Over the next few days, Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures. Governor Lamont has activated the Severe Cold Weather Protocol. A list of shelters is available at 211ct.org or by calling 2-1-1. [Read more about the Severe Cold Weather Protocol]
Meet Laurel, our DSS chatbot! Available 24/7, Laurel can help you check your benefit and application status, answer common questions, and provide guided support for applications, renewals, MyAccount, and more.
Department of Social Services offices will be closed Friday, November 10, 2017, for the state holiday in observance of Veterans Day. Our 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. Thank you.