Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Local offices in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Connecticut Department of Social Services, Bridgeport Resource Center

  925 Housatonic Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606

  Help here

  • Public benefits assistanceGet help with benefit applications, eligibility interviews, forms, and EBT cards.Apply online
  Call 855-626-6632DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Optimus Health Care WIC, Bridgeport

  1450 Barnum Avenue, Suite 205, Bridgeport, CT 06610

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 203-333-9200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Child support · State office

  Connecticut Office of Child Support Services, Bridgeport

  925 Housatonic Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and your child support case.
  Call 203-551-2703DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center

  1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet mental health treatment and community support services.Read more
  Call 203-551-7400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging

  1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 203-814-3698DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swcaa.org

• Veterans · City office

  Bridgeport Veterans Affairs

  Help here

  • Veteran benefits and supportGet help connecting with veterans benefits and support services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov

• Emergency help · City office

  Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

  581 North Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for emergencies.
  Call 203-579-3822DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Bridgeport American Job Center

  2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport, CT 06604

  Help here

  • Career center servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and employment workshops.
  Call 203-455-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• State office

  Connecticut DMV, Bridgeport Office

  95 Sylvan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606

  Help here

  • Driver and identity servicesComplete in-person driver license and non-driver identification services, including renewals and replacements.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov

• Library · City office

  Bridgeport Public Library

  925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a free library card and use books, collections, and library resources.
  Call 203-576-7400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov

Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

• Bridgeport

Connecticut programs by kind of help

These are run by Connecticut and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026