Homeless Haven!?

[Haven]

Let me start by giving an introduction. I’m Haven a 20 year old Nothing Master. I live in New Haven Connecticut. I was born into a broken home and my family is lower class. At one point things were going great I graduated from High school had rented my own apartment and had a well paying job in a factory, I was the master of my destiny. Then slowly things came crashing down I lost the job lost the apartment lost ownership of my destiny. I moved back in with my mother having the bitter taste of defeat at the hands of the dreaded world of adults. I started to collect unemployment and half heartedly look for a part time job. A few months pass by and no luck with employment. Soon after my mother needed surgery done for Fibroid Tumors then she lost her job and now we are getting evicted. By the end of the month I’ll be homeless. Its funny the name I joined this forum awhile ago the name haven means any place of shelter and safety and when your homeless that’s what you don’t have, how ironic right now my levels of depression is 8.5 out of 10 I’m confused and just trying to put the pieces together this isn’t easy Any thoughts on my situation are welcome so wish me luck.

 

[Punisher]

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that, Haven

I've never been in that situation, so I really have no idea what to say, except good luck and I hope things work out for you.

*hugs*

 

[h i]

buy trash bags and tape. like duct tape or package tape. great for storage and fixing things. otherwise dont quit, let the bad come to you dont go to it. a lot of people bluff to get you to pay them. let them actually do it. while waiting try to get extensions. lower payments. waivers. try and call support numbers for assistance. just be dead weight. dont let them push you, make them drag you.

 

[Logan]

You're still relatively young. People under 24 seem to have the best time finding resources when it comes to such situations. Now, it's true I don't know anything about Connecticut, but I can't imagine it being much different as far as that's concerned.

New Haven isn't a backwoods town, there's got to be at least one shelter somewhere nearby. They might be listed online (it's worth a Google) or you can contact Social Services or a similar city/state-based operation to find out what kind of shelter is available.

Of course, this is all worst-case scenario. There's a chance you might not end up evicted after all, but it's always good to know your options, even for future reference.​

 

[EveWasFramed]

(((((hugs)))))

OK, first, try family, friends, etc.

Second, contact whatever agency handles family and social services. You can try the Salvation Army, United Way and the Red Cross.
If all else fails, try these:

http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/connecticut.html

A list of shelters in the New Haven area. Some have waiting lists - call NOW. On the site, there is a map of the locations.

List of the shelters..


CORNERSTONE, THE - SHELTER (860) 875-6343
1-A Prospect St Vernon, CT 06066
Shelter for people 18 years and older.
Vernon Shelters

DOROTHY DAY HOSPITALITY HOUSE (203) 743-7988
11 Spring St. Danbury, CT 06810
Homeless Shelter and Soup Kitchen.
Danbury Shelters

FRIENDSHIP SERVICE CENTER OF NEW BRITAIN ((860) 225-0211
241-249 Arch St. New Britain, CT 06051
Emergency Homeless Shelter.
New Britain Shelters

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MISSION OF WATERBURY - SHELTER (203) 573-9018
114 Benedict St Waterbury, CT 06706

Waterbury Shelters

ACCESS Emergency Shelter (860) 774-4977
51 Reynolds St Danielson, CT 06239
Emergency Shelter.
Danielson Shelters

American Red Cross Family Shelter (860) 347-8686
MIDDLESEX COUNTY MIDDLESEX COUNTY, CT
EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER. Address confidential. Please call if you are in Middlesex County, CT.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY Shelters

BETH-EL CENTER (203) 876-0747
90 New Haven Ave Milford, CT 06460
Homeless Shelter.
Milford Shelters

BRISTOL HOMELESS SHELTER (860) 589-0702
19 Jacobs St Bristol, CT 06010
Call number 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Bristol Shelters

Bethlehem House I & II (203)377-0072
389 Jackson Avenue, Unit I Stratford, CT 06615
A Transitional Housing Program for Families with low income, homeless or in process to become homeless. Bethlehem House I & II provides each family their own apartment, located in a quiet and safe environment in Stratford. There are eight furnished apartments, two apartments with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one apartment with 3 bedrooms and one bathroom, and five apartments with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom.
Stratford Shelters

