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# Laurel House Inc.

Mental Health / Recovery Resources in Fairfield County, CT

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- [Laurel House Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship, USA ($10,000 Funding for MSW Students)](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-social-work-racial-equity-scholarship-usa-10000-funding-for-msw-students/) - The Laurel House Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship is a powerful initiative designed to support students from underrepresented communities pursuing careers in social work.
- [Laurel House offers support to help young people transition to a successful future](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-offers-support-to-help-young-people-transition-to-a-successful-future/) - For many students, the transition from high school to college or career training can be exciting—but also daunting. The shift to more independence, academic pressure, and unfamiliar environments is especially challenging for students experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns.
- [Navigating the Transition to College: How Laurel House, Inc. Supports Greenwich Students](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/navigating-the-transition-to-college-how-laurelhouse-inc-supports-greenwich-students/) - For many students, the transition from high school to college or career training can be exciting—but also daunting. The shift to more independence, academic pressure, and unfamiliar environments is especially challenging for students experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. Laurel House, a Stamford-based nonprofit, helps young people successfully navigate that transition with two
- [Pathways and Laurel House: A Partnership for Empowerment](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/pathways-and-laurel-house-a-partnership-for-empowerment/) - In our ongoing mission to provide quality care and opportunities for individuals in need, Pathways is proud to highlight our partnership with Laurel House. Together, we are working to create meaningful change for those facing mental health challenges, and we are particularly grateful for the generous support from our community that makes our initiatives possible.
- [Hundreds to participate in 5K for Mental Health Recovery at Cove Island Park on Saturday](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/hundreds-to-participate-in-5k-for-mental-health-recovery-at-cove-island-park-on-saturday/) - Cove Island Park will look a little different on Saturday morning as more than 200 people are expected to gather for the third annual Sound Steps for Mental Health Recovery 5K Wellness Run/Walk. The event, hosted by Laurel House, brings people together to support mental health recovery. "Laurel House to me is like almost an
- [Top New Canaan and Darien Charities to Donate to This Holiday Season](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-helps-individuals-and-families-achieve-and-sustain-mental-health-to-lead-fulfilling-lives/) - In this season of gratitude and giving, the New Canaan Community Foundation and the Community Fund of Darien invite you to add the well-being of your neighbors to your holiday giving list. As many express gratitude for the countless blessings and opportunities that abound in their households, our community also finds our neighbors seeking access to services that address basic needs such as food, shelter, physical and mental healthcare, job training and youth success programs.
- [Laurel House’s Supported Education program helps high school seniors succeed in the transition to college](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-houses-supported-education-program-helps-high-school-seniors-succeed-in-the-transition-to-college/) - Laurel House’s team of Supported Education counselors have assisted individuals with mental health conditions to work toward their academic goals since 1989. With the help of Supported Education, Natacha Medina was able to graduate from the University of Bridgeport with a bachelor’s degree. She double majored in dental hygiene and social sciences. Krista Biello is
- [Laurel House announces winners of scholarship for Black and Latino students pursuing social work in CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-announces-winners-of-scholarship-for-black-and-latino-students-pursuing-social-work-in-ct/) - Three students were recently selected for a scholarship that intends to help diversify the makeup of Connecticut’s mental health professionals Laurel House opened applications for its Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship earlier this year. The Stamford-based nonprofit has served people with mental health conditions in Fairfield County since 1984. Read the Full Article
- [Meet Danielle Leblanc, Laurel House’s diversity outreach resource specialist](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/meet-danielle-leblanc-laurel-houses-diversity-outreach-resource-specialist/) - Finding help to address your mental health can often be a challenging task, but the barriers are even greater for people of color. Across Connecticut, minority individuals go untreated due to inequities in the health care system, but Danielle Leblanc is working to change that. Read the Full Article
- [A Mother’s Story of Addiction, Grief, Stigma, Forgiveness and Hope](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/a-mothers-story-of-addiction-grief-stigma-forgiveness-and-hope/) - The following story was contributed by Mary Beth Young, as told to Julie Andersen. Young, who owns The Pilates Advantage in Wilton, is holding a fundraiser for Laurel House in honor of her son Colin, who died of an overdose in 2021. She is sharing their story to raise awareness and remove the stigma around
- [Laurel House offers community needed “resources to recover”](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-offers-community-needed-resources-to-recover/) - Recently, a desperate mother reached out to Laurel House’s Denise Vestuti for help. Her 16-year-old son had been self-harming due to a difficult break-up with his girlfriend. The mother brought him to the emergency room of the local hospital, but he was turned away because he wasn’t suicidal. At a loss, she reached out to
- [Town Teaming Up with Laurel House To Provide Services at Canaan Parish, Millport Apartments](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/town-teaming-up-with-laurel-house-to-provide-services-at-canaan-parish-millport-apartments/) - The town is availing itself of a Stamford-based nonprofit organization to help provide services to residents of affordable housing in New Canaan. Members of the New Canaan Department of Human Services “have found there’s needed services possibly at Canaan Parish and Millport Apartments, bringing some information and help to those that might need it but
- [Kaylin R. Staten: Fighting Mental Health Stigma Takes Everyone](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/kaylin-r-staten-fighting-mental-health-stigma-takes-everyone/) - The Herald Dispatch May 28, 2018 On the outside, you may not know someone is struggling with a mental health issue. Most of us mask our problems under comfortable facades. We're quick to bottle our emotions, please others over ourselves and perpetuate the stigma. We don't allow the world to see us for who we
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- [100-family-and-friends-open-house-2014](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/100-family-and-friends-open-house-2014/)
- [107-community-weekend-events-planned-funded-by-gordon-family-charitable-foundation](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/107-community-weekend-events-planned-funded-by-gordon-family-charitable-foundation/) - Thanks to the generous support of the Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Laurel House participants will enjoy weekend social events in the community throughout the year.
