Alpha Community Services YMCA - Families in Transition Emergency Shelter

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

Accepting clients24/7
Verified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Report an issue

About

Largest emergency shelter program for families in Connecticut. Families live in the shelter for 60-90 days while receiving case management, meals (lunch, dinner, cold breakfast), and connections to permanent housing.

Directions by bus

Saves the name, phone, address, and hours into your phone’s contacts. No text message needed.

Location

309 Brooks Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608

Hours

24/7 shelter

Website

cccymca.org/locations/alpha/emergency-shelter/

How to Get Help

Call 211 to initiate service and get scheduled for a CAN Navigator assessment.

Who Can Get Help

  • Currently homeless
  • Serves: Families

Before you go

  • This shelter is for families, not individuals. Don't just walk up to 309 Brooks St. In CT, call 2-1-1 first to start Coordinated Access intake and get referred here.
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