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Charter Oak (formerly Greater Hartford)
209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington CT 06032; (860) 678-2700

Farmington Headquarters

Map  Directions - with driving directions from your door to ours...

From I-84 East or West
Take exit 39 (NOT exit 39A). Turn right at light at the end of ramp onto Farmington Avenue. Travel through four traffic lights. The American Red Cross building is located on the right, two buildings past the UCONN Health Center entrance.

From I-91 North
Take route 9 North (toward Farmington). Follow route 9 to I-84 West. On I-84 stay in the right lane and take the first exit, exit 39 (Farmington). At the end of ramp turn right onto Farmington Avenue. Travel through four traffic lights. The American Red Cross building is located on the right, two buildings past the UCONN Health Center entrance.

From I-91 South (toward Hartford) to I-84 West.
Take exit 39, Farmington (NOT exit 39A). At the end of ramp turn right onto Farmington Avenue. Travel through four traffic lights. The American Red Cross building is located on the right, two buildings past the UCONN Health Center entrance.

Southeastern Connecticut Service Center in Waterford
200 Boston Post Road. Waterford, CT 06385  Phone: (860) 447-3248
Map  Directions - with driving directions from your door to ours...

From the North ( Hartford )
From I-91 South, take exit 22S for CT-9 South. Follow CT-9 South to I-95 North. From I-95 North, take Exit 75 toward Waterford & Boston Post Rd / US1. At stop sign keep straight onto Boston Post Road. Follow Boston Post Road to the 5th traffic light at Avery Lane. Go approximately 100 yards past Avery Lane on Boston Post Road. The Southeastern Connecticut Service Center at 200 Post Road , Waterford, in the Waterford Youth Services building, is on the right.

From the West ( New Haven )
From I-95 North, take Exit 75 toward Waterford and Boston Post Rd / US1. At Stop sign keep straight onto Boston Post Road. Follow Boston Post Road to the 5th traffic light at Avery Lane. Go approximately 100 yards past Avery Lane on Boston Post Road. The Southeastern Connecticut Service Center at 200 Post Road ,
Waterford, in the Waterford Youth Services building, is on the right.

From the East (Westerly)
From I-95 South, take Exit 81 toward Waterford and Cross Road. At the light turn left onto Parkway South and go to the first light. At the light turn left on to Cross Road and go to the 2nd light. At the light make a left onto Boston Post Road. The VFW will be across on corner. Follow Boston Post Road to the 2nd Light. Silva Package Store will be on the right on the corner of Avery Lane. Go approximately 100 yards past Avery Lane on Boston Post Road. The Southeastern Connecticut Service Center at 200 Post Road,
Waterford, in the Waterford Youth Services building, is on the right.

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Darien/Stamford
Darien Branch
39 Leroy Avenue, Darien CT 06820; (203) 655-2586

From Hartford:
Take I-84 West to Route 8 in Waterbury.  Take Route 8 South approximately 30 miles to I-95 in Bridgeport.  Follow I-95 towards New York to Exit 11 in Darien.  Stay to right and cross over the Post Road (US-1) onto Leroy Avenue.  The chapter is on the left, next to the library, approximately 1 block.

From East:
Take I-95.  Get off at Exit 11 in Darien.  Stay to the right and cross over the Post Road (US-1) onto Leroy Avenue.  The chapter is on the left next to the library approximately 1 block.

Alternate Route from North (Merritt Parkway):
From I-84 West to Route 8 in Waterbury.  Take Route 8 South to Merritt Parkway exit (Route 15).  Continue on the Merritt towards NYC.  Get off at Exit 37 (Darien/New Canaan).  Take Route 124 South into Darien to the end.  Turn right on the Post Road (US-1).  At fifth stop light turn right onto Leroy Ave. to chapter on the left, just past the library.

