192 resources
- Housing Food
211 Connecticut
United Way
Free, confidential helpline connecting you to local health and human services 24/7.
- Mental Health
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA
24/7 free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
- Healthcare Food
Agency on Aging of South Central CT
AOASCC
Serves 15,000+ older adults annually with home care, meals on wheels, caregiver support, respite care, exercise classes, health screenings, benefits counseling, and connection to community services.
- Healthcare Harm Reduction
AIDS Project New Haven (APNH)
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.
- Childcare
All Our Kin Family Childcare
All Our Kin
Network of licensed family childcare providers in New Haven, many accepting Care 4 Kids subsidies.
- Jobs
American Job Center - New Haven
CT Department of Labor
Career coaching, job search resources, training info, and employer connections. One-stop career center.
- Legal Aid Immigration
Apostle Immigrant Services
Immigration legal services including green card applications, family petitions, citizenship, U-visas, VAWA cases for domestic violence survivors, and asylum assistance. Fees start at $40.
- Harm Reduction Mental Health
APT Foundation - Addiction Treatment
APT Foundation
Comprehensive addiction treatment including medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine), outpatient counseling, residential treatment, gender-specific programs, and aftercare support.
- Harm Reduction
APT Foundation - Orchard Clinic
APT Foundation
Outpatient methadone maintenance and medication-assisted treatment clinic for opioid use disorder. Provides individual and group counseling alongside medication management.
- Harm Reduction Healthcare
APT Foundation - Syringe Services
APT Foundation
Free syringe exchange, Narcan distribution, HIV/Hep C testing, and connections to treatment.
- Jobs Mental Health
ARC of Greater New Haven
Day programs and advocacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are individualized and person-centered, including community integration, skill building, and self-advocacy groups.
- Food
Believe In Me Empowerment Corporation Food Pantry
Believe In Me Empowerment Corporation
Monthly food pantry on Dixwell Avenue serving the community.
- Food
Bethel AME Church Food Pantry
Bethel AME Church
Church-based food pantry serving the Dixwell/Newhallville community. Part of the historic AME mission to serve the needy.
- Food Housing
Beulah Heights Social Integration Program
Beulah Heights Church
Comprehensive services for homeless individuals and those returning from incarceration. Warming center, meals, resource center, and van transportation.
- Mental Health Harm Reduction
BHcare Counseling
BHcare
Outpatient mental health and addiction counseling services throughout Greater New Haven.
- Childcare
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut - New Haven
Big Brothers Big Sisters of CT
One-to-one youth mentoring matching adult volunteers with children ages 6-18. Community-based and school-based programs that meet weekly throughout the school year.
- Childcare Jobs
Boys & Girls Club of New Haven
Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Haven
After-school, summer, teen, and sports programs serving 200+ youth daily. Programs include homework help, STEM activities, arts, leadership development, and college prep for ages 6-18.
- Food
Breakthrough Church Food Pantry
Breakthrough Church
Monthly food pantry at Winchester Ave Police Substation. Bring own bags and carts.
- Childcare
Care 4 Kids Childcare Subsidy
CT Office of Early Childhood
Childcare subsidies for low-income working families to pay for licensed childcare providers.
- Jobs
Career Resources - Justice-Impacted Initiatives
Career Resources Inc
Employment and training services specifically designed for justice-impacted individuals. Includes job placement, occupational skills training, digital literacy, and supportive services.
- Jobs
Career Resources Inc
Career Resources
Job training, skills development, and employment services for adults and youth.
- Harm Reduction
CASA Inc - MAAS Day Treatment
CASA Inc
Intensive outpatient program for adults with substance use disorders. Services in English and Spanish.
- Food
Catholic Charities - Grand Avenue Food Pantry
Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Hartford
Monthly food pantry serving Fair Haven area residents with income restrictions.
- Harm Reduction Mental Health
CCAR New Haven Recovery Community Center
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.
- Food Mental Health
Chapel on the Green
Trinity Church on the Green
Outdoor worship service and free meal for homeless and vulnerable community members. Drumming circle, Eucharist, healing prayers, and fellowship.
- Food
Chapel on the Green Soup Kitchen
Trinity Church on the Green
Outdoor worship service and free meal on the New Haven Green every Sunday. Open to all, especially those experiencing homelessness. Provides community, food, and pastoral care.
