All Resources

211 Connecticut

United Way of Connecticut

Statewide information and referral service connecting residents with social services including housing, food, healthcare, childcare, employment, and more. Available 24/7 by phone. Also coordinates the Coordinated Access Network (CAN) for homeless services.

24/7 by phone

Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.

Bridgeport Community Health Center

Community health center providing primary care, preventive services, and health education on a sliding fee scale.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission - Resource Center

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Resource center assisting with utility payment applications, housing applications, identification documentation, and social service connections. Also provides free medical, dental, and mental health care through Sage Healthcare partnership.

Call for hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Bridgeport Veterans Affairs Office

City of Bridgeport

City veterans affairs office providing information, referrals, and direct services to Bridgeport veterans. Includes a food pantry on the 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday of each month (10am-2pm), connections to VA benefits, and coordination of the free VA Hospital shuttle service.

Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm; Food pantry: 3rd Tue & Wed 10am-2pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

CT Department of Social Services - Bridgeport Office

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.

East Side Senior Center

City of Bridgeport Department on Aging

Senior center on the East Side of Bridgeport offering engaging activities including dominoes, bingo, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and hot lunch. Provides a welcoming community space for older adults.

Mon-Fri 8am-3pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

Eisenhower Senior Center

City of Bridgeport Department on Aging

City-operated senior center offering recreational activities, social programs, wellness activities, and congregate meals for Bridgeport seniors. Activities include arts and crafts, bingo, exercise classes, and special events.

Mon-Fri 8am-3pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

Fred Weisman Americares Free Clinic of Bridgeport

Americares Free Clinics

Free medical clinic for uninsured adults. Provides primary care, chronic disease management, and health screenings at no cost to eligible patients.

Tue 9am-4:30pm; Thu 12:30-4:30pm; Sat 8:30am-12:30pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Hall Neighborhood House - Senior Services

Hall Neighborhood House

Comprehensive senior services on the East Side of Bridgeport including community meals, health screenings, caregiver supports, classes and workshops, social events, and advocacy. Helps seniors maintain independence and stay connected to their community.

Mon-Fri; call for schedule

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

HUSKY Health / Medicaid Enrollment

Access Health CT

Connecticut's Medicaid program (HUSKY Health) provides free or low-cost health coverage including medical, dental, and behavioral health. HUSKY A covers children/parents, HUSKY B covers children in higher-income households, HUSKY D covers adults without dependents.

Phone: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Optimus Health Care

Optimus Health Care Inc.

FQHC operating 11 primary care sites, 6 school-based health centers, 3 homeless health centers, and a WIC program. Provides adult primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental, and behavioral health services.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Optimus Health Care - Dental Services

Optimus Health Care Inc.

Dental services for children and adults including emergency dental, preventive care, restorative care, x-rays, crowns, bridges, and partials. Sliding Fee Program available for patients without insurance based on income and family size.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Tue extended hours until 7:30pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Park City Primary Care Center

Optimus Health Care

Community health center providing primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale for low-income and uninsured residents.

Mon-Fri; call for hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Ralphola Taylor Community Health Center

Southwest Community Health Center

Satellite community health center providing primary medical care, dental services, and behavioral health on a sliding scale basis.

Mon-Fri; call for hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Southwest Community Health Center

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to uninsured and low-income individuals. Services include internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, mental health, nutrition, podiatry, and WIC.

Mon-Fri; call for specific hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Southwest Community Health Center - Dental Clinic

Southwest Community Health Center

Comprehensive dental services for low-income and uninsured patients including preventive care, restorative care, extractions, and emergency dental. Sliding fee discount available for uninsured patients below 200% FPL. Also offers dental services on biweekly Saturdays.

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Tue/Thu 8:30am-8pm; Bi-weekly Sat 9am-1pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

SWCAA - Southwestern CT Agency on Aging

Southwestern CT Agency on Aging

Regional Area Agency on Aging serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. Provides Medicare/Medicaid counseling, benefits screening, care management, long-term care planning, elder abuse prevention, and connections to home-delivered meals, senior day centers, home care, transportation, legal services, and nutrition programs. Call Aging Answers helpline for assistance.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Aging Answers helpline: (800) 994-9422

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Vision To Learn - Free Student Eye Care

Vision To Learn

Mobile vision clinic providing free eye exams and glasses to students K-12 in underserved schools. Over 9,000 Connecticut children served and 2,800 given free glasses. Mobile clinic visits Bridgeport public schools throughout the school year.

Mobile clinic visits schools during school hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

WIC Program - Optimus Health Care

Optimus Health Care Inc.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for pregnant/postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 at nutritional risk.

Call to confirm hours and schedule appointment

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.