Housing resources
Homeless Services
Danbury (Greater Danbury area)
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’ 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.
🏠 Need Help Finding a Safe Place to Stay?
Access local housing and shelter resources available in the Danbury area.
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.
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