- Food Housing
Christian Community Action
CCA
Faith-based nonprofit since 1967 providing food pantry, housing assistance, and case management. NEW HOPE housing program offers furnished apartments for up to 36 months.
- Food
Christian Community Action Food Pantry
Christian Community Action
Food pantry providing groceries to families in need. Serves New Haven residents.
- Legal Aid
Clean Slate CT - Record Expungement
Statewide Legal Services
Help with criminal record expungement and pardons to remove barriers to employment and housing.
- Mental Health
Clifford Beers Community Care Center
Clifford Beers
The nation's first outpatient mental health clinic (founded 1913). Provides clinical mental health services for children and families including outpatient therapy, Child First home visiting, school-based services, and psychiatric care.
- Housing
Columbus House Emergency Shelter
Columbus House
Emergency shelter and housing services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Provides meals, case management, and connections to permanent housing.
- Healthcare Housing
Columbus House Shelter Clinic
Columbus House
On-site health clinic at Columbus House shelter providing medical care for homeless individuals.
- Cash Housing
Community Action Agency of New Haven - Emergency Assistance
CAANH
Emergency financial assistance for rent, security deposits, and utility bills for income-eligible residents.
- Utilities
Community Action Agency of New Haven - Energy Assistance
CAANH
Administers Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and weatherization services for low-income households. Helps with heating costs, equipment repair/replacement, and home energy efficiency upgrades.
- Food
Community Baptist Church Mobile Food Pantry
Community Baptist Church
Monthly mobile food pantry distribution.
- Healthcare Harm Reduction
Community Health Care Van (CHCV)
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.
- Food
Community Soup Kitchen of New Haven
CSK New Haven
Free meals served since 1977. Lunch 5 days/week, Saturday breakfast. No qualifications required - open to all.
- Jobs
ConnCAT Job Training
ConnCAT
Free job training and youth programs for Connecticut residents. High-quality educational programs at no cost.
- Utilities
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
CAANH
Heating assistance for low-income households. Pays for oil, gas, electric, propane, kerosene, coal, wood.
- Food
Connecticut Food Bank - New Haven
Connecticut Food Bank
Large-scale food distribution serving partner agencies and mobile food pantries throughout Greater New Haven.
- Immigration Legal Aid
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
CIRI
Affordable immigration legal services, citizenship prep, and support for refugees and immigrants since 1918.
- Legal Aid Immigration
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants - Legal Services
CIRI
Affordable immigration legal representation for asylum, U-visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, family petitions, employment authorization, naturalization, and relief for survivors of crime. Served 3,186 clients in 2025.
- Mental Health
Connecticut Mental Health Center
CMHC / Yale
Comprehensive mental health services including outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, crisis services, and case management.
- Legal Aid
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center
CVLC
Free civil legal services for veterans including housing, family law, record expungement, bankruptcy, consumer debt, VA benefits, employment law, and military discharge upgrades.
- Mental Health Housing
Continuum of Care - Crisis Services
Continuum of Care Inc
Crisis intervention and stabilization services for adults with mental illness. Provides 24-hour crisis assessment, emergency housing, and community support programs in the greater New Haven area.
- Housing Food
Continuum of Care Emergency Housing
Continuum of Care Inc
Emergency housing serving 100+ homeless individuals daily. Provides food, shelter, and support services.
- Healthcare
Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center (Cedar Street)
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
FQHC satellite location on Cedar Street providing medical services on a sliding fee scale.
- Healthcare
Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center (Sargent Drive)
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
FQHC satellite location on Sargent Drive providing primary care and adult health services on a sliding fee scale.
- Healthcare Mental Health
Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center (State Street)
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
FQHC satellite location on State Street providing medical and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale.
- Healthcare
Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center (Wilmot Road)
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
FQHC satellite location providing primary care and adult health services on a sliding fee scale.
- Harm Reduction Healthcare
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center - MAT Program
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder including Suboxone and counseling.
- Healthcare Mental Health
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center - Primary Care
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Connecticut's first FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale.
- Healthcare
Crossroads Clinic
Crossroads
Free/sliding-scale medical clinic providing healthcare services to the community.
- Harm Reduction Mental Health
Crossroads Recovery Center
Crossroads
Safe, nurturing recovery environment for addiction and mental health disorders. Culturally competent care.
- Cash Healthcare
CT Department of Social Services - New Haven
State of Connecticut DSS
State office administering HUSKY Health (Medicaid), SNAP, TANF cash assistance, state supplement for aged/blind/disabled, and other benefit programs. Apply online through ConneCT portal.
