Fairfield has a strong network of nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, youth programs, and Town services. The challenge isn't that resources don't exist—it's that families often don't know where to start or how to navigate them. The Fairfield Community Resource Hub brings trusted local resources together in one place, making it easier for families to find support and for community partners to connect people with the right services.

211 Connecticut is  a free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral service, connecting residents to health and human services, housing, food, childcare, mental health support, utility payment help in over 180 languages. 

If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away.

  • Call 911 for all emergency services.
  • Go to the nearest hospital emergency room
  • Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Support is also available via live chat, and for the deaf and hearing impaired. Para ayuda en español, llame al 988, 988Lifeline.org.
State of Connecticut Departments
  • Adult Protective Svc. (888) 385-4225
  • Children and Families (800) 842-2288
  • Social Services (855) 626-6632
  • Substance Abuse Action Line (800) 563-4086
  • Veteran’s Health Care (203) 932-5711
  • Women Infants & Children (203) 854-7885
Local Hospital Resources 
  • Bridgeport Hospital: (203) 384-3709
  • Norwalk Hospital (203) 852-2000
  • Stamford Hospital (203) 276-2000
Youth Crisis Support
  • CT's Mobile Psychiatric Crisis(24/7): 2-1-1
  • CT's Substance Use Access Line: (24/7): 800-563-4086
  • Kids in Crisis Hotline (24/7): 203-661-1911 
  • Crisis Text Line (24/7) Text Hello to 741741
  • Center for Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7): 888-568-8332
  • Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline (24/7): 800-799-7233
  • National Crisis and Suicide Lifeline (24/7): Call or text 988
  • National Human Trafficking Hotline (24/7): 888-373-7888
  • Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+) (24/7): Text 678678 or call 866-488-7386 
  • Trans Lifeline (24/7): 877-565-8860
  • Young Adult Warmline: 855-646-7366 (12pm-9pm daily) 
If you are experiencing food insecurity and would like assistance navigating our local food resources, please reach out to Fairfield's Department of Human and Social Services at (203) 256-3170.

Operation Hope provides a food pantry and community kitchen for Fairfield and Easton residents. 

CT Food Share provides a mobile food pantry with fresh produce, meat and dairy products. 

Filling in the Blanks provides weekend meals to Fairfield Public School students and a mobile pantry. 

Fridgeport provides a free community fridge. 

Homes with Hope provides a food pantry and community kitchen for neighbors in need. 

Black Rock Food Pantry provides weekly groceries, shelf-stable foods and fresh items when available. 

Bridgeport Rescue Mission provides a food pantry, hot meals and free clothing and household items. 

Kings Pantry provides a food pantry for neighbors in need. 

Nourish Bridgeport provides a super food pantry and baby center.

St John's Family Center provides a community supper, food pantry and clothes closet. 

Thomas Merton Family Center provides dining services, Eat Smart Pantry and cooking classes.
Boys & Girls Village provides therapy and psychiatric services for ages 6 and up.  (In network)

The Child & Family Guidance Center provides outpatient and psychiatric services for ages 3 and up. (In network)

Coastal Connecticut Counseling provides therapy and medication management for ages 5 and up. (In network)

Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center provides therapy for adolescents and adults. (Out of network) 

Fairfield Counseling Center provides therapy for ages 8 and up. (In network) 

Elevate Health and Wellness provides therapy for ages 13 and up. (In network) 

Ellie Mental Health provides therapy for ages 6 and up. (In network) 

LifeBridge Community Services provides therapy for ages 6 and up. (In network) 

Lift Wellness provides therapy for adolescents and adults. (PHP & IOP are in network) 

MJA Behavioral Health provides therapy for ages 7 and up. (In network) 

Mid Fairfield Community Care Center provides therapy for ages 5 and up. (In network) 

The Krasner Institute provides an integrative six-week psychiatric assessment for ages 6 and up. (Out of network) 

Positive Directions provides therapy for ages 10 and up. (In network) 

Parent & Child Wellness Center provides therapy for ages 3 and up and coaching for parents of any age children. (Out of network) 

Therapeutic Center for Children & Families provides therapy for ages 4 and up.  (Out of network)

Psychology Today offers a searchable directory of local mental and behavioral health providers, filterable by specialty and accepted insurance. Residents may also find it helpful to check the back of their insurance card and contact member services directly to confirm which providers are in-network.

The above list of resources is provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the Town of Fairfield or by Fairfield Social Services (collectively, the “Town”). The Town cannot guarantee the availability or quality of services offered by third-party organizations on this list. Users are encouraged to verify details directly with the respective service providers and exercise discretion when accessing any resources listed. Users should also be aware that services offered by the organizations on this list are be subject to change without notice. The Town assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information provided herein.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon and AlaTeen are available. Please search by location as meetings days and times may change. 

Alternatives to Suicide: Navigating the Darkness Together Group  a peer-led, confidential, drop in space.  

Eating Disorder Support Group for patients, families and loved ones. 

NAMI offers peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental illness, their family members, caregivers or loved ones.

Peer Support for Teens in Substance Use Recovery  a peer-led, support for teens in recovery.

SMART Teens helps adolescents build coping skills and live a balanced life. 

SMART Friends & Family Group for those seeking to support their loved one in treatment or recovery.

Triangle Community Center and Bridgeport Pride Center offers LGBTQIA+ support groups