Get Involved
There's a place for you at Sage.
A volunteer-powered free clinic in Bridgeport, CT.
Volunteer your skills. Donate to sustain free care. Partner with us to grow what’s working. However you show up, it matters.
Volunteer
Your skills belong in a clinic — not on a shelf
Sage Healthcare is an engine of collaborative, multi-disciplinary excellence. Whether you are a physician, physical therapist, social worker, nurse, clinical faculty needing practice hours, or a student seeking community rotation experience — your skills belong here.
Licensed Practitioners
Physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs — provide direct patient care during clinic hours.
Behavioral Health Providers
Therapists, counselors, social workers — support mental health and substance use services.
Clinical Students
Nursing, NP, PA, and social work students — gain hands-on community health experience.
Administrative Support
Front desk, patient registration, scheduling — keep the clinic running smoothly.
Community Health Workers
Outreach, health education, and patient navigation — connect people to care.
General Volunteers
Event support, fundraising, food pantry assistance — every role matters.
What to Expect
Getting started is simple
Reach Out
Email info@shcare.com or call (203) 916‑0862. Tell us your background and interests, whether you are a licensed professional, a student seeking a rotation, or looking to help with general operations.
Orientation
Complete a brief orientation covering clinic operations, patient privacy, and the specifics of our community-based care model.
Flexible Scheduling
We work with your academic or professional schedule. Commit to what you can sustain — whether that is a weekly block or a few hours per month.
Make an Impact
Join 142 professional volunteers delivering critical, barrier-free healthcare to the Bridgeport community.
Donate
Keep healthcare free
Every dollar goes to keeping the doors open. Sage Healthcare relies on an innovative, volunteer-driven model with minimal administrative overhead. Operational costs cover insurance, electronic health records, supplies, and the essentials that make free care possible.
100%
Volunteer Powered
$1.7M+
Donated healthcare services
14,727+
Patient visits served
Robby's House — Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing for Adults with Serious Mental Illness
The Building
385 Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. The historic A.W. Burritt House (1892) — purchased June 2024 for $430,000 through a private gift. Appraised “as complete” at $1,065,000.
Capacity & Model
Ten private rooms with ensuite bathrooms plus one Resident Site Manager unit. Permanent supportive housing — not a shelter. Residents maintain their room as long as they follow program guidelines.
Integrated Care
Clinical care by Sage Healthcare (free). Life skills by Laurel House (free). Meals by Bridgeport Rescue Mission (free). All services delivered on-site at no cost.
Referral Partners
DMHAS · Bridgeport Hospital · Southwest Community Health Center. All referrals coordinated through partner institutions.
Contact: Irene Bihl, DNP — Founder
Ways to Give
Choose how you give
Patient Care Fund
Covers operational costs that keep the clinic doors open — supplies, medications, lab work, and administrative essentials.
Contribute to Patient CareHealthcare Heroes Scholarship
$22,415 awarded to date. Supports nursing and healthcare students who demonstrate a commitment to community-based care.
Support a ScholarshipClinical Fellowships
$11,740 awarded to date. Funds advanced clinical training for practitioners working in underserved communities.
Fund a FellowshipRobby’s House Fund
Support the renovation and operations of permanent supportive housing for adults with serious mental illness.
Support Robby’s HousePartner With Us
Partnerships that create impact
Sage Healthcare is built on partnership. Twelve universities and clinical institutions already contribute practitioners, students, and resources. There’s room for more.
Clinical Placement Partner
Place nursing, NP, PA, or social work students at Sage for community health rotations.
Corporate Sponsor
Sponsor a campaign, event, or operational need. Your brand alongside free healthcare.
Community Organization
Co-host health screenings, workshops, or outreach events in the Bridgeport community.
Foundation or Grant Partner
Fund specific programs, scholarships, or facility needs with measurable outcomes.
In-Kind Donor
Contribute medical supplies, medications, equipment, or professional services.
Referral Partner
Connect patients to Sage Healthcare. We accept referrals from any source — no paperwork required.
Free healthcare doesn't fund itself.
Every volunteer hour, every dollar, every partnership keeps the doors open and the care free. There’s a place for you at Sage.