- [City Resident Recognized for Volunteer Work](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/140-city-resident-recognized-for-volunteer-work/) - Stamford Advocate Saturday June 16, 2018
- [96-laurel-house-makeover-by-alma-rutgers-the-greenwich-times-4-13-12](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/96-laurel-house-makeover-by-alma-rutgers-the-greenwich-times-4-13-12/)
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- [91-stamford-magazine-derby-dinner-dance-september-2013](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/91-stamford-magazine-derby-dinner-dance-september-2013/)
- [Laurel House Awarded Grant from First County Bank Foundation](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-awarded-grant-from-first-county-bank-foundation/) - Published on Thursday, 29 June 2017 Stamford North's Hamlet Hub Camilo Duque, Jr., Assistant Vice President-Branch Manager (pictured right) and Michael Yao, Vice President-Senior Commercial Banking Officer (pictured left) presented Linda Autore, President and CEO of Laurel House, Inc. and Gregg Pauletti, Thinking Well and Supported Education Manager, with a $7,500 grant from the First
- [Laurel House Announces 2018 Champion for Recovery and Chair for Annual Dinner Dance](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-announces-2018-champion-for-recovery-and-chair-for-annual-dinner-dance/) - Laurel House, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Stamford, will honor Dr. Lloyd Sederer, Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health, which is the country’s largest mental health system, as its 2018 Champion for Recovery. The annual Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance, to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018
- [Betsy Varian, Power of One Award Winner for 2013](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/betsy-varian-power-of-one-award-winner-for-2013/) - Betsy Varian received this year's “Power of One” award. Laurel House created this annual tribute to publicly recognize an individual who has given selflessly to support Laurel House and its program participants. Betsy has been a volunteer at Laurel House since June 2011 and she described her volunteer experience at Laurel House in this editorial piece.
- [Citi’s Global Community Day Benefits Laurel House](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/citis-global-community-day-benefits-laurel-house/) - The Laurel House Treasure Hunters Thrift Store was chosen as the focus for Citi’s Global Community Day in Stamford on Saturday, June 22nd. Citi employees actively gathered donations throughout the month. On Saturday morning, a Citi team worked in the store to sort, clear and make room for these new treasures, while other employees dropped
- [Fairfield County Community Foundation Awards $20,000 to Laurel House, Inc.](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/fairfield-county-community-foundation-awards-20000-to-laurel-house-inc/) - Fairfield County Community Foundation awards $20,000 to Laurel House, Inc. Supported Employment program helps people coping with mental illness to secure and retain competitive jobs. Years ago, Bob worked in the financial world in NYC. Because of the stress from his mental illness, he saw himself as a person who would never be able work again.
- [Treasures of the Loft Artists Association on Display at Treasure Hunters Thrift Store](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/treasures-of-the-loft-artists-association-on-display-at-treasure-hunters-thrift-store/) - Laurel House proudly presents Treasures of the Loft Artists Association at Laurel House's Treasure Hunters Thrift Store. The exhibition is on display beginning Friday, March 21 through Wednesday, April 30, 2014. The Loft Artists Association present a very special selection of member art at special prices at Treasure Hunters for spring. This exhibition proudly features
- [Laurel House Celebrates 4 program participants’ Graduations from Norwalk Community College](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-celebrates-4-program-participants-graduations-from-norwalk-community-college/) - On May 30th, the Laurel House community celebrated 4 program participants’ graduations from Norwalk Community College. Congratulations and best of luck to the graduates!
- [Norwalk Plus - Laurel House to Celebrate their 30 Years of Progress](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/norwalk-plus-laurel-house-to-celebrate-their-30-years-of-progress/) - STAMFORD, CT – Laurel House will be holding their 2nd Annual Laurel House, Derby Dinner Dance – Champions for Recovery, on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Woodway Country Club in Darien. This year’s event will celebrate Laurel House’s 30 Years of Progress in providing critical support programs and services to those living with mental
- [Cindi Richardson, Power of One Award Winner for 2014](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/cindi-richardson-power-of-one-award-winner-for-2014/) - The Power of One Award was presented September 3, 2014 at a recognition dinner to Treasure Hunters Thift Store volunteer, Cindi Richardson. Laurel House created this annual tribute to publicly recognize an individual who has given selflessly to support Laurel House and its program participants. “For many, the Laurel House Thrift Store is an undiscovered
- [National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Interfaith Service](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/national-homeless-persons-memorial-day-interfaith-service/) - Monday, December 22 5:30 pmFirst Congregational ChurchProspect & Bedford Streets, Stamford Please bring your prayers, your light and your hope Sponsored by area agencies working with people who are homeless:Inspirica, Inc. | Laurel House, Inc. | Liberation ProgramsOptimus Healthcare | Shelter for the Homelessalong with the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut
- [Betsy Varian Selected As Outstanding Established Adult Volunteer for the 2014 Stamford Volunteer Recognition Day](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/betsy-varian-selected-as-outstanding-established-adult-volunteer-for-the-2014-stamford-volunteer-recognition-day/) - Laurel House volunteer Betsy Varian has been selected by The Volunteer Center of United Way of Western CT as the Outstanding Established Adult Volunteer for the 2014 Stamford Volunteer Recognition Day. This is a significant honor and is a testament to the countless hours Betsy has dedicated to Laurel House program participants. The Volunteer Center
- [This Year's Recipient of the "Power of One" Award, Chitra Ramcharandas](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/this-years-recipient-of-the-power-of-one-award-chitra-ramcharandas/) - Laurel House, Inc. recognized Chitra Ramcharandas for her volunteerism at a dinner in her honor on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Volunteers make a great contribution to many people's lives. In the mental health field, we understand the impact just one caring individual can make. Laurel House, publicly honors one special volunteer each year with its
- [The Community Fund of Darien Awards Laurel House $15,000](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/the-community-fund-of-darien-awards-laurel-house-15000/) - Thank you to The Community Fund of Darien for their generous grant of $15,000 in support of our Resources to Recover website www.rtor.org.
