Community Services
Responsibilities & Services
The City of Bristol Community Services Department develops and maintains a coordinated system of social services for the residents of Bristol. Our staff provides advocacy, information and referral, guidance, short-term case management, and support services to adults, elderly, and disabled residents in need.
The department accepts referrals from a variety of agencies and other sources. The City of Bristol Community Services Department serves as a crucial link between the serving agencies and the resident in need. The staff also assists clients in completing applications for state financial assistance and medical needs, SNAP (food stamps), as well as Social Security benefits, ConnPACE and the new Medicare Part D Prescription Program. Our department provides Medicare and Medicaid Counseling including Medicare Part D and employs certified CHOICES counselors for Medicare.
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