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Liberty Community Services, Inc. A representative is available to assist patrons of the New Haven Free Public Library weekdays. Office hours start Mondays through Fridays at 10:15 AM. The last appointment is accepted at 4:30 PM. We can help answer questions about: housing and housing-related resources, re-entry, employment, and health services.

Friday, November 9, 2018

Greater New Haven Cold Weather Protocol 2018-2019


Greater New Haven CAN: COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL (November 15, 2018 – April 1, 2019)
Families:
·         Beginning 11/15/2018 through 3/31/2019: 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 – Marilyn/Lisa)

Individuals:
·         Beginning : (need dates) Individual men who are literally homeless with an immediate need for shelter in GNH CAN should be referred to the New Haven walk-in Shelters: Overflow Shelter beginning at 4pm (209 Terminal Place 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 January 3-April 15th. See details below for City of New Haven Warming Centers
·         Individuals from the Valley area (Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour,  and Shelton with proof of residence) between 11/15/18-3/31/18 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 11/1/2018 – 3/15/2019 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 :
·         Warming Center : The 180 Center
793  Grand Avenue
203  909- 9194
                          Will be open January 3, 2019 – April 15, 3019

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