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Summer Food Service Program for Children
Free Summer Meals for Kids (Ages 18 and Under)
To help combat childhood hunger during the summer month when school is out of session, and to ensure that children in our local communities have access to healthy, nutritious meals during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, CRT is proud to participate in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) once again this summer (now til mid-August).
Under the SFSP, nutritious meals (including Breakfast and/or Lunch, and even Supper), are provided free of charge to children 18 years of age and under at 11 locations in Hartford, East Hartford, Enfield and Glastonbury; and at one closed site in Manchester that requires pre-registration to participate.
Each weekday, CRT will deliver up to 1,000 meals for children per day.
This year, to accommodate social-distancing requirements, and to help ensure the safety of both the children and families using this program, as well as the health and safety of the CRT personnel delivering the meals, the SFSP will become a “grab-and-go” service, so meals can be picked up and enjoyed at home.
The list below highlights where meals are available in Hartford and neighboring towns, as well as dates for the program and times meals will be served.
Summer Food Service Program featured on Fox 61
To help defeat childhood hunger during the summer when school is out of session, CRT is proud to participate in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) once again this summer. Up to 1,000 meals per day for children ages 18 and under will be distributed in Hartford and neighboring towns. Fox 61’s Margaux Farrell shared the details with their viewers. Check it out!
Elderly Nutrition Program
Community Cafes are Now "Grab-and-Go" Lunches
For seniors who take part in the community lunch program, meals are being provided as a “grab-and-go” option at local senior centers during the COVID-19 crisis, so that the seniors will still have access to these meals. Participants can pick-up the meals at their local senior centers, and then the food can be re-heated and enjoyed in the comfort of their own homes.
Meals on Wheels in Central Connecticut
In the case of CRT’s Meals on Wheels program, service continues to operate for medically home-bound seniors enrolled in the program.
At this time, those delivering the meals are contacting the recipients before the drop-off is made (either by phone call/text, or by having a chat through the door), to make sure the senior is home and is physically well – this is to respect guidance for “social distancing”. The lunches are then left for the seniors outside their door. If for any reason, a Meals on Wheels participant needs medical assistance, the delivery person will notify local authorities right away.
CRT is accepting monetary donations to help maintain these vital services for seniors in the community. Individuals and businesses can make secure donations online via CRT’s website: http://www.crtct.org/en/
For medically eligible seniors that might need help from Meals on Wheels, they should contact CRT at 860-560-5848 to find out if services are available in their area. A $2.50 donation per meal is suggested to help cover costs. However, no one is denied a meal if unable to pay.
CRT Needs Volunteer Chefs and Drivers Weekdays
CRT needs experienced volunteers to help with food prep weekdays for our Meals on Wheels program and other senior nutrition needs. If you are ServSafe certified and can give even a few hours a week, we’d love to hear from you! We also need professional drivers to help deliver meals!
Please take a moment to complete this quick form and we’ll get back to you about next steps! https://crt.formstack.
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Energy Assistance
Energy Assistance Services
As of Wednesday, March 18, 2020, there will be NO WALK-IN appointments for Energy Assistance services at our multi-service centers in the following locations:
- 330 Market Street, Hartford
- 395 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford
- 44 Hamlin Street, Middletown
For Energy Assistance clients with scheduled appointments between now and the end of March, please call 860-560-5800 to confirm your appointment or to order a deliverable fuel delivery.
We are happy to take applications via mail and by phone, Monday through Friday from 8 AM and 4 PM.
GREAT News for those receiving help from the CT Energy Assistance program!
The deadline for the authorization of fuel deliveries is extended from Wednesday, April 1, 2020 to Thursday, April 30, 2020 for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). Deliveries will be made through Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
April 30, 2020 is the last day for authorization requests and for unauthorized deliveries that can be paid from the Basic Benefit award.
Contact CRT’s Energy Assistance department to get more information: 860-560-5800.
Important Notice from PURA for Utility Customers
Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) announced (on March 13, 2020) that it issued a ruling directing all regulated electric, natural gas, and water companies in the state to cease residential service terminations for nonpayment as a protective measure during the current public health emergency. Residential customers should continue paying their bills and understand that they will ultimately be responsible for utility services accrued during this moratorium. PURA’s ruling prohibits the regulated utilities from terminating service for nonpayment while the moratorium is in effect. More information is available from the PURA website.
