How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Health and Wellness
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The purpose of the Elderly Nutrition Program is to provide meals, reduce hunger and food insecurity, promote socialization and the health and well-being of older adults. The program provides nutritionally balanced meals to eligible residents 60 years of age and over and their spouses. Meals are served through community cafes or delivered to the home-bound older adults.
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The Department of Public Health (DPH) evaluates and quantifies health risks posed by environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and radiation. Find information on topics including Rabies, Lyme Disease, Fish Consumption Advisory, Lead Poisoning, Mold and Radon.
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Food Assistance - Farmers' Markets, Farms and Farm Stands
Many Farmers' Markets and Farm Stands throughout Connecticut now can accept EBT/SNAP (Formerly known as Food Stamps). This means you will once again be able to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables that arrive more quickly and fresher than those transported long distances from other states and countries.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
The mission of the Food Protection Program provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to reduce the risk of food-borne disease by protecting citizens from contaminated food by improving the sanitary condition of food establishments. This is accomplished by enforcement of regulations, training and education, technical consultation, special investigations and food safety promotion.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
General Mental Illness Information
Basic definitions and descriptions of the types of mental illness and addiction disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, suicide, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring mental illness as well as addiction disorders presented by The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
A full listing of forms regarding health and wellness in Connecticut are available from the Department of Public Health (DPH). Some examples of these forms include immunization orders, adverse event reporting, disease reporting forms and state public health laboratory reporting forms.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
The Office of the Attorney General offers people preparing a living will general information about advance directives, appointment of health care representatives, appointment of conservators and organ donation.
Agency: Office of the Attorney General -
Health Services Program Information Survey Reports
Results of a yearly survey on school health services in Connecticut’s public schools.
Agency: Department of Education -
Inpatient Treatment Facilities
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) operates four inpatient treatment facilities: The Connecticut Valley Hospital, Connecticut Mental Health Center, Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center and Capitol Region Mental Health Center for persons with severe addiction or psychiatric challenges.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Local Mental Health Authorities
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers its services through the authorities placed in each region of the state.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy and Support
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) works frequently with a variety of advocacy groups to ensure that its customers are provided efficient mental health and addiction services that foster self-sufficiency, dignity and respect. Some advocacy and support agencies include INFOLINE, Advocacy Unlimited, Inc., Alcoholics Anonymous, Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, The Connecticut Clearinghouse, The CT Military Support System, The Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Person with Disabilities, Partnership for Responsible Gambling and many more.
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Mental Health and Addiction Publications and Reports
A quick reference guide to all publications and reports published by the Department of Public Health (DPH).
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Mental Health and Addiction Services
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers mental health and addiction programs in five regions throughout the state. Use this listing to find the right services in the town of your choice.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Mental Health and Addiction Services Directories
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) provides directory information for all facilities, regions, commissions, councils, boards, advocacy and support agencies and other groups.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Mental Health and Addiction Services Programs and Services
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers a full listing of descriptions for all of programs and services available for mental health and addiction in Connecticut.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
