Food pantries/assistance

• Find a food pantry near you
• https://ampleharvest.org/find-pantry
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Supplemental-Nutrition-Assistance-Program---SNAP
• CT Department of Social Services
• https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/About-the-Department-of-Social-Services/Contact
• Most school districts in Connecticut have set up emergency food centers for children to get breakfast and lunch. Find your school district and times of operation here: https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-coronavirus-resource-guide-connecticut-20200319-g4dtz4chjnafzl2wyr35diyce4-story.html.

Unemployment claims

• CT Unemployment Insurance Program
• http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-OnLine/index.htm
• File an UI claim online
• http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/unemplt/M1A/LogInIntro.htm
• Updates to UI changes related to COVID-19
• http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/DOLCOVIDFAQ.PDF/

Housing

• Find affordable rental housing
• https://www.usa.gov/finding-home?fbclid=IwAR1-RiYwAw7B0fA3AQQCuz45_Ky0M1QxcnJKHWGxdryGQE-hzwULlXTF1jQ
• Low-income people can be eligible for privately-owned subsidized housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and or Public Housing

Families, Seniors, or Those With Disability

• Can be eligible for Housing Choice Vouchers or Public Housing
• Local Public Housing Agency in CT will decide if you are eligible for Housing Choice Voucher or Public Housing
• Find contacts here:
• https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PHA_Contact_Report_CT.pdf
• Call 2-1-1 to be connected to homeless shelters in your area

Medicaid/Health Insurance Application

• https://www.usa.gov/medicaid?fbclid=IwAR3mD0exGD61vrO20CwUsnUJGmIOC5RzGHznGRGY4r6tiK6e4Syk7DtJip4
• HUSKY Program
• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Medicaid

• Low-income adults and their children, pregnant women, people aged 65 or older, people with disabilities. Covers medical and dental care for children. For more information call 1-855-805-4325. Visit: https://www.connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp

https://portal.ct.gov/HUSKY/How-to-Qualify

• Health Insurance Marketplace - Access Health CT

Enrollment period has been extended for those who are uninsured due to Covid-19. They can apply until April 2. Visit https://www.accesshealthct.com/AHCT/LandingPageCTHIX .

NOTE: USCIS encourages all those, including undocumented immigrants, with symptoms that resemble Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) (fever, cough, shortness of breath) to seek necessary medical treatment or preventive services. Such treatment or preventive services will not negatively affect any alien as part of a future Public Charge analysis. SOURCE: USCIS  

Disability Benefits

• https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/

Affordable Internet

• Comcast, 2 months free internet, $9.95/month after.
• https://www.internetessentials.com
• Spectrum, 2 months free internet.
• https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/coronavirus-covid-19-information-spectrum-customers/
• AT&T Access Program, 2 months free internet, $5-10/month after.
• https://m.att.com/shopmobile/internet/access/

Utilities

• NOTE: Connecticut state regulators have announced that utilities will no longer be able to shut off the water, electricity or natural gas of residential customers if they don’t pay their bills.
• Regional Water Authority instated no water shut offs until at least April 30.

Mental Health Resources

• Call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Text HOME to 741-741 for Crisis Text Line
• Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66-746 for the Disaster Distress Hotline
• Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678 or click here to chat with The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ youth)
• Call 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22-522 to connect with The National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Other public health resources to stay up to date on COVID-19

US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Connecticut Department of Public Health: https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus