Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Hartford County.
New Britain Salvation Army Community Center
78 Franklin Sq
New Britain, CT - 06051
(860) 225-8491
The New Britain Corps' Emergency Services program meets the basic needs of families and individuals by providing food through Food Pantry, coats, personal care products, baby supplies, information and referrals, and advice. Seasonal support includes a soup kitchen (November to March), a Thanksgiving dinner for seniors/delivery program, food baskets and toy distribution at Christmas, and a week-long summer camp for youth with overnight stays at Camp CONNRI in Ashford, Connecticut. Men's Shelter: Their Men's Shelter near downtown New Britain provides temporary, safe, and supportive housing for homeless men. Every two weeks there are one-on-one meetings with their business manager/consultant, monthly work preparation meetings, and workshops. The Case Manager/Lawyer works with each individual resident to create and execute an action plan and strategies to achieve independence and stability. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..
View Full Details
Friendship Service Center
241-249 Arch St
New Britain, CT - 06050
(860) 225-0211
Basic Needs: Food and Shelter. ***Community Kitchen: Our soup kitchen at 241 Arch Street in New Britain provides lunch 11:45 a.m. to12:45 p.m., Monday through Friday to anyone in need; and three meals per day, seven days per week, to shelter residents and former residents. Staff and volunteers ensure that guests are served in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.***Emergency shelter and community kitchen are funded primarily by individual donors, arera congregations, civic organizations, special events and government, foundation. ***Emergency Shelter: Residents of our 37-bed emergency shelter for men, women and children receive three meals per day and have use of laundry facilities. Each resident works with a service coordinator to develop a case action plan that may include: counseling, crisis intervention, goal setting, housing assistance and referrals services; e.g., substance abuse treatment, education, job training, child care or a combination thereof.***Transitional Living Center: This is a six- to 24-month program for 15 single, homeless adults. Each participant is provided a room, case management and an individualized case action plan. The program serves people with mental health and substance abuse issues as well as education and employment challenges. The focus is the learning of life skills the structure and support essential for independent living. Five rooms are for veterans...
View Full Details
Prudence Crandall Center for Women
594 Burritt Street
New Britain, CT - 06053
(860) 225-6357
Emergency Shelter: We provide a 22-bed emergency shelter home in a confidential location that is staffed 24/7 and offers wrap-around support services to women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence. Once in our shelter, everyone is welcomed into a secure, comforting, home-liked setting where they can rest, heal, and begin to regain control of their lives. During their stay in the shelter, residents have access to services including individual counseling, support groups, advocacy, information and referrals to legal services, housing services, and mental health/substance abuse services. Our shelter home includes individual bedrooms, a common living room, a large kitchen and dining area, laundry and health facilities, a childrens playroom, teen resource room, and playground. There is a separate space for male victims and/or families with older adolescent males, as needed, to ensure these victims remain connected to essential services while respecting the privacy needs of all clients. Our Child Advocate offers services to meet the unique needs of children and teens in our shelter. The goal is to address the emotional, social, and educational needs of each child, helping them rebuild trust, learn about healthy relationships, identify constructive ways to respond to the challenges they face, and strengthen the bond between parent and child. Call the 24 Hour Helpline to talk about this option and see if it is a good fit for you: 24-Hour Helpline: 888-774-2900 or 860-225-6357...
View Full Details