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Human, Youth & Senior Services
Mission Statement
The mission of the Rocky Hill Human & Youth Services Department is to assist residents with social, emotional, and economic needs. Our services help clients achieve self-sufficiency, maintain economic well-being and reestablish control in their lives. We service all segments of the populatioon which include children, adults, elderly, disabled, and the financially disadvantaged.
Human, Youth & Senior Services Staff
Melissa Hicks, LPC, Director mhicks@rockyhillct.gov 860-258-2724
Nicole DiClemente, Human Services ndiclemente@rockyhillct.gov 860-258-2793
Lori Stanczyc, LPC, Youth Services lstanczyc@rockyhillct.gov 860-258-2718
Kelli Ayala, MSW, Youth Services kayala@rockyhillct.gov 860-258-2726
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Contact Us
Main Office Phone Number
860-258-2799
Main Office Fax Number
860-258-2796
Main Office Email
HumanServices@rockyhillct.gov
Website
www.rockyhillct.gov/209/Human-Services
Main Office Address
761 Old Main Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Food Pantry Address
673 Old Main Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Food Pantry Donations Accepted:
Cash donations, gift cards for perishable foods and/or nonperishable, unexpired food, and
sanitary items are accepted. All Food Pantry donations are ONLY accepted at the Food Pantry located at 673 Old Main Street.
There are bins for nonperishable items and a locked drop box for monetary items. If you have a large donation please contact the main office at 860-258-2799 to set that up.
Office Hours
Main Office
Monday–Friday: 8:30–4:30pm
Food Pantry
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Other Useful Numbers/Websites
211 - Infoline, www.211ct.org
988 - the ‘911’ for suicide prevention and mental health crisis services
Human Services Programs/Support Offered
Food pantry
(Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am–4:00 pm)
Human Services maintains a food pantry at 673 Old Main Street for food-insecure residents. Donations from various churches, community groups, businesses, and individuals provide the supply for the pantry. A variety of non- perishable food items are available for qualified residents.
Call 860-258-2799 for more information or to make an appointment to see if your household qualifies.
Food Pantry Donations Accepted: Cash donations, gift cards for perishable foods and/or nonperishable, unexpired food, and sanitary items are accepted. All Food Pantry donations are ONLY accepted at the Food Pantry located at 673 Old Main Street.
There are bins for nonperishable items and a locked drop box for monetary items. If you have a large donation please contact the Coordinator at 860-257-3501 to set that up.
program Application Assistance
The Human Services Department provides staff to assist residents with finding information and completing applications for local, state, and federal assistance programs. These services
may enhance the quality of life and we can aid in navigating programs and support residents in applying for them. Call 860-258-2799 for more information or to make an appointment.
Holiday Family program
Human & Youth Services coordinates holiday programs for Rocky Hill families that need help with the upcoming holiday season; we can assist with food, gift cards, and gifts for children 12 and under. If your family is in need this holiday season please call 860-258-2799 for more information.
Holiday meal program
Human Services can have a fresh meal delivered for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
and Easter to anyone that might be alone during the holiday season. There are no qualifications or limitations on the program, we just want every resident to enjoy a nice meal on the holidays. Please reach out to us at 860-258-2799 if you would like to be included in our deliveries.
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 a one-time grant of up to $500.00 to assist families with their energy bills. Operation Fuel is energy blind, meaning they assist with all energy types – oil, electric, natural gas, kerosene, wood, propane, pellets, and other energy sources. If your grant is
being applied to an electric or gas utility bill, Operation Fuel’s grant can be used to prevent a shutoff or restore utility service. Operation Fuel also has funding for water assistance grants for eligible MDC customers. 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 call 860-258-2799.
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.
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