Free Healthcare in Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport Rescue Mission, in partnership with Sage Healthcare, connects neighbors in Bridgeport with free medical and behavioral health care. The clinic serves BRM residents and community members who may be uninsured, experiencing housing instability, or otherwise have limited access to healthcare. Care is available at 725 Park Avenue in Bridgeport. To schedule an appointment or ask about current availability, call 203-916-0862.
Free Medical and Behavioral Health Care
Sage Healthcare provides the clinical care at Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Resource Center. Current Sage services include primary care, medical evaluations and screenings, behavioral health support, individual counseling, substance use counseling and recovery support, medication review, smoking cessation support, and help coordinating referrals when another provider or specialist is needed.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission supports the partnership by providing clinic space and operational support, helping make care easier to access in the same setting where many neighbors already connect with food, housing, recovery, and other resources.
Who Can Get Care?
Sage Healthcare serves adults and adolescents in the Bridgeport community, including people experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or limited access to healthcare. Sage states that no insurance is required, no referral is needed, and services are provided at no cost.
If you are unsure whether a service is appropriate for you or someone in your family, call 203-916-0862 before visiting. The clinic can explain current services and help determine the best next step.
What Free Healthcare Services Are Available?
Primary and Preventive Care
Sage provides medical evaluations, health screenings, support for health concerns that can be handled in the clinic, and short-term stabilization of conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The clinic can also help coordinate referrals to community primary care providers and specialists when appropriate.
Behavioral and Mental Health Support
Behavioral health services include assessment, support and stabilization, individual counseling, anxiety and depression treatment, post-traumatic stress support, substance use counseling and recovery support, and support groups.
Medication and Care Coordination
Current services include medication review, limited short-term refill support, smoking cessation support, basic lab coordination, and referral assistance when a patient needs ongoing or specialized care.
Clinic Hours and Appointments
- Location: 725 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
- Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Phone: 203-916-0862
- No referral is required.
- No insurance is required.
- Same-day visits may be available depending on clinic capacity.
Call ahead to schedule an appointment and confirm the clinic’s current hours and availability. You can also review Sage Healthcare’s current contact information before traveling.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Arrive at 725 Park Avenue in Bridgeport.
- Check in with the front desk and complete registration.
- Meet with a healthcare practitioner for your visit.
- If follow-up or specialized care is needed, the clinic can help coordinate next steps.
Sage Healthcare’s current patient information says the parking-lot entrance is on Lewis Street. For the latest arrival instructions, use the Sage Healthcare services page or call 203-916-0862.
Healthcare Connected to Other BRM Support
Health concerns often overlap with housing, recovery, food insecurity, and other challenges. Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Resource Center helps connect people with multiple forms of support in one place. Depending on your needs, you can also explore safe housing, addiction recovery support, and other Get Help resources.
When You Need Emergency or Urgent Help
Sage Healthcare states that it is not an urgent care center. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988. For help locating additional health and social services in Connecticut, you can also use 211 Connecticut.
Support Free Healthcare in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Rescue Mission and Sage Healthcare rely on community support to expand access to care. You can volunteer with Bridgeport Rescue Mission or give to Bridgeport Rescue Mission to support programs that serve neighbors facing health, housing, hunger, and recovery challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need health insurance to receive care?
No. Sage Healthcare states that its services are free regardless of insurance status, and no insurance is required.
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
No. Sage Healthcare states that no referral is needed. Call 203-916-0862 to schedule an appointment. Same-day visits may be available depending on clinic capacity.
What are the clinic hours?
Sage Healthcare currently lists clinic hours as Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call before traveling to confirm hours and availability.
What medical services are available?
Current services include medical evaluations, health screenings, primary and preventive care, limited chronic-condition stabilization, medication review, smoking cessation support, basic lab coordination, and referral coordination when additional care is needed.
Does the clinic offer mental health services?
Yes. Sage Healthcare lists behavioral health assessment and stabilization, individual counseling, anxiety and depression treatment, post-traumatic stress support, substance use counseling and recovery support, and support groups.
Can adolescents receive care?
Yes. Sage Healthcare states that it serves adults and adolescents. For pediatric care or other specialized services, the clinic can help families connect with an appropriate community provider when needed.
Is Sage Healthcare an urgent care center?
No. Sage Healthcare states that it is not an urgent care center. For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988.