Emergency housing and utility assistance

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Infoline 211 serves as the front door into the State of Connecticut's Coordinated Access Networks (CANS). If you are at risk of having to leave their home and having nowhere to stay, please dial 2-1-1 and press Option 3 to speak with a 211 Housing Crisis Specialist. The line is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4pm. If you are looking for drop-in centers, housing search information, financial assistance, or anything else related to housing, please search the website provided for additional resources.

UniteCT (Emergency Rental Assistance for Connecticut's Economy): 1-844-8328
UniteCT provides up to $15,000 rental and up to $1,500 electricity payment assistance on behalf of Connecticut households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. UniteCT is administered by the Department of Housing on behalf of the US Treasury.

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