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Disability services in New Haven County, Connecticut

3,264 listings serve New Haven County: 182 Confirmed Profiles and 3,082 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.

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Listings that serve the county in each area. 533 more serve people with any disability.

Intellectual and Developmental231Mental and Behavioral Health1,445Physical and Mobility477Sensory79Neurological and Chronic Health469Veterans and Military Families121

How to get services in New Haven County

Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for New Haven County is shown.

Start here HUSKY Health (Connecticut Medicaid) · Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)

Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (855) 626-6632 · A DSS field office (there are 12)

No. Connecticut is a 209(b) state, so getting SSI does not give you Medicaid automatically. You must apply with DSS.

People who are aged, blind or disabled apply with DSS through ConneCT or the W-1E form. DSS can help you get medical papers to prove disability. Long-term care and waivers are also handled by DSS.

For children: Katie Beckett Waiver. Children with a physical disability can get Medicaid without counting parent income. There is a waiting list.

If you work: MED-Connect (Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities). Lets working people with disabilities keep Medicaid.

Steps

  1. If you are aged, blind or disabled, apply online at ConneCT or use the W-1E form.
  2. Families, children and adults under 65 can apply through Access Health CT online or at 1-855-805-4325.
  3. Call the DSS Benefits Center at 1-855-6-CONNECT if you need help or an accommodation.
  4. Turn in any papers DSS asks for.
  5. Ask about MED-Connect if you work.

Have these ready

  • Social Security number
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of Connecticut address
  • Bank and asset statements
  • Medical records about your disability

Find a local benefits office (opens in a new tab)

Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

Comprehensive Supports Waiver Waiting list varies

People with intellectual disability (age 3 and older) or developmental disability (18 and older) at ICF/IID level of care who have significant physical, behavioral or medical support needs.

Start with: Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) · (866) 737-0330 · Website (opens in a new tab)

A 2024 DSS overview lists no waitlist for this waiver, but DDS funding is assigned based on need.

Steps

  1. Download the DDS application for a person with intellectual disability.
  2. Fill it out and send it with records to the DDS Eligibility Unit (dds.eligibility@ct.gov).
  3. If found eligible, DDS assigns a case manager from your regional office.
  4. Apply for Medicaid (HUSKY) with DSS if you do not have it.
  5. Your case manager helps you request waiver enrollment and funding.

Your local office for New Haven County

DDS South Region
(203) 294-5049 · Website (opens in a new tab)
DDS West Region
(203) 805-7400 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Home and Community Supports Waiver for Persons with Autism Has a waiting list

People age 3 and older whose main diagnosis is autism and who do not have an intellectual disability diagnosis, at ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Autism Services · (866) 433-8192 · Website (opens in a new tab)

A 2024 DSS overview lists a waitlist of more than 5 years.

Steps

  1. Download the DDS application for a person with autism and no intellectual disability.
  2. Send it with the autism diagnosis records to DDS.
  3. If found eligible, ask to be placed on the Autism Waiver waitlist.
  4. Apply for Medicaid (HUSKY) with DSS.
  5. When a slot opens, work with your case manager on a plan.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Individual and Family Support Waiver Waiting list varies

DDS-eligible people with intellectual or developmental disability who live with family or in their own home and need in-home, day or employment supports.

Start with: Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) · (866) 737-0330 · Website (opens in a new tab)

A 2024 DSS overview lists no waitlist for this waiver, but DDS funding is assigned based on need.

Steps

  1. Download the DDS application for a person with intellectual disability.
  2. Fill it out and send it with records to the DDS Eligibility Unit (dds.eligibility@ct.gov).
  3. If found eligible, DDS assigns a case manager from your regional office.
  4. Apply for Medicaid (HUSKY) with DSS if you do not have it.
  5. Your case manager helps you request waiver enrollment and funding.

Your local office for New Haven County

DDS South Region
(203) 294-5049 · Website (opens in a new tab)
DDS West Region
(203) 805-7400 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Brain injury, HIV, and complex medical needs

ABI II Waiver Has a waiting list

Adults 18 to 64 with a qualifying acquired brain injury who need institutional level care.

