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Lead PreventioLead Flyern - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly a quarter of a million children living in the U.S. have blood lead levels high enough to cause significant damage to their health. A 2-1-1 Specialist is your connection to Lead Poisoning Screening, Lead Testing, Lead Safe Homes and Treatment Centers, Lead-Related Developmental, Educational, Environmental and Housing Information and more.

Connecticut’s New Affordable Health Care – The CHARTER OAK HEALTH PLAN is Connecticut’s health insurance plan for adults 19 through 64 years of age. There are no income or asset limits to qualify and pre-existing conditions are not a factor in determining eligibility. Premiums will be subsidized for people whose income is below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. For more information or to get an application, go to www.charteroakhealthplan.com or call 1-877-77-CTOAK (1-877-772-8625).

2-1-1 Community Connections eNewsletter - Stay informed about your community. Sign up for our e-newsletter and keep up-to-date on issues you care about. Read the June issue.