Eastern Connecticut's Non-profit Social Service Agencies

Alliance for Living
www.allianceforliving.org
Improving the quality of life for people affected by HIV/AIDS in New London County.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization.

American Red Cross, Charter Oak Chapter
http://charteroak.redcross.org
Providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

A Moveable Feast
www.tvcca.org/services/nutrition/moveablefeast.shtml
Providing home delivered nutrition for residents of New London County that are under 60 years of age and are undergoing treatment for cancer, autoimmune diseases or other acute medical conditions.

ARC of New London County
www.thearcnlc.org
Providing individualized supports, services, and advocacy to persons with intellectual and other related developmental disabilities to help facilitate their full participation and inclusion in the communities of Southeastern Connecticut.

Bethsaida Community
www.bethsaidact.org
Creating a hope, a home, a family for homeless or at risk women by providing a supportive environment that encourages healing, personal growth and independence.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of SECT
www.bbbssect.org
Matching children with a positive adult role model who is able to spend time with a Little Brother or Little Sister on a one-to-one basis.

Boys and Girls Club
www.bgca.org
Promoting and enhancing the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Care and Share of East Lyme
www.careandshareofel.org
Providing food, financial and emergency support to individuals and families in East Lyme/Niantic and Salem.

Catholic Charities
www.ccfsn.org
Providing an array of social services to the residents of New London County, Middlesex County, Windham County, Tolland County and Fishers Island, New York.

Center of the Blind
Offers a range of services to the legally blind and those who are severely visually impaired.

Centro De La Comunidad, Inc.
www.centrocomunidad.org
Promoting the empowerment of Hispanics and cultivating active participation by all members in our multicultural community.

Child and Family Agency of SECT
www.cfapress.org
Promoting the well-being and development of all children and their families, especially children lacking physical, emotional and intellectual care and nurturing.

Community Coalition for Children
www.communitycoalitionforchildren.org
A catalyst for collaborative efforts to create, sponsor, and endorse educational and social programs designed to help children thrive.

Community Enterprises, Inc.
www.communityenterprises.com
Supporting self-determination for individuals with disabilities and/or other challenges to actively live, learn, and work in the community.

Community Health Center – New London
Providing medical services for people regardless of their ability to pay.

Connecticut Adoption and Family Services
www.adoptacarakid.org
Specializing in personalized services for expectant parents and adoptive families.

Connecticut Community Care, Inc.
www.ctcommunitycare.org
Providing care management services to older individuals and other persons with similar chronic care needs and their caregivers.

Connecticut Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America
www.scouting.org
Preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Connecticut Teen Peace
Volunteers providing anger management activities to at-risk teens.

Covenant Shelter of New London
www.covenantshelter.org
Meeting the emergency housing needs of the people of New London County through the provision of emergency shelter.

Disabilities Network of eastern CT
www.dnec.org
Providing advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, and information and referral services to individuals with disabilities and their families living in eastern Connecticut. Working to enable individuals to live independently in the community.

East Lyme Youth Services Association
www.eltownhall.com/elys-east-lyme-youth-services
Fostering the development of youth by providing and coordinating preventative, remediative, educational, social and service experiences for young people, and support for their families.

Easter Seals
www.ct.easterseals.com
Offering a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals.

Front Porch Foundation, Inc.
Providing services and activities for all residents of New London’s public housing sites in collaboration with a number of community agencies.

Gemma E Moran United Way/Labor Food Center
www.uwsect.org/Food_Center.php
Providing meals and snacks at no cost to those in need throughout New London County.

Girl Scouts of CT
www.gsofct.org
Building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Groton Family Support Center
www.town.groton.ct.us/depts/humansvcs/fsc.asp
Offering parents, caregivers and children the opportunity to come together for a mix of friendship, counseling and support services.


Groton Youth & Family Services
www.town.groton.ct.us/depts/humansvcs/yfs.asp
Providing intervention and prevention services for at-risk children and youth.

