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Local offices in Bridgeport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Social Services
999 Broad St, Bridgeport, CT
Help here
- Social services and referralsGet case management, referrals, and help finding local support.
- Emergency rental and utility assistanceAsk about one-time help with rent or utility bills during a housing hardship.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov
State office
Connecticut Department of Social Services, Bridgeport Resource Center
925 Housatonic Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Help here
- State benefits assistanceVisit the resource center for help with state benefit programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport
150 Highland Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Help here
- Public housing and housing assistanceContact the housing authority for information about public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on parkcitycommunities.org
Utilities · City office
Water Pollution Control Authority
695 Seaview Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607
Help here
- Sewer bill customer serviceCall or visit with questions about your sewer bill or to make a payment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov
Older adults · City office
Department on Aging
307 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Help here
- Senior services and referralsFind information, referrals, and support services for older residents.
- Senior recreation programsJoin activities and programs at Bridgeport senior centers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov
Local office · City office
Bridgeport 311
Help here
- Report a non-emergency concernReport a non-emergency city issue or ask the city a question online or in the mobile app.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.ct.gov
State office
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, Bridgeport Office
95 Sylvan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationMake an appointment for driver license or non-driver ID services at the Bridgeport office.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
7 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind park information, recreation programs, sports leagues, camps, and park stickers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bridgeport
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Connecticut Foodshare
2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE)
Serves some towns in these areas
1070 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Listed on portal.ct.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Bridgeport is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bridgeportct.gov
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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Connecticut 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988