CT Department of Social Services (DSS)

General Eligibility Information and questions: (855) 626-6632

62 Commercial Street, Torrington 06790

Hours:  Weekdays, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

DSS Services include:

Medicaid-for medical needs in the community, at home or facility.

SNAP (Food Stamps) (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Financial Assistance – aid to the aged, blind or disabled.

Elder Protective Services – for protecting those 60+ from abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Additional Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (ALMB) – to assist in Medicare premium and deductible costs, benefit varies depending on individual’s situation.

Conservator of the Person or Conservator of the Estate

Programs – call Elder Protective Services for specific eligibility information.