Homelessness Prevention

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If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, please dial 2-1-1 on your telephone.  Please contact our office at (860) 669-7347 for assistance.

United Way of Connecticut’s 211 system serves as the statewide point of access. When calling 211 (24 hours/7 days a week), you can expect that contact specialists at 211 will assess your situation and attempt to help you solve your housing crisis as quickly as possible.

If appropriate, you might receive a referral to your regional Coordinated Access Network. The Coordinated Access Network is your local team of agencies that assist people experiencing homelessness by connecting them to local services and support. Coordination among agencies happens locally and at a statewide level to best address a household’s needs.

Services are free and available regardless of one’s race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, familial status, disability, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

When calling 211, select Option 3, then Option 1. If you are unable to access a phone, Hub locations are scattered around the state to accommodate walk-in needs. Please reach out to your local library, soup kitchen, etc., to identify your local Hub location. Times of operation at each Hub location vary.