Free and Low-Cost Health & Dental Clinics New Haven County CT
New Haven County, Connecticut has a large network of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and low cost community clinics that help residents access medical care regardless of income. These centers, as listed below, are located in cities such as New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden, and surrounding towns. They may provide primary care, dental services, and behavioral health treatment to uninsured and underinsured individuals.
NOTE: Residents of New Haven County who do not have insurance should contact these clinics directly to ask about sliding fee scale programs and appointment availability, as changes can occur based on funding levels and staff. Many locations accept walk-in patients or offer same-day appointments, but calling ahead is recommended. Applying for discounted care is usually simple and can often be done during the first visit.
Most community clinics in the county operate on a sliding fee scale. This means the cost of care is based on household income and family size. Patients with little or no income may qualify for free or very low cost services. These clinics are required by federal guidelines to provide care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay, although proof of income is typically required to receive discounted rates.
In addition to medical services, many locations may offer extra support such as help applying for HUSKY Health (Connecticut Medicaid), prescription assistance programs, nutrition counseling, and behavioral health services. Patients are usually asked to bring documents such as pay stubs, tax returns, identification, and insurance information if available when applying for services.
New Haven, West Haven, and Hamden Region
- Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center - This organization operates multiple locations across the county and provides comprehensive care including adult and pediatric medicine, dental services, women’s health, and behavioral health. It was the first federally funded community health center in Connecticut and offers a sliding fee discount program.
- The main site is at address: 400 Columbus Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519. The intake line, for all sites, is 203-503-3000. Website: https://www.cornellscott.org/.
- Wilmot Health Center location is 122 Wilmot Road, New Haven, CT 06515. Phone: 203-503-3000
Satellite location offering primary care and behavioral health services to the West Rock neighborhood.
- Fair Haven Community Health Care
Address: 374 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513. Phone: 203-777-7411. Website: https://fhchc.org/
FQHC offering comprehensive primary care, prenatal care, and dental services. Operates multiple school-based health centers in the region.
- Yale New Haven Hospital - Primary Care Center
Address: 150 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. Phone: 203-688-4242.
Website: https://www.ynhh.org/locations/new-haven-150-sargent-drive-primary-care-center
Provides primary care and specialty services. Offers financial assistance programs (Yale New Haven Health Free Care) for those who meet income guidelines.
- HAVEN Free Clinic
Address: 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Phone: 203-436-5115. Website: https://havenfreeclinic.com/
This is a student-run clinic affiliated with Yale that provides free primary care services to uninsured adults. Services are limited and typically offered on Saturdays, and patients must meet eligibility requirements.
Waterbury and Naugatuck Valley
- StayWell Health Center has multiple sites. For all centers, call 203-756-8021. Website: https://staywellhealth.org/.
- Main Site is at 80 Phoenix Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702.
Comprehensive FQHC providing medical, dental, and mental health services. Specializes in chronic disease management and infectious disease care.
- South End address is 1302 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06706. Provides primary care and women’s health services (OB/GYN) with a sliding fee scale.
- Optimus Health Care (Ansonia)
Address: 121 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401. Phone: 203-503-3000. Website: https://optimushealthcare.org/
Primary medical and dental care for the Naugatuck Valley region. Part of the larger Optimus FQHC network.
Meriden and Wallingford Region
- Community Health Center, Inc.
Address: 134 State Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Phone: 203-237-2229. Website: https://www.chc1.com/locations/meriden/
Large-scale FQHC offering primary medical, dental, and behavioral health. Includes chiropractic and podiatry services for eligible patients.
- Wallingford Family Health Center
Address: 67 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492. Phone: 203-265-0355
Satellite of CHC, Inc. providing family medicine and primary care to the Wallingford community.
Milford and Southern Shoreline
- Optimus Health Care
Address: 40 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 06460. Phone: 203-301-3444. Website: https://optimushealthcare.org/
Primary care and internal medicine services for low-income and uninsured residents in Southern New Haven County.
Verification Standards: Data is cross-referenced with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) database, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), and individual facility reporting.
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