Empowering Your Next Step
Our Day Program offers drop-in resource and referral services, housing connections, and health screenings in a safe and welcoming environment.
Offered Services:
- Referrals (internal and external)
- Help with obtaining IDs and birth certificates
- Assistance with employment searches, cover letters, and resumes
- Assistance with housing searches
- SNAP applications
- Risk reduction supplies when available (socks, gloves, toiletries)
- Referrals to additional community resources (shower locations, warming centers, soup kitchens etc.)
- Free dinner served every Monday from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Meals served through Monday Dinners
Risk reduction items distributed
A Fresh Start: a Journey of Resilience
Miguel, a 60-year-old man, came to our Day Program in search of help. Recently released from prison, he found himself facing the harsh reality of being two months behind on rent. He lost his job during his incarceration, and now, he was now struggling to keep a roof over his head.
Our staff immediately connected Miguel to our Homeless Prevention Program, and we were able to assist with paying his overdue rent. But we didn’t stop there. Our Day Program team guided Miguel through the job application process, offering him the tools and support he needed to secure employment.
Over the next month, Miguel worked closely with our staff, refining his resume, completing job applications, and preparing for interviews. Through his determination and the unwavering support of our team, Miguel successfully secured full-time employment. Not only did he regain his financial stability, but he also found a renewed sense of hope for his future.
Today, Miguel is not only stably housed but also empowered—living proof that with the right support, second chances are always possible, no matter the past.
Recurring events in our Day Program
Hartford HealthCare
Neighborhood Health Clinics
When: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Twice a month, Hartford HealthCare operates a daytime health clinic at Hands On Hartford. A variety of health services are offered including, health screenings, immunizations, lab tests, medical referrals, and follow up care.
No appointments required, walk-ins welcome. Insurance is accepted but not required.
SMART
Recovery Meetings
When: Every Tuesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
SMART Recovery meetings are free self-empowering mutual support group meetings focused on addictive behaviors, including both substance and activity/process addictions, organized and led by trained facilitators.
Visit https://smartrecovery.org/ for more information
Music
Moves
When: Every Wednesday from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Music Moves Hartford hosts community sing-a-longs in our Day Program.
A program of Christ Church Cathedral, Music Moves Hartford brings people together to make music and share their talents.
Showers
at Hands On Hartford
When: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Power In A Shower will be at Hands On Hartford offering free showers and care packages. Visit https://powerinashower.org/ for more information.
Charter Oak Health
Mobile Medical & Dental Van
When: Every Monday from 11:15 am-2:00 pm.
Charter Oak Health believes that no person should go without medical care because they cannot access a facility. Their mobile medical and dental van features state-of-the-art technology, designed to provide medical, dental, counseling and other health services throughout the city of Hartford, regardless of one's ability to pay.
