Social Services and Legal Aid

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: National hotline that connects individuals with mental health professionals. 1-800-273-8255.
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: A domestic abuse crisis hotline. 203-789-8104. 
The Financial Resource Center: They are a free and confidential financial coaching program that can help you get control of your finances. 203-297-6674.
Connecticut Legal Services: They provide legal representation to low-income persons throughout the state except greater Hartford or New Haven. 860-344-0447. 
Greater Hartford Legal Aid: They provide legal representation to low-income persons who live in the greater Hartford area. 860-541-5000. 
Legal Assistance Resource Center: They coordinate publications, policy advocacy and staff training for the legal service programs. 860-278-5688.
AIDS Legal Network: Services include legal information, advice, referrals, case management, and representation for people living with HIV/AIDS. 888-380-3646.
Center for Children’s Advocacy: Focuses on rights and interests of poor children involved in judicial, welfare, health, mental health, education and juvenile justice systems. 860-570-5327.
The Children’s Law Center of Connecticut: Represents children whose families are involved in divorce and custody matters in court.  860-232-9993. 
Connecticut Fair Housing Center: Provides legal representation for people claiming discrimination in housing matters and foreclosures. 860-247-4400.
Connecticut Legal Rights Projects: Provides legal representation to low income adults with psychiatric disabilities, primarily legal problems related to their treatment and civil rights. 860-262-5030. 
Lawyers for Children America: Provides training and support for volunteer attorneys who represent children in child protection matters in Juvenile Court. 860-273-0441.
Consumer Law Project for Elders: Provides free legal assistance to people age 60 and over. 1-800-296-1467.

 

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