Organization Category: Health

RIVER HOUSE ADULT DAY CENTER

River House Adult Day Center (formerly Greenwich Adult Day Care) is a private, non-profit organization that strives to enrich the lives of older adults confronted with age-related needs and/or impairments in a safe and enjoyable environment. In 1977, River House, then known as the Witherell Pavilion Club, opened its doors at  NATHANIEL WITHERELL. In 2008, […]

Written by on February 14, 2017

CONNECTING THROUGH LITERACY: INCARCERATED PARENTS, THEIR CHILDREN & CAREGIVERS

CLICC is a literacy and mentoring program for incarcerated parents and their children in the lower Fairfield County area. We are a nonprofit pilot program, working with substantial support from the U.S. Department of Justice. CLICC meets once a week with parents in four Connecticut state prisons (York, Niantic Annex, Cybulski Community Reintegration Unit and […]

Written by on November 4, 2016

SPECIAL DAD’S NIGHT OUT

Begun in 2001, this is a group of fathers with special needs kids (Down Syndrome, Autism, etc)  in Southwest Fairfield County.  They gather informally to socialize, network, and share ideas.

Written by on November 2, 2016

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

The Department of Human Services is divided into 6 Programs – ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, HOMEMAKER SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES & SENIOR SERVICES, all listed separately. The mission of the Department of Human Services is to support Greenwich residents in meeting basic human needs and promoting services that foster self-sufficiency and economic independence. These […]

Written by on February 2, 2016

THE MELNIKOFF FOUNDATION FOR KIDNEY CANCER RESEARCH

The foundation raises money for research to be conducted by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Translational Kidney Cancer Research Program (TKCRP). The TKCRP was established by Drs. James Hsieh, Robert Motzer and Paul Russo and serves as a powerful platform to integrate the expertise of multiple disciplines, with the singular goal of curing kidney cancer. The […]

Written by on September 30, 2015

NEWPORT ACADEMY

Newport Academy provides teen treatment for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm and co-occurring disorders.

Written by on July 22, 2015

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

A private, nonsectarian nonprofit organization founded in 1975. They improve lives through the exchange of food, clothing and basic living essentials.  All items are distributed at no cost on a weekly basis to low-income residents of Greenwich. Emergency food, clothing, linens, underwear and household items are also distributed to low-income residents of Greenwich, Port Chester, […]

Written by on October 21, 2014

ACCESS INDEPENDENCE

Established in 1981, as the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, Access Independence is now one of five Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Connecticut. Their mission is to promote independence and opportunities for persons with disabilities through advocacy, empowerment and education.

Written by on October 21, 2014

CONNECTICUT – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Founded in 1978, CT DPH’s mission is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by: Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy; Preventing disease, injury, and disability, and Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority […]

Written by on October 21, 2014

MEALS – ON – WHEELS

Nonprofit, independent volunteer organization that prepares and delivers meals to Greenwich residents at home. Anyone, regardless of age, who is temporarily or permanently disabled, or recuperating from an illness or operation, may use this service. This independent chapter was started by the WOMAN’S CLUB in 1960.

Written by on October 20, 2014

ABILIS

Abilis (ABLE-ISS), a nonprofit, United Way agency previously was known as Greenwich ARC. It began in Greenwich in 1951, when parents and the local Junior League and Community Chest joined forces to help children with developmental disabilities.  Today, Abilis meets the myriad needs of people with developmental disabilities – not only in childhood, but throughout […]

Written by on October 20, 2014