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6 resources for "counseling intake" in Benefits Help
Clear filtersCity of Bridgeport
City reentry support for residents returning from incarceration, with referrals for employment, housing, identification, benefits, mentoring, and community services.
Mon-Fri business hours; call to confirm
Before you go: Bring ID if you have it, release paperwork, and any probation/parole contact information.
Connecticut Department of Social Services
State office administering SNAP (food stamps), Temporary Family Assistance (TFA/TANF), Medicaid/HUSKY Health, and other public benefits for low-income individuals and families.
Mon/Tue/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Wed/Thu 8:30am-12pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Connecticut's state social-services field office serving the Bridgeport region. Accepts and processes applications for SNAP (food stamps), HUSKY/Medicaid, and cash assistance (TANF/State Supplement).
Mon-Fri business hours (call to confirm)
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and any bills or account information related to the help you need.
Southwest Community Health Center
A Federally Qualified Health Center in Bridgeport that helps patients apply for Medicaid, HUSKY A & B, and other coverage, and offers a sliding-fee discount for the uninsured. A practical on-the-groun…
Health-center business hours (call for enrollment help)
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and any bills or account information related to the help you need.
Alliance for Community Empowerment (formerly ABCD)
Bridgeport's federally designated Community Action Agency (the renamed ABCD). Runs the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) for the region (winter heating bills, water/sewer help, furnace repa…
Energy intake by appointment: (203) 384-6904
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and any bills or account information related to the help you need.
City of Bridgeport Health & Social Services
City social services information and referrals for people with disabilities, including connections to public benefits, accessibility supports, transportation, and community services.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of Bridgeport residency, and any benefit or disability paperwork.