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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Meet Cody Baird (she/her), the February 2023 Volunteer of the Month

Meet Cody Baird (she/her), the February 2023 Volunteer of the Month

Cody is a student of Public Policy & Nonprofit Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School. What is your role at The Rowan Center? I am a volunteer advocate at The Rowan Center.  What drew you to The Rowan Center? I am interested in the intersection of policy and...

Take Action to End Human Trafficking this January

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We are shining a light on this important issue in our community.  When we think about human trafficking, it’s easy to imagine that it happens somewhere else or that it’s an issue that exists, but that doesn’t impact...

“The Rowan Center set me on a path to healing and wholeness”

We are honored to serve victims and survivors of sexual violence, regardless of when the violence occurred. Recently, we heard from a male survivor of sexual violence who shared just how powerful and transformative his experiences meeting with a counselor at The Rowan...

Mourning Madi Brooks

The devastating news of the death of LSU student, Madi Brooks, is a chilling reminder that sexual violence is still a prevalent societal issue. As her community grieves her loss, we hold her friends and loved ones in our thoughts—and we remember the work we still have...

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Remembering Pam Graber

Remembering Pam Graber

Pamela Graber was a steadfast supporter of The Rowan Center. A resident of Westport, CT for nearly 27 years, she was an integral part of our community—raising her two children here, building deep friendships, enjoying numerous hobbies, and caring for her family...

Meet Joanne Ettorre (she/her), Volunteer of the Month for October 2022

Meet Joanne Ettorre (she/her), Volunteer of the Month for October 2022

What is your role at The Rowan Center? I am a volunteer advocate on the hotline, and I also provide staff backup on the hotline. What drew you to The Rowan Center? I have always worked with special populations. When the volunteer training was offered, I was a resident...

Staff Spotlight: Lily L

Meet Lily Lind (she/her), Media Intern Describe your role at The Rowan Center As the media intern, I go to events and take photos to use for media purposes. I’ll take photos at lectures and edit them, and I took photos at the office to use as background or stock...

Staff Spotlight: Darlene Demetri

Meet Darlene Demetri (she/her), Grant Writer at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center I started in February, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. It’s very busy at The Rowan Center, and I see how dedicated the staff are daily. I'm working closely with...

Staff Spotlight: Miriam Pacheco

Meet Miriam Pacheco (she/her), Referral Specialist and Counselor at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center My role is to assist clients by connecting them to services that they would like to participate in, such as ongoing therapy or programs that...