Habitat for Humanity of SECT
www.habitatsect.org
Building decent and affordable homes in partnership with families in need.

Hearts Hands and Homes
www.heartshandsandhomes.com
Assuring that all children needing out-of-home placement grow and thrive in stable, consistent, and loving homes in their own communities.

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc.
www.highhopestr.org
Improving the lives of people with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities through the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-assisted activities while serving the therapeutic riding profession through training and education.

Hospice of SECT
www.hospicesect.org
Providing quality care for people with life-limiting illnesses and support for their loved ones before and after death.

Jewish Federation of Eastern CT
www.jfec.com
Supporting humanitarian, social service and educational efforts in eastern Connecticut, Israel and around the world and providing local services to seniors, adults and youth through programs and activities.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Funding blood cancer research, education and patient services to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Lions Low Vision Center of ECT
www.lionslowvision.org
Teaching the visually impaired person new ways to utilize remaining eyesight and providing the necessary aids and devices to increase independence and ease activities of daily living.

Literacy Volunteers of Eastern CT
www.englishhelp.org
Helping people communicate in English and thrive in American culture, as consumers and as workers.

Lymes’ Youth Services Bureau
www.lysb.org
Dedicated to promoting the positive development of children and families in the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme.

Madonna Place, Inc.
www.madonnaplace.org
Providing services which strengthen families, promote health, and help to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Martin House, Inc.
www.trfp.org
Thames River Community Service, Inc. provides safe housing with support services through permanent housing or through a transitional living program for formerly homeless families.

Montville Nonprofit Gateway
Providing information to the regional public and nonprofit organizations; assisting nonprofit organizations in fundraising; assisting our community in developing activities; and providing scholarships for graduating seniors with hidden disabilities.

Montville Youth Service Bureau
www.montvilleyouth.org
Broadening the experience and strengthening the values and healthy functioning of youth while meeting their social and emotional needs.

Mother’s Retreat
www.theconnectioninc.org
Building safe, healthy, caring communities and inspiring people to reach their full potential as productive and valued citizens.

Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality
www.mashshelter.org
MASH ends family homelessness, one family at a time.

N.A.A.C.P.
www.naacp.org
Ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and eliminating racial hatred and discrimination.

Natchaug Hospital
www.natchaug.org
Providing a continuum of accessible, community-based services for those living with psychiatric illness, chemical dependency, or emotional and related educational disabilities with a commitment to the dignity and privacy of those needing services, empowering them to participate in their own care, education and recovery.

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. – New London Chapter
www.ncnw.org
Leading, developing and advocating for women of African descent as they support their families and communities.

New Life Program, Old Lyme
Assisting female parolees to establish themselves after prison.

New London Adult and Continuing Education
www.newlondonadulted.org
Offering educational, job skill and language resources.

New London Community Meal Center
Providing lunch five days a week and dinner six days a week, including Saturday dinner to New London’s most vulnerable residents.

New London Homeless Hospitality Inc.
www.nlhhc.org
Working to become a regional resource for our homeless neighbors.

New London Senior Affairs Commission
www.ci.new-london.ct.us/content/27/65/471/
Addressing the needs of older persons through general and specialized programs.

New London Youth Affairs
www.newlondonclicks.org
Giving parents and New London residents specific and timely information on alcohol & drug abuse, youth involvement opportunities, community resources and other topics.

Noank Baptist Group Homes, Inc.
Providing housing and related facilities and services to meet the physical, social and psychological needs of adolescent girls.

Norwich Human Services
www.norwichct.org/content/43/141/default.aspx
Providing social services to Norwich residents through our Adult and Family Services and Youth and Family Services division, and the Rose City Senior Center.

Norwich/Montville Safe Communities
Partnering with The William W. Backus Hospital, Norwich Fire Department and Safe Kids New London County to hold monthly car seat inspections.

Old Lyme Social Services
www.lysb.org
Promoting the positive development of children and families in Lyme and Old Lyme.

Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association
www.oldlyme-ct.gov/Pages/OldlymeCT_Social/nursing
The public health nursing service of Old Lyme.

