Bridgeport, CT Assistance Programs

Below we the Bridgeport assistance programs.

If you would like to see ALL of the assistance programs in Fairfield County community resources, visit the link below: All Fairfield County Assistance

Services Provided on this page:
> Housing Programs and Assistance. ie. low income housing
> Food Assistance. ie. pantries, soup kitchens
> Homeless Assistance ie. shelters, day shelters, homeless assistance
> Numerous Helpful programs not listed above ie. bus tickets, free rides


Assistance Programs In Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT Housing Assistance

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Fairfield County.

Clinton Avenue Shelter

387 Clinton Ave.
Bridgeport, CT - 06605
(203) 367-5830
Clinton Avenue Shelter consists of two three-story buildings with six apartments in each building that serve as emergency housing for families. The emergency shelter is located in the west end of Bridgeport, the second site of the Families in the Transition program. The shelter offers twelve homeless families the opportunity to live in an apartment with their entire family for sixty to ninety days. ACS provides a Case Manager who makes home visits to the shelter and has an office at 387 Clinton Avenue. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Bridgeport Rescue Mission Women's Emergency Shelter

1037 Sylvan Ave.
Bridgeport, CT - 06606
203-540-5449
Womens Shelter: Our Emergency Shelter accommodates single women who need short-term temporary housing. In addition to safe and comfortable beds, our shelter care offers hot meals, clean clothing, cleansing showers and personal hygiene items while women work to get back on their feet. Often women staying in our shelter will enter our New Life Program to address issues related to substance abuse. Our Guest House for Women and Children provides the essentials of safe lodging, nourishing food, needed clothing, and case management for displaced mothers with children. Location: Please call for directions...

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Casa Inc. Noble House

140 Noble Ave
Bridgeport, CT - 06608
(203) 334-0020
Noble House (NH) is a 16 bed 24 hour transitional program for both Spanish and English speaking resident. NH Offers comprehensive support services staffed by bilingual and bicultural personnel. NH provides a wide range of services such as, case management, referral for treatment programs, referral and support for medical services and permanent housing as well as strong links to the recovering and sober community. The average length of stay is 18 months. Candidates can be referred by ABH, detox, residential, or outpatient programs (mental health or substance abuse). Potential candidates seeking this program should contact program case manager or assistant case manager at: 203.334-0020...

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Jean Wallace Transitional Shelter

387 Clinton Ave.
Bridgeport, CT - 06605
(203) 366-2809
The Jean Wallace Residence is a three-story building including six apartments that provides transitional housing for families who are on the path to self-sufficiency but who continue to benefit from some case management. The Jean Wallace Residence is located on the East Side of Bridgeport. Alpha Community Services YMCA provides a part-time Case Manager who conducts home visits and assists the residents in establishing realistic goals...

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Bridgeport, CT Food Assistance

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Fairfield County.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission Men's Emergency Shelter

1088 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT - 06605
(203) 333-4087
Our Men's Shelter provides short-term temporary accommodation for homeless men. While men try to get back on their feet, their shelter care provides hot meals, clean clothing, cleaning baths, and personal hygiene products in addition to safe and comfortable mattresses. Their New Life Program is frequently used by men who are staying in their shelter to address difficulties connected to substance misuse. ..

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Bridgeport Rescue Mission Guest House for Women and Children

1037 Sylvan Ave.
Bridgeport, CT - 06605
203-908-3955
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our comfortable shelter provides the essentials of safe lodging, nourishing food and needed clothing for displaced women with children. Women receive case management support and access to our Learning Center and work-training program to expand their education and employment opportunities. Our ultimate goal is to help homeless and hurting women gain long-term stability and a better life for their families and to provide children with a safe, nurturing environment to prevent generational homelessness...

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Bridgeport, CT Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc

Recovery Network of Programs Prospect House Shelter

392 Prospect St
Bridgeport, CT - 06604
(203) 576-9041
Prospect House provides emergency shelter to adults on a daily basis. Prospect House provides comprehensive case management services to meet the varied and complex needs of individuals who are homeless. The case management program at Prospect House includes assessment, transportation, life skills training, individual, group and family work...

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Brooks Street Shelter Alpha Community Services

387 Clinton Ave.
Bridgeport, CT - 06605
(203) 367-5830
Brooks Street Emergency Shelter is located on the East Side of Bridgeport and is the home to one of the two Alpha Community Services YMCA Families-In-Transition program sites...

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Bridgeport, CT Various Assistance Programs

Below we list the helpful resource programs we have found in Fairfield County.

Council of Churches Greater Bridgeport Janus Center

1718 Capitol Ave
Bridgeport, CT - 06604
(203) 334-1121
We are a faith-based, non-sectarian social services agency dedicated to meeting the needs of people at risk and breaking the cycle of poverty and crisis in the Greater Bridgeport area...

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The Center for Family Justice

753 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT - 06604
(203) 334-6154
The Center for Family Justice offers confidential and comprehensive crisis emergency services for anyone impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse...

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Black Rock Senior Center

2676 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT - 06605
(203)576-7258
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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.