Record-Journal
Their roots go back to 1867, when a small weekly newspaper called the Weekly Visitor appeared on the streets of Meriden, CT. The Record-Journal continues to publish local news more than 150 years later.
Community Resources
Rushford
Rushford at Meriden offers a variety of outpatient programs and services to address issues related to mental health and substance use disorders.
Salvation Army Meriden Corps
The Salvation Army has been helping people in need for more than 150 years.
Senior Transportation Services (STS)
The mission of STS is to assist older residents of Berlin, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Southington, and Wallingford, ages 55 and over, to live independently in their own homes.
Solomon Goffe House Museum
The Solomon Goffe House is the oldest house in Meriden, CT. The Friends of the Solomon Goffe House strives to provide historical education on communities in 18th century New England, and will preserve and provide research access to original artifacts and documents.
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut
Statewide Legal Services provides free advice for low-income people with legal problems in Connecticut. For some problems they may send you to another legal aid program or to a volunteer attorney.
Substance Use Disorder Resources in CT from 2-1-1
Resources and links to various substance use disorder programs and services and other important resources to assist with addiction and recovery in Connecticut. You can also text CTRecovery to 898211.
TriCircle
TriCircle is an organization that provides resources for individuals, families, and communities affected by the disease of addiction. Through education and community engagement, it is dedicated to providing the tools that build strong futures.
United Way of Meriden and Wallingford
A thriving nonprofit with a strong base of community and corporate support.
Wheeler Clinic
Wheeler provides primary care, addiction services, and mental health treatment in Connecticut, and serves individuals of all ages.
Women and Families Center (WFC)
The Women & Families Center began its history in 1889 as the YWCA of Meriden. Today, the WFC is a multi-faceted human service agency providing assistance throughout Middlesex County and the Greater New Haven area.
Workforce Alliance/American Job Centers
Employment & training assistance for job seekers and employers. American Job Centers (AJC) in South Central CT offer a variety of services to jobseekers and employers FREE of charge. They connect people to employment with training, workshops, 1-on-1 counseling, and job clubs. All South Central CT residents are encouraged to participate regardless of income, education, or employment status.