The Department of Human Services provides helpful information, access to services, assistance, and help with applications for some public benefits, helping individuals, seniors, and families stretch their household budgets to meet their basic needs, and access a variety of community services.
- Information and Referral
- Application Assistance (Renters' Rebate, Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, SNAP)
- Energy Assistance (Connecticut Energy Assistance Program - CEAP, Generation Power)
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors 60+
For more information or to make an appointment, please call 860-265-7551 x1. Please speak clearly and leave your first and last names, your telephone number, and a brief description of the reason for your call.
Advisory Committee for Seniors
Responsible for addressing senior issues, and providing input and suggestions on programming, budgets, and new approaches, the Advisory Committee of Seniors is comprised of nine members who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen annually. The Municipal Agent for the Elderly is a member and chairperson of this group. Other members include a representative from the Senior Club, public housing sites, the senior drop-in center, and others from across the Somers community.
Current Members
Matthew Cox, Chair
Patricia M. Bachetti, Vice Chair
Ailene Henry, Secretary
Eileen Fedorowich
Phyllis Gwilliam
Marilyn Gaskell
John Kelleher
Joan Sizer