located in the Department of Health building
HOPE DISPENSARY OF GREATER BRIDGEPORT
752 East Main St #170
Bridgeport, CT
To learn more about the Dispensary of Hope, please visit www.dispensaryofhope.org .
If you are a healthcare provider and would like to help by donating excess sample medications, please visit www.dispensaryofhope.org/give-meds .
"Our mission is to create a healthier community through increased access to affordable medication for a population in need."
Hope Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport is a charitable pharmacy dedicated to serving low-income and uninsured individuals in the Bridgeport community. A member of the national Dispensary of Hope Network, Hope Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport provides short-term and long-term medication assistance to eligible patients. A licensed pharmacist and trained personnel are available to help you obtain the medicines you need.
What Medications Do We Carry?
The Hope Dispensary has an inventory of the most commonly prescribed medications but it does not stock every medication. We do not carry any controlled substances or birth control. We will work with you to the best of our ability to fill your prescription.
Am I Eligible?
To obtain free prescriptions, individuals must have:
1. No prescription coverage
2. Income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL):
2011 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines
GROSS INCOME Annually Monthly
Family Size 200% FPL 200% FPL
1 $21,780 $1,815
2 $29,420 $2,452
3 $37,060 $3,088
4 $44,700 $3,725
5 $52,340 $4,362
6 $59,980 $4,998
7 $67,620 $5,635
8 $75,260 $6,271
To get started: When you come to the Hope Dispensary for the first time:
1. Ask your healthcare provider if brand name medications are an option for treatment
2. Ask for 2 prescriptions for your long-term medication. 1 for your initial fill (30 day supply, no refill) and 1 for your ongoing needs (90 days, 3 refills)
3. Bring a photo ID or social security card
4. Bring proof of income, such as:
- Pay stub or bank statement
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/ Disability paperwork
- Unemployment or Pink Slip from employer
Open Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch
Closed State and Federal Holidays
2011/2012 Holiday Schedule
the dispensary will be closed on the following holidays
THURSDAY, November 24, 2011.....THANKSGIVING DAY
MONDAY, December 26, 2011.....CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVED
MONDAY, January 2, 2012.....NEW YEARS DAY OBSERVED
MONDAY, January 16, 2012.....MARTIN LUTHER KINGS BIRTHDAY
MONDAY, February 20, 2012.....PRESIDENTS DAY
MONDAY, May 28, 2012.....MEMORIAL DAY
WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2012.....INDEPENDENCE DAY
MONDAY, September 3, 2012.....LABOR DAY
MONDAY, October 8, 2012.....COLUMBUS DAY
THURSDAY, November 22, 2012.....THANKSGIVING DAY
TUESDAY, December 25, 2012.....CHRISTMAS DAY
Hope Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport
Department of Health Building
752 East Main Street, #170
Bridgeport, CT 06608
DIRECTIONS FROM MERRITT PARKWAY (WILBUR CROSS ROUTE 15):
Coming North from Stamford/Norwalk area, take Exit 49 onto Route 8/25 Connector (towards Bridgeport).
Coming South from Hartford, take the Wilbur Cross Parkway, Route 15 to Exit 52 (Route 8/25 Connector towards Bridgeport).
From either direction, take connector to Exit 3 towards East Washington Avenue, at the end of the exit stay to the left on to East Washington Avenue. Continue on to East Washington Avenue over the river through 5 traffic lights. Corner East Washington Avenue and East Main Street turn right then immediately left on Crescent Street. Building and parking lot are on the right.
DIRECTIONS FROM CT TURNPIKE I-95 FROM HARTFORD/NEW HAVEN:
From New Haven I-95 take Exit 29 Stratford Avenue. At the end of the ramp take a right. Go straight under the railroad underpass. At the traffic light take a left onto Barnum Avenue. Continue straight until East Main Street and Barnum Ave. Take left at light. Pass railroad underpass and it is the first building on the left. (Make a left turn on Crescent Street; parking lot is located on the right side.)
