Resources

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development is is proposing a drastic and immediate change to the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, the main source of federal funding to help end homelessness in Connecticut. This fact sheet outlines the statewide impact of these changes.

VeteransGuide.org and the 2025 Veterans Affairs Disability Calculator, an initiative by the Disability Advocate Group, LLC, is dedicated to helping U.S. armed forces veterans understand and secure the VA disability compensation they deserve. 

The CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS) Latino Outreach Program provides regional community outreach services designed to reduce the stigma that surrounds substance use in the Latino community. Latino Outreach workers provide informational sessions and training in traditional settings such as social service agencies as well as non-traditional settings within the Latino community to raise awareness on overdose prevention and substance use programs.

The Trump administration will increase the use of raids and other enforcement actions conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). This document, prepared by the National Homelessness Law Center and Crowell & Moring LLP, outlines what homeless shelters and other public service providers can do from a practical level to best protect clients and staff before, during, and after a raid.

This page explains how to apply for various benefits and services through the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS). Applicants can apply online, by phone, by mail, or in person. The page also highlights options for assistance to individuals with disabilities to help access programs like health coverage, food assistance, and cash aid.

This resource introduces Motivational Interviewing as a practical, client-centered approach to helping people experiencing homelessness make positive changes in their lives. It provides training tools and techniques for service providers to engage clients through empathy, active listening, and goal-focused conversations.

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) offers a variety of training sessions focused on supporting survivors through crisis intervention, mental health awareness, legal advocacy, and safety planning. Their trainings also address important topics like pet advocacy and community education to strengthen overall responses to domestic violence.