Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing
Immigration and Refugee Services in Hartford, Connecticut. Connecticut's DSS Economic Security Unit administers refugee cash and medical assistance and oversees refugee assistance funding. Statewide information about benefits applications and eligibility.
Phone: 855-626-6632
Address: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, 06105
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/about-us
Good to know: Tier A. This is the general DSS Client Information Line/Benefits Center, NOT the state refugee coordinator's direct line and NOT immigration legal intake. Follow the menu for staff and ask about Refugee Cash Assistance or Refugee Medical Assistance. Staff available Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; automated information 24/7. Address is administrative headquarters, not a promised walk-in intake site. U
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Frequently asked questions about Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing
How do I contact Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing?
You can call Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing at 855-626-6632 or visit 55 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. Their website is https://portal.ct.gov/dss/about-us.
What services does Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing offer?
Connecticut's DSS Economic Security Unit administers refugee cash and medical assistance and oversees refugee assistance funding. Statewide information about benefits applications and eligibility.
Are services at Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing free or low-cost?
Many community immigration and refugee services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing at 855-626-6632 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing offer services in other languages?
Call Connecticut DSS - Statewide Refugee Benefits Information and Routing at 855-626-6632 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.