- Legal Aid
CT Legal Services - New Haven
Connecticut Legal Services
Free civil legal help for low-income residents. Housing, family, benefits, immigration for DV survivors.
- Mental Health
CT Safe Connect
CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Statewide 24/7 hotline for domestic violence support. Call, text, or chat. All languages supported.
- Childcare
CT State Gateway - Early Learning Center
CT State Community College
NAEYC-accredited preschool for children ages 2.8 to 5 years. State-funded scholarships, Care4Kids accepted, and sliding scale fees available. Full-day program with early childhood curriculum.
- Jobs
CT State Gateway - Workforce Development
CT State Community College
Workforce training programs in allied health, manufacturing, digital applications, leadership, hospitality, and more. Also offers Gateway to College dual enrollment for students who left high school.
- Transportation
CT Transit - Reduced Fare
CT Transit
Reduced bus fares for seniors, people with disabilities, and Medicare recipients.
- Jobs
CTWorks New Haven
CT Department of Labor
Free job search assistance, resume help, interview prep, and job training programs.
- Legal Aid
Disability Rights Connecticut
Statewide protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities. Provides legal representation, investigative services, information and referral, and systems-level advocacy.
- Mental Health
Dixwell Avenue Congregational UCC
Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ
Oldest African American Congregational Church in the world (founded 1820). Community outreach and historic connection to Dixwell/Newhallville neighborhoods.
- Food Mental Health
Dixwell Newhallville Community Mental Health - Food Pantry
Dixwell Newhallville Community Mental Health Services
Monthly food pantry at the community mental health center. Bring photo ID and proof of address for first visit. Bring bags for shopping.
- Housing Legal Aid
Domestic Violence Hotline - Safe Haven
BHcare
24-hour hotline and emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
- Food Housing
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK)
DESK
Free hot dinner served every evening, plus case management, social services, and connections to housing.
- Food Healthcare
East Shore Senior Center
City of New Haven
Senior center offering congregate meals, health screenings, flu shots, exercise programs, social activities, and transportation services for older adults in the East Shore neighborhood.
- Jobs
EMERGE CT - Reentry Employment
EMERGE CT
Paid part-time employment and training in construction, landscaping, and property management for people returning from incarceration.
- Legal Aid Housing
Eviction Defense - Greater New Haven
Connecticut Fair Housing Center
Legal assistance for tenants facing eviction, including court representation and negotiations with landlords.
- Healthcare
Fair Haven CHC - 50 Grand Avenue
Fair Haven Community Health Care
FQHC satellite location at 50 Grand Avenue providing medical services on a sliding fee scale.
- Healthcare
Fair Haven CHC - Bella Vista
Fair Haven Community Health Care
FQHC satellite at Bella Vista providing medical services on a sliding fee scale.
- Healthcare Mental Health
Fair Haven Community Health Care
FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and behavioral health.
- Mental Health Jobs
Fellowship Place
Recovery-oriented services for adults living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Programs include supported employment, housing, social rehabilitation, and wellness activities.
- Mental Health Housing
Fellowship Place Homeless Outreach
Fellowship Place
Outreach and support services for homeless individuals, including mental health recovery programs and supported employment.
- Mental Health
First Calvary Baptist Church
Historic Black church in Newhallville providing community outreach and support services.
- Food
FISH of Greater New Haven - Delivery Only Pantry
FISH of Greater New Haven
Food pantry that delivers food to residents of Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, and New Haven. Serves older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income residents without transportation access.
- Food
Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service of New Haven
Jewish Family Service of New Haven
Food pantry for Greater New Haven residents. By appointment only. Requires income verification, proof of residency, proof of family size, entitlement benefit cards, and photo ID.
- Food
Free Forever Prison Ministry Food Pantry
Free Forever Prison Ministry
Food pantry serving people with AIDS, those recently released from prison and their families, and Greater New Haven residents.
- Harm Reduction
Free Narcan Distribution
CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Free naloxone (Narcan) kits to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Training provided.
- Childcare
Friends Center for Children
Early childhood care and education for children ages 3 months to 5 years. Year-round, full-time program with child-centered Quaker values-based curriculum. Sliding scale tuition available.
- Cash
General Assistance
City of New Haven
Temporary cash assistance for single adults without children who are unable to work.
