Programs
Comprehensive Programs. Lasting Independence.
We operate a continuum of care that includes transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, clinical services, and vocational training to ensure every individual has the tools to succeed.
Our Core Programs
ABRI/Homes for the Brave operates four distinct programs designed to meet the specific needs of the individuals we serve.
Homes for the Brave (HFTB)
"Homes for the Brave provided a life preserver for me at a very low point in my life. Thank you." — HFTB Resident
Opened in 2002, our Bridgeport facility provides 42-beds of transitional living for homeless Veterans and non-Veteran males, with 37 spaces specifically designated for Veterans.
Safe, private or semi-private living spaces, including eleven private suites
Amenities include a fully-stocked kitchen, laundry room, library and computer lab, fitness room, reflection room, music room, and indoor and outdoor recreation spaces.
Case Managers and other staff help residents achieve their housing, income, and self-determination goals.
Weekly group offerings include assistance with financial planning, nutrition, and wellness topics.
Easy access to support for mental health, employment, and benefits support at the Tony Cinquanta Veterans Service Center.
Madaras Home for Women Veterans
"The resources, support, compassion, and commitment that this organization exemplifies has provided me with the confidence necessary to enter my next phase in life."
— Madaras House Resident
Opened in 2011, the PFC Nicholas A. Madaras House is Connecticut's first and only community-based transitional home exclusively for Women Veterans experiencing homelessness. The home is named in tribute to a young soldier from Wilton, CT, whose memorial foundation, Kick for Nick, helped make this vision a reality.
Features 14 beds for Women Veterans and their young children. Living spaces are private or semi-private rooms.
Dedicated staff help residents achieve their permanent housing, financial stability, and self-determination goals.
Madaras House is designed as a supportive community in a large, beautifully designed space, featuring a fully-equipped kitchen, free laundry, fitness equipment, and indoor and outdoor recreation areas.
Weekly group offerings include assistance with financial planning, nutrition, and wellness topics.
Easy access to support for mental health, employment, and benefits support at the Tony Cinquanta Veterans Service Center.
Waldorf House
Homes for the Brave Waldorf House is a Permanent Supportive Housing Program providing services to formerly homeless Veterans and non-Veterans. Owned and operated by ABRI, Inc. and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the program allows residents to live independently while receiving supportive services.
Consists of three apartments, each with three private bedrooms and shared common spaces.
Residents pay 27% of their gross income for rent, which includes all utilities.
Case managers assist with money management, daily living skills, mental and medical health monitoring, and vocational services.
Enjoy on-site access to free laundry facilities and a backyard space with a garden, gas grill, and picnic area.
Tony Cinquanta Veterans Service Center
The Service Center helps any Veteran or family member of a Veteran who is at risk of homelessness or who is looking for any other assistance. The program offers immediate basic needs assistance, referrals to housing programs, and case management services to assist Veterans in many ways.
Hours & Contact
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Please call (203) 275-0600 to make an appointment.
Service Center Programs
Get Support.
Learn about resources available to Veterans. Meet with a Service Center Case Manager to learn about Veteran programs.
Be Heard.
Talk with representatives from Senator Blumenthal's and Senator Murphy's offices and Congressman Himes' office throughout the month.
Exercise.
Join residents and staff during our Walking Group down to Seaside Park, weather permitting. Participate in weekly Yoga.
Learn. Refresh. Improve.
- Brush up on your computer skills in our Computer Class
- Learn valuable Job Skills in our workshops
- Life Skills focuses on wellness, nutrition, personal finance, and daily living skills
Find Community.
Participate in groups that support recovery, employment, and social activities. Some groups offered at the Service Center are offered through the HFTB Clinical Treatment and Vocational Programs.
If you have an idea for a group or would like to use the Service Center space to get Veterans together, we would love to hear about it.
Clinical Therapy
Contact Alexis Carroll, LCSW
Veterans Service Center
Contact LaVonda Manuel
Vocational Program
The HFTB Training for Success Vocational & Educational Program provides vocational services to Veterans and their family members. For over 20 years, Homes for the Brave has helped Connecticut Veterans secure sustainable employment that allows them to maintain their housing, build connections in the community, support the local economy, and pursue a life based on their desires. Participants in the program gain assistance in resume writing, interview preparation, searching for jobs, funding for educational training programs, and connection with other local job training programs.
Once an individual has secured employment, the program is able to assist with tools, clothing, immediate transportation costs, and other needs they may have at the beginning of their employment. Participants continue to receive support after they gain employment to ensure retention and to provide any additional support or education that the individual may need.
Clinical Program
Launched in 2019, the Homes for the Brave Clinical Program provides access to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented therapy to address the mental health and substance use needs of Veterans in our local community. Veterans and their family members are eligible for enrollment in the Clinical Treatment Program.
If you are a Veteran and need someone to talk to, please call (203) 275-0600 and ask to speak with Alexis Carroll, or contact us to learn more.
Looking for immediate assistance?
Visit our Veterans Service Center at 1 Lafayette Circle in Bridgeport for drop-in appointments or immediate basic needs assistance.