The Community Health Care Van (CHCV) is both a storefront clinic located at 270 Congress Ave and a mobile medical clinic that travels around New Haven. CHCV was started by Frederick Altice, MD in 1993.

Storefront Clinic

• Address: 270 Congress Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
• Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Mobile Clinic

• Our mobile clinic schedule changes weekly. See the up-to-date schedule here: https://stashid.org/mobile-clinic/

Healthcare

Psychiatric Care (provided at 270 Congress Ave)

• Psychiatric assessments
• Buprenorphine and other medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders
• Brief psychotherapy
• Referrals to more intensive treatment as needed
• Walk-ins welcome on Mondays, Wednesday mornings, and Fridays, or call for an appointment (203) 764-9995.

Physical Care (provided at 270 Congress Ave and on the CHCV Mobile Clinic)

• Infectious disease testing and treatment
• PrEP and PEP prescriptions
• Wound care
• Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment (203) 996-0162‬

Pediatric Care

• Infant weight checks and physical exams
• Pediatric health care advice and developmental guidance
• Bridge to future care for mom and baby

Syringe Services (SSP)

At the storefront (270 Congress Ave):

1. Syringe exchange
2. Free Narcan
3. Free hygiene supplies

On the mobile clinic:

1. Syringe exchange
2. Free Narcan

Through home deliveries:

1. Discreet syringe exchange
2. Free Narcan
3. At-your-door service in an unmarked white van
4. Call or text (203) 823-0743 to inquire

At our harm reduction vending machines:

1. Syringes, Narcan, and other supplies can be obtained for free from our harm reduction vending machines.
2. We have two vending machines located at:

• APNH 1302 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511
  • Open 24/7

• The APT Foundation in West Haven, 184 Front Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
  • Open when APT is open: M-Sat 5:30am-1pm. Closed Sundays

You must be registered to use these vending machines. Call or text (203) 823-0743 during business hours to register

Social Services

Assistance in referrals to:

1. methadone clinics
2. inpatient detox
3. HIV re-entry case management
4. other rehabilitation programs

Drug Checking

• We analyze the contents of donated drug samples to provide feedback on the quickly changing drug supply
• See results of the drug checking here