Stamford Pediatric Associates
Community Resources State of Connecticut agencies offer assistance with basic needs such as transportation, safe homes, development, mental health and wellness/fitness.
State of Connecticut Department of Public Health P: (860) 509-8000 F: (860) 509-7854 Website: www.ct.gov/dph
State of Connecticut Department of Social Services P: (860) 424-4908 Toll Free (in-state): 800-842-1508 Website: www.ct.gov/dss
2-1-1 Connecticut 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects you to a trained call specialist who can provide information and referrals to community resources including assistance with food, shelter and clothing needs, counseling, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol programs, support groups and many more. P: Dial 211 Website: www.211ct.org
Safe Houses: Lead Treatment Center – Yale New Haven Hospital The Lead Poisoning and Regional Treatment Center is a medical treatment and social service program that provides comprehensive care to lead poisoned children and their families. One of two regional treatment centers in Connecticut, our integrated approach is carried out through educational efforts and initiatives at the local, regional and state levels. P: 203-688-2195 Website: www.ynhh.org
Development Programs: Connecticut Birth to Three System The mission of the Birth to Three System is to strengthen the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities. P: 1-800-505-7000 Website: www.birth23.org
Cranial Technologies, Inc. Cranial Technologies has over 25 years’ experience helping babies with plagiocephaly. P: 203-318-8739 Website: http://www.cranialtech.com/
Abilis Provides services and support for families of children with special needs. P: 203-324-1880 Website: www.abilis.us
Autism Spectrum Resource Center A website with many links to programs and groups that coordinate and provide therapy for children on the autism spectrum in CT. P: 203-265-7717 Website: www.ct-asrc.org
Behavioral Health Services: Child Guidance Center of Southern CT Comprehensive facility including information/community awareness and family therapy/counseling P: 203-324-6127 – Stamford P: 203-662-9380 – Darien P: 203-983-5294 – Greenwich Emergency Crisis Hotline 203-323-9797 or 888-825-6777 Website: www.childguidancect.org
Teen and Rape Crisis Center – Mobile Emergency Unit 2-1-1 Emergency services for teens who require emergency intervention, therapy/counseling and many other related services. P: Dial 211 Website: www.211ct.org
Family Centers (Den for Grieving Kids) Provides a safe, caring place for children, teens and families to explore their feelings about the loss of a family member or friend and begin the journey toward healing. P: 203-869-4848 Website: www.familycenters.org
The Renfrew Center Renfrew has special expertise helping adolescents overcome eating disorders. P: 1-800-736-3739 Website: http://renfrewcenter.com
Substance Abuse: Silver Hill Hospital Silver Hill has special expertise helping adolescents overcome substance addictions. P: 203-966-3561 Website: www.silverhillhospital.org
Wellness and Fitness: Kids Fan City of Stamford and local community organizations, the KIDS' FANS programs endorse and promote the preventive health message of 5-2-1-0. P: 203-614-8517 Website: www.stamfordhospital.org
Norwalk Hospital: Kids Healthy Weight Program: fighting and preventing obesity. P: 203-852-2906. Website: www.norwalkhospital.org
Support Groups: New Moms Support Group – Stamford Pediatric Associates Our Darien office offers a class for new moms and their babies. This class is given by one of our pediatricians and Lorna Aliperti who is a lactation consultant. Each class covers various topics and gives new moms the opportunity to sit with other new moms and experience the joys of having a new baby in the home. P: 203-655-3307 Website: www.stamfordpediatrics.com
Family Centers A nonprofit organization offering services to families in lower Fairfield County. Services include support groups for children who have lost a parent (Den for Grieving Kids), the Center for Hope, help for families going through high-conflict divorce, and many others. P: 203-869-4848 www.familycenters.org
Greenwich Hospital Many available support groups and programs, including a support group for people with food allergies and multiple parenting classes. www.greenhosp.org, Services, Immunology & Allergy
The Seed Center Provides therapeutic services that positively impact the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. P: 203-674-8200 http://www.seedautismcenter.com
Hospitals: Greenwich 863-3000 5 Perryridge Road Norwalk 852-2000 34 Maple Street Stamford 276-1000 1 Hospital Plaza
After Hours Urgent Care: Tully Health Center M-F 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat, Sun & Holidays 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. P: 203-276-2222. www.stamfordhealth.org/care-treatment/emergency/immediate-care/
Firefly Pediatrics M-Thu 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fri 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Holidays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. P: 203- 968-1900 www.fireflypediatrics.com
Darien: General information including links to events and services: P: 203-656-7300 www.darienct.gov
Darien YWCA: Offers a number of programs for parents and kids, including parenting skills courses and toddler time among others. P: 203-655-2535
https://www.ywcadn.org
Darien YMCA: Offers programs for families promoting healthy living. P: 203-655-8228 www.darien-ymca.org
Darien Youth Commission: Organizes programs for kids during vacations, summer and throughout the year. P: 203-656-7326 http://www.darienct.gov/yc
Public Schools • Hindley School • Holmes School • Ox Ridge School • Royle School • Tokeneke School • Middlesex Middle School • Darien High School
Private Schools • Pear Tree Point School
Nursery Schools • First Congregational Church • Methodist Family Center • Noroton Presbyterian Church • Our Gang Nursery School • St. John's RC Church • St. Luke's Episcopal Church • St. Thomas More Church • YMCA
Greenwich: www.greenwichschools.org
Public Schools • Cos Cob • Glenville • Hamilton • The International School at Dundee • Julian Curtiss • New Lebanon • North Mianus • North Street • Old Greenwich • Parkway • Riverside • Central Middle • Eastern Middle • Western Middle
Private Schools • Brunswick School • Convent of the Sacred Heart • Eagle Hill • Greenwich Academy • Greenwich Catholic School • Greenwich Country Day • Stanwich School • Carmel Academy • Whitby School
Norwalk: www.norwalkpublicschools.org
Public Schools • Brookside • Columbus • Cranbury • Fox Run • Jefferson • Kendall • Marvin • Naramake • Rowayton • Silvermine • Tracey • Wolfpit • Nathan Hale • Ponus • Roton • West Rocks • Brien McMahon • Briggs • Norwalk
Stamford: Stamford JCC: offers programs and classes for the Jewish community and the community at large. P: 203-322-7900 www.stamfordjcc.org
Family Fit 4 Life: fitness for kids, includes many different kinds of fun classes. P: 203-355-9395 http://breakthrufitnesstamford.com
Public Schools • Davenport Ridge • Hart Magnet • K.T. Murphy
• Newfield • Northeast • International School at Rogers Magnet • The New School – an extension of Rogers International School • Roxbury • Springdale • Julia A. Stark • Stillmeadow • Toquam Magnet • Westover Magnet • Cloonan • Dolan • Scofield Magnet Middle • Rippowam • Turn of River • Stamford High • Westhill High • Academy of Information Technology and Engineering