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Health Improvement Alliance

Partnering To Build Healthier Communities Since 2003

Local Resources (Updated 01/12/2023)

Looking for Greater Bridgeport resources to help keep you healthy?

Resource & Event categories

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  • Bridgeport Hospital
    Bridgeport Hospital
    Bridgeport Hospital
    Every other week
    Bridgeport Hospital
    Every other week
    Bridgeport Hospital, 200 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
    Every other week
    Bridgeport Hospital, 200 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
    Diabetes.....
  • Get Healthy CT - Nutrition Education Materials
    Get Healthy CT - Nutrition Education Materials
    Get Healthy CT - Nutrition Education Materials
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    Get Healthy CT: A collection of nutrition education materials developed by dietetic interns from Yale-New Haven Hospital Center for Nutrition and Wellness just for Get Healthy CT.

Diabetes

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  • Energy Assistance and Emergency Fuel
    Energy Assistance and Emergency Fuel
    Energy Assistance and Emergency Fuel
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    Alliance for Community Empowerment offers many services for residents in the area, including energy assistance.
  • Affordable Connectivity Program
    Affordable Connectivity Program
    Affordable Connectivity Program
    Online Resources PDF
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    Online Resources PDF
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    This program helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.

Energy & Utility Assistance

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  • HUSKY Health Members - CT Dental Health Partnership
    HUSKY Health Members - CT Dental Health Partnership
    HUSKY Health Members - CT Dental Health Partnership
    Call for more info
    Various Locations
    Call for more info
    Various Locations
    Call for more info
    Various Locations
    CT Dental Health Partnership & HUSKY Health Members: Call the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership at 855-CT-DENTAL (855-283-3682) M-F 8AM-5PM or visit their webpage to learn all about maintaining your oral health, including information or help in finding a dentist. For TTY call 711.
  • Bridgeport Basics - 5 simple practices to help children grow
    Bridgeport Basics - 5 simple practices to help children grow
    Bridgeport Basics - 5 simple practices to help children grow
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    The Bridgeport Basics are designed to help parents of young children learn 5 simple practices to help children grow and become ready for preschool.

Family / Child Wellness

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  • St. James Church Food Pantry
    St. James Church Food Pantry
    St. James Church Food Pantry
    Every Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00PM
    Stratford
    Every Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00PM
    Stratford, 2110 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615, USA
    Every Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00PM
    Stratford, 2110 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615, USA
  • St. Vincent's Mobile Food Distribution
    St. Vincent's Mobile Food Distribution
    St. Vincent's Mobile Food Distribution
    Every Friday 1:00 - 2:00PM
    Bridgeport
    Every Friday 1:00 - 2:00PM
    Bridgeport, 2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
    Every Friday 1:00 - 2:00PM
    Bridgeport, 2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA

Food Assistance

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  • Links to Covid-19 Information
    Links to Covid-19 Information
    Links to Covid-19 Information
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    Links to Covid-19 Information and resources from our partners.
  • Covid-19 Testing
    Covid-19 Testing
    Covid-19 Testing
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    Online Resources
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    Online Resources
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    Covid-19 Testing: Open for current testing locations and resources.

Health Screening

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  • Covered CT Program - Health Insurance Coverage
    Covered CT Program - Health Insurance Coverage
    Covered CT Program - Health Insurance Coverage
    Online Resources PDF
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    Online Resources PDF
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    Some Connecticut residents who meet specific eligibility requirements are paying $0 for their health insurance coverage through Access Health CT, thanks to the Covered Connecticut Program created by the State of Connecticut.
  • St. Vincent’s Medical Center
    St. Vincent’s Medical Center
    St. Vincent’s Medical Center
    Every other week
    St. Vincent’s Medical Center
    Every other week
    St. Vincent’s Medical Center, 4500 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
    Every other week
    St. Vincent’s Medical Center, 4500 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
    Heart Health - In partnership .......

Heart Health

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  • Bridgeport Hospital
    Bridgeport Hospital
    Bridgeport Hospital
    Every Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    Farm Stand @ Bridgeport Hospital
    Every Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    Farm Stand @ Bridgeport Hospital, 200 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
    Every Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    Farm Stand @ Bridgeport Hospital, 200 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
    Mental & Behavioral Health
  • CT Healthy Living Collective
    CT Healthy Living Collective
    CT Healthy Living Collective
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    The CT Healthy Living Collective is a statewide network of organizations and individuals working together to ensure CT residents have easy access to effective programs and services that promote healthy aging and improve social connection.

Mental & Behavioral Health

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  • Reservoir Farmers Market
    Reservoir Farmers Market
    Reservoir Farmers Market
    Every Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Reservoir Farmers Market
    Every Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Reservoir Farmers Market, 1469 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
    Every Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Reservoir Farmers Market, 1469 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
    Farmers Markets Coordinated by Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative Physical Activity
  • Bridgeport Islamic Community Center
    Bridgeport Islamic Community Center
    Bridgeport Islamic Community Center
    Every Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00 PM
    Bridgeport Islamic Community Center
    Every Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00 PM
    Bridgeport Islamic Community Center, 703 State St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
    Every Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00 PM
    Bridgeport Islamic Community Center, 703 State St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
    Physical Activity Center.......

Physical Activity

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  • Job Training
    Job Training
    Job Training
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    The WorkPlace serves Southwestern Connecticut, helping people prepare for careers and strengthening the workforce for employers. Their programs include job training, career services and employment.
  • Legal Assistance
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Assistance
    Online Resources Phone Contact
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    Online Resources Phone Contact
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    Online Resources Phone Contact
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    For Statewide Legal Services, contact (800) 453-3320 or for the Connecticut Fair Housing Center (860) 247- 4400 or (888) 247- 4401.

Other

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how to share Your
community events & programs

The Community Impact - Social Events Directory serves as a platform for current Health Improvement Alliance (HIA) members to exchange and disseminate information about community events and programs.

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Member Event Submission Form

This online form is exclusively designated for current members of the Health Improvement Alliance (HIA). Kindly ensure that all sections are completed thoroughly. Upon approval, your event details will be promptly added to the online HIA calendar. For any inquiries, please reach out via email to gina.smith@ynhh.org.

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