Social Services

Social Services

Parks & Recreation
Senior Vitality
Social Services
Youth Services

Activities
Activity Schedule

Phone:
860-342-6715

The Department of Social Services provides a nexus of information for residents of Portland who need assistance. We can help guide you to the State and Federal resources you need when times get tough.

Here are some special phone numbers if you want to call direct:

State Assistance (financial, medical, food stamps): 704-3100, ask for the Intake Unit.
Social Security: 347-8562.
Connecticut Legal Services: 344-0380.
Winter Energy Assistance (CRT): 347-4465.
The Ecumenical Food Pantry is available for any resident of Portland. Located at the United Methodist Church, it is open Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12. You can also reach them during the week by leaving a message on their answering machine. Their phone number is 342-0091.
The Portland Food Bank is located in the basement of the Senior Center on 7 Waverly Avenue. It is open on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. Phone number is 342-6795.

Please Note!
Free or Low-cost Health Care for Children!
No child should be without health care. Health Care for UninSured Kids and Youth (HUSKY) makes medical care affordable for Connecticut’s children. The HUSKY program provides free or low-cost coverage for children under age 19. HUSKY covers doctor visits, glasses, dental care, emergency care, mental health services, and more. To get more information about HUSKY or to apply, call toll free 1-877-CT-HUSKY (1-877-284-8759) or visit www.huskyhealth.com . If you represent a business, church, or community organization and would like to have a free presentation about HUSKY call Lee Ackerson at (860) 550-6744, ext. 269.