Housing resources

Homeless Services

Danbury (Greater Danbury area)

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Important Information

If you, or someone you know, is at risk of having to leave their home and having nowhere to stay, please dial 2-1-1 and press Option 3 to speak with a 2-1-1 Housing Crisis Specialist.

The line is open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Catholic Charities’ Danbury Homeless Services include a variety of trauma-informed support programs that employ the Housing First model and provide wraparound services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or have been identified as chronically homeless. Each year, the Homeless Services team assists more than 500 households comprising all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities as they work to prevent homelessness or resolve it as quickly as possible. The Homeless Services team also works closely with our many partner agencies in Danbury and throughout Fairfield County to ensure that clients receive appropriate referrals and timely services.

Catholic Charities’ Homeless Services programs are intended for those who are at imminent risk of or currently experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Our services can be accessed by:
– Calling 211
– Calling Catholic Charities’ Danbury Hub at 203-743-4412 and selecting Option 3
– Making use of our walk-in hours at 405 Main Street in Danbury on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00am-3:00pm.

Services

How We Help

Catholic Charities cannot directly place people in housing. Those in need of assistance should call 211 or contact Catholic Charities’ Danbury Hub.

Homeless Outreach / PATH

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness

Our outreach programs engage unsheltered individuals where they are and help connect them to housing opportunities and critical resources.

Homeless-to-Housing (H2H)

Our H2H Specialist supports clients with mental health and/or substance use disorders through every step of the homeless services system.

CAN Navigation and Diversion

We complete assessments, help prevent homelessness whenever possible, and work with clients to resolve housing crises quickly.

SOAR

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery

Our certified SOAR Specialist helps eligible clients apply for Social Security SSI and SSDI benefits.

Housing Coordination

Our Housing Coordinator helps eligible individuals navigate housing applications, address barriers, and secure an appropriate unit.

For assistance, dial 2-1-1.

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