Town of East Haven

Mayor • April Capone Almon
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; or by appointment
Town Hall • 250 Main St., East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-3204
Web site: www.townofeasthavect.org

Social Services Department

250 Main St., East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-3303 • Fax: 203-468-3947
Director • Veronica Wright

Social Servcies Department:
Offers adult and family support services to residents in need through information on and referrals to a wide range of programs and services offered by public agencies and private organizations. Assists with forms and applications for services.
Provides short-term case management. Any resident in emergency situation can meet with caseworker to have specific needs addressed and appropriate referrals made. Organizes Elderly Outreach to provide services to frail and homebound residents, including “Lighthouse Keeping & Company,” a program that assists the frail elderly with light housekeeping and arranges family contacts for them. Home-site visits are made. Qualified residents must be at least 60 years old with limited activities of daily life.

Senior Center

91 Taylor Ave., East Haven, CT 06512
203-469-3277
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Director • Jan Lougal
Open to residents 60 and over for: information and support services • transportation assistance for medical purposes, shopping, banking • recreational field trips • aerobics and exercise programs • daily nutritious hot lunch ($2 donation suggested) • wellness clinic with free screenings • driving improvement education • help with income tax returns and other forms and applications • card games • dancing • galas • “Seniors On The Move” Web newsletter • Meals on Wheels program liaison • more!

East Haven Counseling and Community Services

595 Thompson Ave., East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-3297 • Fax: 203-468-3334
Offers adult outpatient mental health services. Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Master’s-level clinicians provide assessments, crisis intervention and ongoing counseling using individual, couple, family and group therapies. Psychiatrists provide diagnostic evaluations and prescribe psychotropic medications when appropriate. Fees charged, but many forms of insurance coverage accepted.

Transportation Services

Senior Center offers assistance in obtaining transportation for residents 60+ and the disabled.
Call: 203-468-3277.

Greater New Haven Transit District/My Ride programs
840 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-6282 • Fax: 203-288-7471
To cancel, change, confirm or reserve ride: 203-288-6643.

• Complementary Paratransit Service Under Americans With Disabilities Act. Coverage area: Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Hamden, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, Woodbridge.
• Regional Rides Program. Coverage area: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, Woodbridge.
• Dial-A-Ride. Coverage area: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Hamden, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, Woodbridge.
Call District for details of requirements, times, locations.

Mary Wade Home in New Haven, with funds from Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut, offers
residents of New Haven area who are 60+ free
transportation on weekends to area locations of their choice. Coverage area: East Haven, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven, West Haven.
118 Clifton Ave., New Haven, CT 06513
203-562-7222 • Fax: 203-562-1639
E-mail: info@marywade.org • Web site: www.marywade.org

Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers

Social Services Department’s Elderly Outreach provides support for caregivers as part of its program.
Call: 203-468-3303.

Tax Relief and Similar Programs

Assessor’s Office in Town Hall administers and implements tax exemptions for eligible elderly, disabled, blind and veterans. Staff member will take application information at an individual’s home if he or she is physically unable to come to Office.
Assessor • Michael Milici • 203-468-3233
Senior Center also provides information and application assistance for tax relief and related programs.
Call: 203-468-3277.

Hagaman Memorial Library

227 Main St., East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-3890
Director • Karen Jensen
Homebound program serves residents unable to visit library in person because of permanent or temporary impairment of vision or mobility. Driver will deliver and pick up library materials between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thurs. once or twice a month. Call the library between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to order materials. Registration for service required.

Probate Court

250 Main St., East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-3895 • Fax: 203-468-5155
Hours: Mon., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tues., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Wed., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Regular docket is Wed., but emergency meetings held as necessary.
Judge • Hon. Michael A. Albis

Call 911 for all emergencies.

Police Department

475 North High St., East Haven, CT 06512
Non-emergencies: 203-468-3820
Chief • Len Gallo • 203-468-3214

Fire Department

Headquarters: 200 Main St. • East Haven, CT 06512
Non-emergencies: 203-468-3840
Chief • Douglas F. Jackson
Department has both career and volunteer members and provides Emergency Medical and Rescue Services as well as fire service. Dept. also has well-trained Citizens Emergency Response Team to provide additional support, particularly in emergency situations. Dept. has developed Emergency Preparedness Guide specifically for East Haven and urges all residents to obtain a copy from it or its Web site:
www.townofeasthavenct.org/fire.shtml.

Stations: 200 Main St. (hdqrs.) • 1420 North High St.
• 85 George St. • Short Beach Rd.

Other Important Phone Numbers

Animal Control/Shelter • 203-468-3240
Health • 203-481-4233
Planning/Zoning • 203-468-3349
Public Services • 203-468-3328
Recreation • 203-468-3367
Town Clerk • 203-468-3201

East Haven’s Population by Age