Free legal services for housing discrimination cases. Sends testers to collect evidence of discrimination, helps file complaints with state and federal agencies. Handles cases involving race, disability, family status, source of income, and other protected classes.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri business hours
Before you go: Call during weekday business hours. This is free legal help only for housing discrimination (race, disability, kids, source of income like a voucher), not general landlord disputes.
Overnight emergency shelter for adult males with 88 beds. Provides case management, counseling, referrals, and medical day services.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
4:00 PM - 8:00 AM, 7 days/week
Before you go: Men only, and beds aren't first-come: call 211 for Coordinated Access intake before showing up. Doors open 4pm and close at 8am, 7 days.
Builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Greater Hartford. Offers new construction, rehab projects, existing homeowner repair programs, and financial literacy education. Also operates ReStore thrift stores.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri office hours; check website for project schedules
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Safe, affordable housing and supportive services for individuals with complex health issues. Also provides homeless outreach team connecting individuals living outdoors with resources to secure stable housing.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Day program: Mon 9am-7pm; Tue-Thu 9am-2:30pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Manages multiple properties including Betty Knox Apartments, Charter Oak Terrace, Smith Tower, and others.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
HUD-approved housing counseling agency offering pre-purchase workshops, budget counseling, rental assistance, and homeless services assistance. Services available in English and Spanish.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
ImmaCare Inc. (formerly Immaculate Conception Shelter)
24-hour emergency shelter for men who are most vulnerable to life on the streets, including those with debilitating health issues, severe substance abuse addictions, and mental health issues. Provides safe beds, meals, clothing, showers, laundry, and comprehensive case management. Operating since 1981.
24/7Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
24 hours/day, year-round
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Recovery house program providing safe, substance-free housing with 30 hours/week of group and individual therapy, psychiatric and nursing support, and peer support. Also operates a 12-bed Intermediate Enhanced long-term residential program for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
24/7Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Residential programs are 24/7
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Largest domestic violence agency in Connecticut, serving survivors since 1977. Provides up to 6 weeks of emergency housing for battered women and children, counseling, safety planning, court advocacy, and support groups.
24/7Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
24/7 hotline: 1-888-774-2900
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
70-bed shelter providing meals, clothing, personal necessities, day shelter services, healthcare access, social work, and nursing services. Also operates transitional housing for people living with HIV/AIDS.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Nonprofit committed to ending homelessness by empowering women, families, and others in Greater Hartford. Provides transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and wraparound services to help residents achieve independence and stability.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Contact for hours
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Oldest continuously operating shelter on the East Coast, founded in 1884. Provides 25 emergency beds for men, plus an 84-bed transitional living program with addiction recovery support, life skills training, and career planning.
Self-run, self-supported recovery house for men recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Democratically operated by residents with no time limit on stay. Part of the national Oxford House network with over 4,000 locations.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Contact for intake
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Provides free home repairs to low-income homeowners in Hartford including emergency repairs for heat, hot water, plumbing, electrical, and equipment to aid in daily living. Helps people live in warmth, safety, and independence.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Free 180-day residential rehabilitation program for adults struggling with addiction. Combines group and individual therapy, life skills training, recreational activities, work therapy, and spiritual support. Provides housing, meals, and clothing during the program.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm (intake); residential program is 24/7
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Emergency shelter for single women and families with 27 beds, plus 2-year transitional housing program for homeless heads of household with minor children.
24/7Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
24/7 for residents
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Low-barrier emergency shelter providing 55 beds to men and women experiencing homelessness. Clients are assigned counselors who help with transportation, personal hygiene supplies, and finding housing. Also offers medical and behavioral respite program.
24/7Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
24/7, 365 days/year
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Structured sober living home for men in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Provides private bedrooms with internet and TV, on-site house manager, regular checks, and compassionate accountability in a substance-free environment.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Contact for intake hours
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
Emergency shelter for pregnant women and single women (up to 3 months), plus transitional housing for single adults (up to 2 years). Includes efficiency units and one-bedroom apartments with supportive services.
24/7Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
24/7 for residents
Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.
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.
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.
Centralized hub for formerly incarcerated individuals returning to Hartford. Provides basic needs assistance, housing support, substance use and mental health treatment referrals, job readiness training, career development, and peer support groups. Has served over 4,000 individuals.
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Verified 4/14/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.
Connecticut's largest community action agency providing comprehensive human services including housing, emergency shelters, food assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, childcare, youth employment, substance abuse prevention, and senior nutrition.
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Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Family Service Centers: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-12pm.
Before you go: CRT runs many programs under one roof, each with its own rules. Call first (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) so they can point you to the right one before you go.