Organization Category: Health

COMMUNITIES 4 ACTION

Communities 4 Action is a regional resource to support local initiatives. They provide information and support on substance misuse through speakers, trainings, evidence-based programs, legislative efforts, funding sources, coalition building, evaluation […]

Written by on October 1, 2014

AUTISM SPEAKS

Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their longtime friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch […]

Written by on September 23, 2014

PATHWAYS, INC.

Pathways, Inc. was founded by a group of Greenwich families in 1981 who were concerned about the lack of housing and services for their family members who suffered from severe […]

Written by on September 22, 2014

GREENWICH HOSPITAL – PARENTS EXCHANGE

Begun as a Junior League project in 1980, this parents self-help group offers parenting classes and support groups divided according to the age of the child, from 4 months through […]

Written by on September 19, 2014

TOWN OF GREENWICH – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

This department responds to incidents of mass casualty, disaster or bio-terrorism. They coordinate with the Town of Greenwich municipal departments, agencies, such as the Red Cross, Greenwich Hospital, private industry […]

Written by on September 19, 2014

SILVER HILL HOSPITAL

Founded in 1931, Silver Hill is a nationally recognized, non-profit hospital for the treatment of psychiatric, addictive and eating disorders. Adolescent and adult patients have a broad and comprehensive range of […]

Written by on September 17, 2014

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

DAV is a veterans advocacy and assistance group. Their core mission is to fulfill our country’s promises to the men and women who served.  All are invited; veterans and civilians, […]

Written by on September 11, 2014

LIBERATION PROGRAMS – FAMILY & YOUTH OPTIONS

Established in 1973, this is an outpatient alcohol and substance abuse health-care program for teens and their families coping with substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors. Sponsored by LIBERATION PROGRAMS.

Written by on September 11, 2014

NAMI – SOUTHWEST CT

The Connecticut Chapter was founded in 1984, as a grassroots, self-help, education, support and advocacy organization. It’s made up of parents, relatives and friends of people who have mental illness.  The […]

Written by on September 8, 2014