Start with: Connecticut DSS Community Options · (800) 445-5394 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DSS lists a waitlist for ABI II.

Steps

  1. Call DSS Community Options at 800-445-5394.
  2. Ask to apply for the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) II Waiver.
  3. Send medical records about the brain injury.
  4. Get on the waitlist.
  5. When a slot opens, finish the assessment and care plan.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver No waiting list

Adults 18 to 64 with a qualifying acquired brain injury who need institutional level care.

Start with: Connecticut DSS Community Options · (800) 445-5394 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DSS says ABI I is closed to new people. New applicants go to ABI II.

Steps

  1. ABI I is closed to new people.
  2. Call DSS Community Options at 800-445-5394 to apply for ABI II instead.
  3. Ask DSS about other help while you wait, such as Community First Choice if you already have Medicaid.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Katie Beckett Waiver Has a waiting list

Children and young adults with a physical disability (with or without a developmental disability) who would otherwise need institutional care. Parent income is not counted.

Start with: Connecticut DSS Community Options (Katie Beckett Waiver) · (800) 445-5394 · Website (opens in a new tab)

There is a waiting list. A 2024 DSS overview listed waits of more than 4 years. DSS encourages you to apply anyway.

Steps

  1. Call DSS at 800-445-5394 and choose option 3.
  2. Ask for the Katie Beckett Waiver application, or apply through MyPlaceCT.
  3. Send the application and your child's medical records.
  4. Your child goes on the waiting list.
  5. When a slot opens, a home health agency provides case management.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Older adults and people with physical disabilities

Home and Community Based Services Waiver for Elders No waiting list

People 65 and older at risk of institutional care or at institutional level of care.

Start with: Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), DSS Community Options · (800) 445-5394 · Website (opens in a new tab)

A 2024 DSS overview lists no waitlist.

Steps

  1. Call DSS at 800-445-5394 and choose option 4.
  2. Ask to apply for the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders.
  3. Complete the in-home assessment.
  4. Send income and asset papers.
  5. Choose services such as homemaker, PCA or adult day.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Mental health

Mental Health Waiver Has a waiting list

Adults 22 and older with serious mental illness who meet nursing facility level of care.

Start with: Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Mental Health Waiver · (866) 548-0265 · Website (opens in a new tab)

A 2024 DSS overview lists a waitlist of 1 to 2 months.

Steps

  1. Talk with your mental health provider about the Mental Health Waiver.
  2. Contact the DMHAS Mental Health Waiver program through its web page.
  3. Complete the level of care assessment.
  4. Take part in person-centered planning to make an Individualized Recovery Plan.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Other programs

Employment and Day Supports Waiver Waiting list varies

DDS-eligible people with intellectual or developmental disability, including young adults leaving high school, who need day and employment supports only.

Start with: Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) · (866) 737-0330 · Website (opens in a new tab)

A 2024 DSS overview lists no waitlist for this waiver, but DDS funding is assigned based on need.

Steps

  1. Download the DDS application for a person with intellectual disability.
  2. Fill it out and send it with records to the DDS Eligibility Unit (dds.eligibility@ct.gov).
  3. If found eligible, DDS assigns a case manager from your regional office.
  4. Apply for Medicaid (HUSKY) with DSS if you do not have it.
  5. Your case manager helps you request waiver enrollment and funding.

Your local office for New Haven County

DDS South Region
(203) 294-5049 · Website (opens in a new tab)
DDS West Region
(203) 805-7400 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

Personal Care Assistance Waiver Has a waiting list

Adults 18 to 64 with significant needs that would otherwise require institutional care.

Start with: Connecticut DSS Community Options · (800) 445-5394 · Website (opens in a new tab)

A 2024 DSS overview lists a waitlist of more than 3 years.

Steps

  1. Call DSS Community Options at 800-445-5394.
  2. Ask to apply for the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Waiver.
  3. Complete the assessment.
  4. Get on the waitlist.
  5. When a slot opens, choose a personal care assistant.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for New Haven County

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Confirmed Profiles based in New Haven County

Organizations checked by ConnectIDD with an address in the county, A to Z. Many more serve the county from nearby.

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