Domestic Violence Resource:
DV Center & Shelter - The Center For Family Justice - 203-334-6154, 753 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604, DV Hotline - 203.384.9559
Housing & Homeless Services:
Housing Emergency - Call 211 for shelter referral
Homeless Drop-in Centers:
The Thomas Merton Center - 203-367-9036, 43 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, CT, Shower: Tuesday, Thursday Breakfast: M-F - 9:00am-10:00am |Lunch: 11:30am–1:00pm
Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Program (For Youth) - 203-366-8255, 1470 Barnum Ave, Ste. 301, Bridgeport, CT, info@gbapp.org
Runaway/Youth Shelter:
Youth Continuum - A Clifford Beers Community Health Partner - Text us: 203-508-5308/Call us: 203-498-1839, ext. 1, 41 Marne Street, Hamden, CT 06514, Email: info@youthcontinuum.org or pkosowsky@youthcontinuum.org
Transitional Housing/Shelter:
YMCA - Must call 211 for assistance | Emerge Inc. - (DV Families only) Must call 211 for assistance
Human Trafficking Resources:
Call the National Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 (or text 233733)
If you are aware of a child who is being victimized, call the Careline 1-800-842-2288 - portal.ct.gov
Low Income Resources - Call 211 - Bridgeport & Surrounding Areas:
MEALS:
Refuge Temple Food Pantry - 203-373-0622, 3050 Main St., Bridgeport, CT , 2nd & 4th Sat-7am-12Noon
The Thomas Merton Center - 203-367-9036, 43 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, CT, M,W,F-10am-1pm
Park City Initiative Corp/Bishop Jean Williams Food Distribution - 203-873-0260, 4 Worth St, Bridgeport CT
Nourish Bridgeport - 203-335-3107, 2200 North Ave, Bridgeport CT, M & W - 2pm - 6pm
Golden Hill United Method Church - 203-336-0152, 210 Elm Street, Bridgeport, CT, Wednesdays
Agape Soup Kitchen - 203-366-5824, 1243 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT, Saturdays - 11am-1pm
SNAP -
DSS Office/Bridgeport Field Office - 925 Housatonic Ave, Bridgeport, CT, open M, Th, & F, 8am-4:30pm & Tu from 8am-11:30am (Closed Tu from 11:30 a.m. on & all day Wednesdays as staff process applications, renewals & related work).
HEALTH CARE:
Medicaid (HUSKY) - Call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422 to speak with a CHOICES counselor in your area
Other Medicaid Plans - Call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422 to speak with a CHOICES counselor in your area
Medicare - 211ct.org
Medical Expense Assistance - 211ct.org
Health Care Guide - 211ct.org - CT's Health Care Resource Guide - PDF
PREVENTION & TREATMENT:
Fred Weisman Americares - 115 Highland Ave., Bridgeport, CT, 203.333.9175, Appointments preferred
Optimus Health Care - 982 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 203.696.3260, M/W/TH/F: 8AM–5PM
TU: 8AM–7PM |Services - Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Social Services, Dental Services, HIV Services, Nutritional Services
Eye Screening - OneSight - 211ct.org
Glasses/Contact Lenses - OneSight - 211ct.org
Optimus Health Care - 982 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT , 203.696.3260, M/W/TH/F: 8AM–5PM
TU: 8AM–7PM |Services - Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Social Services, Dental Services, HIV Services, Nutritional Services
Southwest Community Health Center - Several Bridgeport Locations, (203) 330–6000, call to schedule appointment
Bridgeport Public Schools - 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport , CT, 203-275-1000, Full dental services at Bassick High School, Blackham School, Columbus School, Munoz-Marin School, Roosevelt School, JFK Campus, and Read Elementary School. Students at Harding High School go to Munoz-Marin for dental.
Cancer Detection - 211ct.org
Specialized Treatment Programs - 211ct.org
EMPLOYMENT:
Career Counseling / Job Finding Assistance
Bridgeport American Job Center - 2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport, CT, (203) 455-2700, Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:15pm
The Work Place - 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Suite 501, Bridgeport, CT, 203-610-8500
Southwest Job Comprehensive Center - 2 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT, (203) 333-5129
Work For Success at The Work Place - 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Suite 501, Bridgeport, CT, 203-610-8500
Refugee Resources:
CT Institute for Refugees & Immigrants - 203-336-0141, 670 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Burroughs Community Center - 203-334-0293, 2470 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, info@Burroughscenter.org
Catholic Charities Migration - Centro San Jose Family Center - 203-777-6771, 290 Grand Ave, New Haven, CT