Healthcare

Access Health CT - HUSKY Health Enrollment

Access Health CT

Connecticut health insurance marketplace for Medicaid (HUSKY A/B/C/D) enrollment and subsidized health plans. HUSKY covers children, parents, pregnant individuals, seniors, disabled adults, and low-income adults.

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (phone)

Before you go: There's no office to walk into. Enroll by phone or online, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm only, with your income and household size handy before you start.

Catholic Charities - Hispanic Senior Center

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford

Senior center at the Institute for the Hispanic Family offering enriching programs and services for individuals aged 55 and older. Includes socialization, recreational activities, learning experiences, and health and wellness programming with bilingual Spanish/English services.

Contact for hours

Before you go: Built for adults 55+ and fully bilingual, so Spanish-only speakers are welcome. Hours aren't posted, so call before you go to confirm the day's activities.

Catholic Charities - South End Wellness Senior Center

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford

Senior wellness center in Hartford's South End neighborhood providing social programs, wellness activities, nutrition support, and community connections for older adults. Culturally and linguistically competent services.

Contact for hours

Before you go: Built for older adults, with multilingual staff. Hours aren't posted, so call ahead before visiting 830 Maple Ave to confirm program times and that day's activities.

Charter Oak Health Center

Federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing primary care, dental care, eye care, urgent care, and behavioral health services since 1978. Joint Commission accredited. Sliding fee scale regardless of ability to pay.

Mon-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat 8:30am-5pm. Urgent Care 7 days/week.

Before you go: No insurance? You're still welcome. Fees slide with your income, and urgent care is open all 7 days. Evenings run late Mon-Thu (til 8pm).

Charter Oak Health Center — Dental

Charter Oak Health Center

FQHC dental services for adults and children on a sliding-fee scale. Accepts HUSKY, Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff.

Dental: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm; Sat 8:30am-2:30pm; Sun closed

Before you go: Bring ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a list of medications.

CHC at Connecticut Children's

Community Health Center, Inc.

Team-based pediatric care including medical, dental, and counseling services for children. Federally qualified health center providing comprehensive care regardless of insurance.

Mon-Fri, call for specific hours

Before you go: Built for kids: medical, dental, and counseling under one roof, and they see your child no matter your insurance or immigration status. Call first, since hours vary by day.

Community Health Services

Community Health Services, Inc.

Federally qualified health center with two Hartford-area locations providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and 24/7 provider coverage. Serves all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Call for hours. 24/7 provider phone coverage.

Before you go: They see everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Hours aren't fixed, so call 500 Albany Ave first. A provider answers by phone 24/7.

Community Health Services — Dental

Community Health Services

Federally Qualified Health Center dental clinic in Hartford on a sliding-fee scale. Accepts Medicaid/HUSKY, Medicare, and uninsured patients. Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and preventive care for all ages.

Dental: Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:30pm; Fri 9:30am-5:00pm; closed daily 12:00pm-1:00pm

Before you go: Bring ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a list of medications.

CRT Meals on Wheels - Senior Nutrition

Community Renewal Team (CRT)

Home-delivered meals program providing two meals per day, five days a week, year-round to homebound elderly residents in Greater Hartford. Hot lunches delivered between 10am-1pm. Accommodates special diets. $3 donation suggested but no one denied a meal.

Meals delivered Mon-Fri 10:00am-1:00pm

Before you go: For homebound Greater Hartford seniors only. Call to enroll with the senior's address and any special-diet needs ready. The $3/meal is suggested, never required.

Goodwin University Dental Hygiene Clinic

Goodwin University

Free dental hygiene services provided by supervised dental hygiene students. Services include cleanings, x-rays, sealants, oral cancer screenings, root debridement, fluoride, whitening trays, occlusal guards, and nutritional counseling. Open to children and adults.

Tues, Thurs, Sat: 8:00am-5:00pm; Tues evening: 6:00pm-8:30pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Hartford WIC Program - Main Office

City of Hartford Health & Human Services

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food benefits, and referrals to healthcare and social services for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5.

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am-5pm; Wed: 8am-6:45pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

Hartford WIC Program - Santa Marquez Center

City of Hartford Health & Human Services

Second WIC office in downtown Hartford providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food benefits, and referrals. Includes Saturday hours twice monthly for working families.

Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 8am-5pm; Tues: 8am-6:30pm; 2 Saturdays/month: 8am-2pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID and proof of address if you have them.

Institute of Living - Addiction Services

Hartford HealthCare

Comprehensive addiction treatment through Hartford HealthCare's behavioral health network. Offers residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient tracks. All tracks offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, methadone, and Vivitrol.

Contact for appointment

Before you go: If this is urgent or you may hurt yourself or someone else, call 988 or 911.

Malta House of Care - Mobile Medical Clinic

Malta House of Care

Free mobile medical clinic providing primary healthcare, physicals, testing, immunizations, medications, and health coaching to uninsured adults. Walk-in only, no appointment needed.

Tue & Wed 11:45am-3:30pm at Farmington Ave; Thu 11:45am-3:30pm at Campfield Ave

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Susan Walkama Family Health & Wellness Center

Wheeler Health

Federally qualified health center providing integrated primary and behavioral health care including screening and treatment for asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and mental health conditions.

Mon-Fri, call for specific hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Vision To Learn - Hartford

Vision To Learn Connecticut

Free vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses for students in underserved Hartford communities. Mobile clinics visit Hartford Public Schools and Hartford Public Library branches. Partners with local Boys & Girls Clubs.

Schedule varies by school/location

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Center

Wheeler Clinic

Federally qualified health center providing integrated primary and behavioral health care including screening and treatment for asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and mental health conditions.

Mon-Fri, call for specific hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

211 Connecticut

United Way of Connecticut

Statewide information and referral service connecting residents to health and human services. Covers housing, food, healthcare, mental health, financial assistance, and more. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.

24/7/365. TTY: 1-800-671-0737. Outside CT: 1-800-203-1234.

Before you go: No appointment, no ID, no cost. Just dial 211 any hour, day or night. Tell them your language and they'll connect you; if you're Deaf/hard of hearing, use TTY 1-800-671-0737.