Organization Category: Health

LAUREL HOUSE, INC.

Laurel House helps individuals and families achieve and sustain mental health to lead fulfilling lives in the community. The core purpose is early intervention, social inclusion and recovery. Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been in operation since 1984 and serves 8 towns in lower Fairfield County from Greenwich to Westport.

Written by on September 6, 2014

FAMILY & CHILDREN’S AGENCY, INC.

A voluntary, private, nonprofit family service agency established in 1942 to serve Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Weston, and Wilton. Call to see if the program you need services Greenwich. They are funded by the State, fee-for-service programs, and private sources.

Written by on August 22, 2014

CENTER FOR MEDICARE ADVOCACY, INC.

Founded in 1986, this national nonprofit’s mission is to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage and quality health care for older people and people with disabilities by providing exceptional legal analysis, education, and advocacy.

Written by on August 20, 2014

YWCA – DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES

Professional and confidential crisis intervention for anyone experiencing domestic violence in their life.  Counseling, therapy, and referrals available on a sliding scale.  Enhances physical safety and emotional well-being of adults and children who are victims of domestic abuse.

Written by on August 20, 2014

AL-ANON & ALATEEN FAMILY GROUPS CONNECTICUT

AL-ANON and ALATEEN – for younger members, is a worldwide organization that offers a program of help and mutual support for individuals, their families and friends with a drinking problem.  Free 12 STEP Programs.

Written by on August 19, 2014

GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – SENIOR SERVICES

Senior Services are geared to adult residents, fifty years of age and above and may include members of their immediate family. They provide a broad range of services to individuals and families who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living in the community. Home visits are easily arranged […]

Written by on August 17, 2014

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF GREENWICH

Since 1946, the Housing Authority has been committed to being an effective and successful producer, owner and manager of affordable housing options for seniors, families and individuals from various racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds. The Housing Authority controls nearly 761 units in 15 properties, including home-ownership condominiums, scattered-site housing, various developments and PARSONAGE COTTAGE. The […]

Written by on August 17, 2014

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

A support group with the purpose of developing healthy relationships. Using the 12-step and 12-traditions program, the group works to develop healthy relationships.

Written by on August 16, 2014

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY – CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

Local chapter of a national organization offering information and referral, education, health and wellness programs, family and social support services, programs designed to address accessibility issues, long-term care assistance and much more for people with MS in Fairfield and Litchfield counties. In 2007 the Western Connecticut and Greater Connecticut chapters joined forces.

Written by on August 14, 2014

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICH

A non-discriminatory, social service agency established in 1983 whose mission is to improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages while embracing Jewish wisdom, tradition and compassion. JFS is funded by the United Way, UJA Federation of Greenwich, the town of Greenwich, and private donations.

Written by on August 5, 2014

FAMILY REENTRY

Begun in 1984, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to reducing crime by counseling criminal offenders and their families. It works within all areas of the criminal justice system, acting as consultant to courts and probation agencies, prisons, halfway houses, and parole boards in designing pre-release family therapy programs and programs for potential offenders. There are […]

Written by on August 5, 2014

BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER STAMFORD

Founded in 1968, Birthright takes a non-moralistic, non-judgmental approach toward helping women with unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy dilemmas.

Written by on August 1, 2014