- [Laurel House Family Seminar Series](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-family-seminar-series/) - Join us Thursday evenings for this four part Family Seminar Series as Laurel House staff and guest speakers from the area provide important information on mental health and the available treatment options in our community. Lived experience as well as professional expertise will be shared. Seminar topics vary (see below) and a question and answer
- [Opinion: A conversation on Mental Health](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/opinion-a-conversation-on-mental-health/) - On Tuesday night, May 3, The Community Fund of Darien and the Darien Library, hosted a screening of the feature film No Letting Go, the story of a family coming to terms with the mental illness of a child. More than a hundred people attended the event. Writer and producer Randi Silverman was on hand
- [Jay Boll op-ed: Protecting Teens from Risky Behavior](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/jay-boll-op-ed-protecting-teens-from-risky-behavior/) - We all know that the teen years are marked by less than optimal decision-making. Maybe you heard about the California students who organized an NFL-style draft for the senior prom, with some boys paying top dollar for their first round pick of dates ranked according to their “hotness” quotient. Or the Canadian teen who threw
- [Laurel House, Inc. to Honor Randi Silverman, Writer and Producer of Award-Winning Film “No Letting Go” at April 29th Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-to-honor-randi-silverman-writer-and-producer-of-award-winning-film-no-letting-go-at-april-29th-champions-for-recovery-dinner-dance/) - Laurel House will host its annual Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at The Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. Event proceeds will support Laurel House’s work in providing critical programs and services to those living with mental illness and to their families. Randi Silverman, co-founder and CEO of The Youth Mental Health Project
- [Laurel House to Recognize Darien’s Kate Larson as a Town Champion at Annual Dinner Dance](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-to-recognize-dariens-kate-larson-as-a-town-champion-at-annual-dinner-dance/) - By Darien Times on April 20, 2017 Laurel House, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Stamford, will host its annual Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 29, at The Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. Laurel House’s 2017 Champion for Recovery is Randi Silverman, co-founder and CEO of The Youth Mental Health Project and award-winning screenwriter
- [Laurel House to Recognize O’Dea](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-to-recognize-odea/) - By New Canaan Advertiser on April 26, 2017 Laurel House Inc., a nonprofit organization in Stamford, will host its annual Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 29, at The Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. Laurel House’s 2017 Champion for Recovery is Randi Silverman, co-founder and CEO of The Youth Mental Health Project and award-winning screenwriter
- [Laurel House, Inc. Honored Randi Silverman, Writer and Producer of Award-Winning Film “No Letting Go” at April 29th Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-honored-randi-silverman-writer-and-producer-of-award-winning-film-no-letting-go-at-april-29th-champions-for-recovery-dinner-dance/) - Laurel House, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Stamford, hosted its annual Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at The Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. Event proceeds supported Laurel House’s work in providing critical programs and services to those living with mental illness and to their families. Laurel House’s 2017 Champion for Recovery
- [Laurel House Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Fund a New Interactive Whiteboard for Clients](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-launches-crowdfunding-campaign-to-fund-a-new-interactive-whiteboard-for-clients/) - Laurel House, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Stamford, launched a new crowdfunding campaign, Open a Window on the World: Help Us Buy an Interactive Whiteboard! on www.impactvine.org, a project of The Community Fund of Darien. An interactive whiteboard would open a “window to the world” for Laurel House clients, and can be used in
- [Laurel House Awarded Grant from the New Canaan Community Foundation at Annual Awards Breakfast](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-awarded-grant-from-the-new-canaan-community-foundation-at-annual-awards-breakfast/) - Published on Friday, 26 May 2017Written by Laurel House On Tuesday, May 23rd, Laurel House, Inc. was awarded a grant of $11,000 by the New Canaan Community Foundation at the foundation’s annual awards breakfast held at Norwalk Community College’s PepsiCo Theater. The grant will be used to fund Laurel House’s Thinking Well (Cognitive Remediation) program,
- [Laurel House Gets Grant](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-gets-grant/) - Published on Friday, June 2 by New Canaan News On May 23, Laurel House Inc. was awarded a grant of $11,000 by the New Canaan Community Foundation at the foundation’s annual awards breakfast at Norwalk Community College’s PepsiCo Theater. The grant will go toward the Stamford-based Laurel House’s Thinking Well, a privately funded program that
- [Laurel House, Inc. Honors Diane Cohen Schneider of Stamford as Power of One Award Winner](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-honors-diane-cohen-schneider-of-stamford-as-power-of-one-award-winner/) - Published on Friday, 30 June 2017 Stamford's North Hamlet Hub Stamford – On Wednesday, June 28th, Laurel House recognized Diane Cohen Schneider, a Stamford resident, for her volunteerism at a dinner in her honor at Columbus Park Trattoria. Each year Laurel House publicly honors one volunteer with its “Power of One” award for his/her outstanding
- [Laurel House Awarded $5,000 grant](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-awarded-5000-grant/) - Laurel House, Inc. was awarded a grant of $5,000 by Near & Far Aid, an all-volunteer fund-raising and fund granting organization, on Monday, June 19. The grant will be used to help fund Laurel House’s Supported Employment program, which provides vocational and clinical supports that enable people with serious mental illness in finding and retaining
- [Laurel House Awarded Grant from Community Fund of Darien](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-awarded-grant-from-community-fund-of-darien/) - By Darien News July 21, 2017 The Community Fund of Darien recently awarded several grants, among them awards to Laurel House and Person-to-Person. At the 2017 Grant Awards Open House at the Darien Community Association July 12, Laurel House was awarded $20,000. The grant will help fund the salary for a part-time youth resource specialist for the Resources to Recover program,
