How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Health and Human Services
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Connecticut Health Insurance Plans
Residents looking for individual and group health insurance, managed care, Medicare and Medicare supplement plans, and medical discount plans can investigate options.
Agency: Department of Insurance -
Connecticut HIV Stats Through 2012
Access a wide variety of Connecticut HIV statistics, including statewide data tables, graphs, maps, national HIV/AIDS strategy, community viral load, and city and county data.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
This program provides services to help eligible residents live in the community. Eligible applicants must be 65 years of age or older, be at risk of nursing home placement and meet the program’s financial eligibility criteria. To be at risk of nursing home placement means that the applicant needs assistance with critical needs such as bathing, dressing, eating, taking medications and toileting. CHCPE helps clients continue living at home instead of going to a nursing home. Each applicant’s needs are reviewed to determine if he/she may remain at home with the help of home care services.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Connecticut Housing Engagement and Support Services (CHESS) Initiative
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Connecticut Immunization Program
The Connecticut Immunization Program's mission is to prevent disease, disability and death from vaccine-preventable diseases in infants, children, adolescents and adults. The program uses surveillance, case investigation and control, monitoring of immunization levels, provision of vaccine, and professional and public education.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the health, safety, well-being and rights of individuals who reside in skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes and assisted living facilities.
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Connecticut Mosquito Management Program
The Connecticut Mosquito Management Program, a collaborative effort of five state agencies, is responsible for monitoring and managing the state's mosquito population to reduce the potential public health threat of mosquito-borne diseases. It uses a combination of education, surveillance, source reduction, larval and adult mosquito control and personal protective measures.
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The Connecticut Network of Care's vision for patients is to embrace hope and expect change. The site has an easy-to-use search tool that helps prospective patients search for mental health and addiction service providers in their area. It is also a general resource for education about conditions, medical tests and offers a connection to support groups.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Visit the homepage of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood for information on childhood development, childcare programs and youth camps, as well as early learning and development standards. Resources for parents about educational programs and other services are easily accessible.
Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood -
Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care
The state of Connecticut provides Connecticut residents with unbiased information about the need for long-term care; the ability to find and purchase quality, affordable long-term care insurance; and a way to get needed-care without depleting assets.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Connecticut Statewide Respite Program
This program offers relief to stressed caregivers by providing information, support, the development of an appropriate plan of care, and services for the individual with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
Agency: State Unit on Aging -
Connecticut Tech Act
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Helps individuals with disabilities of all ages and all disabilities, as well as family members, employers, educators and other professionals have access to Assistive Technology devices and services.
Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services -
Connecticut Town Vital Records
A complete listing of Connecticut Vital Records Offices alphabetically, by town name. The vital records registrar in each town is responsible for maintaining the original certificate for all births, marriages, civil unions, deaths and fetal deaths that occur within its town.
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A patient or caregiver will report any changes in their applications within five business days to the Medical Marijuana Program by using the Change of Patient Record form. Patients can also find the Change of Dispensary Facility, Change of Caregiver/Legal Guardian and Change of Record forms.
Agency: Department of Consumer Protection
