Organization Category: Health

OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE

Founded in 1976, this is a nonprofit health-care agency. They help the medically underserved by providing preventive, primary care and supplemental health care services along with health education in a culturally sensitive manner regardless of ones ability to pay. Complete health care services, regardless of race, income and insurance status.

Written by on March 24, 2014

FRIENDS OF AUTISTIC PEOPLE

Founded in 1997, Friends of Autistic People is a non-profit, parents’ support group dedicated to bringing about an environment where adult children with autism can be assured of receiving high-quality care and assistance after they turn 21. FAP is the only charitable organization in Connecticut that advocates appropriate services for adults on the entire spectrum […]

Written by on March 24, 2014

STAMFORD HOSPITAL – TULLY HEALTH CENTER & BENNETT CANCER CENTER

Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Stamford and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. Areas of expertise include cancer care, heart services, orthopedics and women’s health.  Stamford Hospital is an affiliate of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & […]

Written by on March 20, 2014

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS

Founded in England and established in the U.S. in 1978, this organization provides support and assistance to families following the death of a child of any age.

Written by on March 4, 2014

LIONS CLUB OF OLD GREENWICH

Local branch of an international service organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness and helping the blind and sight impaired. It was founded in 1933, and membership is open to all.

Written by on March 1, 2014

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING, CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

Local chapter of a national organization providing support groups and information for victims of drunk drivers. It’s mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. Phone service and the website are available in Spanish.

Written by on February 27, 2014

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT – CAREER CENTER & DONATION CENTER

Goodwill – Greenwich is part of Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut. They serve people with disabilities, economic disadvantages and other barriers to employment. Their mission is to help people achieve independence and self-sufficiency through job training and other support services. Goodwill – Greenwich is a Donation and Career Center. You must deliver your donation to a […]

Written by on February 25, 2014

THE CONSULTATION CENTER & CONNECTICUT SELF-HELP NETWORK

THE CONSULTATION CENTER-  is a cooperative endeavor of the CT Mental Health Center and the Department of Psychiatry – Yale University – School of Medicine. It provides service to infants, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Founded in 1981, this non-profit organization’s mission is to promote health and wellness, prevent mental health and substance abuse problems, […]

Written by on February 25, 2014

INCLUDEnyc (RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INC.)

Founded in 1983 by three New York mothers, RCSN serves families of children and young adults in NYC with all disabilities – social, cognitive, physical, and behavioral – with an emphasis on the city’s highest-needs families and communities, and the organizations that serve them.  They focus on individual advocacy, specialized trainings and community awareness events. […]

Written by on February 25, 2014

KING STREET REHAB

Family-owned and operated for over fifty years, this 120-bed, nondenominational nursing home is located on ten acres south of the Merritt Parkway. Services include; short-term, long-term rehabilitation, sub-acute and respite care.

Written by on February 20, 2014

GREENWICH HOSPITAL – COMMUNITY HEALTH

The community health program was established in 1939 as Greenwich Tuberculosis Association, transformed in 1949 to the Greenwich Health Association, then in 1993 it became the community-based outreach program of GREENWICH HOSPITAL.  The program offers a variety of free and low-cost health promotion programs to residents and employees of corporations of southwest Fairfield and nearby […]

Written by on January 20, 2014