Welcome to Social Services
Join us for Positive Choices in Mental Health: Is There Life After Influencing? featuring Lee Tilghman, formerly known as Lee From America. Presented by the Fairfield Collaborative for Youth Mental Health. All are welcome. Wednesday, May 8 from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities. See below.
Spring 2024 Social Services Newsletter
Program & Service Offerings to Fairfield Residents
The following programs and services are offered by Social Services to residents of Fairfield regardless of income:
- Advocacy
- Assessment
- Assistance with Applications for Other Agencies
- Information and Referral
- Case Management
- Consultation and Assistance to Other Town Departments and Community Agencies on Social Service Matters
- Consultation for Child Day Care Facilities Personnel
- Crisis Intervention
- Energy Assistance Applications – Intake Site for ABCD
- Eviction and Ejectment Receivership and Processing per CT State Statutes
- Provision of Emergency Assistance to Residents to Prevent Homelessness, Hunger and Illness
- Short Term Counseling
- Screening for Bridgeport Hospital Bed Fund and Bridge Fund Loan Program
- Screening for Food Pantry, Holiday Programs and Camp CONNRI
- Screening for Salvation Army Funds and Donations from Other Groups and Individuals
Resources & Services Available
Social Services Programs
Medicare Initial Enrollment
You can enroll into Medicare during the seven-month period that begins three months before the month you turn 65, includes the month you turn 65, and ends three months after the month you turn 65. You have the option of enrolling into Original Medicare with a Supplemental Insurance Plan (Medigap) and a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or you can enroll into a Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C) which includes complete coverage under one plan.
Medicare Open Enrollment
If you are a Medicare recipient, you have to the opportunity to change your current plan every year during Open Enrollment from October 15 through December 7.
Medicare Savings Plans
There are currently three programs that can assist with paying for your Medicare Part B premiums and/or co-pays, deductibles and medication costs. These programs are based on your monthly income and have no asset test. They are Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB), Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (SLMB) and Additional Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (ALMB). Please contact us to make an appointment with a CHOICES Counselor to inquire about current financial guidelines and eligibility for each of these programs.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Formerly known as Food Stamps, this program provides monthly assistance with the cost of food for low-income individuals. There is no asset test for this program except for those individuals whose gross income is more than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Please contact us to inquire about current financial guidelines and eligibility.
Energy Assistance
Low-income individuals can receive annual assistance with their primary heating and secondary utilities bills through ABCD and Operation Fuel. For those who are over the age of 60, you can apply for these services annually at the Baldwin Center. Please contact us to inquire about current financial guidelines and eligibility.
Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
One of the most important services in town for Seniors is the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities which provides a place for seniors to gather, share a meal, participate in programs and activities, and to receive a number of social and other services. Click here for more information on the Bigelow Center.
Senior and Disabled Housing
The Housing Authority maintains a list of senior and disabled housing providers in Fairfield.
Other Town services and benefits available to seniors include:
- Discounts on Fees for Beach/Dump stickers
- Discounts on Fees at Smith Richardson Golf Course
- Handyman Program (Office of Community & Economic Development - 203-256-3120)
- Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- Tax Relief Programs
- Transportation
- Meals on Wheels (203-332-3264)
- Operation Hope (203-254-2935)
