The mission of Social Services is to maintain and improve quality of life, while promoting independence through resources, referrals and assistance to all residents of Monroe.
Primary Programs & Services
- Provide information and referrals to Monroe residents, families and caregivers.
- Provide residents who are struggling financially, with nutritious food and support.
- Provide individual and family consultations, assessments and referrals for mental health needs.
- Coordinate Back to School Buddies and Holiday Giving Tree Programs.
- Assist residents with applications for Energy Assistance, SNAP, Below Budget Worksheets, New Start, Husky and more.
- Administer Project Warmth Program, which provides qualified residents assistance with their energy needs when other programs have been exhausted.
- Administer the Social Services Exchange Fund which assists qualified residents in crisis situations.
- Coordinate Monroe's statutory responsibilities during eviction proceedings.
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Contact Information
Director of Community & Social Services
Kimberly A. Cassia
Monroe Senior Center
235 Cutlers Farm Road
Monroe, CT 06468
Phone:(203) 452-2815 x4
Email
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Social Services Coordinator/Clinical Coordinator
Mary Ann Kalm, LCSW
Town Hall
7 Fan Hill Road
Monroe, CT 06468
Phone:(203) 452-2813
Email
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, and Thursday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Food Pantry Coordinator
Eddie M. Lui
Monroe Food Pantry
980 Monroe Turnpike
Monroe, CT 06468
Phone:(203) 452-2817
Email
Hours: Please call for an appointment: Monday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm; Wednesday 9:30 am - 1:00pm; Thursday 9:30 am - 1:00 pm; Second and Fourth Thursday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm; First and Third Saturday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Elderly Services Coordinator
Veronica Jensen
Monroe Senior Center
235 Cutlers Farm Road
Monroe, CT 06468
Phone:(203) 452-2815 x3
Email
Hours: Monday 8:30am - 12:30 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm