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Bridgeport, Connecticut, like many cities across the United States, is faced with the challenge of homelessness. According to a recent survey conducted by the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, there were over 3,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the state of Connecticut in 2021. In Bridgeport specifically, homelessness has been a persistent issue, with many individuals and families struggling to find safe and stable housing. However, despite the challenges, there is a growing recognition that homelessness is a critical issue that must be addressed. Many community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and concerned citizens in Bridgeport are working to provide support and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness, recognizing that it is both a moral imperative and a practical necessity to help those in need. There is a growing commitment to finding solutions to homelessness in Bridgeport, with a range of initiatives and programs underway to help individuals and families access safe and stable housing, healthcare, and other essential services.   

Homelessness Care Response: Empowering, Engaging, Educating

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Resources:

Social Service Agencies

Alliance

1070 Park Ave. Bridgeport

203-366-8241 M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Operation Hope 636 Old Post Rd, Fairfield

203-292-5588

M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Catholic Charities 238 Jewett Ave, Bridgeport

203-416-1503

M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Off the Streets Bridgeport 6948 Main St, Trumbull

203-590-1501

Varies
Opening Doors Fairfield County 815 Main St, Ste 201, Bridgeport

203-579-3180

M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

New Reach 387 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport

203-275-8160

Varies
RYASAP 2470 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport

203-579-2727

M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Behavioral Health & Addiction Services

CT Community of Addiction Recovery

(CCAR)

430 State St, Bridgeport

203-332-3303

M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Liberation Programs 399 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport

203-384-9301

M-Sat 5:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Lifebridge 475 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport

203-368-4291

M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

MCCA 140 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport

203-450-9944

M-F 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Regional Network of Programs 2445 Main St Ste 1, Bridgeport

203-336-1106

M-F 5:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Sage Health Care 752 Park Ave, Bridgeport

203-916-0862

M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Health Services

Americares Free Clinic 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport

203-333-9175

Tue/Thurs 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sat 9 a.m.-Noon

Optimus Health 982 E Main St, Bridgeport

203-696-3260

M/W/Th/F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tues 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Southwest Community Health Center 746 Albion St, Bridgeport

203-330-6000

Varies