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Homelessness in Connecticut
Approximately 3,300 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Connecticut, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
3
Cities covered
3,300
2023 PIT count
Rank #36
US PIT rank
State context
Connecticut was one of the first US states to achieve functional zero for chronic veteran homelessness. Columbus House and Journey Home are leading providers.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Connecticut for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
- HUD Continuum of Care list for Connecticut: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Connecticut
Emergency shelters3
Food (meals or pantries)1
Day services0
Housing programs1
Medical / clinics0
Youth-specific0
Veteran-specific2
Family-specific2
LGBTQ+ affirming0
Indigenous-led / -focused0
Cities in Connecticut on HomelessHelp
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