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Human, Youth, & Senior Services
Energy Assistance (2 types):
Residents may apply and receive financial assistance through Community Renewal Team (CRT), assistance is available for the client’s primary source of heat when they meet income and asset eligibility guidelines. Energy Assistance appointments are generally available from August through May depending on your heating source. Please contact CRT at 860-560-5800 to set up an appointment.
Operation Fuel provides energy and water assistance to low and moderate-income families in Connecticut who are struggling to pay their utility bills. They offer one-time energy assistance grants, potentially up to $500, towards utility bills or fuel delivery. Operation Fuel also partners with water companies
like Aquarion Water Company, Connecticut Water Company, and the Metropolitan
District Commission (MDC) to support water assistance programs. Operation Fuel has
gone to an online application process; please visit Operationfuel.org to apply. If you need additional help with the online process please contact Cristal Philbrick, she can be reached at 860-258-2021 or cphilbrick@rockyhillct.gov.
Human Services Programs
For emergency appointments/shut-offs please contact Human Services at 860-258-2799.
Medical Equipment Loans
We have a small supply of medical equipment that residents can borrow. Supplies include wheelchairs, walkers, canes, tub benches, commodes, etc. Equipment does need to be returned when the client is done using them. There is no charge for the use of equipment. Please contact Cristal Philbrick if needed, she can be reached at 860-258-2021 or cphilbrick@rockyhillct.gov
Seeking Volunteers
Rocky Hill HY&SS is revamping and reimplementing our volunteer program to assist our senior and disabled residents with Friendly Visits, Transportation, Shopping/Errands, Light Housekeeping, Minor Home Repair, Yard Work, Meal Preparation, Telephone Reassurance, Dog Walking etc. Please contact Cristal Philbrick if interested in volunteering, she can be reached at 860-258-2021 or cphilbrick@rockyhillct.gov
INTERGENERATIONAL FOOD PANTRY GARDEN (IFPG)
Location: 673 Old Main St, behind the Kennedy House/Food Pantry
FOR ADuLT vOLuNTEERS:
Volunteers needed to plant, weed, compost, water, harvest plants to feed the food pantry recipients.
Facilitator: Cristal Philbrick, Human Services Specialist
To register email: cphilbrick@rockyhillct.gov or call: 860-258-2021
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,
8:30 - 10:00 or 1:00–3:00pm
Dates: Through Fall Harvesting
Hillhouse Players Theater Group
Come act, sing, or be a part of our production crew for future performances
Facilitator: Cristal Philbrick, Human Service Specialist
To register: Email cphilbrick@rockyhillct.gov or call (860) 258-2021
Day: TBD
Tentative show dates: TBD
Location: TBD
RH YOUTH TO YOUTH COALITION / TEEN COUNCIL
(Grades 6–12)
Youth Services Advisory Board, Local Prevention Council, Community Service Instructor: Lori Stanczyc, YS Coordinator / Kelli Ayala, YS Specialist
To Register: Email: lstanczyc@rockyhillct.gov (NAME/ADDRESS/GRADE/DOB/PHONE #’s/Allergies) Day: 2nd Wednesday of each month
(pack: snack & water)
Dates: 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10 Time: 3:00–4:15pm
Location: Rocky Hill Town Hall, 761 Old Main St., HY&SS Room 4 Fee: $25 for supplies
Min.: 10 Max.: 25
EQUINE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (Grades 6–12)
Working unmounted with horses to experience horse/human connection through grooming, leading and basic horse care.
Instructor: Lori Stanczyc, YS Coordinator
& Hidden Meadows Farm
To Register: Email lstanczyc@rockyhillct.gov (NAME/ADDRESS/GRADE/DOB/PHONE #’s/Allergies) Day: 3rd Tuesday of each month
(pack: snack/water, wear boots) Dates: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9
Time: 2:45–4:45pm
Location: Glastonbury, bus provided, meet by GMS office
Supply Fee: $100 for 4 sessions Min.: 8
Max.: 10
HEALING HEARTS (Grades 6–8)
Loss of a family member, pet or a life transition, creativity can be a powerful companion in grief and change, it doesn’t erase the pain, but it can give it space to heal.
Facilitator: Lori Stanczyc, YS Coordinator
To Register: Email: lstanczyc@rockyhillct.gov (NAME/ADDRESS/GRADE/DOB/PHONE #’s/Allergies) Day: Tuesday (Bring: snack/water)
Dates: 9/23, 10/7, 11/18, 12/2
Time: 2:45–4:15 pm (late bus option) Location: GMS Art Room
Min.: 10
Max.: 15
Youth & Family Services Programs
TO CONFIRM YOUR STUDENT’S SPOT FOR ALL PROGRAMS SIGNED UP FOR:
please mail check to:
Human, Youth, & Senior Services
761 Old Main Street
Rocky Hill CT 06067
ATTN: Lori Stanczyc YS Coordinator Make checks payable to: Town of Rocky Hill
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