Willimantic Social Security Office
1320 Main St, Ste 19, Willimantic, CT 06226
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Willimantic Social Security office is one of 15 field offices in Connecticut, serving Windham County and the surrounding area. It is the closest office for residents of Willimantic and 38 nearby communities, roughly 213,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Norwich, about 15 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 38
- people in service area
- 213K
- to next-nearest office
- 15 mi
- offices in Connecticut
- 15
- county
- Windham County
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 405-0488
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Willimantic office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (877) 405-0488 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Willimantic office
- Main Street is Both routes 32 and 66.
- Ssa is located at Tyler Square which is right behind the Taco Bell.
- There is Plenty of parking in the Tyler Square parking Area.
- From Mansfield take route 32 or 195 onto Main Street.
- From the south take route 32 onto Main Street and from the west take route 6 to route 32 south onto Main Street.
- From the east take route 6 to route 32 north onto Main Street.
Willimantic office location
Services at the Willimantic Social Security office
Staff at the Willimantic office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
Towns served by the Willimantic office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Willimantic office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 38 surrounding communities, the largest is Mansfield (26,357 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, CT | 5.2 mi | 26,357 |
| Windham, CT | 3.2 mi | 24,362 |
| Storrs, CT | 6.6 mi | 16,392 |
| Coventry, CT | 7.4 mi | 12,205 |
| Lebanon, CT | 5.7 mi | 7,108 |
| Columbia, CT | 4.2 mi | 5,246 |
| Chaplin, CT | 7.4 mi | 2,143 |
| Coventry Lake, CT | 6.6 mi | 2,135 |
| Scotland, CT | 7.4 mi | 1,568 |
| South Windham, CT | 3.9 mi | 1,475 |
| South Coventry, CT | 5.5 mi | 1,413 |
| Mansfield Center, CT | 3.9 mi | 1,367 |
…and 26 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Frequently asked questions about the Willimantic office
- The Willimantic office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Willimantic office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 405-0488 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 405-0488 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Willimantic, this is the closest office for about 38 surrounding communities, including Windham, Mansfield Center, South Windham, Columbia, Mansfield. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Norwich, about 15 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.