Organization Category: Health

GREENWICH HEALTH DEPARTMENT – DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The Environmental Health program is responsible for the establishment and execution of municipal environmental program functions that are either State or locally mandated. The program offers a variety of services, which include, but are not limited to, sanitation, housing code enforcement, sewage disposal inspection and plan review, food service inspection and environmental surveys. The Division […]

Written by on October 22, 2017

CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT, INC.

Incorporated in 1954, This nonprofit mental health resource was incorporated in 1954. CGC offers a broad range of individualized mental health assessment and treatment services, tailored to meet the needs of each child and family. Crisis programs target children at the highest risk for injury, abuse, or lasting psychological damage from a traumatic experience. Specialized treatment programs […]

Written by on October 5, 2017

KIDS IN CRISIS

Founded in 1978 as the Greenwich Youth Shelter, this private, nonprofit organization provides crisis counseling, intervention, emergency shelter, and community education programs for children and teens from southwestern Connecticut. It is the only agency in the state offering confidential, free round-the-clock crisis care for children of all ages and their parents.  The Crisis Nursery is […]

Written by on October 3, 2017

FRANKLIN S. DUBOIS CENTER

Franklin S. DuBois Center (FSDC) serves Greenwich and the greater Stamford/Norwalk area.  The Community Services Division (CSD) in Stamford is located here. FSDC is responsible for providing ongoing, individualized treatment to persons living in the community with severe behavioral health disorders who are publicly insured, uninsured and in some cases underinsured. All services offered at […]

Written by on September 5, 2017

PACIFIC HOUSE, INC.

Incorporated in 1985, Pacific House previously know as “Shelter for the Homeless” serves lower Fairfield County by providing temporary housing to homeless men, striving to obtain permanent supportive housing and services for men and women tailored to meet their relevant needs, and empowering people to help themselves achieve their greatest level of self-sufficiency.

Written by on September 4, 2017

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, CONNECTICUT WESTCHESTER HUDSON VALLEY

Founded in 1949, this local chapter of the national organization is  dedicated to seeking the cause and cure of leukemia and blood cancers (lymphoma, multiple myeloma and Hodgkins Disease).  The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients […]

Written by on July 20, 2017

ACCESS HEALTH – CT

Access Health CT (Affordable Care Act) opened in October 2013.  This is a unique, online marketplace designed to meet all the health insurance needs of individuals and small businesses.    Individuals and families not covered by an employer-offered plan, or small businesses with less than 50 employees can search the marketplace.  As of 1/1/2014, under […]

Written by on July 20, 2017

DMHAS – DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICES

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) promotes and administers recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.  While the Department’s prevention services serve all Connecticut citizens, its mandate is to serve adults (over 18 years of age) with psychiatric or substance use disorders, or […]

Written by on July 20, 2017

WESTMED MEDICAL GROUP

WESTMED Medical Group has 2 offices in Greenwich, opened in 2015. They offer outpatient services and a walk-in urgent care center on the ground floor at the 644 Putnam Avenue location. Urgent care conditions include; rashes, sprains, stomach ache, flu symptoms, eye and ear pain.

Written by on July 20, 2017

FAMILY CENTERS – FRIENDLY CONNECTIONS OUTREACH PROGRAMS

This FAMILY CENTERS program is an innovative service for aging adults and offers a variety of in-person and telephone-based services designed for the aging population. Their services allow for home-bound and aging adults to continue to socialize, stimulate educational interests and stay connected with the community.

Written by on July 19, 2017

FAMILY CENTERS – HOUSING RESOURCE PROGRAM

FAMILY CENTERS’ Housing Resource Program locates and places clients living with long-term mental illness in safe, stable and affordable housing in lower Fairfield County.  Program staff provides an array of supportive services necessary to maintain community living and prevent psychiatric hospitalizations. In addition to providing housing, the program also assists clients gain community and government entitlements, […]

Written by on July 19, 2017

FAMILY CENTERS – THE DEN FOR GRIEVING KIDS

Begun in 1993 as a Junior League project. The Den became a FAMILY CENTERS Program in 1996.  A bereavement resource center for children, teens, and their families, communities, and professionals.  The Den consults local businesses, schools, civic groups, and religious organizations on bereavement and trauma response issues.

Written by on July 19, 2017