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HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ELDERLY SERVICES DIVISION
CITY OF HARTFORD
SERVICES OFFERED
Home Care
Senior Center Activities
Supportive Services
Employment
Counseling and Referral
10 Prospect Street
Hartford, CT. 06103
543-8690
ELDERLY SERVICES PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND PREVENT PREMATURE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE ELDERLY. SELF SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE ARE PROMOTED THROUGH SEVERAL HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT, TRAINING, COUNSELING AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. JOB TRAINING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. THIS DIVISION ALSO MANAGES CONTRACTS WITH 11 SENIOR CENTERS, WHICH PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY.
CLUB 55+ A CONCEPT IN SENIOR RECREATION
THE CITY OF HARTFORD DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION HAS PARTNERED WITH SOUTHEND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SAND CORPORATION IN DEVELOPING A NEW CONCEPT IN SENIOR RECREATION WITHIN THE CITY.
THE CITY CURRENTLY FUNDS WEEKDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES WITH SENIOR CENTERS THAT OPERATE MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M.. MANY SENIORS ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND DURING THESE HOURS. THE EVENING AND WEEKEND FOCUS OF CLUB 55+ WILL OFFER CREATE, CHALLENGING, INTERACTIVE, AND STIMULATING PROGRAMS OR EVENTS.
MEMBERSHIP TO CLUB 55+ IS OPEN TO ALL HARTFORD RESIDENTS AGE 55 AND OVER.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: KAREN BAILEY-ADDISON, DIVISION MANAGER AT 543-8690. LOCATED ON 10 PROSPECT STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06103.
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ARE YOU AGE 60 OR OVER AND INTERESTED IN, OR SEEKING HELP WITH:
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Counseling Energy Assistance·
Employment Food Stamps·
Group Trips Home Help·
Home Winterization Housing·
ID Cards Legal Services·
Meals, Nutrition Recreation·
Social Activity Tax, Rent Rebates·
Transportation
IF SO, CONTACT: OUTREACH & DIRECT
SERVICES
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Counseling Available·
Refer to Social Workers for needs assessment and referral to appropriate agencies.·
Outreach workers locate elderly in need of services by going door to door.·
Service all regions of City
HOME HELP PROGRAM
Provides Homecare services to homebound elderly Hartford residents 60 years or older, in order to allow them to retain the independence of living in their own homes. Homemaker, chore, handyman and home repair services are performed by caring, qualified individuals.
ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED TAX REBATE PROGRAM
A program of tax relief for those elderly renters who are 65 years old or totally disabled persons, and meet income requirments. Applications are taken from May 15 to September 15 each year.
SPECIAL SATURDAY GROUP TRIPS
Door to door service to locations within 70 miles radius of Hartford, such as Mystic Seaport, for homebound, isolated seniors.
SENIOR SERVICES AND CENTERS
Serving seniors throughout the city, these private agencies receive funding in part or total from the City of Hartford. Open to all Hartford residents.
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Albany Avenue |
9 Lebanon Street. |
722-8054 |
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Barry Square |
10 Campfield Ave. |
249-5066 |
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The Artisans Center |
120 Holcomb St. |
242-2274 |
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North Hartford |
66 Montville St. |
527-8437 |
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Parkville |
11 New Park Ave. |
232-7857 |
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Salvation Army |
855 Asylum Ave. |
543-8400 |
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SAND |
1630 Main St. |
278-0933 |
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Southend |
92 Cowles St. |
956-9054 |
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Southwest |
142 Fairfield Ave |
549-1693 |
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SPA/Silver Service Outreach |
15 Woodland Ave |
278-7210 |
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Hispanic Sr.Center |
95 Park St. |
525-8991 |
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*WESP |
60 Gold St. |
247-4080 |
* Weekend programs including hot lunches.
HARTFORD TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
One Union Place, Hartford
Dial A Ride Information 722-8473
Información en español 722-8473
A safe, door to door transportation service operating 7 days a week. Call for schedule. Service available to any Hartford resident who is disabled or age 60 or older. Service for medical trips, food shopping, senior center nutrition and religious service. Must reserve 24 hours in advance (724-5340). Mandatory pass needed to use service, every year, $20.00 fee required.
SENIOR SKILLS JOB BANK
Employment and income alternatives for Hartford's older job seekers age 60 and over. Staff available to provide free employment counseling and assistance in job placement.
SENIOR AIDE TITLE V
A federal elderly employment program for Hartford residents age 55 and older. Senior Aides work part time, 20 hours a week at community service jobs.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Must be a Hartford resident. Cards issued last Friday of every month from 1 until 3 p.m. except July and August. Bring Social Security card, Medicare card. Cards can be used for ID in cashing checks and to obtain Senior citizens discounts from merchants, etc.
MUNICIPAL AGING AGENT
Information and referral services to elderly clients for assistance concerning retirement problems and or adjustments. Referral to appropriate community agencies.
Supportive Services
Counseling services for elderly individuals who have medical, financial, social and housing needs.
Contributions in support of the Home Help, or Outreach and Direct Services will be gratefully accepted.
Please make checks payable to the Treasurer, City of Hartford. Specify which program you are supporting, and mail to Elderly Services, 10 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT. 06103
Supported in part by grants from the North Central Area Agency on Aging and the National Council of Senior Citizens.