Box Project Inc 203-747-8182
87 East Street Plainville, CT 06098
Emergency Shelter
Plainville Shelters

Bridgeport Rescue Mission 203-333-4087
1088 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605
Homeless Shelter and free meals for men and women
Bridgeport Shelters

COLUMBUS HOUSE (203) 401-4400
586 Ella Grasso Blvd New Haven, CT 06519
Homeless shelter for anyone 18 years of age and older.
New Haven Shelters

COLUMBUS HOUSE - OVERFLOW SHELTER (203) 782-3525
232 Cedar St. New Haven, CT 06511
Homeless shelter for anyone 18 years of age and older.
New Haven Shelters

COVENANT SHELTER OF NEW LONDON (860) 443-0537
42 Jay St. New London, CT 06320

New London Shelters

Christian Community Action Inc 203-777-7848
168 Davenport Avenue New Haven, CT 06519
Food Pantry / Neighborhood Services - Hillside Family Shelter - LifeWorks Center - Mothers for Justice - Advocacy and Education Project - Stepping Stone Transitional Housing Program - Thanksgiving Distribution - Advocacy - Children's Programs
New Haven Shelters

Columbus House (203)773-9673
586 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard New Haven, CT 06519
Emergency shelter - Overflow shelter - Transitional Housing - Permanent Support Housing - Street Outreach - Case Management
New Haven Shelters

Community Partners in Action 860-566-2030
110 Bartholomew Avenue Hartford, CT 06106
Day Shelter for homeless
Hartford Shelters

EDDY SHELTER (860) 343-5520
1 LaBella Circle Middletown, CT 06457
Homeless Shelter for all 18 years of age and older. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Middletown Shelters

East Hartford Homeless Shelter (860) 568-0323
383-385 Main St East Hartford, CT 06108
Emergency Shelter.
East Hartford Shelters

Eddy Shelter The Connection Inc 860-343-5520
1 Labella Circle Middletown, Ct 06457
An emergency homeless shelter for single adult men and women in Middlesex County.
Middletown Shelters

FISH OF TORRINGTON (860) 482-7300
332 South Main St Torrington, CT 06790

Torrington Shelters

HOLY FAMILY HOME AND SHELTER (860) 423-7719
88 Jackson St Willimantic, CT 06226

Willimantic Shelters

Harmony House Shelter (203)748-5689
5 Harmony St Danbury, CT 06810
(203)748-5689 ext.145. Females ages 18 and older.
Danbury Shelters

Hillside Family Shelter (203) 777-7172
166-168 Davenport Ave New Haven, CT 06519
Family homeless shelter.
New Haven Shelters

Holy Family Home and Shelter Inc 203-423-7719
88 Jackson Street Willimantic, CT 06226
Emergency Shelter - Meals for Residents - Food Pantry for Community - Transitional Housing - Family
Willimantic Shelters

House of Bread 860-549-4188
1453 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120
Day Shelter for homeless
Hartford Shelters

Interfaith Housing Association 203-226-3426
45 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880
provide permenant temporary and emergency housing for men women and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Westport Shelters

LIFE HAVEN Shelter (203) 776-6208
447 Ferry St. New Haven, CT 06513
Homeless shelter.
New Haven Shelters

Life Haven Inc 203 776-6208
447 Ferry Street New Haven, CT 06513
families with children shelter
New Haven Shelters

MACC Shelter (860) 647-8003
466 Main St. Manchester, CT 06040
Shelter for all 17 years and older.
Manchester Shelters

Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation (860) 808-2040
211 Wethersfield Avenue Hartford, CT 06114
Provide a continuum of care for homeless individuals and families to help them make the transition from loneliness and isolation to becoming self-supporting
Hartford Shelters

Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation 860-808-2040
211 Wethersfield Ave Hartford, CT 06114
Responds to the needs of those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by providing them with food - housing - shelter - education and support services.
Hartford Shelters

NEW OPPORTUNITIES Homeless Shelter (203) 634-1734
43 St. Casimir Dr Meriden, CT 06450
Homeless shelter.
Meriden Shelters

