7 Housing & Shelter Resources in New Haven, Connecticut — Free Help & Counseling
7 verified housing & shelter resources in New Haven, Connecticut. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- COLUMBUS HOUSE — Housing & Shelter in New Haven, Connecticut — (203) 401-4400 — Homeless shelter for anyone 18 years of age and older.
- Christian Community Action Inc — Housing & Shelter in New Haven, Connecticut — (203) 777-7848 — Food Pantry / Neighborhood Services - Hillside Family Shelter - LifeWorks Center - Mothers for Justice - Advocacy and Education Project - Stepping Stone Transit
- Cornell Scott Hill Health Center — Housing & Shelter in New Haven, Connecticut — (203) 503-3300 — Homeless shelter for anyone 18 years of age and older.
- Hillside Family Shelter — Housing & Shelter in New Haven, Connecticut — (203) 777-7848 — Hillside Family Shelter provides emergency temporary housing to families, with at least one adult and one child, who are poor or homeless. Homeless families can
- Immanuel Baptist Shelter — Housing & Shelter in New Haven, Connecticut — (203) 777-2522 — The ESMS program specializes in providing shelter and services for homeless men operating a 75-bed facility. Registration: Client check-in starts at 4:00 pm and
- Life Haven Shelter for Women — Housing & Shelter in New Haven, Connecticut — (203) 776-6208 — Life Haven Shelter is a part of New Reach, Inc.,accepts families with a female head of household and women who are 8 months pregnant, provides temporary shelter
- New Reach - Martha's Place Emergency Shelter Program — Housing & Shelter in New Haven, Connecticut — (203) 624-5798 — Martha's Place is a part of New Reach, Inc., they accept single women and families with a female head of household.
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in New Haven, Connecticut?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across New Haven, Connecticut. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.