Contacts for key federal agencies and officeholders serving senior citizens
in the cities and towns covered by this Guide.

Eldercare Locator

First step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. Free national service of Administration on Aging of U.S Department of Health and Human Services. One telephone call or Web site visit provides connection to resources enabling older persons to live independently in their communities. Support services for caregivers also available. Administered by National Association of Area Agencies on Aging in partnership with National Association of State Units on Aging. Trained specialists and 150-languages line welcome callers and provide information and referral to community-based services.

Phone: (800) 677-1116
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
http://www.eldercare.gov

Department of Health and Human Services

National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
New Web site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services providing information and resources to help individuals and families plan for future long-term care needs. Request a free copy of the new “Own Your Future” Planning Kit.
Web site: http://www.longtermcare.gov

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD Approved Housing Counseling (for Greater Bridgeport Area)
Milford, CT • (800) 450-2808
For appointments and new clients: (800) 208-2227

Subsidized Rental Housing Funding/Administration
(860) 240-4800 • TDD access: (860) 240-4665

Department of Labor

Employee Benefits Security Administration Pension Benefits Assistance
(866) 275-7922 (connects to nearest regional office)

Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Benefits Information and Assistance: (800) 827-1000; TDD access: (800) 829-4833

VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven Medical Center
950 Campbell Ave. • West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-5711; TDD access: (203) 937-3876

Internal Revenue Service

Federal Tax Information
(800) 829-1040
Federal Tax Forms and Publications
(800) 829-3676
National Taxpayer Advocate
(877) 777-4778
Taxpayer Assistance Center
915 Lafayette Blvd. • Bridgeport, CT 06604 • (203) 384-5818

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Nonprofit organization of volunteers—working and retired business owners, executives corporate leaders—acting in cooperation with SBA to provide counseling and training to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
(203) 847-7348

Social Security Administration

Bridgeport Area Office
3885 Main St., 3rd Fl. • Bridgeport, CT 06606
For information on Burial Benefits; Medicare; Retirement Benefits; Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and Disabled; Survivors Insurance: (203) 365-8452

New Haven Area Office
Giaimo Federal Bldg., 150 Court St., Rm 325 A • New Haven, CT 06510
For information on Burial Benefits; Medicare; Retirement Benefits; Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and Disabled; Survivors Insurance: (203) 773-5201

United States Congress

House of Representatives

Third District
Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D)

District Office: 59 Elm St. • New Haven, CT 06510 • (203) 562-3718 • Fax: (203) 772-2260
In Stratford call: (203) 378-9005
Web site: http://www.house.gov/delauro/

Fourth District
Congressman Jim Himes (D)

District Office: 888 Washington Blvd., 10th Floor • Stamford, CT 06901
203-210-7711 • Fax: (203) 579-0771
Web site: http://www.house.gov/himes/

Senate
Senator Joseph Lieberman (I)
Connecticut Office: One Constitution Plz., 7th Fl. • Hartford, CT 06103 • (800) 225-5605
Fax: (860) 549-8478 • For TTY call 711
Web site: http://www.lieberman.senate.gov/

Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D)
Connecticut Office: 100 Great Meadow Rd. • Wethersfield, CT 06109 • (800) 334-5341
Web site: http://dodd.senate.gov/