Stamford Branch
112 Prospect Street, Stamford CT 06901; (203) 363-1041

From the North
Take 95 South to exit 8 and make your 2nd right onto Atlantic St. Follow Atlantic St and it turns into a one way, which is Bedford St. You will be on Bedford for about 1.2 miles. Make a right onto Hoyt St. The Police Station will be on that corner. Follow to the top of the hill and make a hard right onto Prospect St. The Stamford Chapter is 112Prospect on the right. There is a ramp that goes up under the building and please park in a Red Cross spot unless it is the evening or on a Saturday. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.
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Take Merritt Parkway South to Exit 35 (Rt. 137 South). At end of ramp make right onto High Ridge Road. Continue straight for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Hoyt Street. Continue through 2 lights. At top of hill at light make hard right onto Prospect Street. The Stamford Chapter is 112 Prospect on the right. There is a ramp that goes up under the building to park.

From the South
Take 95 North to exit 8 and make first left onto Atlantic St. Atlantic turns into Bedford Street (one way street). You will be on Bedford for about 1.2 miles. Make a right onto Hoyt St. The Police Station will be on that corner. Follow to the top of the hill and make a hard right onto Prospect St. The Stamford Chapter is 112Prospect on the right. There is a ramp that goes up under the building and please park in a Red Cross spot unless it is the evening or on a Saturday. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.
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Take Merritt Parkway North to Exit 35 (Route 137 South). At end of ramp make right onto High Ridge Road. Continue straight for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Hoyt Street. Continue through 2 lights. At top of hill at light make hard right onto Prospect Street. The Stamford Chapter is 112Prospect on the right. There is a ramp that goes up under the building to park.

At the Red Cross, enter through the glass door in the parking garage and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. This is the Red Cross!

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Greenwich
99 Indian Field Road, Greenwich CT 06830; (203) 869-8444

From Northern CT

  • Take I-95 South to exit 4, Indian Field Road
  • Off exit ramp at light, make hard right onto Sound Shore Road
  • Chapter entrance is immediately on the left.

From NY

  • Take I-95 North to exit 4, Indian Field Road
  • Off exit ramp, make a left over the interstate
  • At the light, turn right onto Sound Shore Road
  • Chapter entrance is immediately on the left.

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Middlesex Central CT
97 Broad Street, Middletown; (860) 347-2577

To Middletown headquarters
From Hartford:
Take I-91 South to Route 9 intersection (Exit 22-S).  Take Route 9 South to Route 66 West.  Turn right onto Route 66.  ***  Go through one traffic light.  At second light take a left onto Broad Street. Continue on Broad Street - at the stop sign (Russell Library will be on the right). continue straight. The chapter house is the third building on the right - a two story, white duplex style house across from the Middlesex Mutual Insurance Complex.

From New Haven:
Take I-95 to I-91 North.  In Cromwell take Exit 22 to Route 9 South.  Continue on Route 9 to Route 66 West.  Turn right on Route 66 and PROCEED AS ABOVE ***

From Shoreline:
Take Route 9 North to Route 66 West (left exit at light).  Proceed as above ***.

To New Britain Branch (45 Russell St., New Britain CT 06052; 860-229-1631)
From 1-84 East or West:
Take exit 35 to Rt.72 east to exit 7 (Corbin Ave.). At end of exit ramp, turn left onto Corbin Ave. At 2nd light, turn right onto West Main St. At 4th light, turn left onto Russell St. The office at 45  Russell St. is on the right.

From Rt. 9 North (Middletown)
Follow Rt. 9N to exit 28 (Rt. 72 W) to Exit 7 (Corbin Ave.). At end of exit, go right onto Corbin Ave. At first light go right on to West Main St. At 4th light, go left onto Russell St. The office at 45 Russell St. is on the right.

From Rt. 72 East (Bristol)
Follow Rt. 72 E to Exit 7 (Corbin Ave.). At end of exit go left onto Corbin Ave. At 2nd light go right on to West Main St. At 4th light go left on to Russell St. The office at 45 Russell St. is on the right.

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Mid-Fairfield County
158 Brooklawn Avenue (Route 59), Bridgeport CT 06604; (203) 576-1010

I-95 South
Take exit 24 (Black Rock Turnpike)
Turn right off the exit ramp
Proceed to stop light and turn right onto Kings Highway/US1
Proceed on US1 for 1.2 miles to the intersection of Brooklawn Avenue & Clinton.
Turn left onto Brooklawn Avenue, go two blocks
Red Cross chapter on the right, parking available behind the house by turning right onto Brooklawn Place

I-95 North
Take exit 24 (Black Rock Turnpike)
Proceed straight at light
Bear left under I-95 and then to bear right (US1) while under I-95
Proceed on US1 for 1.2 miles to the intersection of Brooklawn Avenue & Clinton.
Turn left onto Brooklawn Avenue, go two blocks
Red Cross chapter on the right, parking available behind the house by turning right onto Brooklawn Place.

