Social Services

The Town of Durham provides Human Service programs based on community needs and tradition. Our programs are fully responsive to the needs of our residents. Our Human Services Department is capable of planning, conducting and evaluating the comprehensive delivery of human services across agency lines to ensure appropriate services are provided to our residents. The programs and services we offer are provided to address the needs of residents in crisis, our elderly, those physically disabled, and those mentally disabled.

Morgan Perry
Social Services Coordinator
860-349-3153

Office Hours: 
Monday: 8:00 – 3:00
Tuesday 8:00 – 2:00
Wednesday 8:00 – 2:00
Thursday 8:00 -2:00
Friday: Closed
Available by phone, email, Zoom and appointment.
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Shopping for Durham Residents Ages 60+ and Immunocompromised

• Contact the Human Services office Monday – Thursday by 12:00PM if interested in ordering groceries.
• Grocery pick up is currently available for Lino’s Market, Brenda’s Main Street Feed and JC Farm and Greenhouses.
• Please contact us first before calling the store with your order so we can reach out to a volunteer. Then you can contact Lino’s Market, Brenda’s Feed store or JC Farms to place your order and pay over the phone (by card only).
• The volunteer will pick up and drop off your items outside your door.
• It is recommended that you wipe down any items received.
• If you are interested in being a volunteer feel free to let us know. Contact the Human Services office with any questions: (860) 349-3153 or mperry@townofdurhamct.org

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Estuary Transit District
Complimentary COVID Testing Transportation

Program Overview
The Estuary Transit District’s Complimentary COVID Testing Transportation provides accessible transportation within the 9 Town Transit service area and is available 7 days per week. The service is available to all residents within the Estuary Transit District. Participant’s taxi rides to designated COVID Testing sites within the Estuary Transit District are paid 100%.

Service Area
The trip must begin in one of the following towns: Clinton, Chester, Durham, Essex, East Haddam, Deep River, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Madison, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. To use the Complimentary COVID Testing Transportation, find a testing site within the Estuary Transit District.

How To Book A Trip
You may book a trip by calling the taxi provider, Curtin Transportation, at 860-443-1655. Reservations may be made between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM Monday through Friday at least one day in advance. A wheelchair accessible vehicle will be provided upon request.

Attendants/Companions
Up to three (3) companions, including a Personal Care Attendant (PCA), may ride for free with the eligible rider. The eligible rider and companions must have the same origin and destination.

COVID Precautions
All riders are required to wear a mask. The vehicles are equipped with front to back protection barriers. After each ride, the vehicle is wiped down with disinfectant wipes.

Complimentary COVID Testing Transportation will be available until June 30, 2021 or until funding is exhausted. ETD reserves the right to limit number of uses per individual.

Curtin Transportation
(860) 443-1655

Reservation Times:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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Bus Schedules:   
General Bus Service: 9 Town Transit Service
Senior Bus:

Senior Soup and Salad:

Senior Lunch Program: Senior Cafe 

Senior Happenings Newsletter:

Community Support and Services

Additional Resources and Information:
St. Lukes's
Community Health Center
Cancer Resource Network
Eddy Homeless Shelter
CRT Energy Assistance
Kuhn Employment Opportunities
Mauro Meadow Senior Housing
Meals on Wheels (CW Resources)
Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council
Middlesex Hospital Homecare
Middlesex Hospital Center Behavioral Health
Pharmacy Assistance Program
Sexual Assualt Crisis Center
Substance Abuse Assistance
Transportation Services
Regional Metal Health Board
Youth and Family Services
Senior Citizens Programs
Special Needs Training Center Camp

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