Community Resources

Assistance and Support Services

CMHA Outpatient Behavioral Health
233 Main Street
860-826-1358 / Crisis line: 860-224-3331

Prudence Crandall Center: (Domestic Violence)
594 Burritt Street
860-225-5187

Wheeler Clinic
75 N. Mountain Road
860-793-3500

New Britain Youth & Family Services
27 West Main Street, #30
860-826-3366

State of CT Children/Families
1 Grove Street, #401
860-832-5200

Alcoholics Anonymous
1-866-783-7712
www.ct-aa.org

Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255 (press #1) or text: 838255

Greater New Britain Re-Entry
114 W. Main Street
860-882-9980
www.ctreentry.org

New Britain Recovers (Mayor’s Opioid Task Force)
www.nbrecovers.org
H.O.P.E. Initiative / NBPD
860-826-3000

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Need someone to talk to? 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line
Text 741741

American Job Center
260 Lafayette Street
860-899-3500

Sexual Assault Crisis Services @ YWCA
860-223-1787 / Spanish: 1-888-568-8332

DSS (Dept. of Social Services)
30 Christian Lane, Newington (Bus 509 or 510)

HRA (Children, Employment, Health)
180 Clinton Street
860-225-8601

Klingberg Family Centers
370 Linwood Street
New Britain, CT 06052
860-832-5503

Social Security Office
1 Herald Square
1-866-858-6086

New Britain Public Library (Computers, Copiers)
20 High Street
860-224-3155

Before and After School Programs

Before School Programming

YMCA (Fee-based, Elementary only)
Lincoln, Vance, Smith, Smalley, Northend,
Gaffney, Jefferson, Holmes, & Chamberlain.
Monday–Friday: 7:00am until school begins
860-229-3787

YWCA (Fee-based)
YWCA of New Britain
19 Franklin Square
860-225-4681

Afterschool Programming

Boys and Girls Club
(Fee-based, All grade levels)
150 Washington Street
Monday–Friday, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
860-229- 2865

Pathways/Senderos
(Free,Grades: 6-8. 9-12)
43 Viets Street
Monday–Friday
860-229-2776

Girl Scouts of CT
(Free, Grades: K-5, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Program locations vary
Contact 860-522-0163 Ext#3245
for complete details

ParaDYM Academy
(Free, Grades: 7-12)
600 East Street
Tues,Thurs: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
860-356-6858

OIC (Free, Grades 6-8)
“Moving Mountains”
114 North Street
Monday–Thursday: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
860-224-7151 Ext#14

OIC
(Free, Grades 9-12)
“Moving Mountains”
114 North Street
Mon, Tues, Fri: 2:30pm - 4:45pm
860-224-7151 Ext#14

Parks and Recreation
(Free, Grades 3-5)
“Every Kid Counts”
Chamberlain, DiLoreto, Gaffney,
Holmes, Jefferson, Lincoln, Northend,
Smalley, Smith, Vance
Monday–Friday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
860-826-3360
Registration: www.nbparksnrec.org

Parks and Recreation
(Free, Grades 6-8)
“Exercise the Right Choice”
Schools: Pulaski and Slade
Monday–Friday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
860-826-3360
Registration: www.nbparksnrec.org

YMCA (Fee-based, K-5)
Lincoln, Vance, Smith, Smalley, Northend,
Gaffney, Jefferson, Holmes, & Chamberlain.
Monday–Friday
860-229-3787

YWCA (Free, Grades 9-12)
“House of Teens” (For girls only)
600 East Street
Monday–Friday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
860-597-3717

YWCA (Free, Grades 6-8)
“STRIVE” (For girls only)
Slade and Pulaski Middle School
Monday–Friday, 2:30pm - 6:00pm
860-597-3717

YWCA (Fee-based, Grades K-5)
19 Franklin Square
Monday–Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
860-225-4681 Ext#215

Clothing Assistance

Emergency Numbers

New Britain Fire Department
255 Beaver Street
860-826-2615

Hospital of Central Connecticut
100 Grand Street
860-224-5011

New Britain Police Department
10 Chestnut Street
860-826-3000 (Non-Emergency)
911 (Emergency)

Need Help? Call 211!
Get Connected, Get Answers
Free confidential help 24/7. Press “7” for Spanish
Help with food, shelter, community programs,
counseling services, crisis services, elderly/aging
resources, financial assistance, tax assistance,
veteran resources, and much more!
860-225-5187

Food Pantries and Free Meal Times

Food Pantries

SNAP: 1-866-974-7627
Text FOODSHARE to 85511
Monday
9:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
St Marks, 90 Main Street
9:00am – 12:00pm
Salvation Army, 78 Franklin Square
10:30 am – 11:00 am (every other week)
Mobile Foodshare, 67 Martin Luther King Drive
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (every other week)
Mobile Foodshare, 18 Armistice Street

Tuesday
9:00 am – 9:45 am (every other week)
Mobile Foodshare, 469 Broad Street
10:15 am – 10:45 am (every other week)
Mobile Foodshare, 53 Scarlett Drive
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm (every other week)
Mobile Foodshare, 12 Dobek Road

