Organization Category: Health

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – HOMEMAKER SERVICES

This department of the Human Services offers sliding-scale service to Greenwich residents who have difficulty with everyday activities or need help during times of illness or disability. Referrals may come from all sources. Homemaker staff are available after an in-home evaluation is completed by one of the Department’s professional staff who establishes need, and develop a […]

Written by on May 2, 2014

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES

Adult and Family Services are available to Greenwich residents and their families in need of basic human services, such as, housing, food, clothing, personal safety and access to health care. In addition to providing support in responding to crisis situations, such as preventing home eviction and utility shut-offs, they work to develop skills leading to self-sufficiency. They […]

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GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Community Partnership Program is one of six divisions of Human Services.  They grant funds to partner agencies whose services/programs strengthen the community’s capacity in providing basic human services.  The ultimate goal of the Community Partnership Program is to encourage local human service providers to collaborate in establishing a cost-effective network of quality services to […]

Written by on May 1, 2014

GREENWICH HOSPITAL – CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING

GREENWICH HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive program of care for older adults through its Center for Healthy Aging. The Center has received national recognition as Center of Excellence from the American Geriatrics Society. Services are available to assure older patients and their families get the care and support they need in the hospital and at home. […]

Written by on April 23, 2014

GREENWICH HOSPITAL – HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE

Comprehensive, holistic treatment is based on a personalized plan that changes with the evolving needs of each patient and family. The goal is to enhance the quality of life of terminally ill patients and provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. The patient’s physician guides the interdisciplinary care team. Members include skilled […]

Written by on April 23, 2014

THE WILKINS CENTER

Established in 1982, this private eating disorder facility in Glenville is committed to helping patients overcome all types of eating disorders – from anorexia and bulimia to binge eating, obesity and much more. For over 30 years, Wilkins Center has shown that the majority of eating disorder patients can be cured, and most others will improve […]

Written by on April 14, 2014

EDGEHILL – CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Opened in 1999 this life-care, senior living community on 22 acres on the border of Old Greenwich is owned by Benchmark Senior Living. There are 200 one and two-bedroom apartments, some with dens, and several other larger floor plans. There are approximately 300 residents. There are also 20 assisted-living suits and 60 nursing-care beds which […]

Written by on April 4, 2014

COMMUNITY CENTERS INC.

Community Centers, Inc. was founded in 1955 by the Community Chest (the forerunner of the United Way). The purpose of CCI is to promote the personal and social potential of those members of the Greenwich community who are economically marginalized, have special needs, or are isolated from the mainstream. CCI’s goal is to support diversity, […]

Written by on April 4, 2014

CONNECTICUT – ATTORNEY GENERAL

This office handles all civil legal matters for the state including consumer and environmental protection, child support and protection, health, seniors, Native Indians and casinos, and charities. It also represents other state agencies in the courts.

Written by on April 1, 2014

GREENWICH DENTAL SOCIETY

Local chapter of the Connecticut State Dental Association. It maintains a list of the specialties of each member, and can mediate patient-dentist complaints.

Written by on March 25, 2014

CALL-A-RIDE OF GREENWICH, INC.

Independent, nonprofit volunteer organization, founded in 1975.  They provide free door-to-door transportation for Greenwich’s ambulatory senior citizens, over age 60, who lack other means of transportation. Three cars provide rides five days a week to anywhere in Greenwich for any purpose; doctors, drug stores, attorneys, banks, shopping, hair appointments, rides to the polls on election […]

Written by on March 24, 2014