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To ensure that all persons seeking help from the Town of Litchfield shall be treated with courtesy and dignity, and without prejudice; that every effort shall be made to give them the assistance appropriate for their needs.
The Social Services Department provides support to residents experiencing financial or other hardships. Support is facilitated primarily through case management. The Social Service Coordinator assesses individual or family needs, advises on various options, and helps clients reach a solution, while maintaining their independence, self-sufficiency, and the right to confidentiality.
To ensure that all persons seeking help from the Town of Litchfield shall be treated with courtesy and dignity, and without prejudice; that every effort shall be made to give them the assistance appropriate for their needs.
The Social Services Department provides support to residents experiencing financial or other hardships. Support is facilitated primarily through case management. The Social Service Coordinator assesses individual or family needs, advises on various options, and helps clients reach a solution, while maintaining their independence, self-sufficiency, and the right to confidentiality.
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Senior Bus Information
2/5/2021
Town of Litchfield
Senior Bus
With handicap accessibility
Shopping, Doctor Appointments, Errands
All reservations are made by calling the Social Services office at (860)567-7564
For specific appointments, please give us as much notice as possible so that we can do our best to accommodate as many people as possible. When making an appointment please try to ask the approximate length of visit for our planning purposes. We will do our best to accommodate each rider. Schedule is subject to change due to weather and driver availability. We will try to be as flexible as possible for special circumstances, call and inquire.
Tuesday Bus Runs 9am – 1pm
All Litchfield/Bantam locations
1215 New Litchfield Street: Cardiology group
Peck Road medical office and physical therapy
Charlotte Hungerford doctor offices
Charlotte Hungerford outpatient services
Wednesday Bus Runs 9am – 1pm
All Litchfield/Bantam locations
Torrington Shopping destinations
Thursday Bus Runs 9am – 1pm
All Litchfield/Bantam locations
Kennedy Drive: 220 Kennedy Drive Medical Building
Kennedy Drive Imaging Center
Smilow Cancer Center
Litchfield Hill Orthopedics – Commercial Blvd.
Torrington Endoscopy Center
East Main Street – The Glass Building
Friday Bus Runs 9am – 1pm
Specials trips and appointments~~call if you have an idea for a special trip. We love suggestions
Need help with transportation for Non Emergency Medical trips? Call RITZ
What is RITS?
RITS stands for Rural Independent Transportation Service.
Who is it for?
The RITS program is for non-emergency medical trips for the elderly and disabled, radiation, pulmonary rehabilitation, etc.
Who provided the services?
Depending on what town you live in, either Geer, Northwest CT Transit District, or EdAdvace will provide the service with handicapped accessible minivans.
Where can I go?
The trip needs to begin OR end in one of the Northwest Hills towns. Rides are available to and from medical facilities outside of the region, such as Yale New Haven or UConn Medical Center.
How much does it cost?
NHCOG funds the program, no fare is charged. Donations accepted.
How do I use it?
Call the designated provider for your town (see attached Map) and arrange for your ride as soon as you schedule your medical appointment. Calls should be made 48 hours in advance. Door to door service is generally available Monday - Friday 9am-6pm.
Call NWCT Transit district at 860-489-2535.
RITS stands for Rural Independent Transportation Service.
Who is it for?
The RITS program is for non-emergency medical trips for the elderly and disabled, radiation, pulmonary rehabilitation, etc.
Who provided the services?
Depending on what town you live in, either Geer, Northwest CT Transit District, or EdAdvace will provide the service with handicapped accessible minivans.
Where can I go?
The trip needs to begin OR end in one of the Northwest Hills towns. Rides are available to and from medical facilities outside of the region, such as Yale New Haven or UConn Medical Center.
How much does it cost?
NHCOG funds the program, no fare is charged. Donations accepted.
How do I use it?
Call the designated provider for your town (see attached Map) and arrange for your ride as soon as you schedule your medical appointment. Calls should be made 48 hours in advance. Door to door service is generally available Monday - Friday 9am-6pm.
Call NWCT Transit district at 860-489-2535.
Local Social Services
Adult Day Care
- Geer Adult Day Care Center: 860-824-7067
- Litchfield Hills Adult Day Care: 860-567-2402
Affordable Housing
- Litchfield Housing Trust: 860-480-9178
Crisis Intervention
- Department of Children and Families:
- 860-496-5700
- 2-1-1 United Way
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
Susan B. Anthony 24 hr Crisis Line - 860-482-7133
FISH Emergency Shelter - 860-496-1648
Child Care Centers
- Brooker Memorial Child Care Center:
- 860-489-1328
- Room to Grow:
- 860-567-8422
Energy Assistance
- State of Connecticut Energy Assistance, Litchfield: 860-567-7564
- Operation Fuel
Financial Assistance
- Litchfield Community Services Fund:
- 860-567-0480
- Salvation Army: 860-482-3569 Tina.Streck@use.salvationarmy.org
- Possum Queen Foundation
- Food Stamps - Dept. of Social Services:
- 860-490-6900
- FISH, Inc.: 860-482-7300
- Friendly Hands Food Bank, Torrington:
- 860-482-3338
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Torrington: 860-482-0130
- St. Michael's Food Pantry: 860-567-9465 office@stmichaels-litchfield.org
- New Opportunities - Torrington
Health Insurance
- Husky Health Info Line: 800-859-9889
Grandparents raising Grandchildren
- Brooker Memorial, Torrington: 860-489-1328
Home Care Visiting Nurse Services
- VNA, NW Litchfield: 860-567-6000
- VNS of CT: 860-482-6419
- Hartford Healthcare at Home 860-482-6419
Foothills VNA / Northwest VNA 860-567-6000
Homemaking Services
- Litchfield Hills Chore Service: 860-567-6121
Legal Services
- CT Legal Services, Waterbury: 203-756-8074
Mental Health
- Greenwoods Counseling (Referral Service):
- 860-567-4437
- Center for Behavioral Health at CHH:
- 860-496-6350
Senior Housing in Litchfield
- Litchfield Housing Authority: 860-567-5308
- Bantam Village Apartments cherylc@resman.net 860-567-4438
Substance Abuse
- McCall Foundation. Torrington: 860-496-2100
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 860-482-1214
Support Groups
- Alzheimers Caregiver's Support Group:
- 860-828-2828
- Bereavement Support Group: 860-496-6350
- Senior Advocacy: State Commission on Aging: 203-757-5449
Transportation
Town of Litchfield Senior Bus 860-567-7564
- NWCT Transit District Candy Striper: 860-489-2535
Staff & Contacts
Michael Lyn Cappello
Social Services Coordinator and Municipal Agent for the Elderly
(860) 567-7564
socialservices@townoflitchfield.orgTerm:
May 1, 2021
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Staff & Contacts
Michael Lyn Cappello
Social Services Coordinator and Municipal Agent for the Elderly
(860) 567-7564
socialservices@townoflitchfield.org
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