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Fairfield County transitional and low income housing

Updated October 21, 2025 • 6 min read • 1,105 words
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Fairfield County transitional, shelters and low income housing.

Find locations of transitional and low income housing programs in Fairfield County Connecticut. Non-profits, churches, and agencies provide everything from a place to stay for the nigh, short term shelter, and longer term, transitional type housing resources. Thousands of Fairfield families struggle to pay their rent every month and may become homeless. These are the individuals that these programs are focused on helping. Not only can participants get a place to stay, but they will also be able to work with case managers and social workers. Together you can find long term, affordable homes or apartments to live in the region. After all, the goal of the transitional housing services are to address long term housing issues. While many of the low income housing units and programs have waiting lists, if a center can’t meet your need they will try to refer the client to another resource in the Fairfield County region. Find where to turn to for assistance, eviction prevention, shelter, and more. Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (ARBI) / Homes For The Brave Main address is 655 Park Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 Main phone number is (203) 338-0669 There are several programs run for veterans and others. They include Forgotten Heroes for Female Soldiers. Assistance is offered in the form of community based transitional housing for homeless female veterans and their children.

Ark Community Residence and Counseling Center

1491 Park Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 (203) 540-5055 This is a Christian Based Supportive Recovery Program. It will help clients find a permanent home or apartment to live in as well.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

1088 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Main phone number is (203) 333-4087 Adults from Fairfield County can benefit from the Faith-based New Life Discipleship program. It is a low income, transitional housing program for the homeless and those on the verge of eviction. The program requires a one year commitment and each resident also needs to work at least three hours a day. Other support includes clothing, case management, and other social services.

St Lukes Lifework Womens Shelter

  • Woodland Pl

Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 388-0170

Liberation Programs - Outpatient Services, Bridgeport Office

399 Mill Hill Avenue

Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610 Main phone number is (203) 851-2077

Refocus Outreach Ministry

  • Bunnell Street

Bridgeport, CT 06607 Main phone number is (203) 332-6747 The charity offers Christian based transitional home for women who are homeless. The program will accept women with one child ages 0 through 5. It provides substance abuse support groups, career counseling, HIV counseling, daily living skills, parenting classes, housing and job assistance. Shelter for the Homeless - PACIFIC HOUSE 597 Pacific St. Stamford, CT 06902 Dial the center at (203) 406-0017

Jericho Overflow Homeless Shelter

Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 797-8606

YMCA - Central Connecticut Coast - Alpha Community Services

387 Clinton Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 Main phone number is (203) 366-2809

Jean Wallace Residence, Amos House

  • Rocky Glen Road

Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 791-9277 Single women, as well as those with children, can live for up to two years while they work towards finding and paying for permanent, self-supporting housing. Participants can save money for security deposits and regular monthly rent expenses while exploring housing alternatives.

Christian Community Outreach Ministries

  • Maple Avenue

Danbury, CT 06810 Dial the charity agency at (203) 748-2266

Danbury Housing Authority - Transitional Housing Program/ Homeless Prevention Program

98A Elm Street Danbury, CT 06810 Call (203) 743-6092 for intake. The government agency offers short term, transitional housing and rooms for adults who have been homeless and were evicted. During your stay, develop skills, budget and save money to secure permanent housing and pay the rent and moving costs for it. Residents of the housing authority program will need to pay thirty percent of their gross income for rent. Anyone in Fairfield County that is living in a transitional home due to past credit and/or eviction problems can get seek free advice as well. The authority can direct individuals to resources, as it is possible to rent an apartment with an eviction .

Operation Hope of Fairfield

  • Nichols St

Fairfield Telephone number is (203) 254-2935 Meals, short term residency, and other support for evicted families.

New Street Homeless Shelter

Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 796-1661

Renewal House

Office is located at 18 Aaron Samuels Boulevard Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 791-8050 Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN), Western Connecticut Mental Health Network

  • Danbury Area
  • Triangle Street Building I-4

Danbury, Connecticut 06810 Main phone number is (203) 448-3200

Norwalk Emergency Shelter - Transitional Housing Program

137 South Main Street

Norwalk, CT 06854 (203) 866-1057 The center offers a transitional housing program for homeless, single adult males.

Malta House Of Good Counsel

  • Prowitt Street

East Norwalk, CT 06855 (203) 857-0088 The location provides a maternity home for single, pregnant women who need a place to live. Receive case management; finance and money management, education on nutrition, parenting, affordable health care, career development, and spirituality support.

Interfaith Housing Association

Westport, Connecticut 06880 Dial 203-226-3426 Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now Inc. (NEON) South Norwalk, CT 06854 203-899-2420 Inspirica 141 Franklin Street Stamford, CT 06901 Main phone number is (203) 388-0152

Inspirica - New Beginnings Programs For Women - Woodland Place

  • Woodland Place

Stamford, Connecticut 06902-6939 (203) 388-0152 The non-profit agency can offer provides short term transitional housing (for up to 2 years) for families of women with children. It also accepts pregnant women from Fairfield County. Emerge, Inc. Stratford, CT 06615 Call the center at (203) 375-8610 Work with a case manager to find a new apartment or home to live in the Fairfield County region.

Stratford Coalition For The Homeless

Main address is 389 Jackson Avenue Unit 1 Stratford, CT 06615 Call (203) 377-0072 The location offers two transitional living facilities for those facing eviction/homeless. They include Bethlehem House I and Bethlehem House II. This is a housing program for families who are willing to work with a case manager to achieve self sufficiency, find a job, and attend workshops. By