Our offices are closed for the holidays, re-opening at 9 am on Thursday, January 2nd.

Please note that our crisis services are still staffed and available. Our English hotline can be reached at 203-329-2929, and our Spanish hotline can be reached at 888-568-8332. | Nuestra oficina está cerrada por vacaciones y reabrirá a las 9 am el jueves 2 de enero. Tenga en cuenta que nuestros servicios de crisis están abiertos y listos para ayudar. Puede comunicarse con nuestra línea de crisis en inglés al 203-329-2929 y con nuestra línea de crisis en español al 888-568-8332.

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Sharon Walker Epps Named CEO of The Rowan Center

Sharon Walker Epps Named CEO of The Rowan Center

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...

Farewell and Thank You from Our CEO

Farewell and Thank You from Our CEO

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...

Digital innovation and the rising threat to children

Digital innovation and the rising threat to children

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...

Trauma Recovery Clinic Grand Opening

Trauma Recovery Clinic Grand Opening

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. 

Learn Before You Leave Panel – May 2024

Learn Before You Leave Panel – May 2024

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...

Supporting LGBTQ+ Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

Supporting LGBTQ+ Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

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...