PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services

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2 Housing RENTAL DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE Homelessness Intervention Program (203) Voice SUBSIDIZED RENTAL HOUSING -RAP (RAP stands for Rental Assistance Program.) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Conn. Department of Social Services (DSS) Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides a state funded rental subsidy for low income households paying more than 30% of their income for rent. The RAP subsidy is intended for families with children, older adults age 62+, or disabled adults age 18-61, in privately owned rental housing. Preference is given to persons who meet at least two of the Federal preference categories: 1) homeless, 2) reside in substandard housing, 3) are paying more than 50% of income for rent, 4) are dislocated, 5) are disabled. The program is administered on a statewide basis by DSS through a contract with John D'Amelia and Associates, who subcontracts with selected Public Housing Authorities and/ or Community Action Agencies. Website for providers by town -yvww.chnct.org Member services If you are having difficulty getting a Primary Care Physician ( PCP) call member services and they can assist you and often place a call to the Doctor of your choice. Dental Services for SAGA - Benecare Dental Plan SAGA BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Basic Needs Program is a program for adults who have SAGA medical assistance benefits but no cash assistance, and who are in treatment for mental illness and/or substance abuse. Benefits are not an

3 entitlement, but rather for on-going, limited supports based on individual need. Participants will receive referrals to community-based organizations as well as assistance with clothing, food (if the individual is not receiving food stamps), housing or shelter, limited transportation, and other services to promote employment. Benefits are issued in the form of vouchers or direct payment to vendors; never in cash. WHO IS ELIGIBLE: SAGA Medical recipients who are not receiving SAGA cash and who are in treatment for substance abuse and/or mental illness and who are in need of recovery supports that cannot be met by other community resources. HOW TO APPLY: Clients initiate Basic Needs Program request in collaboration with their treatment provider. Treatment providers document engagement in treatment and verify SAGA status. Advanced Behavioral Health (ABH) will evaluate requests and issue authorizations or deny requests. Urgent requests for assistance are met or denied within one business day; nonurgent requests are met within five business days. TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE: CHRISTIAN CHURCH JOHN 3:16 FOOD PANTRY 332 Baldwin St. COMMUNITY TABERNACLE OUTREACH CENTER WATERBURY 12 Hewlett St. Waterbury, CT FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING (203) Voice FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD FOOD PANTRY 1245 Thomaston Ave. Waterbury, CT (203) Voice Church

4 GREATER WATERBURY INTERFAITH MINISTRIES 16 Church St. St. John's Episcopal Church (203) Voice/Fax -Food Pantry IGLESIA APOSENTO ALTO 54 Long Hill Rd. Waterbury, CT /FOOD DONATIONS (203) Voice IGLESIA CRISTIANA JUAN 3:16 CHURCH FOOD PANTRY 332 Baldwin St. (203) Voice - Rev. David Velez - Home number SALVATION ARMY - WATERBURY CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER 74 Central Ave. (203) Voice ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MISSION OF WATERBURY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MISSION OF WATERBURY - SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY 327 Baldwin St. (203) Voice WATERBURY BAPTIST MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY 222 West Main St. (203) Voice

5 CTWORKS ONE STOP CAREER CENTERS CT WORKS ONE STOP CAREER CENTERS WATERBURY 249 Thomaston Ave. JOB FINDING ASSISTANCE/CAREER COUNSELING: YOUTH (203) Voice -Employment Services (203) Voice -Business Services (203) TTY Serves; ages 16 to 21 JOB FINDING ASSISTANCE/JOB TRAINING/CAREER COUNSELING (203) Voice -Employment Services (203) Voice -Business Services (203) TTY WATERBURY, CITY OF - BOARD OF EDUCATION WATERBURY, CITY OF - BOARD OF EDUCATION, ADULT EDUCATION 28 East Clay St. CAREER COUNSELING (203) Voice Serves; ages 16 and older B.R.S. Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (203)