- [Laurel House Announces 2018 Champion for Recovery and Chair for Annual Dinner Dance](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-announces-2018-champion-for-recovery-and-chair-for-annual-dinner-dance-2/) - Laurel House, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Stamford, will honor Dr. Lloyd Sederer, Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health, which is the country’s largest mental health system, as its 2018 Champion for Recovery. The annual Champions for Recovery Dinner Dance, to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018
- [Laurel House, Inc. Announces 2018 Town Champions](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-announces-2018-town-champions-2/) - Laurel House, Inc. will recognize five outstanding individuals as 2018 Town Champions, at its annual dinner dance, on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at The Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. This year’s theme, “Succeeding in the Community,” highlights the productive lives of Laurel House program participants. These Town Champions are being recognized for their important work, advocacy and
- [Anonymous Donation Secures Future of Laurel House Program](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/anonymous-donation-secures-future-of-laurel-house-program-2/) - Stamford Advocate By Kat Russell, March 23, 2018 STAMFORD — Laurel House has received an anonymous donation of $500,000, which President and CEO Linda Autore said will ensure the future of the nonprofit mental health center’s Thinking Well program. That donation was celebrated Friday with a re-dedication ceremony during which the Thinking Well Center was
- [Laurel House, Inc. announces 2018 Town Champions](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-announces-2018-town-champions/) - Laurel House, Inc. will recognize five outstanding individuals as 2018 Town Champions, at its annual dinner dance, on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at The Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. This year’s theme, “Succeeding in the Community,” highlights the productive lives of Laurel House program participants. These Town Champions are being recognized for their important work, advocacy and
- [Anonymous Donation Secures Future of Laurel House Program](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/anonymous-donation-secures-future-of-laurel-house-program/) - Stamford Advocate By Kat Russell, March 23, 2018 STAMFORD — Laurel House has received an anonymous donation of $500,000, which President and CEO Linda Autore said will ensure the future of the nonprofit mental health center’s Thinking Well program. That donation was celebrated Friday with a re-dedication ceremony during which the Thinking Well Center was
- [Alma Rutgers: Funding Challenge for Mental Health Programs](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/alma-rutgers-funding-challenge-for-mental-health-programs/) - Greenwich Time By Alma Rutgers April 9, 2018 The NRA uses mental illness as an excuse for mass shootings. It’s mental illness, not guns — especially not semi-automatic weapons such as the AR-15 rifle — that’s responsible for these killings, they say. “So far it’s been a good strategy,” Greenwich Commissioner of Human Services Alan
- [Laurel House to Recognize Meier](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-to-recognize-meier/) - Westport News Friday, April 13, 2018 Laurel House, Inc. will recognize Kim Meier as the 2018 Farifield/Westport Town Champion at its annual dinner dance, on Saturday, April 21, at the Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. This year’s theme, “Succeeding in the Community,” highlights the productive lives of Laurel House program participants. Meier is being honored for her
- [Redding League Discusses Women in Politics](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/redding-league-discusses-women-in-politics/) - Aspetuck News June 26, 2018 By Emily D'Aulaire The Redding League of Women Voters held a panel discussion about women in politics at the league’s annual lunch on June 1. “Women are entering politics in increasing numbers,” said Kim O’Rielly, league president. “We wanted to hear from some of them to learn what it is
- [Laurel House Receives Grant from Stamford Rotary Trust Fund](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-receives-grant-from-stamford-rotary-trust-fund/) - Stamford Advocate September 5, 2018 By Erin Kayata STAMFORD — Laurel House, a Stamford-based nonprofit providing resources for people living with mental illness, was recently awarded a $10,000 grant by the Stamford Rotary Trust fund.The grant will be used to help fund www.rtor.org, a privately funded free online service meant to help families and individuals affected
- [Laurel House Awarded Grant](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-awarded-grant/) - Stamford Advocate September 7, 2018 On May 23, Laurel House Inc. was awarded a grant of $9,000 by the New Canaan Community Foundation at the foundation’s annual Grant Awards Coffee at the New Canaan Library. The grant will be used to help fund rtor.org’s Young Adult Resource Manager. The website is a privately funded,
- [Laurel House Given $14k Grant](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-given-14k-grant/) - Darien News September 30, 2018 Laurel House, Inc. was awarded a grant of $14,000 by The Community Fund of Darien at the fund’s annual Grant Awards Breakfast held at the Darien Community Association in July. The Community Fund of Darien is an independent, results-oriented, volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that addresses health and human services needs in
- [Laurel House Inc. Announces Annual Fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-announces-annual-fundraiser-an-evening-with-laurel-house/) - Stamford, CT – Laurel House, Inc. will recognize its 2019 Champion for Recovery and five outstanding individuals as Town Champions, at its annual fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House, on Saturday, April 27th at the Delmar, Greenwich Harbor. Julie Barrett Andersen of Wilton and Sheilah Smith of Greenwich are the 2019 Event Co-Chairs. Comedian Jane
- [Laurel House, Inc. to Recognize Rey Giallongo and Cheryl Palmer as Stamford Town Champions](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-to-recognize-rey-giallongo-and-cheryl-palmer-as-stamford-town-champions/) - Stamford, CT – Laurel House, Inc. will recognize Rey Giallongo and Cheryl Palmer as the Stamford Town Champions at its annual fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House, on Saturday, April 27th at the Delmar, Greenwich Harbor. Rey is Chairman and CEO, First County Bank, a community bank headquartered in Stamford operating 17 branches with assets
- [Laurel House, Inc. Awarded Grant from John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-awarded-grant-from-john-h-ethel-g-noble-charitable-trust/) - Stamford, CT- Laurel House, Inc. was recently awarded a $40,000 grant from John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust (Deutsche Bank Trust Co, NA as trustee) in support of its Supported Education program. The John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust supports educational services for young people with disabilities as well as affordable
- [Laurel House, Inc. Awarded Grant from the Pitney Bowes Foundation](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-awarded-grant-from-the-pitney-bowes-foundation/) - Stamford, CT- Laurel House, Inc. was recently awarded a $12,500 grant from the Pitney Bowes Foundation for its Tele-Education Support (TEdS) program, an enhanced element of the organization’s long-standing Supported Education (SEd) program. The Pitney Bowes Foundation is dedicated to helping to improve the well-being of the communities the company serves. The foundation supports programs
- [Laurel House Inc. to Recognize Nancy C. Herling as Darien Town Champion](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-to-recognize-nancy-c-herling-as-darien-town-champion/) - Stamford, CT – Laurel House, Inc. will recognize Nancy C. Herling as the Darien Town Champion at its annual fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House, on Saturday, April 27th at the Delmar, Greenwich Harbor. The other Town Champions being recognized are: Adrianne C. Singer, former President & CEO YWCA Greenwich, Greenwich Town Champion; Paul Reinhardt,
- [Laurel House, Inc. to Recognize Paul Reinhardt as New Canaan Town Champion](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-to-recognize-paul-reinhardt-as-new-canaan-town-champion/) - Stamford, CT – Laurel House, Inc. will recognize Paul Reinhardt as the New Canaan Town Champion at its annual fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House, on Saturday, April 27th at the Delmar, Greenwich Harbor. Paul Reinhardt is being recognized for his outreach and nonprofit work across the New Canaan community. Paul transitioned to nonprofit work
- [Laurel House, Inc. to Honor Andrew J. Gerber, MD, PhD, as Champion for Recovery](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-to-honor-andrew-j-gerber-md-phd-as-champion-for-recovery/) - Stamford, CT – Laurel House, Inc. will honor Andrew J. Gerber, MD, PhD, President and Medical Director of Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan, as its 2019 Champion for Recovery at its annual fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House, on Saturday, April 27th at the Delmar, Greenwich Harbor. Prior to joining Silver Hill Hospital, Dr. Gerber
- [LOOK Faces of Philanthropy: Adrianne Singer – A Greenwich Town Champion](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/look-faces-of-philanthropy-adrianne-singer-a-greenwich-town-champion/) - Fairfield County LOOK By: Michele Graham Photos by: ChiChi Ubiña March 5, 2019 Adrianne Singer’s touch is felt throughout Greenwich. It’s in the systems that help run the town’s government, in the transparency that keeps residents informed, in pioneering efforts to address domestic violence, and it’s in the countless lives she’s improved. Today, after decades
- [Laurel House, Inc. to Recognize Adrianne C. Singer as Greenwich Town Champion](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-to-recognize-adrianne-c-singer-as-greenwich-town-champion/) - Stamford, CT – Laurel House, Inc. will recognize Adrianne C. Singer as the Greenwich Town Champion at its annual fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House, on Saturday, April 27th at the Delmar, Greenwich Harbor. Adrianne retired in 2016 as President & CEO of YWCA Greenwich after 13 years of distinguished, successful leadership. She also held
- [Laurel House, Inc. Awarded Mobile Employment Services Grant](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-awarded-mobile-employment-services-grant/) - Stamford, CT – Laurel House was recently awarded a two-year Mobile Employment Services grant of $100,000 a year by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). The funding will be used to provide onsite employment services to individuals in recovery from opioid use disorders, living in recovery homes, halfway houses, and supported recovery
- [Laurel House, Inc. awarded grant St. Francis Episcopal Church](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-awarded-grant-st-francis-episcopal-church/) - Stamford Advocate By: Erin Kayata January 21, 2019 STAMFORD, CT - Laurel House, Inc. was recently awarded a $2,000 grant from St. Francis Episcopal Church of Stamford, CT. St. Francis Episcopal Church’s outreach committee distributes more than $25,000 per year to organizations that help the most vulnerable members of society. The grant will be used to
- [Malloy Allocates $30.8M to Nonprofits for Infrastructure Improvements](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/malloy-allocates-30-8m-to-nonprofits-for-infrastructure-improvements/) - Westfaironline.com By: Phil Hall January 7, 2019 STAMFORD, CT - In one of his last acts as governor, Dannel Malloy has allocated approximately $30.8 million in state grants to 92 nonprofit organizations to help cover costs related to one-time internal infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from the state’s Nonprofit Grant Program, which was created by Malloy
- [Laurel House Takes on Mental Health One Person at a Time](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-takes-on-mental-health-one-person-at-a-time/) - Greenwich Time By: Ken Borsuk GREENWICH — Like mental health itself, Laurel House’s mission is not simply or easily definable. Or static. When it opened nearly 40 years ago, Laurel House was known primarily for its clubhouse-like environment, where people suffering from mental illness were coaxed into social interaction. Aspects of the clubhouse remain, including
- [Laurel House Board Member Michael Parker Honored as Outstanding Health Advocate at 12th Annual Light a Fire Awards](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-board-member-michael-parker-honored-as-outstanding-health-advocate-at-12th-annual-light-a-fire-awards/) - On December 5, Moffly Media held the 12th Annual Light a Fire Celebration of Giving at Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, CT. Long-time Laurel House Board Director Michael Parker was one of ten individuals and organizations honored at the event, which celebrates volunteers, philanthropists, and organizations in lower Fairfield County “who have gone beyond the ordinary to extraordinary
- [First County Bank Foundation Grants $310,750 to Stamford Nonprofits](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/first-county-bank-foundation-grants-310750-to-stamford-nonprofits/) - Connecticutplus.com By First County Bank Foundation November 17, 2018 STAMFORD, CT - First County Bank Foundation is pleased to announce that it recently awarded Stamford-based nonprofit groups a total of $310,750 in grants to support these organizations with their mission to provide needed services in our local communities. First County Bank Foundation has awarded individual
- [Laurel House, Inc. Awarded Grant from Near & Far Aid](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-inc-awarded-grant-from-near-far-aid/) - Stamford, CT- Laurel House, Inc. was recently awarded a $7,500 grant from Near & Far Aid in support of www.rtor.org, a free online service of Laurel House, Inc. Near & Far Aid, an all-volunteer fundraising and fund granting organization, funds agencies and programs serving impoverished communities in Fairfield County. Grant funds will be used to support www.rtor.org,
