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Community Resources

Need help finding services for yourself or your family? Not sure of where to turn? Check out the resources listed below. Click on the link next to the agency name or service to connect to the website.

The resources listed below are selected from locally accessible programs that serve the New London County area. If you are a student or College staff or faculty member and you need assistance in accessing a community resource, or have a need that is not served through this list, please contact Sharon Lincoln (Student Support Programs) at 860-383-5291 or email slincoln@trcc.commnet.edu.

The agencies represented on this webpage are not affiliated with Three Rivers Community College. Their inclusion on this site serves neither as an endorsement nor recommendation of their services. TRCC is not liable responsible for any claims of damages, injury or harm of any kind whatsoever or other unsatisfactory experience negative outcome resulting from the utilization of the services.

Resources are grouped alphabetically by service category and where links are provided, the links lead to the relevant web page of the agency for that specific need or service. As a result some agencies are listed multiple times.

Addiction/Substance Abuse:

Assessment Resources for ADD and Learning Disabilities:

  • Direct Service Providers:
  1. Dr.Henry Crabbe, New London, CT 860-444-8877
  2. Dr. Sarah Hodgson, Hebron, CT 860-916-0341
  3. Dr. Barry Lewis, Mansfield CT 860-423-9911
  4. Dr. Kathleen Murphy, Dayville, CT 860-779-7767
  5. Dr. Jennifer Selden, Gronton, CT 860-449-0299
  6. Connecticut Behavioral Health (Medicaid), New London, CT 860-437-6914
  7. Sound Counseling Services (Medicaid), New London, CT 860-439-6480
  • Referral Agencies:
  1. Learning Disability Association of Connecticut (Sliding Scale Fees)  860-560-1711 LDAC 
  2. University of Connecticut Psychological Services Clinic (Sliding Fee Scales), Storrs, CT 860-486-2642
  • Other:

     See additional listings of evaluators at: UCONN referral list

Basic Needs: Food, Clothing, Shelter: 

The following organizations and agencies provide a cross section of services that include shelter programs, clothing banks, food lockers and resources to meet basic needs. Websites detail services and any qualifying criteria.

Behavioral/Mental Health:

The following organizations and agencies provide a cross section of services and programs that include crisis intervention, counseling, support groups, rehabilitation and employment. Websites detail specifics of services and any qualifying criteria.

Bereavement/Death/Dying:

Cultural/Language:

  • Literacy Volunteers of Eastern Connecticut: Language Assistance: New London Office: 860-443-4800, Norwich Office: 860-886-9096 www.englishhelp.org
  • Centro de la Comunidad: Wide variety of social services targeted to the Hispanic community: 860-442-4463 www.centrocomunidad.org/services.htm
  • Chinese American Cultural Assistance Association: 860-373-0606 Wide variety of services to the Chinese American community.
  • Language Line: 860-822-4142 350 language options for medical, dental and health services (UCFS)

Domestic Violence/Abuse and Neglect:

  • The Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern CT. Inc.: 24 hour hotline: 860-437-7766, New London: 860-442-0604, (Willimantic 24 hour hotline:860-456-3595) English and Spanish services http://saccec.org
  • Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services: English 24 hour hotline: 1-888-999-5545, Spanish 24 hour hotline: 1888-568-8332 www.connsacs.org
  • Women’s Center of Southeastern CT: Crisis Hotline: 1-800-774-2900 www.womenscenterofsect.org
  • Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-842-2288

Elder Care/Elder Services:

The following agencies and programs provide a multitude of services for the elder population. Websites detail specifics of services and any qualifying criteria.

Employment Services:

  • CT Works East: Norwich: 860-859-5777, New London: 860-439-7670 (select option #6), Willimantic: 860-465-2120. Provides a wide variety of supports for job seekers: workshops, resume review, application assisstance, job bank, access to fax and copier for job related tasks, skills refresher courses, etc. CT Works Department of Labor

Family Supports:

The following organizations and agencies provide a wide variety of services and programs to support families and their needs. Websites detail services and any qualifying criteria.

Insurance/Access to Care:

  • Charter Oak Health Care Plan: 1-877-772-8625 Charter Oak Health Plan
  • HUSKY: 1-877-284-8759 Husky Healthcare
  • Medicare for Low Income Adults: (application through Department of Social Services, Norwich Office) 860-823-5000
  • Offices of the Healthcare Advocate: (assists with resolving insurance disputes) 1-866-466-4446 Office of the Healthcare Advocate
  • United Community and Family Services, Access to Care Specialist:(for services and programs of UCFS) UCFS Health Center 860-822-4262, William W. Backus Hospital 860-482-3804 Access to Care Specialist

Legal Assistance/Advocacy:

Agencies/programs are listed with a brief synopsis of services.

Medical/Dental:

Agencies listed below brovide both medical and dental services at various sites. Check websites for details.

  • United Community and Family Services:
  1. Adult Primary Care Program: 860-822-4187  Adult Services
  2. Outpatient Dental Health Services: 860-892-7042 ext. 734 UCFS Dental

Phones:

  • Safelink Wireless: 1-800-977-3768 for services and eligibility guidelines SafeLink Wireless

Transportation: