SARAH is a Family of Agencies that provides programs and services for people with intellectual and other disabilities who live in Connecticut. SARAH is dedicated to the proposition that people with disabilities deserve to experience life’s joys; learn, work and accomplish all they can; and participate as valued members of the community. SARAH supports hundreds of people with disabilities with high quality programs and services for early intervention therapies, vocational training and job placements, residential supports and recreational activities.
Contact: Denise Rose, 203-453-6531
www.sarahfoundation.org

A safe place for families who have suffered a personal loss through death to come together with other grieving families to share their stories and their feelings. Since children grieve best in a knowledgeable, caring environment, parents also learn about grieving kids and how to help them cope.
Contact: Mary Andersen, 1-800-750-COVE
www.covect.org

Environmental education through exciting, interactive, hands-on programs to forge a connection with the natural world. Since 1982, programs for children have been developed to inspire curiosity, imagination and excitement about the natural environment. Our programs are aimed at developing knowledge of, a responsibility for, and an appreciation of the Earth.
Contact: Dr. Karen Christensten
www.shorelineoutdooreducationcenter.org

Develops and offers affordable housing (rental and ownership) through partnerships at the state and local level.
Contact: Sheila Mosquera
www.nwnh.net

Trains volunteer tutors to teach basic reading and English as a second language to residents of shoreline towns who cannot read, write or speak English; or who would like to improve these basic skills. This one-on-one instruction is held confidentially and is completely without charge to students.
Contact: Mary Ellen Jewett, 860-767-1202
www.vsliteracy.org

A wide range of health and social services delivered at home to recovering, physically challenged or chronically ill persons. Services include medical, private duty and psychiatric nursing; home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social work, clinics, health screenings and health education programs.
Contact: Susan M. Faris, 203-458-4200
www.vnaa.org

Advocacy, education, and information/referral services for shoreline women and families. Their programs include support groups; conferences; art exhibits and a women’s issues series.
Contact: Peggy Britt, 203-453-6699
www.womenandfamilylifecenter.org

Services include a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy in the criminal and civil court, information and referral, children’s services, individual counseling and support groups for victims of domestic violence. They also educate the general public, professionals and students about domestic violence.
Contact: Susan DeLeon, 203-736-2601 x338
www.dvsgnh.org

Established at Guilford High School in 1974, one of more than 176 ABC programs nationwide. Five to six young women of color from inner cities pursue a challenging course of study at Guilford High School in preparation for college. Residing on Church Street, they are involved in extracurricular and volunteer activities in town and at the High School.
Contact: Michael Brown, 203-453-1263 or Nancy Menccly, 203-553-5430
www.guilfordabc.org

A nationally recognized facility which helps frail, elderly, and mentally and physically challenged adults maintain active lives in a comfortable home-like environment that is both therapeutic and social. A staff of trained health care and social service professionals and volunteers work to meet the emotional, social and physical needs of participants.
Contact: 203-481-7110
www.orchardhousecare.org

Outpatient mental health services to children and adolescents of up to 18 years of age and their families, including comprehensive psychiatric assessment, pediatric consultation, crisis intervention services and individual, group and family therapies. Specialty services include substance abuse prevention and child sexual abuse treatment.
Contact: Dr. Alice Forrester, 203-772-1270
www.cliffordbeers.org

Provides comprehensive community-based services for adults with serious behavioral health needs who live in Guilford and adjacent towns.
Contact: Roberta Cook, 203-483-2630
www.harborhealthservices.org

All-day care to Guilford children 3-5 years of age. The center, which is accredited by the National Association for the Education of young Children, provides a developmentally appropriate year round program for children.
Contact: Pamela Orton, 203-453-8050
www.guilforddaycare.com

Provides at least one hour of caring, quality friendship each week to any Guilford resident feeling “out of touch” or lonely. There is no charge for a friendly visit.
Contact: Lori Wells, 203-453-8359

Provides new and used medical equipment to Guilford residents at a reduced fee.
Contact: Joann Carson, 203-453-8359

Delivers a hot, nutritious mid-day meal to any Guilford resident having significant difficulty preparing well balanced meals. There are no age or financial restrictions.
Contact: Gail O’Leary, 203-453-8359

Co-directed by Guilford Interfaith Ministries and the Guilford Welfare Department. The Food Bank is available to any Guilford resident in need who can show proof of residency. Bags of food are pre-packaged according to family size. Special needs will be accommodated. There is no fee.
Contact: Lori Wells, 203-453-8359

An alternative to the risks faced by ‘latchkey’ children who are alone in an unsupervised and potentially unsafe setting at home or in the community. Children enjoy a variety of activities designed to stimulate growth in all areas of development in a safe, relaxing and nurturing environment.
Contact: Rose Ann Kelly, 203-453-0045

A Big Brother or Big Sister offers youth, particularly from one-parent families, the opportunity to further their growth and development through a unique one-on-one friendship with a responsible adult. No fee is charged for a Big Brother or Big Sister.
Contact: Ellen Tracey, 203-366-3766
www.BBBSSWCT.org

Established in 1906, the South Central CT Chapter of the American Red Cross has been providing humanitarian relief to residents of Greater New Haven and the Connecticut Shoreline for more than 100 years. Whether it’s providing food, clothing and shelter after a local house fire, training people with life-saving skills, and connecting members of our armed forces with their families, facilitating school safety programs, or offering medical transportation or groceries from our food pantry, your American Red Cross of South Central CT is there. All support is made possible through the generosity of our dedicated staff, volunteers and donors. Together we can change lives.
Contact: 203-787-6721
www.ARCSCT.org