- [Laurel House Honors Darien’s Lily Genovese as ‘Darien Town Champion’ Mental Health Activist](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/laurel-house-honors-dariens-lily-genovese-as-darien-town-champion-mental-health-activist/) - By: Darienite.com Laurel House, Inc. will recognize Lily Genovese as the Darien Town Champion at its annual fundraiser, An Evening with Laurel House, on Saturday, June 13 at the Delamar, Greenwich Harbor. Lily, a life-long Darien resident and senior at Darien High School, is being recognized for her leadership role in her community as a mental
- [The helpful assistance of the Greenwich Department of Human Services does not end at the town’s borders](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/the-helpful-assistance-of-the-greenwich-department-of-human-services-does-not-end-at-the-towns-borders/) - Greenwich Times, Sunday August 2, 2020By: Ken Borsuk As part of its ongoing work with its community partners, the department recently awarded Laurel House Inc. in Stamford a $20,000 grant to fund its supported education program. The nonprofit agency is located in Stamford, but the funding will go to assist Greenwich residents who are either existing

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- [Resource Specialist](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/career-opportunities/resource-specialist/) - Resource Specialist Career Opportunities Resource Specialist Position Title: Resource Specialist Department Unit: rtor.org, a free service of Laurel House, Inc. Reports to: Laurel House, Inc. and rtor.org Clinical Director Essential Functions: Assist families and individuals who visit www.rtor.org (stands for Resources to Recover) and request assistance to develop strategies and identify local resources to cope
- [Career Opportunities](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/career-opportunities/) - Career Opportunities Current Openings Unfortunately, Laurel House, Inc. has no career opportunities at this time. Please check back at a later date. Resource Specialist
- [Planned Giving](https://www.laurelhouse.net/planned-giving/) - Planned Giving Planned Giving provides a way through estate planning to support Laurel House and Mental Health Recovery in an impactful way, ensuring your continued contribution to improving the lives of Laurel House program participants. Your financial planner, tax advisor or attorney is the best person to give you advice about your planned giving but
- [Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship Announcement](https://www.laurelhouse.net/racial-equity-scholarship/) - LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP LAUREL HOUSE SOCIAL WORK RACIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP Laurel House, Inc. announces the opening of the 5th annual Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship Award. Black and Hispanic communities
- [An Evening with Laurel House](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/an-evening-with-laurel-house/) - Honoring 2026 Champion for Recovery Uri Berger, PhD, MA Founder and Clinical Director, The Lighthouse Psychological Services PLLC Also honoring Town Champions who make their towns better places in which to live and work Amy Daniels (Darien)Suzanne and Scott Diddel (Greenwich)Fran Pastore (Stamford) Purchase Tickets Purchase Tickets
- [Audited Financial Statements and Form 990s](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/audited-financial-statements-and-form-990s/) - Audited Financial Statements and Form 990s FY 2025 FY 2024 FY 2025 Click the links below to view / download the pdf. Laurel House, Inc. FY25 and FY24 Audited Financial Statements Friends of Laurel House, Inc. FY25 and FY24 Audited Financial Statements Laurel House, Inc. FY25 Form 990 Friends of Laurel House, Inc. FY25 Form
- [An Evening with Laurel House - Tickets](https://www.laurelhouse.net/an-evening-with-laurel-house-tickets/) - Purchase Tickets Select your Tickets or Sponsorship package below. Back to Event Info A benefit to support Laurel House, Inc.’s mission:Help individuals and families achieve and sustain mental health to lead fulfilling lives. Proceeds make it possible to sustain Laurel House’s life-changing programs and services. Help us celebrate our 2023 Champions! We’ll recognize our Champions
- [Employment](https://www.laurelhouse.net/program-services/employment/) - Supported Employment Embarking on a job search is difficult for anyone and it’s even harder for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. Laurel House’s Supported Employment program helps individuals with mental health or substance use disorders find and keep competitive jobs. These are jobs that are open to any qualified candidate, not positions
- [Board of Directors](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors Kenneth A. DellaRocco, Esq. Chairman Linda M. Autore President and CEO Trevor Crow, LMFT, MBA Director John J. Feighery, Jr. Director June L. Filingeri Director Graham M. Goodrich Director Michael J. Guido Director Marie A. Handler, MD, ABPN Director Christopher Jordan Director Susan J. Marks Director Anjali Mathai, LMSW Director Peter M.
- [Education](https://www.laurelhouse.net/program-services/education/) - Supported Education Education is an essential first step in embarking on a fulfilling career and achieving economic independence. For individuals with challenging mental health conditions or substance use disorders, completing an education can be a Herculean task. In a 2023 survey, 43% of college students considered leaving higher education due to personal mental health reasons.1
- [Annual Report](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/annual-report/) - Annual Report Annual Report 2025 Download Dynamic Annual Report View Annual Report 2024 Download Dynamic Annual Report View Annual Report 2023 Download Dynamic Annual Report View
- [2025 Sound Steps 5K](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/2025-sound-steps-5k/) - 2025 Sound Steps 5K
- [Thinking Well](https://www.laurelhouse.net/program-services/thinking-well/) - Thinking Well “Thinking Well has tremendously helped me. I truly appreciate the thought-provoking discussions with the staff as much as using the software to enhance my cognitive abilities. Thinking Well, along with the other programs at Laurel House, have fostered a sense of empowerment and community. I am forever in debt to the wonderful staff
- [Housing Residential](https://www.laurelhouse.net/program-services/housing-residential/) - Community Support Services When people think of their recovery, they often look ahead to the day when they can support themselves through a combination of employment and education. But for many people, the most urgent goal is to have a home—a safe, affordable and comfortable place to live, with access to community resources and in
- [Ethical Concerns Reporting](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/ethical-concerns-reporting/) - Ethical Concerns Reporting Laurel House, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards. It is our policy to encourage and protect employees, contractors, donors, and other stakeholders who report suspected violations of law, company policy, or ethical standards. We are committed to investigating these reports thoroughly and taking appropriate corrective action. To ensure the
