Greenwich United Way
Nationwide nonprofit organization, founded in 1981, which arranges free air travel for cancer patients and bone marrow donors and recipients to or from recognized treatment centers by using empty seats on corporate aircrafts. There is no financial need requirement to use this service, but the patient must be able to walk and cannot require any […]
The National Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance began in Chicago in the late 70’s with the purpose of starting a support group for patients with depression and bipolar disorder. The goal was to address the issue of stigma, to provide information and support, and to offer examples of people with depression and/or bipolar disorder who had […]
A support group, for people having problems with money and debt. Debtors Anonymous is patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous. They use the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Tools of Debtors Anonymous to guide in recovery. It is suggested you attend six Debtors Anonymous (DA) meetings in a period of two weeks before you decide if DA […]
Built in 1916, this community service agency offers athletic, educational, and recreational programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors. The building is on the National Historic Register. It is a United Way agency.
Local branch of a national nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. They fund worldwide research; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement.
Twelve-step support group for men and women who suffer from clutter and disorganization in their lives.
This nonprofit alliance began as an advocacy group in 1998. They are dedicated to eliminating the effects of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. Their mission is to prevent the spread, develop diagnostic tools and treatments, and ultimately find a cure by supporting research, education, and the acquisition and dissemination of information.
Established in 1957, The Connecticut Poison Control Center provides emergency poison information to members of the public whose loved ones are exposed to toxic substances, and to the health care professionals who care for them. Most exposures involve children under six years of age, but adults can be poisoned, too. These emergency services are free.
Founded by Mary Waterman and friends in March 1996, this is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds for innovative breast cancer research and to promote breast health through education and outreach. Breast cancer survivors, their friends, and health care professionals are fulfilling this mission. It is now the fourth largest non-profit organization […]
The Division of Family Health has two major components: the Maternal, Child and Adult Health Program and the Dental Health Program. They provide wide ranging, high quality, public-health nursing services to Greenwich residents.
Local chapter of a national organization. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. There are no dues or fees for members; they are self-supporting through their own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private […]
This company, which established the first telephone relay system in 1974, specializes in the sale and repair of equipment for the deaf. It is the administrator of a state loan program that provides telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD’s) at no charge, to those who qualify. It also publishes a TDD directory and can provide […]
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