- Jobs Housing
Get Connected New Haven - Opportunity Center
City of New Haven
Walk-in resource center helping residents access social services, benefits enrollment, job training, housing assistance, and community programs. Provides one-stop navigation for city services.
- Food
Glorified Deliverance Church Food Pantry
Glorified Deliverance Church
Food pantry serving New Haven residents. Requires photo ID.
- Harm Reduction Housing
Grant Street Partnership
Substance abuse treatment for men and women. Temporary housing for homeless men in treatment. Meals and transportation provided.
- Transportation
Greater New Haven Transit District
GNHTD
Paratransit and demand-response transportation for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Housing
Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
Habitat for Humanity
Homeownership preparation program and affordable home construction. Also operates ReStore selling discounted furniture, appliances, and building materials to fund housing projects.
- Healthcare
HAVEN Free Clinic
Yale University / HAVEN
Student-run free primary care clinic for uninsured New Haven residents. Comprehensive care at no cost.
- Healthcare
HAVEN Free Clinic - Saturday Clinic
HAVEN Free Clinic / Yale University
Student-run free primary care clinic providing comprehensive health services including adult medicine, women's health, pediatrics, and social work. Serves uninsured and underinsured New Haven residents.
- Food
Haven's Harvest Food Rescue
Haven's Harvest
Food rescue organization that redistributes surplus food from restaurants, grocery stores, and farms to community sites across Greater New Haven. Volunteers pick up and deliver food to shelters, senior centers, schools, and faith communities.
- Jobs Childcare
Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs
Higher Heights YEP
College and career readiness programs for Greater New Haven high school students. Includes SAT prep, college tours, mentoring, leadership development, and financial aid guidance since 2004.
- Food
Hill Development Corporation - Church St South Food Pantry
Hill Development Corporation
Food pantry serving Church Street South and New Haven residents.
- Housing
Hillside Family Shelter
Columbus House
Emergency temporary housing for families with at least one adult and one child. 30-60 day stays.
- Housing
HOPWA Housing Assistance
City of New Haven
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) provides rental assistance, utility assistance, and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Healthcare
HUSKY Health (Medicaid) Enrollment
Access Health CT
Free or low-cost health insurance for children, pregnant women, parents, and adults through Connecticut Medicaid.
- Food
Immanuel Baptist Church Clothes Closet
Immanuel Baptist Church
Free clothing closet open to the community. Donations also accepted.
- Housing
Immanuel Baptist Shelter
Immanuel Baptist Church
75-bed emergency shelter for homeless men. Client check-in starts at 4:00 PM and wake up is 7:00 AM.
- Food
Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry
Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church
Food pantry open to the community. Must complete Emergency Food Assistance Program Form annually. Must be 18+, no ID required.
- Immigration Jobs
IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
IRIS
Legal services, resettlement support, employment, and ESL classes for refugees and immigrants.
- Food Immigration
IRIS Food Pantry
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
Food pantry specifically for immigrants, refugees, and asylees in the greater New Haven area who are not U.S. citizens.
- Mental Health Immigration
Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven
Jewish Family Service
Counseling, senior services, refugee resettlement, and emergency assistance. Serves all faiths.
- Immigration Legal Aid
Junta for Progressive Action
Junta
Immigration legal services, community organizing, and advocacy for the Latino community.
- Immigration Jobs
Junta for Progressive Action - Adult Education
Junta for Progressive Action
Free ESL classes, financial literacy courses, and adult education for New Haven residents. Programs help immigrants build English proficiency and essential skills for managing personal finances.
- Childcare
LEAP - Leadership Education Athletics Partnership
LEAP
Free summer and after-school programs for New Haven youth. Academic enrichment, sports, and leadership.
- Housing
Liberty Community Services - Rapid Rehousing
Liberty Community Services
Rapid rehousing program helping families and individuals quickly exit homelessness through rental assistance and case management.
- Housing
Life Haven - Women & Children Shelter
Life Haven
Emergency shelter for single women with children and pregnant women in their last trimester.
- Utilities
LIHEAP - Heating Assistance
CAANH
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps pay heating bills for income-eligible households.
- Healthcare
Lions Low Vision Center - New Haven
Lions Low Vision Centers
Free low vision therapy and occupational therapy services for individuals with visual impairments, operated in partnership with Quinnipiac University. Also provides vision social work services at no charge.
- Food
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
St. Thomas More Chapel
Weekly food pantry providing groceries to New Haven residents in need.
