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| Last updated on November 18, 2008 |
The Women and Families Center is committed to eliminating injustice and to improving the quality of life for women and families through services that foster empowerment and independence.
Our guiding vision: To support diversity and the elimination of racism and sexism. To be an agent for positive social change. To promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.
Description:
The Women and Families Center Sexual Assault Crisis Services provides a 24 hour toll free hot line. Individual counseling and support groups are offered to survivors of sexual assault including children, teens, adults and loved ones. Accompaniment and advocacy is provided for hospital, legal and police procedures. The center also provides prevention education for the community. All of our services are free and confidential.
History:
The Women and Families Center began its history in 1889 as the YWCA of Meriden. The agency provided daycare and a variety of recreational and social activities for women and children in a small number of surrounding communities. Today, the Women and Families Center is a multi-faceted human service agency providing services throughout Middlesex County and the Greater New Haven area.
Contact person: Kristen Gonzales, Director Of Prevention And Intervention Services, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (203) 237-7571
Address:
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169 Colony Street
Meriden, CT 06451
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Web Site: http://www.womenfamilies.org
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Overall Experience 
Incredibly fulfilling... a fantastic experience!
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I am a member of SAIR*Corps and I am working with a fantastic agency. I love working with clients and doing our prevention programs. I feel like I am truely making a difference!
posted on December 15, 2006 |
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