Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC)

Disability Services in Norwich, Connecticut. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: New London, Tolland, Windham.

Phone: (860) 823-1898

Address: 19 Ohio Avenue, Norwich, Connecticut, 06360

Website: https://www.dnec.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Sharon Heddle. Email: DNEC@DNEC.ORG. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/connecticut).

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Frequently asked questions about Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC)

How do I contact Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC)?

You can call Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC) at (860) 823-1898 or visit 19 Ohio Avenue in Norwich, Connecticut. Their website is https://www.dnec.org/.

What services does Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: New London, Tolland, Windham.

Are services at Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC) at (860) 823-1898 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC) offer services in other languages?

Call Disabilities Network of Eastern CT (DNEC) at (860) 823-1898 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.