Community Services

TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.), a private-non-profit Community Action Agency, partnering and advocating for and meeting the needs of the region's economically and otherwise disadvantaged citizens. TVCCA offers a wide-rage of services including childcare and education, employment, housing, food, and energy assistance, financial services, and support for seniors and families. Call 860-889-1365 for assistance.

211, a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential and human services 24/7 online and over the phone. 211 is also fully certified in crisis intervention. Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a trained contact specialist 24/7, Chat online at 211ct.org, or Text CTWARM, CTFOOD, CTRECOVERY to 8898211 for resources.

Connecticut 2-1-1 Child Care, a statewide child care resource and referral agency, providing free, confidential referrals to child care programs. Dial 2-1-1 or call 800-505-1000 for assistance.

Care & Share of East Lyme, Inc., provides food, financial and emergency support to individuals and families in Salem, East Lyme, and Niantic. Call 860-739-8502 for assistance.

The Blue Door Foundation, Inc. provides free, gently-used, durable medical equipment and suppplies to caregivers and persons in need. Call 860-333-7651 for assistance.