SWCHC

SWCHC

Offers primary medical, dental, behavioral care

Overview

Southwest Community Health Center delivers a full range of health services in the Bridgeport area, combining primary medical care, dental care, and behavioral health services under one roof. Its product is the range of clinics and care programs that patients access for regular checkups, dental treatment, mental health support, and other related services. These services are provided through local sites that coordinate care, referrals, and follow-ups to ensure patients receive comprehensive treatment rather than separate, isolated visits. The center differentiates itself by offering integrated, community-focused care across multiple disciplines in the same organization, aiming to make it easier for people in the greater Bridgeport area to get all their health needs in one place. Its goal is to improve overall community health by increasing access to coordinated, affordable care and addressing medical, dental, and behavioral health needs together.

About SWCHC

Simplify's Rating
Why SWCHC is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Connecticut

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • A 2026 state grant funds a new full-service Bridgeport location.
  • The 2026 golden anniversary boosts referrals, fundraising, and community trust.
  • Renovation bids and outreach events signal active expansion rather than retrenchment.

What critics are saying

  • HRSA Health Center competition in 2026 pressures staffing, grants, and patient retention.
  • The $900,000 Bridgeport build must open this fall, or capital credibility suffers.
  • If Medicaid or state reimbursement weakens, SWCHC's free-care mission strains margins quickly.

What makes SWCHC unique

  • SWCHC served Greater Bridgeport for 50 years and 1 million patients by 2026.
  • It offers medical, dental, and behavioral health under one nonprofit safety-net model.
  • Its Madison Avenue Bridgeport expansion embeds care inside Wakeman Boys and Girls Club.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Cultural Care Fairfield
Jan 19th, 2024
Welcoming a New Era at Thomas Merton Family Center

Ccfairfield is excited to partner with Southwest Community Health Center who will provide a comprehensive suite of medical, dental, and behavioral health services.

The Charger Bulletin
Dec 12th, 2023
NAACP brings resources to students, offers free HIV testing

NAACP partnered with the Southwest Community Health Center to provide free testing kits.

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