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Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter

FQHC

Operated by Community Health And Wellness Center Of Greater Torrington, Incorporated

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

2.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter

Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Torrington, CT. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.

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Coverage + benefits in Connecticut

Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter accepts Connecticut Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter offer?

Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter in Torrington, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter?

2.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter located?

Fish Torrington Emergency Shelter is at 332 S Main St, Torrington, CT 06790-6767. Phone: 860-496-1648.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.