Community Services

Branford is a generous community whose citizens reach out to their neighbors in many diverse ways. The services listed below are only a sample of more than 30 local organizations dedicated to improving the lives of our residents.

State licensed psychiatric outpatient and substance abuse facility for children and adults.

Branford Housing Authority
(203) 481-3194

Provides independent living for seniors with limited incomes or for disabled persons.

Branford Recreation Department
Branford Community House, 46 Church Street, (203) 488-8304

Offers a wide variety of athletic and recreation activities, sports tournaments, children’s after school programs and holiday events at several recreation facilities throughout town.

List of Parks
      Foote Memorial Park, Melrose Avenue
      Hammer Field, 46 Church Street
      Parker Memorial Park, Harbor Street
      Veterans Memorial Park, Brushy Plains Road
      Young's Pond, Pine Orchard Road/Blackstone Avenue

Branford Senior Citizens Center
Canoe Brook Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road,  (203) 481-3429

Offers a broad range of services and programs for seniors including fitness, computer training, travel, and social activities. Daily lunches, bus transportation, health services, and information are also available.

Branford Social Services
342 Harbor Street,  (203) 488-5404,

Assists with necessities such as food, shelter and clothing for residents who do not have sufficient resources to afford basic living expenses.

Branford Volunteer Services
30 Harrison Avenue, (203) 481-3663

Home to the Branford Food Council, Community Dining Room, and Harbor Health Services Clothing Bank, all of which provide basic needs and fellowship for members of our community.

East Shore Health District
29 Business Park Drive,  (203) 481-4233

Aims to preserve and improve the public health status of the area through the enforcement of state and local public health laws as well as community-based health education.