Mission Statement
The Department’s mission is to promote the social well-being of the community, self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for Vernon residents. 

Purpose: The Department provides a variety of social service programs such as crisis intervention, case management services and benefits counseling.  The Department is also the intake site for energy assistance applications, emergency fuel and utility assistance, limited emergency assistance, subsidies for summer camp programs, and information and referral.  The Department staffs the Human Services Advisory Commission to assist with its initiatives and manages the grants allocated to private, non-profit human service agencies serving Vernon residents. 

List of Social Service Resources

For a list of social services resources.

Matthew Hellman
Director

Christi McFatter
Social Worker

Yisenia Tirado
Social Worker

Candace Joseph
Administrative Assistant

Town of Vernon
14 Park Place
Vernon, CT 06066

Phone: 860-870-3661
Fax: 860-870-3564

Department Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday by appointment.