Salisbury Family Services

SALISBURY FAMILY SERVICES, INC. "Helping People Help Themselves"

Patrice McGrath

Office Location: 30A Salmon Kill Road in Salisbury

Hours: Monday and Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm

Telephone: 860-435-5187

email: pmcgrath@salisburyct.us

Salisbury Family Services was founded in 1930 to serve all of the communities of Salisbury including Salisbury, Lakeville, Amesville, Lime Rock, and Taconic.

Mission Statement: "Salisbury Family Services is committed to helping those people in our community experiencing difficulties. With respect for the individual, and a vision for a better community, the goal is to HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES". Objectives are to promote the welfare of the people in the Town, foster the development of a healthy life style, and provide emergency financial aid for needy individuals and families.

SFS provides a social worker for direct case management to individuals and families. Provisions are made for crisis intervention, home visits, information and referral to various state and local service organizations. In addition to day-to-day assistance, SFS offers transportation assistance, housing and fuel assistance, day care and related programs, educational assistance, summertime camp scholarships, and the distribution of holiday food and gifts. Contact the office for information on any of these programs.

Salisbury Family Services acts as a liason to the following services:

Bissell Fund

Church and School Programs

Committee on Aging

Department of Social Services

Habitat for Humanity

Housatonic Youth Services Bureau

Local Hospitals and Physicians

Northwest Center for Mental Health

Northwest Corner C.H.O.R.E. Service

OWL's Kitchen

Salisbury Housing Committee

Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association

Salvation Army

State & Federal Assistance Programs

Women's Support Services

If you, or anyone you know, could use these services please call the social worker at 860-435-5187.