- [An Evening with Laurel House 2025](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/an-evening-with-laurel-house-2025/) - An Evening with Laurel House 2025
- [Photos Gallery](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/) - Photo Gallery Select an event below to view all of the images from that event! 2025 Evening with Laurel House 2024 Sounds Steps Walk/Run 2024 Evening with Laurel House 2023 Evening with Laurel House 2022 Evening with Laurel House 2019 Fairfield County Look 2019 Moffly Media 2017 Champions Gallery 2016 Champions for Recovery 2015 Derby
- [2024 Sounds Steps Walk/Run](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/2024-sounds-steps-walk-run/) - 2024 Sounds Steps Walk/Run
- [About Us](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/about-us/) - About Us Laurel House provides mental health resources to people coping with mental illness, and their families, across numerous communities in and around Connecticut. Resources to Recover is a robust array of integrated services and expertise helping people along the path of mental health recovery. Although more than 80% of our program participants are living
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- [Volunteer](https://www.laurelhouse.net/volunteer/) - Volunteer Volunteer Program Without volunteer support, Laurel House could not achieve its mission of recovery. It takes time, money and commitment to provide people with a place to work, learn and engage with others. By being a volunteer, you are helping to make a difference in someone’s life. For many, Laurel House is their only
- [Recent Events](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/recent-events/) - Recent Events 2024 An Evening with Laurel House Thank you to those who supported our 2024 event! Congratulations to our 2024 Champion for Recovery and Town Champions. Date: April 27, 2024 View Photo Gallery 2023 An Evening with Laurel House Thank you to those who supported our 2023 event! Congratulations to our 2023 Champion for
- [An Evening with Laurel House 2024](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/an-evening-with-laurel-house-2024/) - An Evening with Laurel House 2024
- [Scholarship Thank You Page](https://www.laurelhouse.net/program-services/scholarship-thank-you-page/) - Laurel House, Inc. Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship “Our goals are to cultivate more Black and Latino social workers who are committed to social change and to increase access to mental health care treatment by communities of color.” Laurel House, Inc. Social Work Racial Equity Scholarship “Our goals are to cultivate more Black and Latino
- [2020 Champions Tribute](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/2020-champions-tribute/) - 2020 Champions Tribute Welcome to Laurel House 2020 Champions' Tribute Since we can’t meet in person to pay tribute to the inspiring 2020 Champions for Recovery and our loyal Sponsors, we are honoring their accomplishments and our Supporters via video and this Recognition page. We invite you to watch the videos and scroll through the
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- [An Evening with Laurel House, April 30, 2022](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/lh-2022/) - An Evening with Laurel House, April 30, 2022
- [An Evening with Laurel House 2023](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/an-evening-with-laurel-house-2023/) - An Evening with Laurel House 2023
- [2022 Scholarship Winners](https://www.laurelhouse.net/2022-scholarship-winners/) - 2022 Scholarship Winners The Need for Black and Hispanic Social Workers Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) have higher rates of some mental health disorders and face greater disparities in getting help than White people, mainly due to lack of access to services (American Psychological Association). With proper care, 70 – 90% of people
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- [2022 Annual Event Sponsorship and Support Opportunities](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/2022-annual-event-sponsorship-and-support-opportunities/) - An Evening with Laurel HouseSponsorship and Support Opportunities Saturday, April 30, 2022Delamar Greenwich Harbor The past two years have been difficult on us all. That is why we are so excited to announce that, like flowers in spring, the annual "An Evening with Laurel House" is coming back! As an "An Evening with Laurel House"
- [Fact Sheet](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/fact-sheet/) - Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2021 Services Participants achieve their recovery goals through a comprehensive array of services and programs: Laurel House, Inc. provided services to 850 individuals.There was no interruption in client service due to COVID - 19 restrictions. As essential workers, Laurel House employees have continued to work at the Resource Center and in
- [Giving Tuesday Donations](https://www.laurelhouse.net/volunteer-or-donate/giving-tuesday-donations/) - Your giving helps in so many ways. Here are just two of them: Tuesday, November 30th is Giving Tuesday, a global event supporting worthy causes. Laurel House has 2 special requests this year. 1. Help us replace our clients' items damaged by flooding from September's Hurricane Ida. 2. Help us meet the significantly increased demand
- [Virtual Open House](https://www.laurelhouse.net/virtual-open-house/) - Laurel House Virtual Open House Supported Employment & Education Welcome Video Donate Now! Supported Employment & Education SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Thinking Well rtor.org : A Gateway to Mental Health Services
- [2019 Moffly Media](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/2019-moffly-media/) - 2019 Moffly Media Volunteers at Registration Guests enjoying the event Cindy Sandoval, Karen Kelly, Friend, and Denise Doria Ann Rogers and Jay Boll Andrea Weinzimer and Gabe Hernandez Judge Orazio Bellantoni, David Singer, Carol Krinsky, Mary Bellantoni, and Mark Bourgie David Singer and Judge Bellantoni Nicholas and Arlene Dubiago Guests enjoying dinner together First County
- [RTOR.ORG : A Gateway To Mental Health Services](https://www.laurelhouse.net/virtual-open-house/rtor-org-a-gateway-to-mental-health-services/) - Laurel House Virtual Open House RTOR.ORG : A Gateway to Mental Health Services Welcome Video Donate Now! Supported Employment & Education SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Thinking Well rtor.org : A Gateway to Mental Health Services RTOR.ORG 2020 2671204 Unique Visitors to the Site Since 2014 Launch 8,037 requests for personalized help answered by Resource Specialists. In a
- [Thinking Well](https://www.laurelhouse.net/virtual-open-house/thinking-well/) - Laurel House Virtual Open House Thinking Well Welcome Video Donate Now! Supported Employment & Education SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Thinking Well rtor.org : A Gateway to Mental Health Services Thinking Well 2020 91 Program Participants Served in up to 30 Sessions 89% had positive functional outcomes (e.g., get a job, enroll in school, and live more independently).
