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211 Connecticut

United Way

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.

Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut

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, caregiver support, in-home service options, and long-term care planning.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Before you go: Have Medicare, Medicaid/HUSKY, income, housing, and caregiver information handy if you want benefits screening.

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.

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 - Hamden Health Center

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 Food Pantry, Testing, and Case Management

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.

APT Foundation - Syringe Services

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.

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.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Before you go: For a first child visit, bring the parent/legal guardian, the child needing services, insurance card, and Social Security card if available.

Columbus House Shelter Clinic

Columbus House

On-site health clinic at Columbus House shelter providing medical care for homeless individuals.

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

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

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.

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.

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.

Mon-Fri by appointment only

Before you go: CVLC does not accept office drop-ins for legal help.

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center (Cedar Street)

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

South Central Rehabilitation Center at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, offering addiction treatment services including methadone maintenance, Suboxone, Vivitrol, detox, outpatient substance use treatment, and psychiatric medication support.

Call 203-503-3300 for program hours; inpatient withdrawal management operates 24/7

Before you go: Ask intake staff which service fits the situation: methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, detox, outpatient care, or psychiatric support.

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center (Sargent Drive)

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center location offering adult medicine, women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health, infectious disease care, and the Transitions Clinic.

Call 203-503-3000 for current department and appointment hours at Sargent Drive

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, medication list, and proof of income if asking about the sliding-fee scale.

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.

Call 203-503-3000 for current department and appointment hours at State Street

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, medication list, and proof of income if asking about the sliding-fee scale.

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.

Call 203-503-3000 for current department and appointment hours at Wilmot Road

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, medication list, and proof of income if asking about the sliding-fee scale.

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center — Dental Services

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center

Dental care at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, including preventive care and treatment at the Dixwell Q House location. Accepts HUSKY/Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and offers a sliding-fee scale for eligible uninsured patients.

Q House main office Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm; check dental department for appointment availability

Before you go: Bring ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, a medication list, and any recent dental records or x-rays.

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center - MAT Program

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.

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center - Primary Care

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

Federally Qualified Health Center offering adult medicine, walk-in convenient care, pediatrics, dental, infectious disease care, blood draw, pharmacy, and help with coverage at the 428 Columbus Avenue location.

Main office Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; convenient care Mon-Fri normal business hours and Sat 8:30am-12:00pm; pharmacy Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm and Sat 8:30am-12:30pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, medication list, and proof of income if asking about the sliding-fee scale.

Crossroads Clinic

Crossroads

Free/sliding-scale medical clinic providing healthcare services to the community.

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

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

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.

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

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

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.

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

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

Fair Haven CHC - Bella Vista

Fair Haven Community Health Care

FQHC satellite at Bella Vista providing medical services on a sliding fee scale.

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

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

Fair Haven Community Health Care

FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and behavioral health.

Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm

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

Fair Haven Community Health Care — Dental

Fair Haven Community Health Care

FQHC dental services for adults and children on a sliding-fee scale. Accepts HUSKY, Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff.

50 Grand Ave dental: Mon 8:00am-5:00pm; Tue 8:00am-7:00pm; Wed 9:30am-5:00pm; Thu 8:00am-7:00pm; Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

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

HAVEN Free Clinic

Yale University / HAVEN

Student-run free primary care clinic for uninsured New Haven residents. Comprehensive care at no cost.

Saturdays 8:30am-12pm

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

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.

Saturdays; call for appointment

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

HUSKY Health (Medicaid) Enrollment

Access Health CT

Free or low-cost health insurance for children, pregnant women, parents, and adults through Connecticut Medicaid.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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

Leeway

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.

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.

By appointment

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

Medical Rides - VEYO

VEYO / CT Medicaid

Free non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid members to doctors, pharmacies, and treatment.

Mon-Fri 7am-5pm

Before you go: Confirm eligibility, service area, reservation windows, and pickup times before traveling.

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

New Haven Health Department - Health Center

City of New Haven

Affordable healthcare services. $20 fee but no one turned away for inability to pay.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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

New Haven Health Department - Health Programs

City of New Haven Health Department

Public health programs including immunizations, STD testing, lead screening, and health education.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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

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.

Tue-Wed 10am-4pm

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

Planned Parenthood - New Haven Center

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.

Project Access New Haven

Connects uninsured patients with volunteer physicians for specialty care. Also helps with insurance enrollment.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

Transitions Clinic - Reentry Healthcare

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

Primary care at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center for people recently released from incarceration, with support for health needs and community reintegration at the Sargent Drive location.

Call for Transitions Clinic appointment hours at the Sargent Drive location

Before you go: Bring ID if available, release paperwork, medications, insurance or HUSKY card, and probation or parole contact information if relevant.

VA Connecticut Healthcare

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Comprehensive healthcare services for eligible veterans including primary care, mental health, and specialty care.

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

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

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.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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

WIC - Women Infants Children Program (New Haven)

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

WIC nutrition support through Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center for pregnant people, postpartum parents, infants, and children under 5. Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and an eWIC card for healthy foods.

Call 203-503-3000 for WIC appointments; WIC services are offered at 428 Columbus Avenue and Dixwell Community Q House

Before you go: Ask what income, pregnancy, postpartum, infant, or child documents are needed for the WIC appointment.

Women & Families Center - Sexual Assault Crisis Services

Women & Families Center

Free and confidential sexual assault crisis services for survivors age 5 through adulthood and their loved ones. Provides a 24-hour hotline, hospital/police/court advocacy, short-term counseling, support groups, bilingual counselors, interpreters, and referrals.

24/7 hotline; office support by appointment

Before you go: Services are free and confidential.

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.

24/7

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

Yale New Haven Hospital - Financial Assistance

Yale New Haven Hospital

Financial assistance program for uninsured or underinsured patients to reduce hospital bills.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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

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.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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

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.

Mon-Fri by appointment

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