• 438 East Street, New Haven, CT 06513

Addiction Recovery, Training, and Life Crisis Center

Welcome to
The 180 Center

The 180 Center is a Christ-centered nonprofit outreach in New Haven, CT dedicated to turning lives around by restoring hope and helping people through Biblical discipleship, conflict resolution training, and leadership development. We help in 3 ways:

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Discipleship Program

The 180 Center welcomes people who are hungry and desperate for truth and want to discover purpose in their lives. We provide spiritual guidance through training in the understanding of the Bible, God’s love letter to humanity. Over a period of 18 months, we offer – several phases of commitment that will bring one to a place of freedom in and through our Lord Jesus Christ. Learn More
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Outreach Program

The 180 Center is open 7 days a week. We serve a free breakfast and lunch to those in need Monday – Friday at 7am and 12pm. We do the the same on Saturday at 8am and 12pm. We open our doors to the homeless and provide shelter during the day. Morning Bible studies provide hope and encouragement to all. Learn More

03.

Christian 12 Step Program

The 180 Center offers a 12 step Christian support group for men who are battling addiction. The original 12 step support groups were founded on Biblical principles and embraced the power of using God’s Word in the recovery process; we do the same. Learn More

Our Mission Is The Great Commission

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28: 19-20

Latest Building Updates & Newsletters

September 2025 Newsletter & Updates

Salvation is a gift of God’s grace that cannot be earned, nor can one pay for it. Christ paid the

June 2025 Newsletter & Updates

“Trials, obstacles, difficulties, and sometimes defeats, are the very food of faith,” said George

March 2025 Newsletter & Updates

Is there someone you know who you think will never change? Don’t give up on them! When Bill Nerbo

December 2024 Newsletter & Updates

Wait! What does it mean to be faithful? Well, Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines the word “faithfu

September 2024 Newsletter & Updates

Those words can be put up on the front door of The 180 Center. Of course, we’re still working on

June 2024 Newsletter & Updates

What is that smell? Now that we’re experiencing the summer heat, we are reminded of the scents of

March 2024 Newsletter & Updates

Has God asked you to wait? In a world of one-click shopping and on-demand streaming, many times

December 2023 Newsletter & Updates

What does it take to finish well? The apostle Paul compared his life to a race. As he neared the

September 2023 Newsletter & Updates

We started the summer with an awesome barbecue and three water baptisms at Pastor Scott and Lisa

June 2023 Newsletter & Updates

Back in May after seeing the needs of those living on the streets, I said to Ginny, “Wouldn’t it

Donate To The 180 Center

The 180 Center could not survive without your donations. We are completely funded by the generosity of our church and partners. We thank all who have or are going to donate. God bless you!

If you’d like to donate, there is 2 ways:

01.

Donate via mail

Mail checks and money orders to: 
The 180 Center, PO Box 6806, Hamden, CT  06517

02.

Donate online via PayPal

To donate online, click the button below. You will be taken to a secure donation page (PayPal). We personally do not collect or store any payment information.