- [Supportive Housing](https://www.laurelhouse.net/virtual-open-house/supportive-housing/) - Laurel House Virtual Open House Supportive Housing Welcome Video Donate Now! Supported Employment & Education SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Thinking Well rtor.org : A Gateway to Mental Health Services Supportive Housing 2020 85 Program Participants Received Support Services and Housing Case management and counseling in recovery planning. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), budgeting, help integrating
- [Employment & Education](https://www.laurelhouse.net/virtual-open-house/employment-education/) - Laurel House Virtual Open House Supported Employment & Education Welcome Video Donate Now! Supported Employment & Education SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Thinking Well rtor.org : A Gateway to Mental Health Services Supported Education 2020 99 Participants Enrolled in Post-Secondary Education Associates (38%); Bachelors (36%); Vocational Certification (18%) and GED (8%) programs. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the fall semester
- [Open House Sponsorship and Support Opportunities](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/open-house-sponsorship-and-support-opportunities/) - Open House Sponsorship and Support Opportunities Tuesday, May 18th through Thursday, May 20th, 2021 Laurel House is having a virtual Open House to benefit the life-changing programs we provide to residents of Fairfield County living with mental health conditions: Supported Education; Supported Employment; Thinking Well (Cognitive Remediation); Supportive Housing; and www.rtor.org with personalized service. As
- [Wilton CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/wilton-ct/) - Wilton CT Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides mental health services and programs in Wilton, CT and the surrounding areas in lower Fairfield County. Laurel House helps individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery. Our services for Wilton, CT residents are offered through one-on-one meetings in the community or at
- [Communities We Serve](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/) - Communities We Serve Darien, CT Mental Health Resources and Services Learn more about our Darien Location Greenwich, CT Mental Health Resources and Services Learn More about our Greenwich Location New Canaan, CT Mental Health Resources and Services Learn More About Our New Canaan Location Norwalk, CT Mental Health Resources and Services Learn More About Our
- [Westport CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/westport-ct/) - Westport CT Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides mental health services and programs in Westport, CT and the surrounding areas in lower Fairfield County. Laurel House helps individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery. Our services for Westport, CT residents are offered through one-on-one meetings in the community or at
- [Weston CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/weston-ct/) - Weston CT Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides mental health services and programs in Weston, CT and the surrounding areas in lower Fairfield County. Laurel House helps individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery. Our services for Weston, CT residents are offered through one-on-one meetings in the community or at
- [Stamford CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/stamford-ct/) - Stamford CT Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides mental health services and programs in Stamford, CT and the surrounding areas in lower Fairfield County. Laurel House helps individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery. Our services for Stamford, CT residents are offered through one-on-one meetings in the community or at
- [Norwalk CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/norwalk-ct/) - Norwalk CT Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides mental health services and programs in Norwalk, CT and the surrounding areas in lower Fairfield County. Laurel House helps individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery. Our services for Norwalk, CT residents are offered through one-on-one meetings in the community or at
- [New Canaan CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/new-canaan-ct/) - New Canaan CT Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides mental health services and programs in New Canaan, CT and the surrounding areas in lower Fairfield County. Laurel House helps individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery. Our services for New Canaan, CT residents are offered through one-on-one meetings in the
- [Greenwich CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/greenwich-ct/) - Greenwich CT Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides mental health services and programs in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding areas in lower Fairfield County. Laurel House helps individuals and families achieve and sustain mental health recovery. Our services for Greenwich, CT residents are offered through one-on-one meetings in the community or at our
- [Darien CT](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/communities-we-serve/darien-ct/) - Darien CT Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides mental health services and programs in Darien, CT and the surrounding areas in lower Fairfield County. Laurel House helps individuals and their families achieve and sustain mental health recovery. Our services for Darien, CT residents are offered through one-on-one meetings in the community or at
- [Mental Health Facts](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/mental-health-facts/) - Mental Health Facts Published 19 August, 2015 General Facts With proper care and treatment, between 70 and 90 percent of persons with mental illnesses experience a significant reduction of symptoms and an improved quality of life (1). More than two-thirds of Americans who have a mental illness live in the community and lead productive lives (2). Less than one-third of adults and one-half
- [Advocacy](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about/advocacy/) - Advocacy The Advocacy Program at Laurel House is active with both program participants and staff.Laurel House is a member of a number of advocacy affiliations including: Member of Stamford Housing First and Stamford’s Community Care Team (CCT) Coordinating Council of Opening Doors Fairfield County (ODFC) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Catchment Area Council (CAC)
- [Gallery 2019 Fairfield County Look](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/gallery-2019-fairfield-county-look/) - Gallery 2019 Fairfield County Look Adrianne Singer, Harvi Bloom, and Linda Greenberg Clay Kirk and David Kirk Jeff Autore, Lauren (Autore) McCann, and Michael Autore Gabe Hernandez and Janice Segure Mark Broach and Dr. Kate Kiguradze Karen Neilinger and Adrianne Singer Chris Micka and Karen Kelly Karen Nellinger and Joan Carra Guests enjoying the dance
- [2017 Champions Gallery](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/2017-champions-gallery/) - 2017 Champions Gallery
- [2016 Champions for Recovery](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/2016-champions-for-recovery/) - 2016 Champions for Recovery 2016 Town Champions from left to right - William W. Galvin III, Susan Marks, Judy Bentley, Ross Burkhardt, David Levinson, Ph.D. Alex and Christine Mankowski Andrea Kostanecki, Wendy Champeix, and Deirdre Ryan Alice Raim and Dan Wartenberg Carolyn and Rodney Thomas Christina and George Childs Dave and Judy Bentley, and Gregg
- [2015 Derby Dinner Dance](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/2015-derby-dinner-dance/) - 2015 Derby Dinner Dance
- [Breel UCONN](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/breel-uconn/) - Breel UCONN Chelsea from Newport Academy Gregg P Wallace Stacy with Kevin Breel Kevin Breel reading an excerpt on stage from his book Boy Meets Depression Kevin Breel speaking to an audience Kevin Breel posing with an admirer with his book Kevin Breel taking a photo with a fan A group photo of Kevin Breel
- [2014 Derby Dinner Dance](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/photos-gallery/2014-derby-dinner-dance/) - 2014 Derby Dinner Dance
- [Contact](https://www.laurelhouse.net/contact/) - Contact Address: 1616 Washington Blvd. Stamford CT 06902 Email: contact@laurelhouse.net Phone: 203.324.1816 Directions to Laurel House Parking at Laurel House Resource Center can be limited. If necessary, overflow parking is available at the Islamic Center next door at 1558 Washington Blvd. From I-95 North-bound: Exit 7 (Greenwich Ave./Stamford Train Station); turn left at second light off
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- [Events](https://www.laurelhouse.net/events/) - Events An Evening with the Authors of The Stressed Years of Their Lives Laurel House, Inc. and the Harvey School hosted a presentation, Q&A session, and book signing with Dr. B. Janet Hibbs and Dr. Anthony Rostain, co-authors of The Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years. Parents and
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- [Sponsor Slider 2026](https://www.laurelhouse.net/about-us/news/blocks/sponsor-slider-2025/) - Thank You to Our 5K Sponsors! Additional Sponsors will be announced soon. Platinum The Autore Family Platinum Sharon and Jack Feighery Gold The Coughlin Family Gold Julia and Graham Goodrich Gold Sheila McCaffrey Silver June Filingeri Silver Martin LLP Bronze Jade Marketing Bronze Susan and Kevin Marks Bronze Rapid Press Bronze Larry Rosenberg, PhD and
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