Public Assistance
| Organization | Phone # |
|---|---|
211 provides residents information on health and human services, including child care needs, mental health services, counseling support for substance abuse, housing/shelter, legal services and food assistance. (Click link above for more information.) | 2-1-1 (Toll-free from any CT phone) |
| American Red Cross | (860) 678-2700 |
| LiveLoud If you or someone you know is struggling with opioids or other substances, you are not alone. There are ways to connect and get the support you need. Talk to a peer, call for treatment options, connect on social media, or search for 12 step or other support groups in your community. | (800) 563-4086 |
Eastern Regional Mental Health Board Resources for Basic Needs Assistance & Non-Clinical Mental Health Services Resources for Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Treatment | |
| Salvation Army | (860) 543-8406 (Main #) |
| Catholic Charities in Norwich | (860) 889-8346 |
| Project Northeast in Putnam | (860) 928-4078 |
| Interfaith Human Services in Putnam | (860) 928-0169 |
| Access Agency in Danielson | (860) 774-0418 |
| Access Emergency Shelter in Danielson | (860) 774-4977 |
| (860) 889-1365 | |
| Holy Family Shelter in Willimantic | (860) 423-7719 |
| TEEG in Thompson (Local assistance, including food and fuel) See below for more detailed information. | (860) 923-3458 |
Generations Family Health Center in Danielson Generations Family Health Center in Putnam/Edmund Reed/SNAP Outreach Specialist
| (860) 774-7501 (860) 963-7917 ext. 4104
|
| Dept. of Social Services/Wilimantic Dept of Children & Families (Abused & Neglected Children) | (860) 465-3500 (860) 450-2000 |
| HUD Homeless Hotline | (800) 483-1010 |
| Dept. of Veteran's Affairs | (800) 827-1000 |
| CT Job Works in Killingly | (860) 928-2466 |
| AAA Staffing in Putnam | (860) 928-2466 |
| Easter Seals | (860) 455-1331 |
| Disabilities Network of Eastern, CT | (860) 823-1898 |
| Adult Protective Services (60+) /Norwich | (860) 886-0521 |
Connecticut Legal Services | (860) 344-0447 |
| CT Office of the Victim Advocate | (860) 550-6632 |
TEEG currently offers the following services to Woodstock residents:
- Fuel Assistance, state, private and municipal
- Case Management
- Mentoring
- Juvenile Review Board
- Community Youth Programming
- Salvation Army and Private Funder Emergency Aid
- Back to School backpacks and vouchers
- Monthly and emergency food distributions
- On-side food distribution to Seeley Brown Village
- Thanksgiving food baskets
- Christmas food baskets
- Christmas gifts to income qualified children and seniors 65 and older
- Intergenerational events with area youth and residents of Seeley Brown Village
- Parenting programs
- Assistance with referrals for Veterans benefits
- Qualifying seniors for energy assistance during fuel season
- Volunteer opportunities
- Resume compilation, interview preparation and job searches
- Medicare/Medicaid questions and appeals
- Completion of DSS, Food Stamp, and Husky applications
- Homelessness respite and counseling services
- Referrals to appropriate help and services not offered by their agency.
TEEG will continue to provide help for Woodstock residents both at their office and at home for seniors and disabled individuals without transportation. Seniors in the Town of Woodstock are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Pomfret Senior Center, where they can receive benefits counseling as well as lunch and programming designed to help them age in place.