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Free, confidential helpline connecting you to local health and human services 24/7.
24/7
Before you go: Call 211 or search 211ct.org with your ZIP code and the type of help you need.
SAMHSA
24/7 free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
24/7
Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.
AOASCC
Regional agency serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Greater New Haven and the lower Valley. Helps with service navigation, benefits screening, Medicare/CHOICES counseling…
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: Have Medicare, Medicaid/HUSKY, income, housing, and caregiver information handy if you want benefits screening.
All Our Kin
Network of licensed family childcare providers in New Haven, many accepting Care 4 Kids subsidies.
Office: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
CT Department of Labor
Career coaching, job search resources, training info, and employer connections. One-stop career center.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.
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.
APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health
Free emergency food pantry at APNH, open to anyone in the New Haven area on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. APNH case-management clients can also use it on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 3:00 PM.
APNH: A Place to Nourish Your Health
Free and confidential testing for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, PrEP consultations, free HIV self-test kits and condoms by mail, HIV case management, counseling and psychiatric…
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Tuesday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM; closed Friday to Sunday. Closed daily 12:30 to 1:30 PM for lunch, and Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 PM.
Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.
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.
Immigration consults: 2nd & 4th Monday starting 9am
Before you go: Immigration consults happen only on the 2nd and 4th Monday, starting 9am at 115 Blatchley Ave. Fees start at $40, so come ready to ask about cost.
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.
Day programs and advocacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are individualized and person-centered, including community integration, skill building, and self-advoca…
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.
Believe In Me Empowerment Corporation
Monthly food pantry on Dixwell Avenue serving the community.
3rd Thursday monthly, 4:00pm-6:00pm; emergency appointments by phone
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Bethel AME Church
Church-based food pantry serving the Dixwell/Newhallville community. Part of the historic AME mission to serve the needy.
3rd Saturday 10am-12pm, 4th Wednesday 12pm-2pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Beulah Heights Church
Comprehensive services for homeless individuals and those returning from incarceration. Warming center, meals, resource center, and van transportation.
Winter Café: Saturdays 7:00am-12:30pm, October-April (seasonal)
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
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.
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.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Afterschool, school-break, and summer programs for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade at the Columbus Avenue Clubhouse in the Hill, plus evening programs for middle and high school students, inclu…
School year: afterschool Monday to Friday from school dismissal to 6:00 PM. Middle school nights Thursday and teen programs Tuesday and Friday, 6:00 to 8:00 PM (September to June). Days with no school: about 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, registration required. Summer: all-day camp.
Before you go: The Club accepts Care 4 Kids in summer only, not during the school year. Ask Membership for a financial assistance application.
Breakthrough Church
Monthly food pantry at Winchester Ave Police Substation. Bring own bags and carts.
4th Tuesday monthly, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.
Community Action Agency of New Haven
Free IRS-certified basic federal and state tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families during tax season.
Seasonal tax appointments; call or check CAANH for current VITA availability
Before you go: Bring photo ID, Social Security cards or ITIN letters for everyone on the return, and all W-2, 1099, benefit, and income forms.
CT Office of Early Childhood
Childcare subsidies for low-income working families to pay for licensed childcare providers.
Phone: Mon-Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-5pm
Before you go: Bring the child's birth date, parent or guardian ID, income information, and any Care 4 Kids paperwork.
Career Resources Inc
Employment and training services specifically designed for justice-impacted individuals. Includes job placement, occupational skills training, digital literacy, and supportive services.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.
Career Resources
Job training, skills development, and employment services for adults and youth.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.
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.
Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Hartford
Monthly food pantry serving Fair Haven area residents with income restrictions.
3rd Friday monthly, 9am-12pm; registration Tue 2-3pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.