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A Safe Place to Rebuild Your Life.
If you are a Veteran experiencing homelessness, or in need of other assistance, we provide more than just a bed. We offer the support, training, and community you need to return to independent living.
Are you a veteran in need of help?
You do not need to be experiencing homelessness to receive support from Homes for the Brave. While our housing programs provide safe shelter for unhoused veterans, our community and clinical programs are open and available to every veteran.
Homes for the Brave Annex
An open-access drop-in center for any Veteran who is experiencing homelessness or housing issues that may lead to homelessness. Programming is tailored to individual need. All Veterans in the Greater Bridgeport area and their families are welcome to utilize any of the programs and services offered.
Programs Include:
Tony Cinquanta Veterans Service Center
Training for Success Vocational & Educational Program
Clinical Program
Location
One Lafayette Circle, Suite 100
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact
Veterans Service Center
Open to any homeless Veteran. A dedicated staff member will meet with you to discuss a variety of services.
Drop-In Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Services Include
Immediate basic needs assistance, referrals to emergency/permanent housing, vocational services, and entitlements.
For referrals contact GeJuan Williams:
Homes for the Brave & Madaras House
Transitional housing programs for male and female Veterans experiencing homelessness.
Eligibility Criteria
To be accepted into our programs, an individual must be:
A Veteran of the US MIlitary*
Able to live independently
Interested in seeking permanent housing.
Note: Aside from five (5) beds designated for clients of the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, residents must have served in the United States military.
Program Highlights
To be accepted into our programs, an individual must be:
A functional assessment to identify issues that need to be addresses for each individual to reach their goals
A person-centered approach that encourages each person to determine their own goals
An assigned Case Manager and staff who work with individuals every step of the way
Private and semi-private living spaces and access to fully equipped kitchens, free laundry, and recreational areas
Easy access to support for mental health and substance use goals in the HFTB Clinical Treatment Program and employment and educational goals in our Vocational Training Program.
Looking for immediate assistance?
Visit our Veterans Service Center at 655 Park Avenue in Bridgeport for drop-in appointments or immediate basic needs assistance.