Wednesday
1:00pm – 3:00pm
NB Food & Resource Center, 460 Osgood Avenue
9:00am – 12:00pm
Salvation Army, 78 Franklin Square
9:00am – 9:30am (every other week)
Mobile Foodshare, 80 Halsey Road
10:15am – 11:00am (every other week)
YMCA, 50 High Street

Thursday
9:00pm – 12:00pm
St. Marks, 90 Main Street
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (every other week)
Mobile Foodshare, 107 Martin Luther King Drive

Friday
1:00pm – 3:00pm
NB Food & Resource Center, 460 Osgood Avenue
9:00am – 12:00pm
Salvation Army, 78 Franklin Square

Free Meal Times

Monday
Breakfast: 7:00am – 9:00am
First Lutheran, 77 Franklin Square
Lunch: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Friendship Center, 241 Arch Street

Tuesday
Breakfast: 7:00am – 8:00am
South Church, 90 Main Street
Lunch: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Friendship Center, 241 Arch Street
Dinner: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
St. Peters & St. Joseph, 98 Franklin Square

Wednesday
Lunch: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Friendship Center, 241 Arch Street
Dinner: 6:00pm – 6:45pm
First Lutheran, 77 Franklin Square

Thursday
Lunch: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Friendship Center, 241 Arch Street
Dinner: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Right Now Ministries, 147 West Main Street

Friday
Breakfast: 7:00am – 9:00pm
St. Peters & St. Joseph, 98 Franklin Square
Lunch: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Friendship Center, 241 Arch Street
Dinner: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Kelly & Momma’s, 147 W. Main Street

Saturday
Breakfast: 8:00am – 10:00am
Right Now Ministries, 147 West Main Street

Immigration Support Organizations

The Consolidated School District of New Britain is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of immigration status, per Board Policy 5111.3. To support undocumented students and their families, the following is a list of trusted state and local non-profit immigration law organizations that can provide guidance and assistance.
Please reach out to your school’s main office with questions or concerns.

Local and State Immigration Support Organizations

Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)

Services Offered: CIRI provides legal, economic, linguistic, and social services to immigrants, refugees, survivors of human trafficking and torture, and unaccompanied minors throughout Connecticut. Website: https://cirict.org

Hartford Office:
75 Charter Oak Avenue, Suit 2-180
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 692-3085
*By Appointment Only

Waterbury Office:
233 Mill Street 3rd Floor (Riba Aspira Building)
Waterbury, CT 06706
Phone: (860) 692-3085
*By Appointment Only

New Haven Office:
1440 Whalley Avenue, 2nd Floor
New Haven, CT 06515
Phone: (203) 336-0141
*By Appointment Only

Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS)

Services Offered: Iris provides services such as U.S. citizenship, adjustment of status, and representation for people seeking asylum. It also provides services and support critical to their transition to self-sufficiency such as basic needs, case management, Health and wellness support, and employee assistance. Website:https://irisct.org/

New Haven Office:
235 Nicoll Street,
New Haven, CT 06511

Hartford Office
25 Main Street,
Hartford CT 06106
Phone: (203) 562 – 2095

The American Place
Services Offered: The American Place provides immigration services such as citizenship and green card renewal. It also provides an English language program and programs for immigrant teens and young adults.
Contact Information:
Hartford Office:
500 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 695-6337
Website: https://tap.hplct.org/

Connecticut Legal Services: New Britain
Services Offered: Connecticut Legal Services provides services with adjustment of status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), employment authorization, T visas, U visas, and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions.
Contact Information:
New Britain Office:
16 Main St.
2nd Floor
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 225-8678
Website:https://www.connlegalservices.org/

Connecticut Legal Services: Middletown
Services Offered: Connecticut Legal Services provides legal representation and counseling to low-income Connecticut residents, is prepared to provide legal aid to undocumented and low-income immigrants. They also offer an immigration legal advice hotline available at 1-800-798-0671.
Contact Information:
Middletown Office:
62 Washington St.
4th Floor
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: (860) 344-0447
Website:https://ctlegal.org/

Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA)
Services Offered: GHLA provides free civil legal services to low-income people and seniors in the Hartford area.
Contact Information:
Harford Office:
999 Asylum Avenue
Third Floor
Hartford, CT 06105-2465
Phone: (860) 541-5000
Website:https://www.ghla.org/

Legal Aid Resources

Shelters and Housing Support

Shelters

Prudence Crandall
594 Burritt Street
860-225-5187

Friendship Center
241 Arch Street
860-225-0211

Salvation Army
78 Franklin Square
860-225-8491

Housing

New Britain Housing Authority
16 Armistice Street
860-225-3534

Neighborhood Housing Services
223 Broad Street
860-224-2433

New Britain Fair Housing
27 West Main Street
860-826-3366

NB Youth Homeless Navigator
860-225-8491
18-24 youth housing

A Guide to Assistance Programs & Support Services in New Britain