East Shore District Health Department

East Shore District Health Department

Serving Branford, East Haven, and North Branford

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Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut  Support to live at home, support to those caring for their loved ones; opportunities for staying active & healthy, community services, resources & advocacy 111 Washington Ave., New Haven, CT 06511
Tel: (203) 785-8533

American Veterans Aid
Tel: (866) 928-8387

Behavioral Health & Wellness Solutions of CT
Tel: (203) 916-1217

BHCare: Cherish. 24-hour hotline, supportive services for those 60+ who are victim of domestic violence. Tel: 1-888-774-2900,

Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind Employment assistance, services, case management. Tel: 1-800-842-4510

Branford Parks, Recreation, & Senior Services.   (Formerly known as Canoebrook) Branford residents age 60+ are eligible to participate. (Participants must be independent and oriented).
Dues are $10 per year
Tel: (203) 315-0687

Caregiver Support Groups in South Central Connecticut.  Support groups, resources. Tel: 203-785-8533

Charlies Closet
medical equipment clearinghouse
310 State St # 200, Guilford, CT 06437
Tel: (203) 453-8359

Center for Medicare Advocacy
Tel: 1-800-262-4414

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
Help to pay for in-home care, adult day services, caregiver respite, & assisted living services.
Tel: 1-800-445-5394

Consumer Law Project for Elders
Provides free legal assistance to seniors over 60 with consumer legal problems.
Tel: 1-800-296-1467

CT Find a PharmacyDirectory of Pharmacies. 

CT Hospice
Impatient and outpatient care, bereavement services.
Tel: (203) 315-7500 / 203-315-7301

The Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program
Tel: 1-800-994-9422

East Haven Senior Center
91 Taylor Ave, East Haven
Tel: (203) 468-3277

Elderly Protective Services (English)
Department of Social Services social workers respond to reports of elder maltreatment and devise a plan of care aimed at fostering safety while preserving the person’s right of self-determination.
Tel: 1-888-385-4225 or 2-1-1 for after hours emergency

Elderly Protective Services (Spanish)
Tel: 1-888-385-4225 or 2-1-1 for after hours emergency

Geriatric Assessment Clinics
Provides comprehensive medical, psychological, cognitive, and social assessments for older adults.
Tel: 1-877-YALEMDS 203-688-8200 / 203-789-3275

Heal at Home Behavioral Health & Wellness Solutions of CT. High-quality psychotherapy in the comfort of your own home. Tel: 203-399-6071

Home Care Program for Elders
Giving people the opportunity to stay home instead of going to a nursing home.
Tel: 1-800-445-5394

Medicare Savings Program. Financial assistance to eligible Medicare enrollees. 

The National Family Caregiver Support Program. Provides a periodic break for caregivers. Funds are available for a variety of services to support family members and other unpaid caregivers, grandparents and older relatives caring for grandchildren, or parents caring for an adult child with a disability. Tel: 1-800-994-9422

North Branford Senior Center
Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Transportation is provided at 9:00am and 2:00pm.  332 Middletown Ave, Northford.
Tel: (203) 484-6017

North Branford Social Services
Resource guide for seniors

Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center
Alternative to institutional living, day program. 421 Shore Drive Branford, CT 06405
Tel: (203) 481-7110

People’s Medical Pharmacy
Tel: (203) 287-7375

Protective Services for the Elderly
Tel: (203) 974-8029 or 2-1-1 (after hours)

Senior Dine. Anyone 60 years old or older living in the Greater New Haven Area can eat at The Greek Olive on Wednesdays for $3. Tel:  203-752-9919

Senior Meals on Wheels of Greater New Haven.
Provides home-delivered meals to low-income homebound elderly and disabled people in the greater New Haven area.
Tel: (203) 752-9919

SCCAA Home Care Programs for Elders
Program provides eligible individuals with assessment, care management, and payment for home and community-based services.
Tel: (203) 752-3040 or 1-800-445-5394

Resource directory
Information on assisted living sites.
Tel: 1-800-334-9427

VNA Community Healthcare
Home healthcare, wellness services, family caregiver resources, hospice care.
753 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437
Tel: (203) 458-4200

Visiting Nurse of South-Central CT – Homecare Plus
Skilled nursing, home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapy, behavioral health, palliative care, caregiver resources, medical social work.
Tel: (203) 281-5500