How many healthcare resources are in Connecticut?

Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Connecticut.

Are healthcare resources in Connecticut free?

12 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Connecticut are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Connecticut have healthcare resources?

Listings span cities including Middletown, New Haven, Waterbury, Bridgeport.

What are some examples of healthcare resources in Connecticut?

Featured entries include Access Health CT (ACA Marketplace), Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Community Health Center Inc. — CT, Fair Haven Community Health Care — New Haven, Connecticut Family Planning Program.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

7 of 17 Connecticut healthcare listings include phone numbers.

What if I don't have insurance?

Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.

What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?

Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.

Can I get free birth control?

Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.

Best Healthcare in Connecticut — 17 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Connecticut

Connecticut's Superior Court handles family matters through regional Judicial Districts and Family Support Magistrate Division locations. The Office of Child Support Services runs enforcement under DSS. Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, and Waterbury are the largest cities. Connecticut Legal Services, Statewide Legal Services, and the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) serve women.

17 Resources

1. Access Health CT (ACA Marketplace) — Free

Access Health CT is Connecticut's state-based health insurance marketplace where residents shop subsidized ACA plans, enroll in HUSKY Medicaid, or sign up for the Covered Connecticut zero-premium program for low-income enrollees. Call 855-805-4325 weekdays 8am to 6pm; open enrollment runs November through January.

855-805-4325 · Online Application · Mon-Fri 8am-6pm · Visit Website

2. Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

PPSNE operates 17 health centers across Connecticut, providing contraception, STI testing, abortion care, breast and cervical cancer screening, gender-affirming care, and prenatal/postpartum services. Call 800-230-7526 to schedule at the Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, Waterbury, or other CT health centers; HUSKY and most insurance accepted.

800-230-7526 · Multiple CT locations · Varies by location · Visit Website

3. Community Health Center Inc. — CT

Community Health Center Inc., headquartered at 635 Main Street in Middletown, runs over a dozen federally qualified health center sites across Connecticut providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and OB-GYN services on a sliding scale. Call 860-347-6971 weekdays 8am to 5pm to find your nearest CHC site.

860-347-6971 · 635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Fair Haven Community Health Care — New Haven

Fair Haven Community Health Care at 374 Grand Avenue is a federally qualified health center serving New Haven with bilingual primary care, women's health, prenatal care, and dental services. Sliding-scale fees, HUSKY, and most commercial plans accepted. Call 203-777-7411 weekdays 8am to 5pm to schedule.

203-777-7411 · 374 Grand Ave, New Haven, CT 06513 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Connecticut Family Planning Program — Free

The Connecticut Family Planning Program, administered by the Department of Public Health, funds contraception, STI testing, and cancer screening at clinics statewide for residents below 250% of the federal poverty level — including women without insurance or those who can't use their family's plan confidentially. Call 860-509-8000 weekdays.

860-509-8000 · Statewide Locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. StayWell Health Center — Waterbury

StayWell Health Center at 80 Phoenix Avenue is the federally qualified health center serving Waterbury and surrounding Naugatuck Valley communities with primary care, women's health, prenatal services, behavioral health, and dental. Call 203-756-8021 weekdays 8am to 5pm; sliding fees and HUSKY accepted.

203-756-8021 · 80 Phoenix Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

7. Southwest Community Health Center — Bridgeport

Southwest Community Health Center at 968 East Main Street is a federally qualified health center in Bridgeport offering primary care, OB-GYN, pediatrics, behavioral health, and dental on a sliding scale. Call 203-330-6000 weekdays 8am to 5pm; HUSKY and most insurance accepted.

203-330-6000 · 968 E Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. HealthCare.gov — Free

Because Connecticut runs its own marketplace (Access Health CT), HealthCare.gov redirects CT residents to AccessHealthCT.com for enrollment. The federal site is still useful for general ACA information, plan comparisons, and learning whether you qualify for HUSKY Medicaid in Connecticut.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Medicaid.gov — Free

Medicaid.gov links Connecticut residents to the HUSKY Health enrollment page operated by the Department of Social Services. Connecticut's HUSKY program covers children, pregnant women, parents, and childless adults up to specific income thresholds (138% FPL for adults).

Nationwide · Online

10. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

HRSA's Find a Health Center locator lists every federally qualified health center in Connecticut, including CHC Inc., Fair Haven, StayWell, Southwest, Cornell Scott-Hill Health, and others — all offering sliding-scale care regardless of insurance status.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Planned Parenthood — Free

Planned Parenthood's national site routes Connecticut women to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England's 17 CT health centers and explains which services (contraception, abortion, gender-affirming care, STI testing, cancer screening) are available at each site.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

The HHS Office on Women's Health runs a helpline at 1-800-994-9662 with information on conditions affecting Connecticut women — from heart disease and breast cancer to menopause and reproductive health. The site links to CT-specific cancer-screening and maternal-mortality data.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. CDC Women's Health — Free

CDC's Women's Health portal aggregates evidence-based information on cancer prevention, reproductive health, and chronic disease management. Connecticut-specific data is available through the BRFSS state profile page linked from the main women's health hub.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Susan G. Komen — Free

Susan G. Komen New England covers Connecticut with a 24/7 helpline at 1-877-GO-KOMEN that screens callers for screening, treatment, and financial assistance. Komen funds free mammograms and emergency support for CT women in active breast cancer treatment.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. American Cancer Society — Free

American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 (24/7) connects Connecticut cancer patients to Hope Lodge lodging during treatment, Road to Recovery transportation to CT hospitals, and patient-navigator services. The site lists CT-specific support groups and screening events.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. March of Dimes — Free

March of Dimes funds maternal and infant health initiatives in Connecticut and operates the Mom and Baby Mobile Health Center concept. Their site offers free pregnancy education, NICU family support resources, and the March for Babies fundraising community for CT families.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

NBWHI advocates for policies and research that improve Black women's health outcomes — particularly relevant to Connecticut where Black maternal mortality and chronic-disease disparities remain significant. Free toolkits and online self-care programs are open to any Black woman in CT.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Connecticut?: Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Connecticut.
Are healthcare resources in Connecticut free?: 12 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Connecticut are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Connecticut have healthcare resources?: Listings span cities including Middletown, New Haven, Waterbury, Bridgeport.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Connecticut?: Featured entries include Access Health CT (ACA Marketplace), Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Community Health Center Inc. — CT, Fair Haven Community Health Care — New Haven, Connecticut Family Planning Program.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 7 of 17 Connecticut healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?: Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?: Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?: Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?: Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.