AccessHealthCT
Health insurance marketplace for Connecticut. AccessHealth enables people and small businesses to purchase health insurance at federally subsidized rates.
(860) 757-5300
EMS Institute at Sharon Hospital Inc.
Email emsinstituteinc@gmail.com
We are an American Heart Association Training Center supporting Volunteer EMS in Sharon Hospital and are available to teach CPR, EMR, EMT and Stop the Bleed classes in the tri-state area.
Hartford Healthcare Health Center
(860) 738-5900 80 South Main Street, Winsted
Wide range of specialty care services.
(860) 496-6240 1000 East Main Street, Torrington
Center for Healthy Aging
Health Insurance
If 65 or older, you will need information on Medicare Parts A, B and D; supplemental insurance, long term care, and or Medicare Part C – Advantage programs. Call WCAAA (800) 994-9422 or (203)-757-5449.
HUSKY Infoline (877) 284-8759
MED-Connect – Medicaid for employees with disabilities. Provides medical assistance to employed individuals with disabilities. (866) 844-1904
Hearing Aids
Financial resources: Call WCAAA (for older adults – (800) 994-9422) or (203) 757-5449.
Veterans: call your VA Representative or (800) 827-1000.
See also “Services for the Deaf“.
Medical/Dental Assistance
Community Health and Wellness Center
Community Health & Wellness Center offers medical, dental, behavioral health, chiropractic, nutrition, and podiatry services, with an inhouse lab and pharmacy, as well as a Mobile Medical Unit called “BETTY”: Bringing Exceptional Treatment to You. They accept most commercial insurances, as well as Medicare and HUSKY. Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify, and no one is ever turned away.
Torrington: 469 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 489-0931 (Hablamos Español)
Winsted: 10 Center St., Winsted, CT 06098 (860) 238-4211 (Hablamos Español)
Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial Children’s Dental Center
157 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT
(860) 489-1328
Children’s Dental Center offers basic dental care for area children ages 1 through 21. Services include preventive and restorative care, and oral hygiene education. The center is staffed by licensed dentists and dental hygienists who speak English and Spanish.
Fees: Reduced fees; financial assistance
Eligibility Requirements: Resident of Litchfield County; Ages 1 through 21
Aetna Vital Savings: Aetna Vital Savings is a prepaid card that helps you pay for dental care at affordable prices. You can save 15% – 50% off the average retail cost of dental services. www.aetnavitalsavings.com/
National Eye Care Project (NECP)
Other Healthcare Help
Office of the Healthcare Advocate
The Mission of the Office of the Healthcare Advocate is to assist consumers with healthcare issues through the establishment of effective outreach programs and the development of communications related to consumer rights and responsibilities as members of health plans. The office focuses on: assisting consumers to make informed decisions when selecting a health plan; assisting consumers in resolving problems with their health plans, and identifying and advocating on issues, trends and problems that may require executive, regulatory or legislative intervention.
1-866-HMO-4446 (1-866-466-4446)
Planned Parenthood Torrington
249 Winsted Rd, Torrington CT 06790
(860) 489-5500
Comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare for women, men and teens.
Prescription Assistance
CONNMAP (Connecticut Medicare Assignment Program): (800) 443-9946
The Foundation for Community Health (860) 364-5157
The FCH Prescription Assistance Program can help cover costs associated with prescriptions, prescription premiums and co-pays, and the cost of equipment needed to administer medication, such as syringes and nebulizers. Glucose test strips and glucometers are also eligible for financial assistance
Cornwall: (860) 672-2603
Falls Village: (860) 824-9855
Goshen: (860) 491-2308 X228
Kent: (860) 927-1586
Norfolk: (860) 542-5829
North Canaan: (860) 824-7313 X110
Salisbury: (860) 435-5187
Sharon: (860) 364-1003
Warren: (860) 868-7881 X114
In New York area:
Columbia County Community Health Care Consortium (518) 822-8820 X328
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County (845) 452-5104 X152
Needy Meds Program
(800) 503-6897 www.needymeds.org
Helps not only with prescription drug costs but provides references to diagnosis-based assistance programs as well as other resources, both private and governmental, for many medical needs. Its discount card can save up to 80% off cost of prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescriptions.
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
A municipality that is a member of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities may offer prescription savings to residents. The CCM Prescription Discount Card program saves an average of 45% off the retail price of medications. Please see your First Selectman to receive your discount card. More information at:
WCAAA ABI Waiver Program
(800)-445-5394 or (860) 424-4904
Acquired Brain Injury Program
Winsted Health Center
(860) 379-0888 115 Spencer Street, Winsted
Ambulatory care services for residents of NW Connecticut to provide emergency and advanced medical service to the residents of Winsted and surrounding communities.
YMCAs