RESOURCES

Search below to find resources covering topics from your health to your education! For even more details, you can check out the CSDNB Community Directory. When in doubt, you can always call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org for free, confidential help 24/7 – they will listen to your situation and help connect you to the best resources near you for food, shelter, community programs, counseling services, and much more.

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2-1-1 Connecticut

211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The resources and information on this page are designed to help states, territories, tribes, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, and others looking for information on understanding the background, history, funding opportunities, and implementation resources for strengthening suicide prevention and mental health crisis services.

Academy of Science and Innovation

Visit our website to learn more about our educational resources.

Advancing Connecticut Together

ACT's Care Services department (formerly known as AIDS Connecticut) builds sustainable, accessible, and high-quality systems and services dedicated to eliminating health disparities and improving the quality of life for disadvantaged populations.

Central Connecticut State University

Click here to learn about our education resources.

Community Health Center

Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) is building a world class primary care organization, committed to special populations, improving health outcomes and building healthier communities through clinical excellence, research and innovation, and training the next generation.

Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA)

Behavioral Healthcare for Children, Families & Adults

Connecticut Gambling & Gaming

Connecticut Gambling and Gaming is a safe space for youth and parents to get support and learn about the risks involved with gambling and gaming to help minimize harms. We strive for this to be an inclusive community where people help create and share content that is helpful and impactful.

Consolidated School District of New Britain

Discover a comprehensive resource for the City of New Britain's assistance programs and support services. Click the sections below to access detailed contact information on a wide range of services. Get the help you need and stay connected to the community. The website also offers all the necessary resources for New Britain public school students. Parents looking for assistance with using online learning technology, like Powerschool and Google Classroom, should also check out their help portal for how-to videos!

Friendship Service Center

Friendship Service Center provides a continuum of services to community members at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Central Connecticut including the Community Meals Program, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Living Program, and more.

Homeless Shelter Directory

The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy. The directory was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter.

Hospital for Special Care

For special care and services, call 860-223-2761

Hospital of Central Connecticut

For safety issues related to health, you can reach the Hospital of Central Connecticut at 860-224-5011.

Mobile Foodshare Locator

Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1-800-799-SAFE. We are here to serve all those impacted by relationship abuse 24/7 confidentially. Due to high demand, you may experience longer wait times to connect with a live advocate. If you are unable to wait safely or aren’t ready to call, chat or text — you can search our Directory of Local Providers section anytime for resources and support in your area.

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Designed for teens and those who influence them—parents, guardians, teachers, and other educators—the science-based information and resources inspire learning and encourage critical thinking so teens can make informed decisions about drug use and their health.

New Britain Athletics

New Britain Fagan League Baseball

The New Britain Fagan Baseball League is a youth baseball program in New Britain, Connecticut, catering to players aged 4-12. It includes divisions for T-Ball, Rookies, Minor Majors, and Girls Softball. The league is part of New Britain Little League (NBLL).

New Britain Fire Department

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, call 860-826-2615.

New Britain Food & Resource Center

Increasing food security by providing a holistic safety net of services.

New Britain Jr. Canes Football & Cheer

The purpose of this program is to prepare our youth to be successful in high school sports as well as academics by teaching the fundamentals of football and cheerleading while emphasizing education, commitment, and responsibility.

New Britain Little League

New Britain Little League was founded in 1957. In our league, girls and boys from 4-16 play baseball

New Britain Police

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, call: 860-826-3000

New Britain Public Library

If you need free Wi-Fi, access to a computer or copier, or a quiet place to study, visit the New Britain Public Library.

New Britain Roots

Our Food Pantry Calendar provides information on meals across the City of New Britain.

New Britain Soccer

New Britain Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-run soccer club which was formed by a group of people in the early 2020's who have dedicated their adult lives to youth soccer in the city of New Britain. We have seen first-hand the direct impact that a strong community-based soccer program can have on kids, families, and communities, and we are devoted to bringing soccer, and all the opportunities that come from playing it, to the children and young adults of New Britain.

Pathways/Senderos

Offers free supervised remote learning sites for middle school students

Prudence Crandall Center

We provide a 22-bed emergency shelter home in a confidential location that is staffed 24/7 and offers wrap-around support services to women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence. Our shelter home includes individual bedrooms, a common living room, a large kitchen and dining area, laundry and health facilities, a children’s playroom, teen resource room, and playground. Call the 24 Hour Helpline to talk about this option and see if it is a good fit for you: 24-Hour Helpline: 888-774-2900 or 860-225-6357.

Right Now Ministries

Offers Thursday dinners and Saturday breakfasts, in addition to a food pantry that is open Wednesdays and Fridays.

St. Mark's Church Food Pantry

St. Mark's Food Pantry is an emergency food pantry, dedicated to helping people in need of food. A client may receive food once every 30 days. Food Pantry hours: Mondays: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Food Pantry is closed on Holidays.

TRUTH: Information on Teens Smoking and Vaping

Truth Campaign: This campaign provides information and uses videos and social media to engage youth in taking action against tobacco and tobacco companies.

The Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health

The Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH) is a research center that investigates the role of the Latino family in shaping the development and well-being of Latino adolescents.

Wheeler Clinic

We help children and adolescents and their families deal with emotional, developmental, cognitive or behavioral challenges, and we address a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, substance use, and more.

YES! Youth Empowerment Services

Are you curious about your body? Do you have questions about reproductive health, pregnancy, puberty, relationships, or STIs? You're not alone! Youth Empowerment Services! (YES!) is here to support you.

YWCA's Sexual Assault Crisis Services

For situations of sexual assault, please contact the YWCA's Sexual Assault Crisis Services through their New Britain crisis hotline at 860-223-1787. YWCA New Britain’s Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) is a program of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence and covers a 46-town region, including all of Hartford County, part of Tolland County and the town of Plymouth. SACS offers free and confidential services to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.

Your Room

This website offers information about alcohol and a wide range of drugs, their effects, withdrawal, and how to get help for yourself or for anyone else who needs it.

‍New Britain PAL

The mission of the New Britain Police Athletic League “PAL” is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, PAL programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives. The New Britain Police Athletic League strives to inspire youth, regardless of race, creed or national origin, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.

‍‍Youth Sports Camp

Search for local sports camps!