Somers Human Services engages and connects residents to information, support, assistance, opportunities, and services that help individuals and families meet their basic needs and that promote family stability, youth involvement, and supported, active seniorhood. Our three areas of focus include:

  • Social and Senior Services

  • Youth Services Bureau

  • SHINE / Prevention Services

Social and Senior Services

To ensure that individuals, families, and seniors can meet their basic needs, we provide:

  • Case Management
  • Public Benefits Application Assistance
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • CHOICES Medicare Counseling
  • Financial Coaching/Budget Assistance

Youth Services Bureau

The Somers Youth Services Bureau works to support the holistic development and well-being of Somers youth through targeted programs and support services that collectively foster positive youth development and create lasting positive impact. By developing an environment where young people can thrive, our programs promote confidence, teamwork, mindfulness, character development, and empowering experiences that help youth become well-rounded, creative, resilient individuals capable of achieving their full potential.


  • Teen Center at the Somers Public Library
  • Positive Youth Development Programs
  • Somers Youth for Change (SYC), out Youth Leadership Council
  • Case Management
  • Truancy Support
  • Youth Diversion Team (JRB)
  • Back-to-School Success Program
  • Holiday Toy Shop

For information or to make an appointment, please call Jen Griger, Youth Services Coordinator at 860-265-7551 x 2 OR via email at jgriger@somersct.gov

SHINE: OUR LOCAL PREVENTION COUNCIL

What is a Local Prevention Council? Local Prevention Councils (LPCs) are made up of volunteers from diverse sectors in the community including youth, parents,  business leaders, educators, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, healthcare professionals, town leaders, concerned citizens and other organizations. LPCs work to raise awareness about substance use and its impact on the community by planning and implementing educational opportunities, local media campaigns, and other events around the topic of substance abuse prevention. In addition, they look to address policies at a local level that may have an impact on substance abuse. Participation in an LPC is an opportunity to make positive changes in your community, meet other committed community members and participate in engaging activities ranging from program planning to positive youth development activities.