Jewett City

Local offices in Jewett City

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Jewett City Department of Public Utilities

  9 East Main Street, Jewett City, CT 06351

  Help here

  • Electric and wastewater utility serviceContact the department about electric or wastewater service and utility bills.
  • Help with utility billsVisit the office to ask about a payment arrangement for your utility bill.Read more
  Call 860-376-2955DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jewettcitydpu.com

• Library · Regional office

  Slater Library

  26 Main Street, Jewett City, CT 06351

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its community resources.
  Call 860-376-0024DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on slaterlibraryct.org

• Local office · City office

  Borough of Jewett City Office

  2 North Main Street, Jewett City, CT 06351

  Help here

  • Borough services and resident informationContact the borough office for local government information, notices, and resident services.
  Call 860-591-1076DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jewettcity.org

Borough of Jewett City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jewett City

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Jewett City is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Connecticut Department of Social Services Norwich Resource Center

  401 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360

  Help here

  • State benefits and social servicesVisit or contact DSS for help with state benefit programs and social services.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Child support · State office

  Connecticut Office of Child Support Services, Norwich

  401 West Thames Street, Unit 102, Norwich, CT 06360

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the region.
  Call 860-823-3325DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  New London Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the authority for information and applications for subsidized housing in New London.
  Call 860-443-2851Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newlondonct.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of Connecticut 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 or search online to find local help with basic needs, health, housing, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwc.211ct.org

• Public health · Nonprofit

  TVCCA WIC Norwich

  401 West Thames Street, Unit 201, Norwich, CT 06360

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers nutrition education, health referrals, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods to eligible families.
  Call 860-425-6562DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Ledge Light Health District

  216 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320

  Help here

  • Local public health servicesContact the district for local public health services in the towns it serves.
  Call 860-448-4882DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on llhd.org

Everything in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Connecticut programs by kind of help

These are run by Connecticut and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026