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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Energy Assistance - Cold Weather Preparedness Tips
When the weather gets cold, elders especially may develop a reduction in their body temperature more easily, as a result of decreased ability in temperature control and decrease in subcutaneous fat. Excessive drop in body temperature can lead to hypothermia. Elders with chronic illnesses, such as chronic respiratory diseases or asthma, are also vulnerable to disease deterioration in cold weather.
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Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is now open at community action agency sites around the state. To schedule an appointment, please call your local community action agency at the phone number provided below. You can also contact 2-1-1- United Way or the DSS Office of Community Services at 1-800-842-1132 for contact information on the intake site closest to where you reside.
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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.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
A complete A-Z listing of services geared towards children offered by the state. Information on mentoring, bullying, child welfare and more.
Agency: Department of Children and Families -
The Division of Family Support Services provides a comprehensive approach to preventing child abuse and neglect to ensure the health, well-being and positive growth and development of all young children in Connecticut.
Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood -
Options for filing a complaint with the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID). Filing a complaint with CID doesn't include support for Husky Health or health insurance that is regulated by the federal government.
Agency: Department of Insurance -
The Department of Public Health funds 12 local agency WIC Programs through contracts to operate 23 full-time offices and 35 part-time satellite sites covering Connecticut's 169 towns. A list of local agency coordinators and nutritionists.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
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.
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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.
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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).
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Department of Public Health forms for the protection and improvement of the health and safety of the people of Connecticut.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
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.
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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 licensing requirements, applications, fees, practice acts, rules, regulations, and examination dates.
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Health Services Program Information Survey Reports
Results of a yearly survey on school health services in Connecticut’s public schools.
Agency: Department of Education
