Eligibility
HAVEN Free Clinic provides care to uninsured adults in the Greater New Haven area. Please review the criteria below to see if you may be eligible for our services.
Age
Between 18 and 65 years old
Insurance Status
Currently uninsured with no health insurance
Primary Care Provider
Do not currently have a primary care provider
Location
Reside in the Greater New Haven area
Health Conditions
No active cancer diagnosis or similar complex conditions requiring specialty management
Pregnancy
Not currently pregnant
Check Your Eligibility
Answer a few quick questions to find out if you may be eligible for care at HAVEN Free Clinic.
Where to Go for Care
Knowing where to go can save you time, money, and stress. Here is a quick guide to your options in Greater New Haven, depending on how urgent your needs are.
Emergency Department / 911
Life-threatening emergencies
Best for
Chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, signs of a stroke, serious injuries, or any situation that feels life-threatening. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Cost
Emergency rooms care for anyone with a medical emergency, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
How to get care
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Community Health Centers
Ongoing primary care for everyone
Best for
Non-emergency illnesses and regular, ongoing primary care — especially if you have insurance, need care more often than once a week, or aren't eligible for HAVEN.
Cost
Centers like Fair Haven Community Health Care and Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center welcome patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
How to get care
Contact the health center directly to become a patient and schedule an appointment.
HAVEN Free Clinic
Free care for uninsured adults
Best for
Free primary care and wraparound support if you're an uninsured adult (18–65) without a current primary care provider who meets our eligibility criteria.
Cost
All care at HAVEN is completely free.
How to get care
Check your eligibility above, then reach out to establish care. Our clinic runs on Saturdays.
If HAVEN Isn't the Right Fit
If you don't meet our eligibility criteria, or if you're looking for ongoing primary care, these community health centers in the New Haven area welcome patients regardless of insurance status:
Fair Haven Community Health Care
A community health center providing primary, dental, and behavioral health care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
A federally qualified health center offering comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services across Greater New Haven.
Community Partners
We work closely with local organizations that help connect community members to care at HAVEN and beyond:
IRIS
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
ULA
Unidad Latina en Acción
CIRI
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Have Questions?
If you're unsure about your eligibility, don't hesitate to contact us. Our team is happy to help you figure out your options.