Somers Social Services Department'Our Door is Always Open to You'
We are here to help you with ACCESS, Operation Fuel,
non heat utilities, Medicare, HUSKY, Back to school, Thanksgiving and Christmas programs
and other forms of assistance.
Please contact the Office @ 763-8224 to schedule an
appointment and see what is available to you.
2010 Back-To-SchoolBack Pack Program Supply List
There are many children within our Town that need a little extra assistance in preparing
for the new school year. Please click on the supply link to see the items that would be greatly appreciated.
Office Hours
Mondays: 3- 4PM
Tuesdays: 2 - 4PM
Wednesday: 12:00 - 4:00pm
ACCESS Appointments beginning in September
Thursdays: 4PM - 7PM
Fridays: 12PM - 1PM
Or by appointment
The Social Services Office is now located in the lower level of the Somers Town Hall.
Jenifer B. Charette - Human Services Director
Ann Procopio - Social Services Coordinator
STATE AGENCY & PRIVATE CONTACT INFORMATION:
HUSKY / SNAP: 800-842-1508
CL&P: 800-286-2000 or 860-947-2000
ACCESS: 860-450-7429
MEDICARE: 800-633-4227 24 hours or www.medicare.gov
CHOICES: 724-6443
MEDICATION PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: 1-888-477-2669
HEALTHNET: 800-903-0944
STATE OF CONNECTICUT: 800-797-9688 or 860-418-7001
SOMERS MEALS ON WHEELS: 749-9648 or 763-4379
SOMERS DIAL-A-RIDE: 763-4379
SOCIAL SECURITY: 800-772-1213
PUBLIC UTILITIES: www.state.ct.us/dpuc
ADVOCACY FOR DISABLED: www.ct.gov/opapd
STATE OF CT SOCIAL SERVICES: www.dss.state.ct.us
CHILDREN & FAMILIES DEPT.: www.state.ct.us/dcf
ADDICTION SERVICES: www.dmhas.state.ct.us
WORKERS COMPENSATION: www.wcc.state.ct.us
LOCAL FOOD BANK DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION:
FOOD PANTRY: Somers Congregational Church: Mondays: 10am - 12noon
FOOD PANTRY: All Saints Church: Fridays: 8:45 - 10am
FOOD SHARE: St Patrick's Church, High St, Enfield: Every other Friday 1- 1:45pm
Bring your own bag. 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18
Loaves & Fishes: Prospect St, Enfield: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 4pm - Hot Meals
Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday:4pm - Sandwiches