Reentry and transitional housing in Connecticut

CT DOC Directory of Contracted Community Programs (PDF, Nov 2021)

Basic needs after release

Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official Connecticut, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.

Food: SNAP and food pantries

SNAP (food stamps)

Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in Connecticut. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.

855-626-6632 · Website (opens in new tab)

Source: USDA SNAP state directory (opens in new tab)

Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)

Connecticut Department of Social Services runs Connecticut's TEFAP program, which supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens for people who meet income rules. Contact them for pantry sites near you.

860-424-5429

Source: USDA FNS TEFAP contacts (opens in new tab)

Clothing and emergency help

Department of Social Services

We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for Connecticut. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.

Source: USA.gov state directory (opens in new tab)

State ID and birth certificate

State ID card

Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a Connecticut ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.

Source: USA.gov state directory (opens in new tab)

Connecticut birth certificate

CDC's directory lists Connecticut's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.

Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)

Health coverage (Medicaid)

Medicaid

Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or Connecticut's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.

Source: HealthCare.gov (opens in new tab)

Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)

Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)

Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.

(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)

Source: USAC Lifeline (FCC program) (opens in new tab)

Job centers

American Job Centers in Connecticut

Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.

Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)

Crisis, 988 and addiction help

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.

988 · Website (opens in new tab)

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.

1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)

FindTreatment.gov

SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.

Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)

Probation and parole offices

The office is where to ask about approved housing in that area.

CT DOC Parole and Community Services — Hartford

300 Sheldon Street, Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 297-4400

CT DOC Parole and Community Services — New Haven

620 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515

(203) 937-2400

Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)

CT DOC Parole and Community Services — Bridgeport

1052 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

(203) 212-5935

Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)

CT DOC Parole and Community Services — Waterbury

2200 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702

(203) 346-7800

Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)

CT DOC Parole and Community Services — Norwich

2-6 Cliff Street, Norwich, CT 06360

(860) 885-2020

Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)

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Residential Services Division (RSD) (APT Foundation)

DOC-contracted substance abuse program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

54 E Ramsdell St, New Haven, CT 06515

(203) 337-9900
Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted substance abuse program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Isaiah House (Career Resources, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

112, 120, & 341 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 367-9440
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Mary Magdalene House (STARS) (Career Resources, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

1037 Sylvan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 675-9569
Serves: women. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Women and Children Reentry Center (Career Resources, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

1037 Sylvan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605

Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Men’s Work Release (Community Partners in Action)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

121 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 543-8929
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Chase Center (Community Solutions, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

21 Cliff Street, Waterbury, CT 06710

(203) 596-0783
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Cheney House (Community Solutions, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

155 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114

(860) 524-1774
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Hartford House – Aileen O’Connor House (Community Solutions, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

10 Irving Street, Hartford, CT 06112

(860) 527-1313
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Silliman House (Community Solutions, Inc)

DOC-contracted women & children program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

199 Retreat Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 524-5216
Serves: women. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted women & children program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Stein House (Community Solutions, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

140 Sergeant Street, Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 727-1974
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Watkinson House (Community Solutions, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

136 Collins Street, Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 524-1898
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

The Connection House (Connection, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

167 Liberty Street, Middletown, CT 06457

(860) 343-5512
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Cochegan House (Connection, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

976 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382

(860) 848-5500
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Eddy Center (Connection, Inc)

DOC-contracted temporary housing program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

1 LaBella Circle, Middletown, CT 06457

(860) 343-5520
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted temporary housing program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

January Center (Connection, Inc)

DOC-contracted sex offender treatment program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

984 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382

(860) 384-6704
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted sex offender treatment program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Re-Entry Assisted Community Housing (REACH) (Connection, Inc)

DOC-contracted scattered-site supportive housing program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

48 Howe Street, New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 495-1565
Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted scattered-site supportive housing program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

RISE (Connection, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

48 Howe Street, New Haven, CT 06511

(860) 343-5512
Serves: women. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Roger Sherman House (Connection, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

48 Howe Street, New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 789-4430
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Sierra Work Release (Connection, Inc)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

48 Howe Street, New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 789-4441
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Central Avenue House (CT Renaissance)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

24 Central Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702

(203) 596-7303
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

CT Ren East - Waterbury East (CT Renaissance)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

31 Wolcott Street, Waterbury, CT 06702

(203) 753-2341
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Maple Street (CT Renaissance)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

575 Maple Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608

(203) 335-8867
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Dana’s House (Family ReEntry)

DOC-contracted mental health (male) program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

75 Henry Street, New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 706-4700
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted mental health (male) program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Fellowship House (FHM Services)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

466 Long Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340

(860) 448-3400
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Bishop House (New Opportunities)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

31 Bishop Street, Waterbury, CT 06704

(203) 236-9990
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Men’s Work Release (Open Hearth)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

437 Sheldon Street, Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 525-3447
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Grace House (Perception Programs)

DOC-contracted residential mental health program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

219 Valley Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

Serves: women. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted residential mental health program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Roger Everson House (Project More)

DOC-contracted supportive housing program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

593 Columbus Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 848-3118
Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating

Source: DOC-contracted supportive housing program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Walter Brooks House (Project More)

DOC-contracted work release program (CT DOC directory, Nov 2021)

690 Howard Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 777-8627
Serves: men. Placement through DOC or your parole officer; call to confirm it is still operating