| Assistance to Seniors: Health care/insurance matters, assisted living/congregate/skilled care
options, resources concerning elderly abuse and neglect, transportation programs and
other matters of concern to senior citizens and their families.Download Elderly Housing Information |
| Housing Assistance: Supportive Housing Program, assistance with
housing search, liaison between landlords and tenants, guidance for renters and homeowners regarding court-ordered
evictions, foreclosures, evictions and condemnations, Tax Relief for Elderly and Totally Disabled Renters’ Program. Subsidized Housing |
| Food Assistance: Groton Food Locker, Holiday Food Distribution, SNAP Food Stamp Flyer, Food Stamp Income Guidelines |
| Energy Assistance: Groton Utilities Energy Assistance Program, Operation Fuel, Spicer Fund,
Project Warm-Up, Groton Emergency Energy Fund. http://www.tvcca.org/services/energy/ceap.shtml |
| Financial Assistance: Discretionary Fund, Groton Local Assistance Disbursement (GLAD), Spicer
Fund, Emergency Food & Shelter Program, (EFSP) |
| Outreach Programs: Low Cost Veterinary Services Program, assistance to applicants for Mystic Area Shelter
& Hospitality (MASH) and other shelters for the homeless, Furniture bank referrals, budget counseling, job search counseling, general information & referral, well being checks. |
Other: Pet food locker
For more information on assistance with Food, Health Insurance, Financial Assistance, Energy Programs, Childcare, etc. please visit the State of Connecticut Department of Social Service’s website at www.ct.gov/dss/ or call 860-823-5000. |
| Staff |
| Debbie Burke, Social Worker |
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| Lisa Fredsbo, Social Worker |
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| Vicki Wydler, Social Worker |
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| Martha Pollard , Office Assistant |
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| Heidi McSwain, Financial Assistant |
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