Somers Human Services engages and connects residents to information, support, assistance, opportunities, and services that help individuals and families meet their basic needs and that promote family stability, youth involvement, and supported, active seniorhood. Our three areas of focus include:

  • Social and Senior Services

  • Youth Services Bureau

  • SHINE / Prevention Services

Social and Senior Services

To ensure that individuals, families, and seniors can meet their basic needs, we provide:

  • Case Management
  • Public Benefits Application Assistance
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • CHOICES Medicare Counseling
  • Financial Coaching/Budget Assistance

Youth Services Bureau

The Somers Youth Services Bureau works to support the holistic development and well-being of Somers youth through targeted programs and support services that collectively foster positive youth development and create lasting positive impact. Youth-focused programs promote confidence, teamwork, mindfulness, character development, and empowering experiences that help youth become well-rounded, creative, resilient individuals capable of achieving their full potential.


  • Teen Center at the Somers Public Library
  • Positive Youth Development Programs
  • Somers Youth for Change (SYC), our Youth Leadership Council
  • Case Management
  • Truancy Support
  • Youth Diversion Team
  • Back-to-School Program
  • Holiday Toy Shop

For information or to make an appointment, please call Jen Griger, Youth Services Coordinator at 860-265-7551 x 2 OR via email at jgriger@somersct.gov