ANONYMOUS POLICE TIP LINES:
PLAINFIELD POLICE: 860-564-7065
PUTNAM POLICE: 860-963-0000
CT STATE POLICE: 860-779-4950
LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES
TEEG
15 Thatcher Rd. Thompson, CT 06255
Phone Number: 860-923-3458
Website: www.teegonline.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TEEGOnline
Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (Daily Bread)
Living Faith United Methodist Church
53 Grove St. Putnam, CT 06260
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 281, Putnam, CT 06260
Phone Number: 860-928-0169
Website: www.nectinterfaith.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PutnamDailyBread
The IHSP – NU2U Clothing Closet will be open Mondays from 11 am to 1pm
NU2U is located at Daily Bread in the Living Faith United Methodist Church, 51 Grove Street in Putnam.
Friends of Assisi
77 Water St. Danielson, CT 06239
Phone Number: 860-774-2310
www.facebook.com/friendsofassisi
Tuesdays and Fridays: 9-11am
Towns Served: Killingly
The Pomfret Food Pantry
Pomfret Senior Center
207 Mashamoquet Rd. Pomfret, CT 06259
Mailing Address: 5 Haven Rd. Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Phone Number: 860-928-2309
Towns Served: Pomfret
Project Pin
120 Prospect St. Moosup, CT 06354
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936 Moosup, CT 06354
Phone Number: 860-564-5591
Mondays: 10-11:30am
Wednesdays: 5-6:30pm
Fridays: 1-2:30pm
Towns Served: Plainfield and Sterling
Canterbury Cares
First Congregational Church of Canterbury
6 South Canterbury Road
Canterbury, CT 06331
860-230-0842
Towns Served: Canterbury
Community Kitchens of Northeast Connecticut
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 502 Danielson, CT 06239
Phone number: 860-779-2645
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CommunityKitchensOfNortheasternConnecticut
Meals served at noon
-Monday: North Grosvenordale, United Methodist Church, Riverside Drive
-Wednesday: Danielson, United Methodist Church, 9 Spring Street
-Thursday: Moosup, All Hallows Church, 130 Prospect Street
-Friday: Moosup, United Methodist Church, 11 South Main St.
-Thursday: Putnam Community Café – Living Faith United Methodist Church- WILL NOT BE SERVING MEALS RIGHT NOW DUE TO RENOVATIONS
DIAPER BANKS
TUESDAY EVENINGS ~ DAILY BREAD ~ LIVING FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, PUTNAM ~ CALL 860-481-0733 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ~ 6:30-8 P.M.
2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH ~ TEEG ~ 15 THATCHER ROAD, THOMPSON ~ CALL 860-923-3458 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH ~ PLAINFIELD EARLY LEARNING CENTER ~ 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.
LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH ~ DANIELSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ~ 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
MUNICIPAL AGENT FOR THE ELDERLY AND VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICER
PUTNAM ~ AGENT FOR THE ELDERLY ~ INTERFAITH HUMAN SERVICES OF PUTNAM ~ 860-928-0169
Putnam Veterans Services ~ Call 860-963-6800 x160
DANIELSON VETERANS COFFEEHOUSE
Putnam Lodge of Elks ~ Edmond Street Putnam
EVERY TUESDAY
9:00 A.M.
ADMISSION ~ FREE
ALL MILITARY VETERANS ARE INCITED TO COME ENJOY A “CUP OF JOE” AND CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GREG KLINE AT 860-774-9286
ADDICTION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES – 1-800-563-4086
CHR offers the most comprehensive array of mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, supported housing, foster care, prevention and wellness programs and integrated care services to children, adults and families in Central and Eastern Connecticut.
To access CHR’s services, make one simple call to our Assessment Center at: 1.877.884.3571 (1.877.88.HELP.1).
In a crisis, CHR provides support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For a child in crisis, dial 2-1-1.
In a non-emergency situation, the Assessment Center team is available: Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
CHR accepts Medicaid, HUSKY Part A & Part B, Medicare and most major health insurances as partial or full payment for services.
NATCHAUG HOSPTIAL
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SUPPORT GROUPS & HEALTH RESOURCE PROGRAM
AL-ANON
MEETS SATURDAYS AT 7 P.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL
ALCHOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
MEETS SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS AT 10 A.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL
ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
MEETS THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1:30-2:30 P.M. AT ST. MARY’S PARISH CENTER IN PUTNAM. FOR INFORMATION CALL KATHY AT 860-377-6416.
ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA MEMORY CARE ACTIVITY PROGRAM
PROVIDES STIMULATION AND SOCIALIZATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR OTHER TYPES OF DEMENTIA AS WELL AS RESPITE TIME FOR CAREGIVERS. PROVIDES ACTIVITIES THAT RE BOTH INTELLECTUALLY AND PHYSICALLY STIMULATING. PROGRAM RUNS MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 1-4 P.M. COST IS $40 PER DAY FOR $120 FOR ALL 4 DAYS. (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE) FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL DAY KIMBALL HOMEMAKERS AT 860-928-6541.
