All Resources

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.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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.

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.

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 - Addiction Treatment

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 - Orchard Clinic

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.

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

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

BHcare Counseling

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 - MAAS Day Treatment

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sundays at 2pm (worship + meal)

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

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.

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 Mental Health Center

CMHC / Yale

Comprehensive mental health services including outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, crisis services, and case management.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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

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

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 - 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 Recovery Center

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 Safe Connect

CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Statewide 24/7 hotline for domestic violence support. Call, text, or chat. All languages supported.

24/7

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

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.

Mon-Fri 10am-2pm

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

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.

3rd Thursday monthly, 2:00pm-3:00pm

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

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.

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.

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

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

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.

First Calvary Baptist Church

Historic Black church in Newhallville providing community outreach and support services.

Mon-Fri 10am-2pm

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

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 accommodations, and connections to clinical and sexual assault services.

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

Before you go: Se habla Espanol.

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven

Jewish Family Service

Counseling, senior services, refugee resettlement, and emergency assistance. Serves all faiths.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

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.

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 and programs across the region.

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.

MCCA New Haven Outpatient

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.

Mercy Center

Sisters of Mercy

Spiritual retreat center welcoming all faiths. Offers programs for personal renewal, counseling referrals, and community support.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

Mobile Crisis Team

United Way of CT

24/7 mobile crisis intervention for adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies. Can come to your location.

24/7

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

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.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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

New Haven Pride Center Support Services

New Haven Pride Center

LGBTQ+ community support, youth programming, case management, referrals, and basic-needs navigation for food, housing, clothing, utilities, transportation, and other community resources.

Office Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-5pm; drop-in access may be closed or appointment-only

Before you go: The center notes that office hours do not always mean community members can access services without an appointment.

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.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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

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.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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

Northside Community Outpatient Services

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center outpatient behavioral health and mental health services at 226 Dixwell Avenue.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Before you go: If there is immediate danger or risk of self-harm, call 988 or 911.

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.

Office: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm; Food Pantry: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-11:30am

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

Salvation Army New Haven Food Pantry

Salvation Army

Food pantry and emergency assistance for families in crisis.

Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-11:30am

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

SATU - Yale Addiction Treatment

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.

The Connection - Mental Health Services

The Connection Inc

Community mental health services, recovery support, and housing for adults with mental illness.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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

The Spiritual Fellowship

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.

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.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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

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.

24/7

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

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.

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.

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.

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.