Ansonia Bridgeport Danbury East Hartford Hartford Meriden Middletown New Britain New Haven New London Norwich Stamford Torrington Waterbury Willimantic How to apply for disability at an Connecticut SSA office Frequently asked questions about Connecticut SSA offices Resources > Disability help by state Disability help by state SSA Office Addresses and Phone Numbers in Connecticut Written by Jackie Jakab Lead Attorney Published September 18, 2023 Updated October 4, 2023 4 min read Why trust us? Compass Disability offers free, high-quality disability advice for Americans who can't work. Our team of Stanford and Harvard-trained lawyers has a combined 15+ years of legal experience and has helped over 50,000 Americans apply for disability benefits.

Why trust us? When you have a question for the SSA, they often suggest calling their national number, or visiting their website.

But sometimes, your local field office is better positioned to help. Whether you're checking on the status of your disability application, hoping to apply for benefits by phone, or trying to schedule an appointment — we recommend calling your local office first.

We've created a complete directory of every SSA office in Connecticut — plus their hours, phone number, and fax number.

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Ansonia

475 Main St

Ansonia, CT 06401

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-7096

Fax Number: (833) 950-2666

Bridgeport

35 Courtland St 2nd Fl

Bridgeport, CT 06604

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-6399

Fax Number: (833) 950-2356

Danbury

131 West St

Danbury, CT 06810

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 275-7821

Fax Number: (833) 950-2664

East Hartford

478 Burnside Ave

East Hartford, CT 06108

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 706-6759

Fax Number: (833) 950-3246

Hartford

960 Main St 2Nd Fl

Hartford, CT 06103

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 619-2851

Fax Number: (833) 950-2354

Meriden

Suite 212 321 Research Parkway

Meriden, CT 06450

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 409-8429

Fax Number: (833) 950-2660

Middletown

Suite 800 99 East Main St

Middletown, CT 06457

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 692-3145

Fax Number: (833) 950-3256

New Britain

1 Herald Square 2Nd Fl Ste 201

New Britain, CT 06051

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 858-6086

Fax Number: (833) 950-2656

New Haven

150 Court St Giaimo Fed Bldg 4Th Fl

New Haven, CT 06510

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-5281

Fax Number: (833) 950-2654

New London

2 Shaws Cove Rm 101

New London, CT 06320

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 643-3401

Fax Number: (833) 950-2652

Norwich

55 Main St Ste 380

Norwich, CT 06360

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 482-3170

Fax Number: (833) 950-3262

Stamford

2 Landmark Square Ste 105

Stamford, CT 06901

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 770-1881

Fax Number: (833) 950-2658

Torrington

147 Litchfield St

Torrington, CT 06790

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-0486

Fax Number: (833) 950-2662

Waterbury

51 North Elm St Ste 1

Waterbury, CT 06702

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-4874

Fax Number: (833) 950-2358

Willimantic

1320 Main St Ste 19

Willimantic, CT 06226

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-0488

Fax Number: (833) 950-2360

How to apply for disability at an Connecticut SSA office

If you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, and don’t have a lawyer, it’s helpful to apply in-person at an SSA office. While SSA agent’s won’t be able to give you legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions on the application paperwork and process.

We wrote a complete guide to applying for disability on your own here , which goes in-depth on what to expect. To sum it up, you’ll want to prepare by making an appointment, reading over the application , and taking some notes on your medical situation.

You’ll also want to bring in the following on your appointment date:

Frequently asked questions about Connecticut SSA offices

What time do SSA offices open in Connecticut?

Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.

When’s the best time to visit an SSA office in Connecticut?

While wait times may vary, offices are often busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. We’d recommend scheduling an appointment, or avoiding these peak hours, when visiting your local field office.

Do I need an appointment to go to my local SSA office?

The SSA reopened for walk-ins in 2022 . They do advise that those without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits, so we’d recommend scheduling your visit in advance.

Should I apply for disability at an SSA office or online?

If you’re not applying with a lawyer, we recommend applying for benefits at your local SSA office. While the representatives there won’t be able to give you legal advice, they can explain parts of the application that may be confusing, and answer basic questions about the disability benefit process.

What SSA office do I go to?

Go to whichever office location is closest to you. If you’re having a hard time getting ahold of your closest office, and are willing to travel, setting up an appointment at another nearby office is a good bet. Regardless of which office you visit, it’s a good idea to take note of who you interacted with. At a minimum, keep a record of which office you visited, which representative you spoke with, and your date of contact.

Do SSA offices have drop boxes?

Some SSA offices do have drop boxes. When SSA offices closed, or restricted their hours, due to COVID-19, drop boxes were put in place for non-contact document delivery. Not all offices have, or still operate, drop boxes — so it’s best to call your specific office before you drop off any paperwork.

Related resources for disability applicants in Connecticut

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