Partner Agencies
2-1-1 Infoline
A free, confidential 24-hour telephone service offering help, information and referral for human services, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and child care resources; Spanish speaking staff and TDD available.
American Red Cross, Charter Oak Chapter
Provides disaster relief/preparedness; training in first aid, water safety, CPR, HIV/AIDS; serves military personnel and families; supports blood collections when Help Can’t Wait.
The Arc of Southington, Inc.
Provides services and supports for people with mental retardation and related disabilities. Services and supports including advocacy, family support, education, planning, recreation, residential services, and day/work supports. Member of Arc/CT and The Arc of the United States.
Bread for Life
Established for our neighbors in need of food and fellowship. A place for sharing a balanced nutritious meal, no questions asked.
Catholic Charities
Responds to the social service needs of the Southington community through behavioral health counseling, child day care
for infants, preschool & school aged children, parent education, family life education, case management, adoption services, transitional housing for homeless pregnant women & young mothers, life skills training, job development, job training, job placement, job retention services, and community outreach.
Child Guidance Clinic for Central CT, Inc.
Comprehensive mental health services to children, youth and families, including therapy, testing and psychiatric intervention. Home based services to families in crisis or for children at risk of abuse and neglect. Comprehensive sexual abuse treatment program. Consultation and education to groups.
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc.
Provides an array of clinical programs for high-risk children, youth and families. Full range of services from psychiatric/psychological assessments and psychotherapy to case management, outreach, advocacy, family empowerment, vocational rehabilitation, case coordination and community education. Twenty-four hour mobile
emergency crisis intervention service available.
Connecticut Legal Service
Provides free civil legal services to the poor. Areas of specialty include domestic violence/family, homelessness/housing, public benefits, special education, elder and disability law.
The Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging
Provides comprehensive assessments and referrals to connect area seniors and their caregivers to community agencies and professionals that will promote independence and quality of life for the seniors.
Girl Scouts, Connecticut Trails Council, Inc.
Provides comprehensive informal educational programs for girls ages 5-17, stressing development of a positive self-image, leadership skills, and service to the community.
Learning for Life A Program for Education
Offers seven programs designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem.
Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut, Inc.
Recruits and trains volunteers to effectively tutor adults who wish to improve their ability to read, write or speak English. We match tutors/students and provide quality follow-up support.
Margaret C. Griffin Child Development Center of Southington, Inc.
Offers all day care in a warm, nurturing environment for fifty preschool children ages 3-6 years. Intended to serve families whoneed child care to work or attend school. Before and/or after school care is available for kindergarten children.
Mulberry Gardens
Provides an Adult Day Care Program that supports the needs of seniors and their families living in the community. Offering meals and social programs.
Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Foster Grandparents
Addressing the needs of at-risk youth in Southington by carefully screened, professionally supervised adult volunteers who spend at least 6 hours each month for a least 6 months to one year in a one-to-one mentoring relationship with an assigned child.
Prudence Crandall Center for Women
Comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence include: 24 hour hotlines, emergency shelter for women and children, counseling, support groups, child advocacy, court advocacy, information and referrals and community education.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Central Connecticut, Inc. (R.S.V.P.)
Provides volunteer opportunities for persons 55 years and older to enrich their lives and to provide service for their communities of Berlin, Meriden, New Britain, Southington and Wallingford.
Salvation Army
Wide range of social services including emergency food, fuel, furniture and clothing; Holiday services; overnight camp for needy children, woodland vacation lodge for senior citizens and scholarships for needy high school students.
Sexual Assault Crisis Services, YWCA of New Britain
Provides a 24-hour hotline offering immediate crisis intervention to survivors of sexual assault & their families, including medical, police and court accompaniment and community education.
Southington Community YMCA
Provides an oasis for all people in the community to nurture the healthy development of children, encourage positive behavior in teens & strengthen families.
United Way of Southington Emergency Fuel Bank
Assists Southington residents in danger of having no heat or electricity through uncontrollable circumstances.
Visiting Nurse Association of Central CT, Inc.
Home health care services including nursing, aides, homemakers, companions, therapies, social services, Hospice of Central CT, support groups, senior and child health clinics and public health services.