On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to share that the Rowan Center board has enthusiastically and unanimously appointed Sharon Walker Epps as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st. This transition marks a new and exciting chapter for...
To my friends and colleagues, Almost seven years ago, I joined The Rowan Center staff as the Interim Executive Director, expecting to stay for just six months in that role. Today, seven years later, I have made the difficult decision to retire. My last day as CEO of...
This article originally appeared in the Stamford Advocate. As the new school year begins, we are returning to routine, learning, and growth. With many schools implementing policies that limit cell phone use during the day, our children will have fewer opportunities to...
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, we celebrated the grand opening of the Trauma Recovery Clinic at The Rowan Center. We are so grateful for the many state and local leaders, staff, board members, community members, and friends who joined us to honor this important milestone—and we are thrilled to offer long-term therapy to our community through the clinic.
The Rowan Center will offer long-term, trauma-informed outpatient mental health therapy. The Trauma Recovery Clinic will offer long-term, trauma-informed, outpatient, individual mental health therapy to those with HUSKY health insurance. It is licensed by the CT...
Together, we can all be active bystanders and prevent sexual violence in our communities. Learn how to stop harassment and assault using the five D’s.
This month, three members of The Rowan Center's Student Advisory Board (SAB) organized a Learn Before You Leave Panel in partnership with Greenwich Library. Ava, Nora, and Leah are students at Greenwich High School and passionate advocates for change. As members of...
When a survivor first discloses information about the violence they experienced, the listener's reaction matters—and can impact the survivor’s next steps. If the survivor has an affirming experience, they are much more likely to tell others or seek additional...
The Rowan Center uses EMDR to help our clients process trauma, but what exactly is it, and how does it work? Our Clinical Director, Luke Robbins, LCSW, explains! https://youtu.be/ncV4DdjUwLk?si=bUAUsY3bbKs9gswZ What is EMDR? EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to call attention to the connection between sexual violence and mental health. Join us today by learning about the prevalence and the consequences of sexual violence, how it damages our communities, and what you can...
