Neighborhood Health

Hartford HealthCare Neighborhood Health brings care directly to communities across Connecticut through mobile clinics and Street Medicine outreach.

Our teams provide walk-in care, screenings, vaccines, referrals and help connecting to ongoing medical and community support.

• Walk-ins welcome
• Open to all ages
• Insurance accepted, but not required

Neighborhood Health clinics are held at locations in the community, including shelters, food pantries, soup kitchens, housing sites, libraries and community centers. Most visits are walk-in, but you may also call ahead. Appointment times can vary based on patient needs and provider availability. In addition, The Street Medicine team currently provides care in Hartford.

Weekly Clinics

Hartford

Hispanic Health Council Family Wellness Center
590 Park Street
Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fridays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Directions to Hartford Clinic >>

Norwich

St. Vincent De Paul Place
120 Cliff Street
Mondays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Directions to Norwich Clinic >>

Neighborhood Health provides care, support and connection to resources based on each person’s needs. At your visit, our care team will talk with you about your health concerns, answer questions and recommend next steps.

Examples of services we may provide include:

Care for common health concerns

• Rashes, burns, cuts and minor wounds
• Cough, runny nose, ear pain or other cold and flu symptoms
• Back pain or other everyday health concerns
• Infections and wound care
• Sexually transmitted infection concerns
• Minor procedures when appropriate

Health checks, testing and prevention

• Blood pressure checks
• Blood sugar checks
• Cholesterol checks
• A1C testing
• HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing
• Vaccines, such as seasonal flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, shingles, Tdap, Hepatitis B, HPV and more
• Cancer screening referrals
• Family planning support

Referrals and ongoing support

• Primary care referrals
• Dental, vision and specialty care referrals
• Mental health and behavioral health referrals
• Help connecting to food, housing, transportation, benefits and other community resources

Please note that our services do not include X-rays or emergency care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

1. Check in.

A public safety officer will greet you when you arrive, and a patient service coordinator will help you check in. If you have ID or insurance information, you can share it at this time.

2. Meet with the care team.

A nurse or medical assistant will ask about your health history, medications, allergies and reason for your visit. They may also check your vital signs, height and weight.

Your provider will talk with you about your health concerns, answer questions and recommend care based on your needs.

3. Receive care on site.

Depending on your needs, you may receive bloodwork, point-of-care testing, vaccines, wound care, minor procedures, medication or prescriptions during your visit.

4. Leave with a plan.

Before you leave, the team can help schedule follow-up appointments and connect you with community resources. You’ll also receive an after-visit summary with recommendations, next steps and any upcoming appointments.

Language And Translation Support

Bilingual team members are available at many Neighborhood Health clinics. Translation support is also available through Proprio. Haitian Creole support may be available on site at select locations.