- Food
Loaves and Fishes - St. Paul & St. James Church
St. Paul and St. James Episcopal Church
Food pantry and clothing closet ministry since 1982. Provides food, clothing, and personal care items to anyone in need.
- Childcare
LULAC Head Start
LULAC
Comprehensive Head Start and childcare program serving 500+ children and families annually. Provides educational, health, and social services for children from low-income families in New Haven and East Haven.
- Food
Macedonia Church Food Pantry
Macedonia Church of God in Christ
Church-based food pantry serving the Newhallville community.
- Food
Masjid Al-Islam Food Pantry
Masjid Al-Islam
Islamic community center providing food assistance to families in need.
- Harm Reduction Mental Health
MCCA New Haven Outpatient
Midwestern CT Council on Alcoholism
Full range of outpatient addiction treatment - individual, group, and intensive outpatient (IOP).
- Transportation Healthcare
Medical Rides - VEYO
VEYO / CT Medicaid
Free non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid members to doctors, pharmacies, and treatment.
- Mental Health
Mercy Center
Sisters of Mercy
Spiritual retreat center welcoming all faiths. Offers programs for personal renewal, counseling referrals, and community support.
- Mental Health
Mobile Crisis Team
United Way of CT
24/7 mobile crisis intervention for adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies. Can come to your location.
- Food
Mount Hope Temple Food Pantry
Mount Hope Temple
Church-based food pantry serving the Dixwell Avenue community.
- Food
Moved With Compassion Ministry
MWCM
Nonprofit providing food, water, clothing, and winter coats to homeless individuals. Also provides educational and spiritual assistance.
- Housing
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven
NHS of New Haven
Homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
- Food
New Flame Restoration Church Food Pantry
New Flame Restoration Church
Food pantry with regular distributions and emergency food bags for Greater New Haven residents.
- Jobs Immigration
New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Center
New Haven Public Schools
Free adult education programs including GED preparation, high school credit diploma, English as a Second Language (ESL), National External Diploma Program, citizenship classes, and VITA free tax preparation.
- Food
New Haven Church of Christ Food Pantry
New Haven Church of Christ
Weekly food pantry serving the Greater New Haven area.
- Healthcare Food
New Haven Department of Elderly Services
City of New Haven
City department providing senior center programming, transportation assistance, meals, recreation, health screenings, social services referrals, and advocacy for New Haven residents aged 60 and older.
- Immigration
New Haven Elm City ID
City of New Haven
Municipal ID card for all New Haven residents regardless of immigration status. Accepted for city services.
- Mental Health
New Haven Family Alliance
Community-based organization providing mental health counseling, youth mentoring, fatherhood engagement, family support services, and violence intervention programs for New Haven families.
- Food
New Haven Food Policy Council - Community Fridges
New Haven Food Policy Council
Network of community refrigerators throughout New Haven providing free food 24/7, no questions asked.
- Jobs
New Haven Free Public Library - Ives Main
New Haven Free Public Library
Main library offering free internet and computer access, job search resources, ESL conversation groups, children's programs, VITA tax prep assistance, and serves as a winter warming center.
- Childcare
New Haven Head Start
NHPS / CAANH
Free preschool program for children ages 3-5 from low-income families, including meals and health screenings.
- Healthcare
New Haven Health Department - Health Center
City of New Haven
Affordable healthcare services. $20 fee but no one turned away for inability to pay.
- Healthcare
New Haven Health Department - Health Programs
City of New Haven Health Department
Public health programs including immunizations, STD testing, lead screening, and health education.
- Healthcare
New Haven Health Department - STI Clinic
City of New Haven
Affordable and confidential HIV/STI testing and treatment through the Prevention Medicine Division. Serves all New Haven residents regardless of insurance status.
- Housing
New Haven Housing Authority (Elm City Communities)
Elm City Communities
Public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals.
- Legal Aid
New Haven Legal Assistance Association
NHLAA
Free civil legal services for low-income New Haven residents, including housing, benefits, and family law.
- Housing
New Haven Office of Housing & Homelessness Services
City of New Haven
City office coordinating homeless services, winter warming centers, rapid rehousing, and housing programs. Manages Coordinated Access Network for shelter placement and emergency housing referrals.
- Jobs Legal Aid
New Haven Reentry Welcome Center
Project MORE / City of New Haven
Walk-in resource center for individuals returning from incarceration. Provides document replacement, benefits enrollment, housing stabilization, job readiness training, and case management.
