Toll-Free Numbers
Toll-Free Numbers
800/842-0229 www.ctdhe.org
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Education & Employment Information Center Connecticut Department of Higher Education
Handy Toll-Free Connecticut Telephone Numbers
You may obtain information about services offered by many state and community agencies over the telephone at no charge. The toll-free telephone numbers (and websites) listed below are among the state’s most convenient hotlines. This list was compiled by the Education & Employment Information Center (EEIC), a clearinghouse for free information and referrals on all types of learning and career opportunities, job training programs and student financial aid. Call the EEIC Hotline (800/842-0229) to speak with an information specialist or email eeic@ctdhe.org. The EEIC is a public service of the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
State & Community Services
Board of Education and Services for the Blind ................................. 800/842-4510 www.ct.gov/besb Commission on Deaf and Hearing Impaired ..................................... 800/708-6796 www.cdhi.ct.gov Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities ............ 800/477-5737 www.state.ct.us/chro Connecticut Department of Administrative Services ......................... 800/528-7442 Human Resource Business Center (State Employment) www.das.state.ct.us Connecticut Department of Children & Families .............................. 866/637-4737 www.ct.gov/dcf Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Consumer complaints & occupational licensing) www.ct.gov/dcp .......................................................................... 800/842-2649 Connecticut Department of Insurance .............................................. 800/203-3447 www.ct.gov/cid Pearson VUE www.pearsonvue.com ................................................................. 800/501-3709 Licensing and Continuing Education .............................................. 877/329-8759 Exam Scheduling ......................................................................... 877/329-8764 Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles ..................................... 800/842-8222 www.ct.gov/dmv Connecticut Department of Public Health ........................................ 800/282-6063 (Child Day Care & Youth Camp Licensing) www.ct.gov/dph – Select Licensing & Certification Connecticut Department of Public Safety ......................................... 800/842-0200 www.ct.gov/dps (Recruitment & testing through Department of Administrative ........ 800-528-7442 Services)
Education & Employment Information Center
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Connecticut Department of Revenue Services .................................. 800/382-9463 (Connecticut tax assistance) www.ct.gov/drs Federal IRS ................................................................................. 800/829-1040 www.irs.gov Connecticut Department of Social Services ..................................... 800/842-1508 www.dss.state.ct.us Bureau of Rehabilitative Services .................................................. 800/537-2549 Charter Oak Health Plan .............................................................. 877/772-8625 (healthcare for uninsured adults) www.charteroakhealthplan.com Child Support Information & Problem Resolution Unit .................. 800/228-5437 Elderly Services Division .............................................................. 800/443-9946 Energy Assistance ........................................................................ 800/842-1132 Husky Plan .................................................................................. 877/284-8759 (healthcare for uninsured kids and youth) www.huskyhealth.com Connecticut Business Response Center ........................................... 800/392-2122 (small business development) www.cerc.com www.youbelonginct.com Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer ........................................ 800/618-3404 www.state.ct.us/ott Connecticut Women’s Education & Legal Fund (CWEALF) ........... 800/479-2949 www.cwealf.org Connecticut Works (job placement & search assistance) ............... 888-CT-WORKS www.ctdol.state.ct.us Governor’s Office ........................................................................... 800/406-1527 www.ct.gov/governorrell/site/default.asp Infoline ........................................................................................... 211 (24 hours; crisis intervention and United Way 800/203-1234 community services referral) www.infoline.org Birth to Three Infoline .................................................................. 800/505-7000 Childcare Infoline ......................................................................... 800/505-1000 Job Corps (New Haven, Hartford) ................................................. 800/733-5627 Job Corps (National) ...................................................................... 800/733-5627 www.jobcorps.dol.gov Money Management International ................................................... 866/889-9347 www.moneymanagement.org Social Security Administration ......................................................... 800/772-1213 www.ssa.gov Statewide Legal Services ................................................................ 800/453-3320 www.slsct.org Workers Compensation Commission ............................................... 800/223-9675 wcc.state.ct.us
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Education & Student Financial Aid
Connecticut Education Association .................................................. 800/842-4316 www.cea.org Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority ............ 800/252-FELP (3357) (Family Education Loan Program) www.chesla.org Connecticut Higher Education Trust (college savings) ....................... 888/799-CHET (2438) www.aboutchet.com Connecticut Student Loan Foundation ............................................. 800/237-9721, ext. 442 www.cslf.com Education & Employment Information Center .................................. 800/842-0229 www.ctdhe.org Federal Student Financial Aid Information Center ............................ 800/4-FED-AID (333-243) www.studentaid.ed.gov Literacy Volunteers of America ........................................................ 888/528-2224 www.proliteracy.org Teachers’ Retirement Board ............................................................ 800/504-1102 www.ct.gov/trb Technical School System ................................................................. 800/822-6832 www.cttech.org
Veterans’ Services
Connecticut Army National Guard ................................................... 800/716-3550 www.ct.ngb.army.mil Connecticut Department of Veterans’Affairs .................................... 800/550-0000 www.state.ct.us/ctva Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund .............................................. 800/491-4941 www.state.ct.us/ssmf U.S. Department of Veterans’Affairs ............................................... 800/827-1000 www.va.gov VA GI Bill Education Benefits Customer Service Center ............... 888/GI-BILL1 (442-4551) www.gibill.va.gov State of Connecticut Switchboard Operator: 860/622-2200; 888/703-5410 Telephone & Email Directory of State Agencies: www.ct.gov/phone/site/default.asp
Education & Employment Information Center
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State of Connecticut Michael P. Meotti Commissioner of Higher Education
Summer 2008
Education & Employment Information Center
www.ctdhe.org
800/842-0229