Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Community Health Center in Hartford, CT
Community Health Services (CHS) has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the Greater Hartford area since 1970, founded by Dr. Evans Daniels Jr. to address critical community needs. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and Joint Commission-accredited nonprofit, we provide comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and womens health services to over 17,000 patients annually. Our mission prioritizes accessibility, offering care regardless of income or insurance status through sliding fee programs and eligibility assistance. With two locations in Hartford and Windsor, CT, we operate 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring continuous care via on-call providers. Our team-based approach integrates primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive services, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and bilingual staff.We emphasize community outreach through initiatives like free dental missions, health fairs, and food pantry programs. Telehealth services expand our reach, while partnerships with local organizations strengthen our commitment to underserved populations. Over 150 qualified staff members deliver personalized care, reflecting our values of compassion, affordability, and inclusivity. Recognized as Connecticuts second-oldest health center, we combine decades of experience with innovative practices to meet evolving healthcare demands. Our dedication to quality is evidenced by 52 years of continuous service and accreditation, ensuring patients receive care that meets rigorous clinical standards.
Services
Adult Medicine
Behavioral Health
Dental Care
Womens Health
Telehealth
Outreach Programs
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 provider coverage for urgent medical needs.
- Our staff includes bilingual professionals and language line services.
- We provide sliding fee discounts based on income verification.
- Our team-based approach integrates medical, dental, and behavioral health.
- We host annual free dental missions and community health fairs.
Associations and certifications
- Joint Commission
Services
Adult Medicine
Our Adult Medicine department addresses acute and chronic illnesses through a team-based approach. Physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists collaborate to create personalized care plans focused on holistic health. Patients receive preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and urgent care services in a patient-centered medical home model.
Behavioral Health
Licensed clinicians and psychiatrists provide individual counseling, medication management, and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Services include treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders, with telehealth options and same-day appointments available for urgent needs.
Dental Care
CHS offers comprehensive dental services including cleanings, restorative treatments, and emergency care. Our bilingual staff provides preventive education and access to free annual dental missions for underserved populations, with referrals for specialized procedures like orthodontics and oral surgery.
Womens Health
Personalized gynecological and obstetric care includes prenatal/postnatal services, birth control counseling, and preventive screenings. Patients receive ultrasounds, nutritional guidance, and access to in-house procedures, with high-risk pregnancies managed through partnerships with St. Francis Hospital.
Telehealth
Telehealth services enable remote consultations for medical, behavioral health, and womens health needs. Patients connect via phone or computer for convenient access to providers, with bilingual support and streamlined appointment scheduling through our virtual waiting room platform.
Questions
What services does CHS offer?
CHS provides adult medicine, dental care, behavioral health, women’s health, telehealth, and outreach programs including free dental missions and food pantry assistance.
Do you offer care for uninsured patients?
Yes, we provide sliding fee discounts based on income and help enroll patients in Medicaid or Affordable Care Act plans through eligibility assistance.
Are services available after hours?
Our providers are available 24/7 via the main number (860-249-9625) for urgent care needs when offices are closed.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Walk-ins are welcome for dental emergencies and urgent medical care during regular business hours at our Hartford location.
What languages are supported?
Bilingual staff and translation services are available for Spanish speakers and other languages through our language line service.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our main number (860-249-9625) or use our online patient portal for prescription refills, lab results, and appointment requests.