SWCHC’s McKinney Homeless Program has served Bridgeport’s homeless since 1987. In 2018, Southwest UDS data show the main diagnoses, for persons experiencing homelessness, to be, in descending order: Overweight/obesity, hypertension, depression, diabetes, substance abuse, other mental health issues, anxiety, and asthma. In 2018, SWCHC treated 2,102 persons who experienced homelessness, of whom 803 (38.2%) are male, 651 (30.9%) are female, and 8 identify as transgender, and 640 chose other or did not disclose. A total of 13,777 visits were generated under this program in 2018.

Services

Primary Medical Care
Dental Health Care
Behavioral Health Care
Medication Assisted Treatment
HIV/HepC/ID Treatment

Linkages

The Salvation Army, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Bridgeport Homeless Outreach Treatment Team, CT State Adult Probation (Bridgeport), Alpha Community Services/Families in Transition, Regional Network of Programs. The Greater Bridgeport Area Continuum of Care, Bridgeport Mental Health Crisis Unit, The National HCH Clinicians Network.

Statistics

Estimated homeless population: 5,000

Patients served: 2,100