Alpha Community Services YMCA - Families in Transition Emergency Shelter

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

Accepting clients
Verified 10/8/2026 (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.

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Directions by bus

Downloads a contact file with the name, phone, address, and hours. Open it to add the resource to your contacts.

Location

309 Brooks Street,
Bridgeport, CT 06608

Hours

Beds through 2-1-1 only

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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