CRT’s Behavioral Health Services
Need Health Insurance Coverage?
Have you lost your health insurance coverage? Connecticut residents can check out their healthcare options online with Access Health CT, including information about special, year-round enrollment opportunities.
Additionally, Access Health CT may be able to help you pay for your healthcare coverage – it is the only place where CT residents can do so!
If you need coverage, or need help determining if you are eligible for coverage, contact Access Health CT at 1-855-805-4325. They have staff available Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, or visit their website at AccessHealthCT.com for a live chat! (Also available in Spanish.)
CRT HIV Testing Options
CRT offers three different options for personal HIV testing. Please choose the option that is right for you!
Follow this link to review the testing options available: Home HIV Testing Protocols Flyer
Resources for Gamblers in Recovery
For Gamblers in Recovery, did you know that there are online GA and Gam-Anon meetings available to help you with the support you need, sharing recovery together. Follow this link to find a virtual, anonymous meeting that is right for you.
CRT’s EIS (Early Intervention Services)
There will be no in-office hours until further notice.
Individuals that are inquiring about HIV / HEP-C testing, Education, Counseling, Referrals, Resources, Condoms, Information on PREP/PEP and other services that CRT provides, please call Luis A. Irizarry, Prevention Outreach Specialist at 860-310-6309, available 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All services are confidential and free.
Home testing kits may be mailed to clients to conduct HIV testing with a prior phone intake/screening to be conducted.
For Emergencies where you have engaged in a high-risk behavior and have possibly exposed yourself to HIV/STI please contact your Primary Care Provider and/or go to your nearest clinic or Emergency room for PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylactic) / PEP (Post Exposure Prophylactic), or follow this link to find a clinic near you: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/
Hartford Hope Group MARA MEETING
Time: This is a recurring meeting
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 963 731 8655
Or call:
+19292056099,,9637318655# US (New York)
Individual Counseling
CRT will continue to provide onsite visits and telehealth individual sessions, which are held over the phone during clients scheduled treatment appointments. Clients that are scheduled for group appointments are called for an individual telehealth counseling session in place of their group visit.
Intake Appointments for Mental Health and Addiction
CRT continues to accept and schedule intakes onsite and/with telehealth options.
330 Market Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
(860) 761-7908
(860) 761-7911
(860) 761-2386
Hours of operation on site: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Hours of operation via telehealth: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Ongoing Support for Our Current Clients
CRT continues to offer Telephone Recovery Support to individuals involved in the CRT Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.
(860) 761-7908
(860) 761-7911
(860) 761-2386
Hours of operation via telehealth: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Opioid Education Family Support Group (OEFS), Middletown , CT
Virtual link
Topic: Family Support Group
Time: Mar 24, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Tue, until Jun 30, 2020, 15 occurrence(s)
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://bostonu.zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 227 940 842
Or call:
+16468769923,,227940842# US (New York)
Opioid Treatment
CRT continues to schedule and see clients for Suboxone inductions and medication management within the office. Note: the agency is exploring options for at-home inductions at this time.
Medication Management
CRT continues to schedule and hold onsite medication management visits as well as placing longer prescription orders for clinically assessed clients.
Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous (MARA)
CRT continues to support the facilitation of the Monday night, MARA meeting, which is now conducted online.
Telehealth Services
CRT is using telehealth options to hold sessions by phone with clients for intakes, medication management, and individual sessions.
In the news
Connecticut Nonprofits like Community Renewal Team Helping Out During Coronavirus Crisis, on Fox 61
The Retreat, CRT’s Assisted-Living Facility in Hartford is COVID-19 Free Over 80 Days, and counting
CRT Prepares 4,000 Meals to Help Feed Seniors During Coronavirus Pandemic, on Fox 61
Special Delivery: BouNom Bakery Prepares Surprise for Three CRT Programs on Mother’s Day, on Fox 61
Journal Inquirer, April 6, 2020
Donations sought to replace damaged Meals on Wheels truck
Hartford Courant, March 17, 2020
Hartford Foundation, service organizations respond to crisis with new funds, new approaches
Hartford Courant, March 20, 2020
Coronavirus crisis resources in Connecticut: From food to legal aid and housing
Interview on The River 105.9 FM with Renee DiNino
Covid-19: How Anti-Poverty Agency CRT is Helping CT During this Crisis
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