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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 hea…

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.

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.

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: For veterans only, and only by appointment, no walk-ins at 114 Boston Post Road. Call first to set up your visit for housing, benefits, or discharge-upgrade help.

CSHHC Recovery & Wellness Center (formerly Grant Street Partnership)

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

Substance abuse treatment for men and women. Temporary housing for homeless men in treatment. Meals and transportation provided.

Residential program; call for information

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

Hope Family Justice Center of Greater New Haven

BHcare

Free wraparound services for domestic violence victims and survivors under one roof, including advocacy, legal services, housing assistance, on-site childcare, bilingual services, accessibility accomm…

Call for appointment hours; for 24/7 domestic violence support call CT Safe Connect at (888) 774-2900

Before you go: Se habla Espanol.

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…

24/7 crisis hotline; Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.

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: You don't need insurance or to be a shelter resident. Walk in Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm only (no nights or weekends). Care is for anyone experiencing homelessness.

Marrakech New Haven Services

Marrakech, Inc.

Disability, behavioral health, employment, family support, youth, and residential-support services for people with disabilities and similar service needs. Marrakech has a New Haven satellite office an…

Call for program-specific hours and referral instructions

Before you go: Be ready to describe the type of support needed: employment, housing/residential, mental health/addiction, family support, youth services, or recreation.

Grant Street Partnership

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

Substance abuse treatment for men and women. Temporary housing for homeless men in treatment. Meals and transportation provided.

Call 203-503-3350 for current intake, treatment, and residential-program hours.

Before you go: Call or check outreach hours before going because mobile and drop-in schedules can change.

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.

24/7 crisis line

Before you go: No appointment needed. The crisis line answers 24/7, every day, and serves adults living with mental illness. You can call yourself or for someone you're worried about.

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

Fellowship Place Homeless Outreach

Fellowship Place

Outreach and support services for homeless individuals, including mental health recovery programs and supported employment.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.

Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven

NHS of New Haven

Homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

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.

Call the Office of Housing & Homelessness Services to confirm current HOPWA intake hours.

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

Community Action Agency of New Haven - Emergency Assistance

CAANH

Emergency financial assistance for rent, security deposits, and utility bills for income-eligible residents.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Warming centers: Nov-Apr

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

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 activitie…

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Before you go: Call before visiting to confirm which programs are open that day.

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.

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

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

New Haven Reentry Welcome Center

Goodwill of Southern New England

Goodwill-hosted reentry welcome center for adults returning to the New Haven area after incarceration. Provides welcome-home essentials, referrals for housing, healthcare, benefits, and basic needs, p…

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Before you go: Ask about a Welcome Home Bag, referrals for housing or healthcare, benefits enrollment, and transportation support.

Eviction Defense - Greater New Haven

Connecticut Fair Housing Center

Legal assistance for tenants facing eviction, including court representation and negotiations with landlords.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: For tenants only. Call the day you get court papers, not after: eviction deadlines are short and they're only open weekdays 9-5, so a weekend notice can't wait.

Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK)

DESK

Free hot dinner served every evening, plus case management, social services, and connections to housing.

Grab & Go dinner: Sun 2:30-3pm at Chapel on the Green; Mon 5-6pm at Trinity on the Green; Tue-Thu 5-6pm at Lower Green (Temple & Elm); Fri-Sat 4-5pm at 84 Broadway. Wed pantry 1:30-3pm at 57 Olive St

Before you go: No ID, sign-up, or address needed. Just show up. Dinner is free every night, but the spot changes by day. Sun on Chapel/Green, Mon Trinity, Tue-Thu Lower Green, Fri-Sat 84 Broadway.

Liberty Community Services - Rapid Rehousing

Liberty Community Services

Rapid rehousing program helping families and individuals quickly exit homelessness through rental assistance and case management.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

Hillside Family Shelter

Christian Community Action

Apartment-based family shelter program operated by Christian Community Action for families experiencing homelessness. 17 units. Entry is through the Coordinated Access Network — call 2-1-1 to start.

24/7

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