Connecticut State Department of Social Services

The Department of Social Services has suspended in-person visits to our field offices as a protective measure for customers and staff. We are continuing to provide services. Customers can access benefit and application information, 24/7, at www.connect.ct.gov and www.ct.gov/dss/apply; or 1-855-6-CONNECT. Full information on ways to contact DSS online, by phone, by mail, and at office dropboxes is at www.ct.gov/dss/fieldoffices. Information and updates about child support is available at www.ct.gov/dss/childsupport. Please also visit www.ct.gov/coronavirus for latest State of Connecticut updates; and www.ct.gov/dss/covid for DSS-specific updates. Thank you.

Field Office Locations

Bridgeport Field Office 
925 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606

The State of Connecticut continues to take action in preparedness and response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). 

For your safety and the safety of our staff, the Department of Social Services has suspended in-person visits to our Field Offices.    

DSS staff will continue to provide services.  There are several ways the Department can continue to meet your needs.

For completed applications or documents to be processed, please:

  • Leave them in the secure dropbox located outside of each DSS field office; or
  • Mail your forms to the DSS Scanning Center at PO Box 1320 Manchester, CT 06045

To apply for benefits, please:

To access information on your current benefits, please:

  • Go online through your My Account or call the DSS Benefits Center at 1-855-626-6632.

**Our customers can also access benefit and application information, 24/7, at www.connect.ct.gov and www.ct.gov/dss/apply; or 1-855-6-CONNECT.

Thank you and please stay healthy.  For the latest information, resources, and guidance related to COVID-19, please visit www.ct.gov/coronavirus.

 

Video Sign Language logo

 
DSS offers Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) / Language Translation Services
Video Interpreting available onsite
What is VRI?

DSS’s Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is the on-demand service that provides communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing persons and hearing persons that are in the same location, utilizing an interpreter by way of a computer with a webcam and Internet connection or a tablet using a cellular connection.

Benefits 

  • On-demand services – no need to schedule in advance
  • Average speed of answer 
  • Experienced video interpreters
  • Clear audio and video quality
  • Quiet, private locations

Danbury Field Office
342 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810

Greater Hartford Field Office
20 Meadow Road
Windsor, CT 06095
Manchester Field Office
699 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040

Middletown Field Office
2081 South Main Street, Suite B
Middletown, CT 06457

New Britain Field Office
30 Christian Lane
New Britain, CT 06051-4152

New Haven Field Office
50 Humphrey Street
New Haven, CT 06511
  

Norwich Field Office
401 West Thames Street
Norwich, CT 06360
  

Torrington Field Office
62 Commercial Boulevard
Torrington, CT 06790
  

Stamford Field Office
1642 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06905
  

Waterbury Field Office
249 Thomaston Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06702
  


Willimantic Field Office
1320 Main Street / Tyler Square
Willimantic, CT 06226