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.
Senior and Social Services Update:
We have moved out of the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street. Until we transition into the new Community Center (the old Korn School), here is what’s happening:
Thanksgiving Donations: Donations of turkeys will gratefully be accepted on Tuesday, November 15th from 8:00AM – 9:00AM at the United Churches Hall, 228R Main Street. Please call Morgan at 860-349-3153 if interested in donating a turkey.
We are also in need of Thanksgiving related foods for the baskets such as cranberry sauce, stuffing, canned vegetables, and instant potatoes. Non-perishables may be dropped off prior to 11/15/22 at the Town Hall Monday-Friday.
Gift cards (Walmart, Stop & Shop, Visa, Gas) always needed and appreciated.
Families or individuals having difficulties are encouraged to call the Durham Human Services office to sign up for a Thanksgiving Basket no later than November 9th.
Phone: (860) 349-3153 Email: mperry@townofdurhamct.org
Mail: Human Services, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422
Senior lunches: Lunches for folks aged 60 or older will be held at the United Churches, 228 Main Street, Mondays and Wednesdays from 11AM – 1PM with lunch served at noon. Please sign up by Wednesday each week for the following week by calling, emailing, or using the sign-up sheets available during lunch. Join us!
Knitters: The Knitting Group will meet at the Durham Public Library, Tuesdays from 9AM – 12PM starting July 5th. This group also meets at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main Street, Thursdays from 9AM – 12PM. No reservation needed.
Food pantry: Please contact the Human Services office for an appointment.
Donations: Can be left on the first floor of the Town Hall Monday – Friday.
Human Services Office: Phone: (860) 349-3153 ׀ Email: mperry@townofdurhamct.org
It is recommended to call for an appointment as this office works from the Town Hall, United Churches, food pantry, and in the community and may flex time based on client needs. Hours: Monday: 7AM-2PM, Tuesday: 7AM-1PM, Wednesday: 7AM-2PM, Thursday: 7AM-12PM.
Social Services Coordinator/Epidemiologist
Morgan Perry
860-349-3153
mperry@townofdurhamct.org
Office Hours:
Monday: 7:00am- 2:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am- 1:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am- 2:00pm
Thursday 7:00am- 12:00pm
7:00am ~ 10:00am Town Hall, then Activity Center, dependent on client appointments. Please note sometimes this schedule will flex time dependent on needs
Community Support and Services
_____________________________________________________________________
CT Child Tax Rebate
CT Child Tax Rebate Program:
Flyer
Visit www.CT.GOV/DRS to apply between June 1 and July 31, 2022.
Income Limits:
• If the filing status from your 2021 federal income tax return was Single or Married Filing Separately, you may be eligible for the Child Tax Rebate if your income was less than or equal to $100,000;
• If the filing status from your 2021 federal income tax return was Head of Household, you may be eligible for the Child Tax Rebate if your income was less than or equal to $160,000;
• If the filing status from your 2021 federal income tax return was Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er), you may be eligible for the Child Tax Rebate if your income was less than or equal to $200,000.
If you fall within the income limits described above and you otherwise qualify for the Child Tax Rebate, you will be eligible for a $250 rebate per qualifying child (up to a maximum of three children and a maximum amount of $750).
FAQ page: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DRS/Publications/TSSB/2022/TSSB-2022-5.pdf
Connecticut Water Assistance
Low Income Water Assistance Program
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
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Bus Schedules:
General Bus Service: 9 Town Transit Service
Senior Bus:
Listing files in 'Senior Bus Schedule'
Senior Soup and Salad:
Listing files in 'Soup and Salad'
Senior Lunch Program:
Senior Cafe
Lunches for folks aged 60 or older will be held at the United Churches, 228 Main Street, Mondays and Wednesdays from 11AM – 1PM with lunch served at noon. Please sign up by Wednesday each week for the following week by calling, emailing, or using the sign-up sheets available during lunch. Join us!
