Organization Category: Health
A free and confidential outpatient clinic for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and HIV testing. Screening, diagnosis, and treatment provided as a cooperative effort of the Health Department and Greenwich Hospital. They field all questions about AIDS, HIV and STDs, and offer testing, counseling, and provide information on support groups, care-taking, housing, transportation, and legal advice for people […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 20, 2014
A self-help fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 18, 2014
Chapter of a national nonprofit foundation providing research, education, and support for people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease.
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 15, 2014
This Town division enforces local laws pertaining to the keeping of dogs, cats and other animals. They supervise animal adoptions when pets are not claimed by their owners. Animal control officers will remove sick or injured deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks, and domestic pets if they have bitten someone. These cases are regarded as potentially […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 15, 2014
One of the state’s 123 probate courts. Responsible for the following; probating wills and the administration of estates overseeing testamentary and living trusts determining title to real and personal property construing the meaning of wills and trusts appointing guardians for the mentally retarded appointing conservators of the person and the estate of incapable individuals committing […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 14, 2014
Founded in 1930 and formerly a part of the GREENWICH HOSPITAL, this business provides trained, professional nursing care, long or short-term. The service matches client needs with qualified healthcare professionals. The Registry is owned and operated by experienced Registered Nurses.
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 10, 2014
Founded in 1903, Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS). This is a non-profit, 206-bed community teaching hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County. It is a major academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine. It offers a full range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, and preventive programs and […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 8, 2014
The forum was funded by a police grant and focuses on reducing underage drinking and drug abuse through education, enforcement, and research. The forum is sponsored by the YMCA, the YWCA, the Community Fund of Darien, and the Darien Youth Center.
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 8, 2014
Local branch of a national nonprofit, founded in 1972, PFLAG is the nation’s largest family and ally organization. Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG has […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 6, 2014
Supplementary food program providing recommended nutritious foods to low-income pregnant and nursing mothers and children up to the age of 5. It is sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Agriculture. Eligibility is based on income guidelines. Greenwich residents may go to the Dept of Social Services at the Greenwich Town Hall for processing one FRI […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 6, 2014
Founded in 1949, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester has been the leading non-profit organization in Westchester and Fairfield County. These programs include person-centered planning, life skills training, socialization, educational programming with a strong emphasis on recreational activities for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 5, 2014
GREENWICH HOSPITAL’S Outpatient Center is an important healthcare resource for Greenwich residents who have no medical insurance or are under-insured. Each year, more than 5,000 adults and children visit the Outpatient Center and Pediatric Outpatient Center for medical and dental diagnosis, treatment and preventive care. You may qualify for membership in the Outpatient Center if […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 4, 2014