- Harm Reduction
New Haven Syringe Services Program (NHSSP)
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.
- Jobs
New Haven Works
Connects New Haven residents to good jobs. Provides job training and placement services.
- Mental Health Childcare
New Haven Youth & Family Services
Multi-service agency providing professional care, education, and treatment for youth and families with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Includes family counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.
- Mental Health Childcare
New Haven Youth Connect
City of New Haven Youth & Recreation Department
City program connecting at-risk youth to social services through collaboration between city agencies, schools, mental health professionals, and community partners. Provides case management and referrals.
- Housing
New Reach - CareWays Shelter
New Reach
Emergency shelter for families with female head of household.
- Housing
New Reach - Martha's Place Emergency Shelter
New Reach
Emergency shelter program serving single women and families with female head of household.
- Food
Newhallville Academy Food Pantry
Newhallville Academy
Food pantry for New Haven residents. Requires proof of residency and photo ID.
- Mental Health
Northside Community Outpatient Services
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Mental health and behavioral health outpatient services on a sliding fee scale.
- Food
Omega SDA Church Community Service
Omega Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Monthly food distribution serving the New Haven community.
- Food
Omega Seventh-Day Adventist Church Community Service
Omega SDA Church
Church-based food pantry serving the Dixwell neighborhood. Provides groceries and household essentials to families in need.
- Utilities
Operation Fuel
Emergency energy assistance year-round for households not eligible for LIHEAP.
- Food
Pitts Chapel Baptist Church Food Pantry
Pitts Chapel Baptist Church
Church food pantry serving the New Haven community.
- Healthcare
Planned Parenthood - New Haven Health Center
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Reproductive and sexual health services including STI testing and treatment, birth control, cancer screenings, pregnancy testing, abortion services, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. Sliding scale fees available.
- Healthcare
Project Access New Haven
Connects uninsured patients with volunteer physicians for specialty care. Also helps with insurance enrollment.
- Jobs
Project MORE Reentry Employment
Project MORE
Employment services specifically for people returning from incarceration, including job placement and retention support.
- Food Cash
Salvation Army New Haven - Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army
Emergency assistance including food pantry, clothing distribution, utility assistance, and holiday programs. Serves New Haven and surrounding towns with crisis intervention and social services.
- Food Cash
Salvation Army New Haven Food Pantry
Salvation Army
Food pantry and emergency assistance for families in crisis.
- Harm Reduction Mental Health
SATU - Yale Addiction Treatment
Connecticut Mental Health Center / Yale
Substance use and Addiction Treatment Unit offering comprehensive addiction services including MAT.
- Food
Second Star of Jacob Church Food Pantry
Second Star of Jacob Church
Food pantry serving New Haven residents. Requires ID for proof of residency.
- Food Cash
SNAP/Food Stamps Enrollment
CT Department of Social Services
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides monthly benefits to buy groceries.
- Cash
Social Security Administration - New Haven
Social Security Administration
Federal office handling Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability benefits, Medicare enrollment, and replacement Social Security cards.
- Food
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Food Pantry
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Food pantry serving Newhallville and New Haven neighborhood residents.
- Food
St. Ann Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
St. Ann Church
Food pantry and soup kitchen serving the Greater New Haven area.
- Immigration
St. Francis Church & St. Rose of Lima - ESL Classes
Catholic Charities
Free English as a Second Language classes for immigrants and refugees.
- Food
St. Luke's Services Food Pantry
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Food pantry and community services on Whalley Avenue.
- Childcare
St. Martin de Porres Academy
Independent, tuition-free Catholic middle school for children from economically disadvantaged families. Provides extended-day education with experiential learning, spiritual grounding, and rigorous academics.
- Food
St. Matthew's Unison Freewill Baptist Food Pantry
St. Matthew's Unison Freewill Baptist Church
Church-based food pantry on Dixwell Avenue.
- Food
St. Rose of Lima Church - Food Pantry
St. Rose of Lima Church
Catholic church food pantry serving the Fair Haven community.
- Cash Utilities
St. Vincent de Paul Society - New Haven
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic charity providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other basic needs through home visits.
- Cash Utilities
State Emergency Assistance (EA)
CT Department of Social Services
One-time emergency payments for families with children facing eviction or utility shutoff.
- Cash
TANF Cash Assistance
CT Department of Social Services
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides monthly cash assistance for families with children.