Merritt Parkway (North or South)
Exit 46 - Route 59 Fairfield/Easton
Proceed South on Route 59 3.3 miles (take note the road changes name many times- just proceed straight on rt. 59)
Red Cross chapter is on the left.
Parking available behind the house, turn left onto Brooklawn Place.

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Milford
1 Plymouth Place, Milford CT 06460; (203) 874-2531

From Hartford:
Take I-91 South to New Haven.  Enter I-95 South (NYC) and follow to Exit 39-A in Milford.  Turn right at end of ramp onto Route 1.  Go to first traffic light (Locust Street) and turn left.  At the end of a very short street turn right onto Cherry Street.  *** At fourth light turn right onto Plymouth Place.  Chapter is corner building on your right.

From I-95 South:
Take Exit 39-A in Milford.  Upon entering Route 1 go to the left lane and after first light bear to the left onto Cherry Street.  PROCEED AS ABOVE ***

From I-95 North:
Take Exit 39-A in Milford.  Turn right at end of ramp onto Route 1.  Go to first traffic light (Locust Street) and turn left.  At the end of a very short street turn right onto Cherry Street.  *** At fourth light turn right onto Plymouth Place.  Chapter is corner building on your right.

Alternative Route:
Take Merritt Parkway to exit 54-Milford Connector.  Follow Connector to very end (Route 1 North).  After entering Route 1 go to second traffic light and turn right onto North Street.  Go to first stop sign and turn left and turn left again almost immediately at traffic light.  The chapter is the first building on your right.  Plymouth Place is ONE WAY.

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New Canaan
51 Main Street, New Canaan CT 06840; (203) 966-1663

From Hartford:
Take I-91 South to New Haven.  Take I-95 West towards New York to Exit 13.  Turn left onto Route 1 and go approximately 1 mile to Route 124 (fire house on left).  Turn right onto Route 124 North to New Canaan.  ***  Continue on 124 to dead end in town.  Turn left onto Elm Street.  At the light, turn right onto Park Street, proceed over the hill to stop sign.  Turn right onto Main Street.  Chapter is the third house on right at the light.

Alternate Routes:
  In Meriden, turn off I-95 South at Exit 17 to Wilbur Cross/Merritt Parkway, Route 15.  Get off at Exit 37 and go north on Route 124 to New Canaan.  PROCEED AS ABOVE ***

          OR    Take Route 8 South from Waterbury to Exit 10, Merritt Parkway, West to Exit 37.  Proceed north on Route 124 to New Canaan.  PROCEED AS ABOVE ***

From the East or West:
Take I-95 to Exit 13.  Turn left onto Route 1 and go approximately 1 mile to Route 124 (a firehouse will be on the left).  Turn right onto Route 124 North to New Canaan.  PROCEED AS ABOVE ***

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South Central Connecticut
703 Whitney Avenue, New Haven  06511; (203) 787-6721

To Chapter Office
Via Route I-91:
Take I-91 (North or South) to exit 6 (Willow St.); turn right at end of exit ramp and follow Willow St. to the end. Turn right onto Whitney Ave., travel about 1/2 mile to #703 on the right. Chapter is a gray house with Red Cross on front lawn.

Via Route I-95: Take I-95 (North or South) to I-91 in New Haven. Proceed as above.

Via Merritt (Wilbur Cross) Parkway:
From Hartford: Take parkway South to exit 61; turn right at end of exit onto Whitney Ave. Travel about 4 miles to 703 Whitney Ave., on left.
From New York: Take Merritt Parkway North to exit 61; turn left onto Whitney Ave. Travel about 4 miles to 703 Whitney Ave., on left.

