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22 resources in Harm Reduction
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Medication-assisted treatment for substance use, including methadone maintenance, Suboxone, Vivitrol, outpatient substance use treatment, psychiatric evaluation, recovery support, Narcan training, and detox connections through Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center.
Walk-ins welcome for addiction treatment; call 203-503-3300 for current methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, outpatient, and detox intake hours
Before you go: If overdose risk is present, ask about Narcan training and overdose prevention support.
APNH
Provides free and confidential HIV/STI testing, PrEP services, harm reduction supplies, and case management for people living with or at risk of HIV. Also offers housing assistance and support groups.
Mon, Wed, Thu 9am-4:30pm; Tue 9am-8:30pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.
Anchor Health
LGBTQ-affirming healthcare near New Haven, including primary care, sexual health, HIV/STI testing, PrEP navigation, mpox vaccination, case management, and gender-affirming care.
Mon-Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 8am-6pm
Before you go: Free HIV, STI, and mpox vaccine services may be available; call to confirm eligibility.
APT Foundation
Comprehensive addiction treatment including medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine), outpatient counseling, residential treatment, gender-specific programs, and aftercare support.
Mon-Fri; call for clinic-specific hours
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
APT Foundation
Outpatient methadone maintenance and medication-assisted treatment clinic for opioid use disorder. Provides individual and group counseling alongside medication management.
Mon-Sat early morning; call for specific times
Before you go: Call or check outreach hours before going because mobile and drop-in schedules can change.
APT Foundation
Free syringe exchange, Narcan distribution, HIV/Hep C testing, and connections to treatment.
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.
BHcare
Outpatient mental health and addiction counseling services throughout Greater New Haven.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
CASA Inc
Intensive outpatient program for adults with substance use disorders. Services in English and Spanish.
Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-12pm
Before you go: Call or check outreach hours before going because mobile and drop-in schedules can change.
Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
Peer-led recovery support center offering recovery coaching, telephone recovery support, job readiness programs, All Recovery meetings, and community-building activities. All services are free.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; meetings in evenings
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Yale School of Medicine
Mobile medical clinic and storefront providing primary care, behavioral health, HIV care, flu/COVID vaccines, substance use treatment, and syringe services. Operates one of the largest naloxone distribution programs in CT.
Storefront: Mon-Fri; Mobile schedule varies weekly
Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.
Crossroads
Safe, nurturing recovery environment for addiction and mental health disorders. Culturally competent care.
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Free naloxone (Narcan) kits to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Training provided.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Call or check outreach hours before going because mobile and drop-in schedules can change.
Substance abuse treatment for men and women. Temporary housing for homeless men in treatment. Meals and transportation provided.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Midwestern CT Council on Alcoholism
Full range of outpatient addiction treatment - individual, group, and intensive outpatient (IOP).
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Yale School of Medicine / CHCV
Syringe exchange and harm reduction services including safer use supplies, overdose education, naloxone distribution, wound care kits, and safer sex supplies. Drop-in and mobile delivery available.
Drop-in hours vary; mobile delivery available
Before you go: Call or check outreach hours before going because mobile and drop-in schedules can change.
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Reproductive and sexual healthcare including birth control, pregnancy testing, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, PrEP/PEP, vaccines, and related preventive care. Services are available in English and Spanish with interpretation services.
Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-2pm
Before you go: Bring insurance information if you have it; ask about sliding-scale or low-cost options if uninsured.
Connecticut Mental Health Center / Yale
Substance use and Addiction Treatment Unit offering comprehensive addiction services including MAT.
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Trinity Church on the Green
Supportive community for people struggling with addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. Includes meal and fellowship.
Tuesdays 12pm-2:30pm
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Turnbridge
Addiction and mental health treatment program specializing in young adults ages 18-35. Offers residential, intensive outpatient, and general outpatient programs for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
24/7
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
Yale New Haven Hospital
Emergency department can start Suboxone treatment for opioid use disorder with bridge prescription and treatment referral.
24/7
Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.
APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health
Free and confidential HIV, Hep C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing; PrEP linkage; HIV case management; behavioral health referrals; and emergency food pantry access for APNH clients and community pantry days for New Haven residents.
Office/testing: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Community pantry: 1st & 3rd Thu 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3pm.
Before you go: Testing generally takes about 30 minutes; rapid HIV, Hep C, and syphilis results are available in about 20 minutes.
Leeway, Inc.
New Haven residential and healthcare provider for people living with HIV/AIDS and co-occurring conditions. Services include skilled nursing, residential care, independent housing units, behavioral health support, addiction treatment support, and community case management.
Residential and skilled nursing care operate 24/7; call admissions before visiting
Before you go: Ask the referring provider to gather current medical records, medication list, insurance information, and HIV/AIDS-related care information.
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