• Individualized Needs Assessments
• Inter-Agency Referral Services
• Financial Assistance Information
• Medical Care and Insurance Programs Information
• Community-Based Services

We are professionally-trained caseworkers and are available to assist you with determining your particular needs and the services that are available to you. We can help you to remain independent in your own home or help you to explore alternative living arrangements suited to your particular needs. We will meet with you in your own home, or at another place of your choosing.

Oftentimes, the variety of organizations and agencies can be confusing and make it difficult to know where to begin looking for help. After you have discussed your particular needs with us, we can provide information to you about each of the various agencies and organizations which may be able to help you. We can explain what services are available and assist you to get the needed services.

While the Town of Windsor does not administer any long-term financial assistance programs, there is help available through the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services. This help can consist of cash benefits to help pay monthly expenses such as rent, utilities, clothing and food. It may also include non-cash help through the Food Stamp program. We can help you to apply for benefits and help you with completing the forms necessary to do this.

Medical Care and Insurance Programs Information
There are many different medical and insurance programs available depending upon your age, financial situation, the nature of your disability, and other circumstances. These programs include Medicare, Medicare D for prescriptions, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Medigap, ConnPACE, ConnMAP, and others. We can help you to understand the differences between these programs and to determine which of them may be of help to you. In addition, we can assist you with getting more information about them and applying for benefits.
 

The Social Services staff in the Town of Windsor directly administers and coordinates a variety of community-based services. These include programs which provide services to Windsor residents to assist them to remain in their homes and to avoid placement in nursing homes. Programs like Friendly Visitors, Friendly Shoppers, and Home Helpers provide help with shopping, doing minor tasks around the house, or simply having someone to spend a little time with each week. Other programs give you the opportunity to help others with their needs. We can help you to receive these services, or to help you to become more involved in your community.