Program Partners

W&FLC coordinates 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. 

 The Sexual Assault Crisis Services (SACS) program out of the Women and Families Center (WFC) provides 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. Connect with others who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss at our Center.  

Parent/Caregiver Support Group

Ongoing throughout the academic year

Third Wednesday of each month

September-June. 6:00-7:00 PM

In-person support groups are canceled due to COVID-19. Support groups are held via Zoom.

Please register children and families in advance. 

E-mail foodallergyfriendsct@gmail.com  

for more information. 

Join the closed Facebook group here. 

Funding for the program generously provided by FARE’s Community Outreach Award.

Since their start just 5 years ago in 2015, Bare Necessities has served over 275 families and distributed over 396,000 diapers. Click here to learn more about their organization.

You may drop-off your donations at the Center Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00 pm. Acceptable items include opened and unopened packages of diapers; new packages of wipes. 

Bare Necessities will distribute the donations to families across Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton and Old Saybrook. 

Women Recreating Retirement (WRR) is a group of retired & semi retired women who meet for camaraderie, traveling and volunteering in the community. 

WRR has bimonthly 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: Jennifer Cruet, Chairperson, at: jenniferc.221@hotmail.com