- Mental Health Housing
The Connection - Mental Health Services
The Connection Inc
Community mental health services, recovery support, and housing for adults with mental illness.
- Cash Childcare
The Diaper Bank
Distributes free diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products to low-income families through partner agencies. Provides 40-50 diapers per month per eligible child.
- Food
The NICE Center Food Pantry
The NICE Center
Monthly food pantry serving Hill Regional residents only. Requires ID and proof of residency.
- Mental Health Harm Reduction
The Spiritual Fellowship
Trinity Church on the Green
Supportive community for people struggling with addiction, mental illness, and homelessness. Includes meal and fellowship.
- Jobs
The WorkPlace - Second Chance Re-Entry Program
The WorkPlace Inc
Employment training for formerly incarcerated individuals including soft skills training, behavioral health support, occupational training, transportation assistance, and 4-week subsidized job placement.
- Healthcare
Transitions Clinic - Reentry Healthcare
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Primary care clinic specifically for people recently released from incarceration, with community health workers who have lived experience.
- Cash
Trinity Community Grants Program
Trinity Church on the Green
Grant funding for human service programs addressing health, hunger, shelter, and education in New Haven.
- Harm Reduction Mental Health
Turnbridge Young Adult Treatment
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.
- Utilities
UI Matching Payment Program
United Illuminating
UI matches customer payments dollar-for-dollar to help pay down past-due balances.
- Housing Legal Aid
Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services
BHcare
24/7 crisis support for domestic violence survivors. Emergency shelter, counseling, safety planning, restraining orders.
- Legal Aid Housing
Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services - New Haven
BHcare
Comprehensive domestic violence services including 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups, safety planning, restraining order assistance, and children's services. All services are free and confidential.
- Cash
United Way of Greater New Haven
United Way
Coordinates community resources for education, health, and financial stability. Funds local nonprofits and provides direct referrals to services across the Greater New Haven region.
- Healthcare Mental Health
VA Connecticut Healthcare
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Comprehensive healthcare services for eligible veterans including primary care, mental health, and specialty care.
- Food
Varick AME Zion Church Food Pantry
Varick AME Zion Church
Food pantry and soup kitchen serving the Dixwell community. Also provides clothing assistance.
- Cash
VITA Free Tax Preparation - New Haven
IRS / New Haven Adult Education Center
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program providing free tax return preparation and e-filing for individuals earning $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speakers.
- Healthcare Food
WIC - Fair Haven Community Health Care
Fair Haven Community Health Care
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program providing supplemental food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant and postpartum women and children under 5.
- Food Healthcare
WIC - Women Infants Children Program (New Haven)
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5. Provides food vouchers, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
- Utilities
Winter Utility Shut-Off Protection
CT PURA
Utility shut-off protection from Nov 1 - May 1 for residential customers. Know your rights.
- Legal Aid Mental Health
Women and Families Center - Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Women and Families Center
Free 24-hour crisis intervention for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. Services include short-term counseling, hospital accompaniment, court advocacy, support groups, and referrals.
- Jobs
Workforce Alliance
Job search assistance, resume help, career coaching, and job training. Free manufacturing training in 5 weeks.
- Immigration Legal Aid
Yale Law School - Immigrant Rights Clinic
Yale Law School / NHLAA
Free immigration legal services for low-income immigrants. Removal defense, asylum, VAWA, U-Visas.
- Harm Reduction Healthcare
Yale New Haven Hospital - Emergency Suboxone
Yale New Haven Hospital
Emergency department can start Suboxone treatment for opioid use disorder with bridge prescription and treatment referral.
- Healthcare
Yale New Haven Hospital - Financial Assistance
Yale New Haven Hospital
Financial assistance program for uninsured or underinsured patients to reduce hospital bills.
- Healthcare Immigration
Yale Refugee Health Program
Yale School of Medicine
Provides initial domestic health screening for newly arrived refugees in the Greater New Haven area and establishes longitudinal primary care. Approximately 250 refugees screened annually.
- Healthcare
Yale-New Haven Hospital Adult Dental Clinic
Yale New Haven Hospital
Comprehensive dental treatment and oral surgery for adult patients. Approximately 30,000 patient visits per year. Financial assistance and sliding scale fees available for uninsured patients.
- Housing
Youth Continuum - Youth Shelter
Youth Continuum
Shelter, housing, and support services for homeless youth ages 14-24. Includes warming center in winter.