The Open Door Soup Kitchen
FQHCOperated by Community Health And Wellness Center Of Greater Torrington, Incorporated
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 The Open Door Soup Kitchen
The Open Door Soup Kitchen is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Winsted, 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 The Open Door Soup Kitchen 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 The Open Door Soup Kitchen or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If The Open Door Soup Kitchen doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
The Open Door Soup Kitchen 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does The Open Door Soup Kitchen offer?
The Open Door Soup Kitchen in Winsted, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does The Open Door Soup Kitchen accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
The Open Door Soup Kitchen accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at The Open Door Soup Kitchen?
2.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is The Open Door Soup Kitchen a federally qualified health center?
Yes. The Open Door Soup Kitchen 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 The Open Door Soup Kitchen located?
The Open Door Soup Kitchen is at 160 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098-1735. Phone: 860-738-2449.
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.