DIRECTIONS FROM CT TURNPIKE I-95 FROM NEW YORK:
Get off Exit 28 East Main Street Exit. At the end of the ramp take a left. Continue on East Main Street for approximately 3 traffic lights. Building is on the right just before the railroad underpass. (Make a right on Crescent Street, parking lot is located on the right.)
Members of the Primary Care Action Group (PCAG), a collaboration of area health service organizations whose goal is access to affordable health insurance coverage for all, have partnered with the City of Bridgeport, the State of Connecticut and Dispensary of Hope, a growing national network of clinics and pharmacies, to launch Hope Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport. Ascension Health, the parent organization for St. Vincent's Medical Center and the nation's largest healthcare system, has provided a $160,000 grant to support the project, while the City of Bridgeport and the State of Connecticut have donated the physical space.
In January 2012, the Fairfield County Community Foundation (FCCF) awarded Hope Dispensary a $15,000 grant to continue to offer free pharmacetuicals to eligible patients in Bridgeport and the surrounding area. The Fairfield County Community Foundation promotes the growth of community and regional philanthropy to improve the quality of life throughout Fairfield County.
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport Hospital
Fairfield County Community Foundation
Optimus Healthcare
Southwest Community Health Center
City of Bridgeport Department of Health
AmeriCares - AmeriCares Free Clinic of Bridgeport
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Greater Bridgeport Medical Association
Southwestern Area Health Education Center
Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition
With PCAG members and Mayor Bill Finch in attendance, Christine Toni, RPh, Dispensary Coordinator, prepares to cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the opening of Hope Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport. The Dispensary opened to the public on April 18, 2011.
"Everyone should have access to medications regardless of their ability to pay," said Jason Dinger, chief executive officer of the Dispensary of Hope. "We are proud to partner with PCAG on this project that will help so many in the community it serves."
PCAG members and Mayor Bill Finch look on as Christine Toni, RPh, Dispensary Coordinator, cuts the ribbon at the opening ceremony.
Hope Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport opened to the public on April 18, 2011.
"A partnership with the Dispensary of Hope perfectly fits in with our mission of serving the poor and underserved," said St. Vincents President/CEO Susan L. Davis, RN, EdD.
"This will enhance our ability to provide quality, affordable care to the community, and offer our patients another resource to help them stay healthy."
"We are pleased to be a partner in the Dispensary of Hope," said Bridgeport Hospital President & CEO William M. Jennings . "Providing community benefits that respond to the health care needs of residents is a vital part of our mission as a not-for-profit organization."
Hope Dispensary in the news:
Pharmacy for the needy to open in Bridgeport
Connecticut Post - February 23, 2011
Free medication available to those in need
The Bridgeport News.com - January 13, 2011
First Dispensary of Hope site in state to provide free medications to uninsured/needy in Greater Bridgeport
Bridgeport Banner - January 6, 2011
MAIN PHONE 203 332 5653
PATIENT NAVIGATOR 203 576 7441
FAX 203 576 7491
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$10 provides $100 of medication
The Dispensary of Hope Network has demonstrated a strong return on investment for the program's donors - "its investors." They found that every dollar contributed generates $10 of free medication. For $1000...$10,000 of free medication. At $10,000...$100,000 of free medication. Medications that are going directly to those in need.
A donation in any amount is worth 10x in direct impact.
By Check:
Checks should be made payable to: St. Vincents Medical Center Foundation
Enclose a note or designate Hope Dispensary on the check.
Mail to: St. Vincents Medical Center Foundation
2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
By Phone:
St. Vincents Medical Center Foundation
203 576 5451
On-line:
https://give.stvincents.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=202
For Designation choose: Hope Dispensary of Greater Bridgeport
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS:
If you would like to help by donating excess sample medications, please visit:
www.dispensaryofhope.org/give-meds .
Medications cannot be accepted from private patients.
No matter what the size, your generous gift will have an impact on the future of health care in our community.
Thank you!
