s services, community education and general information and referrals.
24-Hour Hotline: 203-789-8104;Business Office: 203-865-1957; E-mail: endabuse@dvsgnh.org; Web site: www.dvsgnh.org
Abuse of Elderly
If you are being mistreated by a family member, caregiver or friend, call Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven.
24-Hour Hotline: 203-789-8104;Business Office: 203-865-1957; E-mail: endabuse@dvsgnh.org; Web site: www.dvsgnh.org