NEW STREET HOMELESS SHELTER (203) 796-1661
41 New St. Danbury, CT 06810
Homeless shelter for 18 and older.
Danbury Shelters

NORWALK EMERGENCY SHELTER/OPEN DOOR SHELTER (203) 866-1057
4 Merritt St. Norwalk, CT 06854

Norwalk Shelters

Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now Inc. (NEON) 203-899-2420
98 South Main Street South Norwalk, CT 06854
Emergency Shelter
South Norwalk Shelters

OPERATION HOPE (203) 254-2935
50 Nichols St Fairfield, CT 06824
Soup kitchen and homeless shelter.
Fairfield Shelters

Operation Hope of Fairfield 203-254-2935
50 Nichols Street Fairfield, CT 06824
community kitchen and shelter
Fairfield Shelters

Prospect House (203) 576-9041
392 Prospect St. Bridgeport, CT 06604
Homeless Shelter for 18 and older.
Bridgeport Shelters

SALVATION ARMY - SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND DIVISION, EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES (203) 756-1718
74 Central Ave Waterbury, CT 06702
Shelter for families.
Waterbury Shelters

SALVATION ARMY Homeless Shelter (860) 225-6662
78 Franklin Square New Britain, CT 06051
Homeless Shelter for men 18 years and older.
New Britain Shelters

SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS - PACIFIC HOUSE 203-348-2792
597 Pacific St. Stamford, CT 06902

Stamford Shelters

SOUTH PARK INN (860) 724-0071
75 Main St Hartford, CT 06106
Emergency Shelter.
Hartford Shelters

Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury 203-575-0388
29 Central Ave Waterbury, CT 06702
Emergency Shelter - Meals for Residents - Direct Domestic Violence Services - Referrals - Legal Services - Advocacy - Outreach Services - Victims Advocacy - DV Counseling
Waterbury Shelters

Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury 203-575-0388
29 Central Ave. Waterbury, CT 06702

Waterbury Shelters

Salvation Army Adolescent Shelter 860-543-8430
255 South Marshall Street Hartford, CT 06105
14 beds for teens
Hartford Shelters

Shelter for the Homeless New Covenant House of Hospitality (soup kitchen) (203)964-8228
90 Fairfield Avenue Stamford, CT 6904
Soup Kitchen
Stamford Shelters

St. James Episcopal Church Overnight Shelter (860) 439-1573
19 Jay St. New London, CT 06320

New London Shelters

TVCCA Shelter 860-889-1365 EXT 6545
401 West Thames Street, Unit 201 Norwich, CT 06360
The TVCCA Shelter provides emergency housing and three meals a day for up to 45 residents at any one time.
Norwich Shelters

The Salvation Army Marshall House Shelter 860-543-8430
225 South Marshall Street Hartford, CT 06105
Homeless Shelter.
Hartford Shelters

Tri-Town Shelter Services Inc 860-875-9702
1 Prospect St Vernon, CT 06066
Emergency Shelter
Vernon Shelters

WINCHESTER EMERGENCY SHELTER (860) 379-0708
480 Main St Winchester, CT 06098
YMCA emergency shelter.
Winchester Shelters

YWCA - HARTFORD REGION, SOROMUNDI COMMONS (860) 727-0645 ext. 18
135 Broad St Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 727-0645 ext. 18. Homeless shelter and housing help for women 16 years old and older.
Hartford Shelters

operation hope 203-612-6182
50 nichols st. Fairfield, CT 06608

Fairfield Shelters

 

[Logan]

****, and I thought New York had a lot.

I mean, they do, but... whoa.​

 

[EveWasFramed]

meh, with the unemployment rate and the forclosure rate so high, shelters are all too popular right now.

 

[Haven]

We tried a few shelters and the want to divide my mother and my younger brother And that thought drove my mother crazy. She doesn't think its a good idea.

 

[samba101]

Did they state why they wanted to separate them both?

 

[Logan]

They probably weren't family shelters...

I mean, I don't know. I was always by Myself, so I don't know how the family thing works.
But I'd assume -- or hope? -- that there were places that were more family-friendly. I mean, really. ​