ASTHMA CLINIC
MEETS THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6 P.M. AT THE DAY KIMBALL MEDICAL PULMONARY MEDICINE OFFICE, 346 POMFRET STREET, PUTNAM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-928-4344.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS
MEETS ON SELECT WEDNESDAYS FROM 5-6:15 P.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL FIELD CONFERENCE ROOMS. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF NORTHEASTER CONNECTICUT AT 860-928-0422 EXT. 2042
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN & TEENS: “GOOD GRIEF GROUP”
FOR AGES 5-16, WHO HAVE SUFFERED A LOSS THROUGH DEATH. MULTI-WEEK SESSIONS ARE HELD PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF NORTHEASTER CONNECTICUT AT 860-928-0422 EXT. 2042
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
MEETS THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7-8:30 P.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-779-0252
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
MEETS THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 11 A.M. -12 P.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HEALTHCARE’S FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER/WIC OFFICE, 255 POMFRET STREET, PUTNAM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-963-6599 AND PRESS 1 FOR EXT. 7103
CANCER CARE WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP
MEETS THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5:30-6:30 P.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, 320 POMFRET STREET, PUTNAM. PATIENTS, FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, SURVIVORS AND ANYONE AFFECTED BY CANCER IS WELCOME. REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-963-6425.
CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION CLASSES
MEETS WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 A.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL IN PUTNAM. FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO HELP PEOPLE WITH HEART DISEASE MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-963-6315.
CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
CHOOSE FROM THE 4-WEEK SERIES WITH 2-HOUR EVENING CLASSES, OR A ONE-DAY 8-HOUR SATURDAY CLASS. COST IS $60 AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CALL 860-928-6541 EXT.2247
HEALTHY START/HUSKY INSURANCE PROGRAM
HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN UP TO 19 YEARS OF AGE PROVIDES INSURANCE FOR PRENATAL CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND COMPLETE MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-928-6541 EXT.2595
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER
OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY THIS GROUP MEETS PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. HELPS WOMEN FIGHTING CANCER TO MANAGE THE APPEARANCE RELATED SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION TREATMENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1-800-227-2345 AND CHOOSE OPTION 1.
MAMMOGRAMS AND PAP TESTS
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE OR YOUR PLAN DOES NOT COVER THE FULL COST OF AND YOU NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING THESE SCREENING TESTS, CALL 860-456-6896 OR A FINANCIAL COUNSELOR AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL FOR A FREE MAMMOGRAM CERTIFICATE THROUGH THE NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT CANCER FUND OF DKH AT 860-928-6541 X3316 OR X2219.
NURTURING FAMILIES NETWORK
PROVIDES FREE PARENTING CLASSES AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW PARENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATIN CALL DAY KIMBALL HEALTHCARE FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER AT 860-928-6541 EXT. 7109
OPERATION KIMBALL KIDS
MEETS SECOND WEDNESDAY FOR THURSDAY EACH MONTH AT 3 P.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, FIRST FLOOR, ACU RECEPTION. FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE AN UPCOMING SURGERY, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL 860-963-6370.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 6 P.M. AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, FIELDS CONFERENCE ROOM 1. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-796-0114 OR 508-949-0819.
PREPARE FOR SURGERY, HEAL FASTER
LEARN TO USE LESS PAIN MEDICATION AND HEAL FASTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-928-6541 EXT.2095
SLEEP APNEA GROUP – A.W.A.K.E.
MEETS THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EXCEPT JANUARY, FEBRUARY, JULY AND AUGUST AT DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL IN THE FIELD CONFERENCE ROOMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-928-6541
WOMEN, INFANT & CHILDREN (WIC) NUTRITION PROGRAM
WIC PROVIDES NUTRITION AND BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN PRENATALLY AND UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENROLL CALL 860-928-3660
MISCELLANEOUS
RECYCLING
TOWN OF PUTNAM
MATTRESS/BOX SPRING RECYCLING
Effective Monday January 18, 2016 Mattress’s and Box Springs will no longer be accepted for pick up at the curb. In an effort to be in accordance with the mandated, Mattress Recycling Council, all mattresses and box springs must be brought to the Fox Road Highway Garage at 151 Fox Rd. in E. Putnam. You may bring them to the garage any week day between 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. No stickers are required.
PUTNAM DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES INFORMATION
“DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE DMV IN PUTNAM IS OPEN?
IT’S AMAZING HOW MANY PHONE CALLS WE RECEIVE EACH WEEK WITH THAT QUESTION. WE THOUGHT THIS MIGHT HELP…… The Putnam Satellite Office
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ~ ALL DAYS ~ NO WALK-INS
Wednesdays and Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE
ANIMAL RESCUE
NECCOG ANIMAL SERVICES
125 PUTNAM PIKE~DAYVILLE
860-774-1253