Program Partners
W&FLC partners with BHcare Umbrella Center to coordinate warm handoffs for short-term, private counseling for survivors of domestic violence and/or their loved ones.
Umbrella Center services include individual counseling, support groups, safety planning, filing of restraining orders and emergency shelter/housing.
W&FLC partners with the Sexual Assault Crisis Services (SACS) to coordinate warm handoffs to provide support for survivors of sexual violence and/or their loved ones. The WFC Sexual Assault Crisis Services (SACS) Program offers a 24-hour hotline; in-person support at hospitals and police stations; short-term counseling and support groups; and help navigating medical, police and legal systems.
W&FLC partners with WBDC to host workshops, coaching and training programs, together making a difference in people’s lives.
WBDC supports economic prosperity for women through entrepreneurial, financial and education services to create sustainable jobs and businesses in CT.
In partnership with Hope After Loss, W&FLC provides a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group that means virtually. This groups allows participants to connect with others who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. For more information about the support group please click here.
Since their start in 2015, Bare Necessities has served hundreds of families and distributed over hundreds of thousands of diapers and they distribute donations to families across Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton and Old Saybrook. Click here to learn more about their organization.
Women Recreating Retirement (WRR) is a group of retired & semi retired women who meet for camaraderie, traveling and volunteering in the community.
WRR has monthly meetings covering a broad range of topics and they have small special interest groups such as bridge, mahjong, Pinocle, golf, walking, movies, theater, “Lunch Bunch”, stitching and books.
WRR has something for everyone.
Interested in learning more about WRR? Contact: Rosemary Cofrancesco r.cofrancesco@att.net
Resources for You
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Connecticut 211
NeighborWorks New Horizons
CHILD CARE
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Careline for Department of Children and Families, 1-800-842-2288
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES - MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
EMPS (Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services), Dial 211 from any phone in Connecticut, then select the option for Crisis Intervention Services
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255
DIVORCE SUPPORTS AND LEGAL SERVICES
Women & Family Life Center
Guilford Free Library Book-A-Lawyer Program
New Haven County Bar Association
New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc.
Statewide Legal Services of CT, Inc.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR WOMEN & MEN
Statewide Hotline, 1-888-774-2900; Spanish: 1-844-831-9200
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES
CCADV (CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence), 1-888-774-2900; Spanish: 1-844-831-9200
Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, 203-789-8104
(Serving Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, West Haven, Woodbridge)
New Horizons Domestic Violence Services, 860-347-3044
(Serving Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, Westbrook)
Cherish Program for Seniors
Clifford Beers Project CATCH
Neighborhood Victim Advocacy Program
ELDER ABUSE & NEGLECT
Protective Services for the Elderly, 1-888-385-4225
IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RESOURCES
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS)
INTERNET/SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY RESOURCES, TRAINING AND VIDEOS
Internet Safety at Home: Five tips for keeping kids safer online
Online Safety Guide for Children and Youth: Tips and Red Flags
Internet Safety: Guide to different apps for parents
Guia de Aplicaciones Para Padres
Net Smartz Kid: free internet safety training and tips videos. Click here.
Internet Safety Concepts: a website with presentations have taught students and parents how to use technology safely while avoiding potential dangers of the Internet, social media and cyberbullying. Click here to learn more.
NAMI: Mental health resources for kids/teens/parents. Click here to be redirected to their website.
MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING RESOURCES
EMPS (Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services), Dial 211 from any phone in Connecticut, then select the option for Crisis Intervention Services
BHCare
Branford Counseling Center
Clifford Beers Clinic
Crisis Text Line, Text “HOME” to 741741
Guilford Youth & Family Services
Madison Youth & Family Services
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCES
Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, 1-888-999-5545; Spanish: 1-888-568-8332
Women & Families Center, 203-235-4444
(Serving Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Haddam, Hamden, Killingworth, Madison, Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, Portland, Wallingford, Westbrook, Woodbridge)
SEXUAL ASSAULT FOR WOMEN & MEN
Statewide Hotline, 1-888-999-5545; Spanish: 1-888-568-8332
SHELTERS & EMERGENCY HOUSING
Connecticut 211, Dial 211 from any phone in Connecticut, then select the option for housing and utility assistance
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS RESOURCES
The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services
- 24/7 Crisis Hotline numbers are (203) 736-9944 and (203) 789-8104. Toll-free: 1-888-774-2900
- Teen Program – The Umbrella Center can answer questions and provide support. They also provide healthy relationship building counseling.
New Horizons Domestic Violence Services
- 24/7 Hotline: 860-344-9599
- Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Support Group – New Horizons offers a support group every Tuesday to women 18+ who have experienced IPV. The group offers a safe space to educate oneself about intimate partner violence, find support among other survivors, and learn important skills for self-advocacy and safety planning. If you are interested, please call their 24/7 hotline number to register.
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
- Text: LOVEIS to 22522
- A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services.
- They provide resources such as quizzes, interactive pages, and testimonials, as well as training, toolkits, and curriculum for educators, peers, and parents to promote, healthy relationships and prevent future abuse.
WORKFORCE & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Women's Business Development Council
Bankrate created a guide to help female entrepreneurs overcome challenges such as lack of funding, resources and revenue.