If you are homeless or are within 14 days of homelessness...
If you are an Eastern Connecticut family with custody of minor children and are facing homelessness, please contact Always Home's Case Worker/Shelter Diversion Specialist, Gabriella Trudelle at 860-245-0222 ext. 2
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​Always Home serves as the designated HUB for all 2-1-1 appointments for
Eastern Connecticut families with minor children (New London and Windham Counties)
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Please note that Always Home does not pay for hotel/motel or other temporary housing situations.
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If you are behind on rent and in danger of being evicted...
If you are an Eastern Connecticut family with custody of minor children and are unable to pay a past-due or current rent or you have been served a Notice to Quit, you may qualify for Always Home's Homelessness Prevention Program assistance.
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Complete Always Home's online HOUSING ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY FORM and FAMILY BUDGET.
If you're viewing this on your mobile device, you will need to download and save these forms as files in order
to access the fillable format. Please answer all of the questions on BOTH FORMS to the best of your ability.
Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Para formularios en español haga clic aquí ALOJAMIENTO ASISTENCIA ELEGIBILIDAD FORMA y FORMULARIO DE PRESUPUESTO FAMILIAR SIEMPRE EN CASA
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Download and email completed forms to Always Home's Social Worker, Marlynn Benker at mbenker@alwayshome.org.
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If you do not have the technical resources to complete the form online or download the forms, you can call Marlynn at (860) 501-4816 to request an intake appointment over the phone.
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Please note that Always Home does not pay for hotel/motel or other temporary housing situations.
Click Here to Learn About Other Available Resources.
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​​You can also access United Way's 2-1-1 website or call 2-1-1 for help with a wide range of other basic needs and crisis intervention services. United Way Call Specialists are trained to provide resources and referrals on many issues beyond homelessness including mental health, drug or alcohol addiction, food insecurity, utility assistance, tax preparation, employment, and transportation.