Norwalk
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Local offices in Norwalk
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Norwalk Human Services Department
125 East Ave., Room 202, Norwalk, CT 06856
Help here
- Community Resource HubGet help finding and connecting with local support for housing, food, utility bills, and other needs.Apply onlineRead more
- Fair Rent OfficeGet information about tenant and landlord rights, mediation, and filing a fair rent complaint.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norwalkct.gov
Housing help · City office
Norwalk Housing Authority
24½ Monroe St., Norwalk, CT 06854
Help here
- Public housing and housing assistanceContact the housing authority for information about public housing and housing assistance in Norwalk.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norwalkha.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Senior Services Umbrella at Family & Children’s Agency
140 Water St., Norwalk, CT
Help here
- Senior assistance and referralsOlder Norwalk residents can get help with benefit applications, energy assistance, renters rebates, and Medicare questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on familyandchildrensagency.org
Local office · City office
Norwalk Customer Service Center
125 East Ave., Norwalk, CT
Help here
- City service requestsCall or submit a request to report a non-emergency city service issue or ask where to get help.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norwalkct.gov
State office
Norwalk DMV Express at AAA Northeast
495 Westport Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851
Help here
- Driver licensing and ID servicesUse the Norwalk DMV Express location for select license, learner permit, and non-driver ID transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Library · City office
Norwalk Public Library
1 Belden Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, research help, public computers, and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norwalklib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department
125 East Ave., Room 225, Norwalk, CT 06851-5125
Help here
- Recreation programsRegister for city recreation programs, sports, camps, aquatics, and classes for residents of different ages.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norwalkct.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Norwalk
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Connecticut Foodshare
2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE)
Serves some towns in these areas
1070 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC)
Serves some towns in these areas
78 Triangle Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Western Connecticut Planning Region
Norwalk is in Western Connecticut Planning Region. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Connecticut Office of Child Support Services, Danbury
342 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in the Danbury service area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
State office
Connecticut Department of Social Services, Danbury Resource Center
342 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Help here
- Public benefits accessVisit the resource center for help with state social service benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Connecticut Institute for Communities WIC, Danbury
120 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Connecticut
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211ct.org
Older adults · Regional office
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
84 Progress Lane, 2nd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06705
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services, support for caregivers, and guidance on Medicare choices.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wcaaa.org
Veterans · City office
Danbury Veterans Affairs
23 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT 06810
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the city veterans office for help with veterans services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on danbury-ct.gov
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Connecticut
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988