Golden Opportunities is a nonprofit organization that serves residents of eldercare and retirement communities and caregivers. The organization helps connect residents of eldercare and retirement communities with caring, compassionate visitors.
For caregivers it provides respite retreats that enable them to become renewed and refreshed.
Its overall mission is to enhance the quality of life for peope who are experiencing isolation, loneliness or helplessness. All programs are free.
Sandy Hook Arts Center for Kids (S.H.A.C.K) is a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of providing the children from the community with a healing creative outlet. Children can participate in art, music and pet therapy, individual and group art/music/theatre classes and healing drum circles. S.H.A.C.K accepts donations through a tax deductible account set up with People's Bank, 6 Queen St., Newtown, CT. 06470 or at www.rally.org/sandyhookartscenterforkids
Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS), a nonprofit agency combining clinical services and youth development programs, provides a continuum of care to residents of all ages in the greater Newtown-area, regardless of ability to pay. The agency opened its doors over 25 years ago and maintains its vision to become a recognized leader in providing mental health and social services and to assist people in achieving their highest potential.
Newtown Youth & Family Services maintains two facilities in town: 15 Berkshire Rd. and 121 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Clinical programs and services:
- Individual psychotherapy
- Couple and family counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Substance abuse treatment
- Medication management
- Support groups
- Case management
- Information and referral
- Educational and family life workshops
- Afternoon, evening and weekend programs
Newtown Youth & Family Services is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.