Senior Happenings Newsletter:
Listing files in 'Senior Happenings'
Additional Resources and Information:
St. Luke'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 Assault Crisis Center
Substance Abuse Assistance
Transportation Services
Regional Mental Health Board
Youth and Family Services
Senior Citizens Programs
Special Needs Training Center Camp
Additional Services
|
|
Change Inc Counseling Services: 16 Main Street, Suite 202, Durham, CT
860-346-0771 Ext. 50
Provides counseling services to teenager and adult clients.
www.ChangeIncOnline.org
|
|
Nurses at Home: 16 Main Street, Suite 208, Durham, CT
860-346-0771 Ext. 50
Provides personal care assistance, homemaking, companion, bill paying and mental health
counseling.
www.ChangeIncOnline.org
|
Mental Health Services & Resources
for Middlesex County
|
Crisis Assessment, Triage & Intake Evaluation
|
|
River Valley Services Mobile Crisis Team
24/7 emergency services
860-344-2100
Intake evaluation and connection to services
non-emergency *860-262-5239
|
|
Rushford Center
860-346-0300
Triage and evaluation for adults in need of substance abuse services
|
|
Middlesex Hospital Center for Behavioral Health
860-343-4008
Comprehensive outpatient and inpatient behavioral health evaluation and treatment
|
Mental Health Treatment and Support Services
|
|
River Valley Services
860-262-5200
Local mental health authority and provider of
comprehensive community mental health services
|
|
Gilead Community Services, Inc.
860-343-5300
Residential, rehabilitative, case management, psychosocial and ACT services
|
|
Middlesex Hospital Center for Behavioral Health
860-343-4008
Outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services
|
|
Community Health Center, Inc.
860-347-6971
Case management and homeless outreach services
|
|
Kuhn Employment Opportunities
860-347-8923
Supported employment services
|
|
St. Vincent de Paul
860-344-0097
Case management and support services for residents of Liberty Commons
|
Substance Abuse Treatment and Support Services
|
|
Rushford Center
860-346-0300
Comprehensive substance abuse treatment services
|
|
The Connection, Inc.
860-343-5500 ext: 2125
Outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment services
|
|
United Labor Agency
860-347-8060 Mon thru Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Vocational services for adults with addictions disorders
|
Housing and Homelessness Services
|
|
Homeless Outreach Team
860-262-5226
Provides street outreach to homeless adults and links to needed services
|
|
Shelter Plus Care Program
860-262-5352
Housing subsidies and support services for homeless individuals and families
|
Emergency Shelters and Services
|
|
Eddy Shelter
Please call 211 for information
Emergency shelter for homeless, single adults
|
|
American Red Cross
860-347-8686
Emergency housing for homeless families
|
|
New Horizons
860-347-3044
Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence
|
|
Women's Center of Southeastern CT
860-701-6000
Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence for Lyme and Old Lyme
|
|
Sexual Assault Crisis Services of Central CT
1-888-999-5545
Emergency care for victims of sexual assault/domestic violence
|
Basic Needs
|
|
Amazing Grace
860-347-3222
Food Pantry for low-income individuals and families
|
|
St. Vincent de Paul Place
860-244-0097
Soup kitchen for low-income individuals and families
|
|
Department of Social Services
860-704-3100
Cash assistance and basic needs for low-income, unemployable, single adults (SAGA);
health insurance (Medicaid) for low-income elderly and disabled
|
|
Community Renewal Team
860-347-4465
Assistance for low-income individuals and families
|
|
Social Security Administration
860-347-8562
Cash assistance and health insurance (Medicare) for the elderly and disabled
|
Support Groups
|
|
NAMI - Connecticut
800-215-3021
Support groups in Middletown and Old Lyme for family members of the mentally ill
|
|
Mental Health Association of Connecticut
800-842-1501
Support groups for individuals and various psychiatric illnesses
|
|
Alcoholics Anonymous
800-530-9511
12-step support groups for alcoholics
|
|
Narcotics Anonymous
800-627-3543
12-step support groups for drug abusers
|
|
Alanon
1-888-825-2666
Support groups for family members of substance-abusing individuals
|
|
Oasis Center
860-344-0551
Support groups and other services for individuals with HIV/AIDS
|
Medical Care and Services
|
|
Community Health Center, Inc.
860-347-6971
Comprehensive medical and dental services provided on a sliding fee scale
|
|
Middlesex Hospital Family Practice Residency Program
860-358-4857
Medical Care provided on a sliding fee scale
|