Cold Weather Protocol in Effect 12/26/17 through 1/2/18

Cold Weather Alert

At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), Department of Housing (DOH), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way 2-1-1, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and other partners are implementing the severe cold weather protocol to ensure all those in need are sheltered during the severe cold weather.

The current protocol will be in effect from 5:00PM, December 26, 2017 thru 5:00PM, January 2, 2018.

If you receive a call from someone looking for shelter and you are not aware of any shelter space, please direct the person to 2-1-1. If your town opens a shelter or warming center, please ask your town emergency management department to indicate its status on DEMHS WebEOC. Working with local shelters, 2-1-1 will act as a clearinghouse to ensure that shelter is identified for those who need it. Please spread the word of this critical service provided by 2-1-1.

Please note: While shelters are not required to remain open during hours they would normally close during this cold weather period, any efforts that shelters and other frontline providers can make to provide shelter space for those in need during this particular cold is appreciated.



If you have any questions about the policies for access to shelter in your area, please contact your CAN coordinator. If you have any questions about the 2-1-1 referral process, please contact Wendy Caruso, at Wendy.Caruso@ctunitedway.org, or if identify someone in need of immediate shelter, please dial 2-1-1, press option 5 and a contact specialist will assist you with shelter arrangements in your area.

Bristol Housing Authority Accepting Pre-Applications for Public Housing Waitlist

The priority is Elderly/Disabled.

For more information:

Bristol Housing Authority Posting

Greenwich Family Waitlist Opens - January 8-12, 2018

Here is a link to the posting:

Greenwich Family Waitlist Notice

Cold Weather Protocols

Greater New Haven CAN: COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL (November 15, 2017 – April 1, 2018)

Families:

·         Beginning 11/15/2017 through 3/31/2018: Any family who is currently literally homeless with an immediate need for shelter in the GNH CAN will need to reach out to any personal and natural supports, such as family, friends or other organizations that they are connected with to secure a safe place for them for the night.

o   If 2-1-1 receives a call from a family between 5pm-9am on weekdays or anytime (24/7) over the weekend/holidays, 2-1-1 should contact CCA to check on any emergency placement: 203-752-6796.

o   If 2-1-1 receives a call from a family between 9am-5pm on weekdays, 2-1-1 should contact Life Haven and ask to speak with the GNH CAN Family Navigator (203-776-6208 – Samantha/Valery)

Individuals:

·         Beginning 11/15/2017: Individual men who are literally homeless with an immediate need for shelter in GNH CAN can be referred to the New Haven walk-in Shelters: Cedar St Overflow Shelter beginning at 4pm (226 Cedar St. New Haven) and ESMS beginning at 4pm (645 Grand Ave. New Haven).

·         Immediate Needs for Individual Women: Individual women would need to rely on natural supports (family/friends) until the Warming Center opens on 1/3/2018. See details below for City of New Haven Warming Centers

·         Individuals and Families from the Valley area (Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton with proof of residence) between 11/1/2017 – 3/31/2018 can go to Spooner House No Freeze (doors open at 9pm, must arrive by 10:30pm and leave by 6am). Coffee/snacks are served. Space is limited (6 cots), but callers can be referred directly to the shelter.

·         Individuals from  Milford between 11/1/2017 – 3/15/2018 can go to Beth-El (203-876-0747) No Freeze (must arrive by 9pm and leave by 7am). Individuals can contact Beth-El directly about whether No Freeze will be open.

·         If shelters are full, Individuals can be referred to the City of New Haven Warming Centers :

o   Lighthouse Ministries, 261 Grand Ave, New Haven (203-309-8360): Open 1/3/2018 – 4/20/2018 (open from 10pm-6am)

o   The 180 Center, 793 Grand Ave, New Haven (203-909-9194): Open 2/1/2018 – 3/17/2018 (open from 10pm-6am)

Public Housing Pre-Applications for the Willimantic Housing Authority (WHA) 12/1/17 - 2/28/18 2PM

The Willimantic Housing Authority (WHA) will be accepting Preliminary Applications to be selected in a random selection lottery. A lottery will be held the last day of each month the waitlists are open, for the applications received during that month.  

Applications will be accepted for the following Public Housing properties:

Family Housing

Nathan Hale Terrace (West Ave)-1, 2, 3, and 4 Bedroom Units

Terry Court - 2 Bedroom Units

Elderly Housing

John Ashton Towers / Wilbur Cross Apartments -1 Bedroom Units

 

Father Honan Terrace -1 Bedroom Units

Section 8 Voucher Program waitlists are currently CLOSED.

Applicants must meet income limits and eligibility requirements. A description of all Housing Authority properties, including the income limits, can be viewed at WillimanticHousingAuthority.org

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Interested applicants must apply online at http://www.waitlistcheck.com/CT2061 between Friday, December 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Computer and internet access may be found at your local library. WHA will open its offices on Thursday, December 14, 2017, Thursday, January 11, and Thursday, February 15, 2018 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to assist applicants with submitting an on-line application, if they areunable to complete an application on their own.

If you are a person with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact the Housing Authority at 860-456-1413.