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 provide wraparound services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or have been identified as chronically homeless. Our centrally located office at 405 Main Street serves as the Coordinated Access Network (CAN) Hub for greater Danbury, and we strive to make accessing services and staying connected to them as easy as possible for those in need of help. 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.

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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.

Street Outreach

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 works with those experiencing unsheltered homelessness through every step of the homeless services system, engaging them through street outreach and staying connected by providing housing location and stabilization and ongoing housing case management.

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.

For assistance, dial 2-1-1.

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County’s Housing Program Helps Pave the Path to Stability and Peace

After a year of homelessness and life’s formidable challenges, Alissa became a participant in Catholic Charities of Fairfield County’s CCR Housing Program, where she was paired with Ms. Nataya Perry, a dedicated Senior Case Manager. Ms. Perry’s role was pivotal in helping Alissa secure housing and facilitating her connection to vital community resources.

Empowering Transformation: CCR Client’s Journey to Well-being and Stability

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County’s Housing Program is thrilled to share the incredible progress Mr. F Lesko has made in improving his overall well-being over the past six months.

From Homelessness to Stability: One Client’s Journey with Catholic Charities’ Housing Program

Dawson Brown, a 64-year-old man, has finally found stability in his life after years of struggling with homelessness and various challenges. In November of 2022, Mr. Brown was enrolled in the CCR Housing Program and was assigned Ms. Nataya Perry as his Housing Case Manager.