East Shore Health District

Guilford Library Tabling
2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Guilford Library, United States

Community Dining Room 3rd Thursday
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Community Dining Room, 30 Harrison Ave., Branford, CT, 06405, United States

Flu and Covid Vaccines available by appointment
2026-01-01 09:00 - 2026-01-31 16:00, 2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-05-30 16:30
Appointments available Monday-Friday 9AM – 4PM. Call (203)481-4233 ext. 576 to schedule a date/time

Community Dining Room
2026-01-02 12:00 - 13:00
Community Health Outreach. Harm Reduction supplies and referrals available including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, hygiene supplies, referrals and resources.

Guilford Library
2026-01-09 10:00 - 12:00
Harm Reduction, Mental Health and Community Health tabling in lobby. Many resources and referrals available including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and hygiene supplies for those with unstable housing. Health resources on many varied topics will be available.

Joe Trapasso Community House Branford
2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:30
Winter Wellness Series: Mandala Poetry Peace Love Workshop. After workshop is completed their will be a nurse available for Vital Signs monitoring (Blood pressure, pulse and O2 level)

Blackstone Library
2026-01-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 13:00
Harm Reduction and Mental Health tabling on 2nd Floor. Resources and referrals available including Narcan, fentanyl test strips and hygiene supplies for those with unstable housing.

Community Dining Room
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
Community Health Outreach. Harm Reduction supplies and referrals available including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, hygiene supplies, referrals and resources. Ask a Nurse about your medical concerns and get have your Blood pressure, pulse and O2 level checked.

Stanley T. Williams Community Center
2026-01-20 12:30 - 14:00

Mobile Clinic Outreach
2026-01-30 11:00 - 13:00
Harm reduction outreach offering free, confidential, judgment-free supplies and support to lower the risk of overdose, infection, and injury. Access to Narcan, drug-checking strips, sexual health supplies, wound care supplies, hygiene supplies and firearm locks to help protect you, your family, and our community. We will be driving through our communities for outreach.

CHIP Board Meeting
2026-02-05 09:00 - 10:00
CHIP (community health improvement planning) meeting at East Shore District Health 688 East Main Street Branford. Open to our community partners and the public. We will be presenting the data collected from our CHA (Community Health Assessment).

Cocoa and Conversations
2026-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Branford Town Green
Let’s Talk! Stop by the Mobile Public Health Clinic Van on the Branford Town Green Feb. 5 from 12:30 p.m., to 1:30 p.m.

Take a mental health break. Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy a friendly chat with East Shore Health District staff.

Health department staff will be on hand to talk about your physical and mental well-being, different self-care strategies, feelings, and their favorite things.” Resources and community referrals will also be available.

Community Dining Room
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00
Come meet with our Harm Reduction Navigator.
Harm reduction outreach offering free, confidential, judgment-free supplies and support to lower the risk of overdose, infection, and injury. Access to Narcan, drug-checking strips, sexual health supplies, wound care supplies, hygiene supplies and firearm locks to help protect you, your family, and our community. Referrals, resources and linkage to care will be available.

Be My Heart Healthy Valentine!
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Branford Community House, 46 Church St, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Join ESHD Staff as we celebrate the many ways we can keep our hearts healthy! Participants were learn about different ways to support heart health, including how to self-monitor blood pressure at home.
This event is open to Branford Senior Center Members only.

Blackstone Library
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00
Harm Reduction and Mental/Physical Health tabling with our Registered Nurse and Harm Reduction Navigator on the 2nd Floor . Harm Reduction supplies and referrals available including Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, sexual health supplies and hygiene supplies. Confidential and judgement free referrals and resources available for those struggling with mental health concerns, substance use disorder or medical concerns.

Be My Heart Healthy Valentine!
2026-02-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Stanley T. Williams Center, 1332 Middletown Ave, CT, Northford,, CT, 06472, United States
Join ESHD Staff as we celebrate the many ways we can keep our hearts healthy! Participants will learn about different ways to support heart health, including how to self-monitor blood pressure at home.

Scranton-Madison Library
2026-02-17 14:30 - 16:00
Harm Reduction and Mental/Physical Health tabling with our Registered Nurse and Harm Reduction Navigator. Harm Reduction supplies and referrals available including Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, sexual health supplies and hygiene supplies. Confidential and judgement free referrals and resources available for those struggling with mental health concerns, substance use disorder or medical concerns.

Community Dining Room- Ask a Nurse Clinic
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00
Come see one of our Registered Nurses to ask about your medical concerns and get have your Blood pressure, pulse and O2 level checked. Health related resources available.

Joe Trapasso Community House- Ask a Nurse Clinic
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:30
Come see our Registered Nurses to take control of your health. O2 level check, BP/Pulse screening and weight/BMI screening available. Hemoglobin A1C testing available for a $15- fee. Come see one of our nurses to discuss your medical concerns or questions. Health related resources available.

Lunch & Learn: Be My Heart Healthy Valentine!
2026-02-24 11:00 - 13:00 | East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Ave, East Haven, 06512, United States
Join ESHD Staff as we celebrate the many ways we can keep our hearts healthy!

Smith Library- North Branford
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00

Guilford Library
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Guilford Library, United States
Harm Reduction and Mental/Physical Health tabling with our Registered Nurse and Overdose Prevention Navigator. Harm Reduction supplies and referrals available including Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, sexual health supplies and hygiene supplies. Confidential and judgement free referrals and resources available for those struggling with mental health concerns, substance use disorder or medical concerns.

Scranton-Madison Library
2026-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Madison Library, 801 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, 06443, United States

Blackstone Library
2026-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Blackstone Library, 758 Main St, Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Harm Reduction and Mental/Physical Health tabling with our Registered Nurse and Overdose Prevention Navigator on the 2nd Floor. Harm Reduction supplies and referrals available including Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, sexual health supplies and hygiene supplies. Confidential and judgement free referrals and resources available for those struggling with mental health concerns, substance use disorder or medical concerns.

Smith Library- North Branford
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd, Northford, CT, 06472, United States

North Branford Overdose Prevention Pop-Up
2026-04-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Old NB Rit Aid, 1395 Middletown Ave, Northford, 06472, United States
The East Shore Health District will bring the Mobile Clinic to the parking lot of the former Rite-Aid to give out overdose prevention supplies like fentanyl/xylazine test strips, Narcan, sexual health supplies, and hygiene supplies.

Guilford Overdose Prevention Pop-Up
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Guilford docks, Lower Whitfield St, Guilford, CT, 06437, United States
The East Shore Health District’s Mobile Clinic will be parked at the Guilford town docks to give out overdose prevention supplies like fentanyl/xylazine test strips, safe sex supplies, hygiene supplies, and referrals to care.

Save a Life Day (Walk-in Narcan trainings) Part 1
2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:30 | ESHD, 688 East Main St., Branford, CT, 06405, United States
Learn how to save a life with naloxone (brand name: Narcan), the nasal spray that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.
Participants will learn:

What naloxone is
How to identify and respond to an overdose
How to administer nasal naloxone
Appropriate care after naloxone is administered

Participants will receive a free naloxone kit to take home!
