Fundamental Services


Your United Way Dollars at Work

Fundamental Services
2003-2004

A system of 43 health and human service
organizations providing core services.

American Red Cross, Mid-Fairfield County Chapter (203) 847-5847 Emergency services, health and safety training.	$41,291
Carver Foundation, Inc. (George Washington) (203) 838-4305 A multi-purpose community center, serving toddlers through senior citizens.	$73,198
Catholic Family Services, Inc. (203) 750-9711 A family service agency providing counseling and education programs.	$30,030
Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County (203) 847-3891 An outpatient psychiatric clinic for children, youth and families to treat, evaluate and diagnose emotional and/or developmental problems.	$65,691
Choices for Success (203) 299-1315 Intensive prevention program and services for high-risk youth.	$12,200
CLASP Homes (203) 226-7895 Group homes and supervised apartments for mentally retarded adults.	$5,847
Communities in Schools of Norwalk, Inc. (203) 854-4000 ext. 5087 Provides support services for children in the Norwalk Public Schools and their families.	$7,800
Community House (800) 203-1234 (Infoline) Social experiences for individuals with long term emotional difficulties.	$9,745
Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. (203) 838-6508 Provides outpatient substance abuse evaluation, medical counseling and referral services to individuals 12 years or older.	$3,898
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (203) 348-9216 Offers free civil legal services to individuals unable to afford a private attorney, with emphasis on such areas as housing, family and public benefits.	$7,169
Domestic Violence Crisis Center (203) 853-0418 Counseling and services for victims of domestic violence.	$12,705
Elderhouse, Inc. (203) 847-1998 Medical model adult day care center.	$21,285
Family and Children's Agency (203) 855-8765 Offers programs in counseling, home health care, substance abuse, adoption, parenting, divorce, family life education, and mentoring for at-risk children.	$73,198
Family Re-Entry (203) 838-0496 Programs for ex-offenders to avoid re-incarcerations and to improve parenting and family skills.	$2,269
FISH of Norwalk, Inc. (203) 299-9727 Free transportation to medical appointments for low-income individuals.	$149
Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County (203) 358-8898 Low cost food for agencies serving the poor.	$3,589
Girl Scouts Council of Southwestern Connecticut, Inc. (203) 762-5557 Provides growth, development and leadership opportunities for girls 5-17.	$21,500
Horizons Student Enrichment Program (203) 972-7005 Provides academic and recreational enrichment for urban youth.	$12,300
The Human Services Council of Mid-Fairfield (203) 849-1111 Community planning.	$65,959
Keystone House, Inc. (203) 855-7920 A rehabilitation center assisting individuals with mental illness.	$24,688
Kids in Crisis (203) 622-6556 24 hour crisis intervention and shelter services for children and youth.	$16,800
Lifeline of Southwestern Connecticut, Inc. (203) 853-3116 Personal emergency response system coupled with case management services.	$7,425
Literacy Volunteers of America, Southeastern Fairfield County - Family Services Woodfield (203) 853-7437 Offers individual and group instruction to adults through basic Literacy and English as a second language.	$11,707
LMG Programs, Inc. (203) 851-2077 Helps those affected by drug and alcohol dependency to achieve sustained recovery.	$3,898
Neon Child Development Center (203) 899-8560 Offers full child care services to working parents.	$22,425
Neon Community Services Office (Court Program) (203) 846-4184 Alternative sentencing program coordinating community service hours assigned by judges.	$4,628
Norwalk Community Health Center (203) 899-1770 A comprehensive, affordable, accessible and culturally sensitive Community Health Center in South Norwalk.	$1,299
Norwalk Emergency Shelter (203) 866-1057 Shelter for homeless adults and families, community soup kitchen, and clothing program for those in need.	$27,967
Norwalk Housing Authority Learning Centers (203) 838-8471 Centers to ensure that children, primarily youth residing in public housing, develop the academic and personal skills that lead to success in school and in life.	$1,100
Norwalk Senior Center, Inc. (203) 847-3115 Prevention programs and services for older adults.	$18,166
Norwalk Youth Symphony (203) 866-4100 Scholarships to allow low-income talented youth to learn, share and enjoy the power of music.	$4,000
Nursing and Home Care (203) 762-8958 Home care health services.	$26,276
Positive Directions, The Center for Prevention and Recovery (203) 227-7644 (Formerly known as the Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Council) Provides prevention and education programs to help individuals, families and communities deal with substance abuse.	$25,988
Rehabilitation Center of Southwestern CT., Inc. (203) 325-1544 x 12 Provides comprehensive medical and vocational rehabilitation services for all ages.	$9,096
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Southwestern CT (RSVP) (203) 899-2442 Volunteer placement for older adults.	$2,475
Sexual Assault Crisis Center, Inc. (203) 348-9346 Sexual violence service.	$5,354
South Norwalk Community Center, Inc. (203) 899-2489 Translation and counseling services for economically disadvantaged individuals.	$1,543
STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way... (203) 846-9581 Services for developmentally disabled individuals.	$45,478
STRIVE/Norwalk Employment Services (now CT WORKS) (203) 855-9237 Training, job placement, and support services for "hard to place" unemployed.	$9,694
Teen Center of Wilton (203) 834-6413 Offers teens healthy social interaction free form alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.	$5,000
Voluntary Action Center of Mid-Fairfield (VAC) (203) 849-1111 Promotes, encourages and recognizes volunteerism in Norwalk, Wilton, Westport and Weston	$14,479
Wilton Family YMCA (203) 762-8384 Community Center and wellness programs.	$20,646
Y.M.C.A. of Norwalk, Inc. (203) 852-9463 Community Center and wellness programs.	$45,045

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