To Branch Office (144 South Main St., Wallingford  CT  06492; 203-265-6721)
From South
Merritt Parkway
(Route 15) North to exit 64. Turn right at end of exit ramp and continue to 2nd stop light. At fork, stay right; you will now be on Ward St. Continue on Ward St. through several stop signs and stop lights. At stop sign at top of hill, turn left onto South Main Street. White Red Cross office house is one half block on right (Red Cross flag in front).
Route I-91 North to exit 13 (left lane exit).  At end of exit ramp, go right onto Route 5. At first stop light go right, then take immediate left onto South Main Street. One half block after first stop sign, white Red Cross office house is on right (Red Cross flag in front).

From North
Merritt Parkway (Route 15) South to exit 64. Go right off exit. After first stop light, follow directions from Merritt Parkway above.
Route I-91 South to exit 14.  Go right off exit ramp. At 4th stop light, go left on South Main Street (Post Office will be on your left).  White Red Cross office is 6-7 houses down on your left (Red Cross flag in front).

From Cheshire
Route 68 (East toward Durham) until light at North Main Street Extension.  Take right; this road becomes North Main Street. At light at 4-way intersection in middle of town (Bank, Church, Post Office, Store on  corners), it becomes South Main Street.  White Red Cross office 6-7 houses down on your left (Red Cross flag in front).

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Valley
2 South Cliff Street, Ansonia CT 06401; (203) 735-9518

From Hartford
Take I-84 West to Waterbury. Then follow Route 8 South to exit 19. Turn left at end of exit. Proceed straight bearing left under blinking light. Follow Route 334, Wakalee Ave. At the first stop sign turn left onto Franklin Street. At stop sign take left over Maple Street Bridge. At light take left onto Main St. Proceed through light and up hill. Red Cross is on the right just past the YMCA. Park in the lot just beyond the chapter.

From the South
Take Route 8 North to exit 16 (Pershing Drive). Proceed straight off exit to the 4th traffic light and turn right onto Bridge St. At the 2nd traffic light turn left onto Main St. Proceed through 3 traffic light and continue straight up hill. Red Cross is on the right just past YMCA. Park in the lot just beyond chapter.

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Waterbury Area
64 Holmes Avenue, Waterbury CT 06710; (203) 755-1137

From Hartford:
Take I-84 west to Exit 21(Meadow Street, Waterbury).  Turn right at the traffic light at the bottom of the exit ramp on to Meadow Street.  *** Continue straight past the courthouse and Waterbury Republican-American newspaper building (large tower),  to the four-way intersection with West Main Street (traffic light; Seven-11 on opposite corner).  Turn right onto West Main Street.  Take the first left (traffic light) onto Holmes Avenue.  Continue straight, chapter is on right.

From the West:
Take I-84 east to Exit 21 (Meadow Street, Waterbury).  Turn right at the traffic light at the bottom of the exit ramp on to Meadow Street.  PROCEED AS ABOVE ***

From North/South (via Route 8):
Take Route 8 to "Downtown Waterbury" Exit (Southbound - Exit 34, Northbound - Exit 32).  Follow signs for Downtown Waterbury onto West Main Street (Southbound - immediate left; Northbound - straight - then right).  Continue straight, past Texaco gas station (traffic light), under a railroad trestle, through a four-way intersection (traffic light) marked by Seven-11 store on corner.  Take the next left (traffic light) onto Holmes Avenue.  Continue straight, chapter is on the right.

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Western Connecticut
2 Terrace Place, Danbury CT 06810; (203) 792-8200

From Hartford
Take I-84 West to Exit 5.  Turn right at the light at end of ramp onto North Main Street.  Continue through five traffic lights.  At sixth light turn right onto West Street and continue for one block.  Turn right onto Terrace Place.  Chapter is large white building on the left.

From Lower Fairfield County
Take Route 7 north to the end, where it runs into I-84.  Take I-84 east to Exit 5.  Proceed downhill (Down Street) to traffic light at bottom.  Turn right onto Main Street and continue through four lights.  Turn right at the fifth light onto West Street and continue for one block.  Turn right onto Terrance Place.  The chapter house is a large, white building on the left.

From the Southeast
There are a number of routes that feed into I-84.  Two options from the New Haven area include Route 34 through Shelton or Route 63 to 67 which may have less traffic.  There are other options, depending on your starting point.

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