Opportunities Industrialization Center
www.oicnlc.org
Providing job training, skill building, and certificate programs.

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center
www.the-pnc.org
Improving and enhancing the quality of life of residents of all ages living within its service area by providing basic human needs, social interaction and free transportation to obtain medical care.

Reliance House, Inc.
www.reliancehouse.org
Partnering with adults experiencing mental health, addiction, and/or developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life.

Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.org
Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination.

Senior Resources
www.seniorresourcesec.org
Providing information and services to the aging population, their families and care providers.

Sensations Charitable Foundation, Inc.
www.sensationscharitablefoundation.org
Creating, conducting, and supporting effective programs and services for families affected with disabilities and health conditions.

Sound Community Services
www.soundcommunityservices.org
Delivering seamless, diversified mental health services, such as case management, clinical services, employment, housing, and social services to its consumers and community.

Southeast Connecticut Community Center of the Blind Inc., New London
Providing services for the blind.

Southeastern Council on Alcohol and Drug
Dependence, Inc. (SCADD)
www.scadd.org
Dedicated to helping people and their families with alcohol and substance abuse problems.

Southeastern Mental Health Authority
www.ct.gov/DMHAS
Provider of mental health services and the clinical, administrative and fiscal ‘umbrella’ for all mental health services in Southeastern Connecticut funded by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Stonington Human Services
www.stonington-ct.gov/Pages/StoningtonCT_HumanServices
Enhancing the quality of life for Stonington residents by advocating for their basic needs and promoting self-sufficiency.

Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
www.terribrodeurbreastcancerfoundation.org
Providing critical funding to researchers in search of a cure for breast cancer.

Thames Area Citizen Advocacy Program
www.tacapct.org
Improving the quality of life for people with disabilities by partnering a citizen advocate and a person with a disability.

Thames Behavioral Affiliates
Coordinating comprehensive, high-quality behavioral health services through our related organizations.

Thames River Community Service, Inc.
http://trfp.org
Providing safe housing with support services through permanent housing or through a transitional living program.

Thames River Family Program
http://thamesriverfamilyprogram.community.officelive.com
Providing a safe, supportive community where formerly homeless
families headed by women are committed to developing healthy relationships, new dignity, and a renewed life.

The ARC of New London County
www.thearcnlc.org
Providing individualized support, services, and advocacy to persons with intellectual and other related developmental disabilities.

The Cove Center for Grieving Children
www.covect.org
Providing family and school-based programs utilizing the peer support group concept for helping children, teens and families work through grief. The Cove also provides professional development and training for adults working with children and teens.

The ECHO Cancer Foundation, Inc.
www.echocancerfoundation.com
Providing supportive services, guidance and education to cancer
patients and their caregivers.

The Visiting Nurse Association of SE CT
www.vnasc.org
Dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in our region.

Tommy Toy Fund
Providing toys to children in New London and Windham Counties during the holiday season.

Toys for Tots
www.toysfortots.org
Collecting new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year and distributing those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

TVCCA – Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.
www.tvcca.org
Improving the overall well-being of individuals and families in need within our service area.

United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut
www.ucp.org
Advancing the independence and full citizenship of people with disabilities.

United Community and Family Services
www.ucfs.org
Improving the health and well-being of the community.

United Way of SECT
www.uwsect.org
Changing our community by helping people in need through responsible use of donations.

Waterford Country School
www.waterfordcountryschool.org
Doing whatever it takes to enrich the lives of children and strengthen families through specialized programs, resources and community services.

Waterford Senior Services
Providing activities and programs for seniors in Waterford.

Waterford Youth Service Bureau
www.waterfordyouth.org
Ensuring that our youth have information and activities promoting healthy social, emotional and physical development.

Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut
www.womenscenterofsect.org
Striving for a violence-free society by providing services to those affected by sexual assault and domestic violence.

Young Parents Program for Child & Family Agency, New London
Providing education and support for young and disadvantaged mothers.