City of New Haven

Mayor • John DeStefano, Jr.
E-mail: MayorDeStefano@newhavenct.net
City Hall • 165 Church St., New Haven, CT 06510
203-948-8200 • Web site: www.cityofnewhaven.com  Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Community Services Administration

Oversees the City’s Departments dealing with health and services for: the elderly; the homeless; children, youth
and families.
165 Church St., New Haven, CT 06510 • 203-946-7907
Administrator • Chisara N. Asomugha, MD

Department of Elderly Services/ Senior Centers

Department “assists those who are 55 and older to be independent and active and to enjoy a great variety of activities.” All Centers serve nutritious hot lunch daily at 11:30 a.m. (Advance sign-up required.) Department and Centers also facilitate Meal on Wheels Program for homebound and isolated. Call: 203-752-9919.
165 Church St., New Haven, CT 06510
203-946-7854 • Fax: 203-946-8587
Director • Patricia Wallace
Currently operating Senior Centers are:
• Atwater Senior Center
215 Atwater St., New Haven, CT 06513 • 203-946-8558
• Dixwell/Newhallville Senior Center
255 Goffe St., New Haven, CT 06511 • 203-946-8558
• East Shore Senior Center
411 Townsend Ave., New Haven, CT 06512
• 203-946-8544

Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut

Not a City agency, but one of five Area Agencies in Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging—
a not-for-profit corporation. 
One Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT 06511
203-786-8533 • Fax: 203-785-8873
Web site: www.agencyonaging-scc.org

Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc.

Serves primarily low-income residents of New Haven area and Lower Naugatuck Valley who have need for emergency assistance or assistance with such things as weatherization and energy problems, food or medical transportation.
781 Whalley Ave., New Haven, CT 06515 • 203-387-7700
CEO • Amos L. Smith

Department of Disability Services

Promotes coordination of resources for persons with disabilities.
165 Church St., New Haven, CT 06510
203-946-7833 • Fax: 203-946-8587
Director • Michelle Duprey

Office of New Haven Residents

“Created to assist residents of the ‘Elm City’ who are seeking resources and information about the wide array of services available in the city.”
165 Church St., New Haven, CT 06510
Tel.: 203-946-6149; 203-946-7847 • Fax: 203-946-5750

Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers

Contact Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut at 203-786-8533 about such services, including Connecticut activities of National Family Caregiver Support Program and Statewide Respite Care Program.

Transportation Services

Senior Centers provide transportation to and from their activities for members. Community Action Agency provides door-to-door transportation in wheelchair-equipped vehicle for medical, dental, therapeutic appointments of patients of Hill Health Center. Call: 203-387-7700.

Greater New Haven Transit District/My Ride has three programs relevant to New Haven seniors:
• Complementary Paratransit Service Under Americans With Disabilities Act
• Regional Rides Program
• Dial-A-Ride
Call District for details of requirements, times, locations.
840 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-6288 • Fax: 203-288-7471

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

Tax Relief and Similar Programs

For information about such programs, contact: Dept of Elderly Services at 203-946-7854 and Community Action Agency at 203-387-7700.

New Haven Free Public Library System

System consists of Main Library (“Ives Branch”) downtown, four neighborhood branches and Readmonile.
City Librarian • James Welbourne
• Main Library (“Ives Branch”). 133 Elm St., New Haven, CT 06510 • 203-946-8130
Supervising Librarians • Sheila Bonenberger • Brad Bullis
• Fair Haven Branch. 182 Grand Ave., New Haven, CT 06513 • 203-946-8116
• Mitchell Branch. 37 Harrison St., New Haven, CT 06515 • 203-946-8117
• Stetson Branch. 200 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT 06511 • 203-946-8119
• Courtland Seymour Wilson Branch. 303 Washington Ave., New Haven, CT 06519 • 203-946-2228
• Readmobile (mobile unit). Contact • Cathy DeNigris • 203-946-8124

Probate Court

200 Orange St., 1st Fl., P.O. Box 905, New Haven, CT  06504-0905 • 203-946-4880 • Fax: 203-946-5962
Judge • Hon. John Keyes

CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.

Police Department

1 Union Ave., New Haven, CT 06518
Non-emergencies: 203-946-6316
Chief • James M. Lewis • 203-946-6333

Substations:
• Beaver Hills. 366 Whalley Ave. 203-946-7065
• Dixwell. 26 Charles St. 203-946-7566
• Downtown/Wooster Square. 203-946-7826
• Dwight/Kensington/West River. 130 Edgewood Ave. 203-946-7597
• East Shore. 826 Woodward Ave. 203-946-7163
• Fair Haven. 255 Blatchley Ave., 203-946-7377
• Hill North. 88-90 Hallock. 203-946-7273
• Hill South. 410 Howard Ave. 203-946-7504

Fire Department

Headquarters: 952 Grand Ave., New Haven, CT 06511
Non-emergencies: 203-946-6237
Chief • Michael Grant • 203-946-6300
EMS Division Head • Lt. Abraham Colon

Fire stations:
• Central (Dept. Hdqrs.). 952 Grand Ave.
• Dixwell. 125 Goffe St.
• East Battalion Hdqrs. 412 Lombard St.
• Fair Haven Heights. 73 East Grand Ave.
• Hill. 525 Howard Ave.
• Lighthouse. 2 Lighthouse Rd.
• West Battalion Hdqrs. 120 Ellsworth Ave.
• Woodward. 826 Woodward Ave.
• Westville. 105 Fountain St.
• Whitney. 350 Whitney Ave.

Other Important Phone Numbers

Animal Shelter • 203-946-8110
Assessor • 203-946-6047
City Plan • 203-946-6378
Parks/Recreation/Trees • 203-948-6071
Public Works • 203-946-7700
Registrars • 203-946-8035
Tweed-New Haven Airport • 203-468-8833
Vital Statistics • 203-946-7931

New Haven’s Population by Age