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The Rowan Center-A Sexual Assault Resource Agency

We're here for you. The only sexual assault resource agency serving Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, N

The Rowan Center began in a trailer behind Stamford hospital, started by a group of volunteers who wanted to help victims of sexual violence. 40 years later, we are an agency of professionals working to help victims and survivors through crises, and delivering prevention education to nearly 20,000 people a year. All of our services are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole and are free

of charge. Our services include: 24-hour crisis hotlines, individual crisis counseling, support/empowerment groups, advocacy, community prevention education, and volunteer opportunities. For more information on our services, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

07/23/2025

As an active bystander, make sure you document after you determine no one is in active danger. Give the video or photos to the person being harassed and let them decide what to do from there.

Learn more about how to be an active bystander at therowancenter.org/active-bystander.

07/22/2025

Thank you to The Community Fund of Darien for their continued support of our mission! Together, we empower survivors, educate the community, and eliminate violence. 💙

07/21/2025

Save the date for our beloved event, Gingerbread Houses and Cocktails for a Cause, on Thursday, December 4, at The Country Club of Darien!

Gather with friends and neighbors to support prevention education, advocate for victims and survivors, and ensure that everyone impacted by s*xual violence can access the counseling and resources they need to heal and move forward.

Tickets go on sale September 1. We can't wait to see you there!

07/17/2025

As an active bystander, delayed response still matters. If you saw someone getting harassed but weren’t able to intervene in time, you can still offer support. Ask them if they want to talk about it and offer to go with them to report it.

Learn more about how to be an active bystander at therowancenter.org/active-bystander.

07/16/2025

Last week, we were honored to host our first Anti-Trafficking Coalition meeting with our partners at PEHT : Partnership to End Human Trafficking. By joining forces, we’re working to ensure that survivors of s*xual violence and human trafficking have the safety, support, and resources they need to heal and thrive.

Through our trafficking prevention program, we deliver targeted education in English and Spanish to vulnerable communities in Stamford and lower Fairfield County. By helping children and community members recognize warning signs, understand risk factors, and learn how to prevent s*x trafficking, we’re addressing this critical issue head-on to protect children and reduce exploitation.

➡️ Learn more about human trafficking and what we're doing to prevent it at therowancenter.org/human-trafficking-prevention-month.

07/10/2025

Sexual violence affects people everywhere—but if we work together, we can stop s*xual violence in our communities. One way to prevent s*xual violence is to make a commitment to be an active bystander.

One great way to be an active bystander is to distract by changing the subject or creating a diversion—or deescalate by using an excuse to get one or some of the people involved away from the situation.

Learn more about how to be an active bystander at therowancenter.org/active-bystander.

07/08/2025

You can help prevent s*xual violence by learning how to be an active bystander!

It can feel overwhelming to witness an escalating situation, so we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you confidently and calmly shut down inappropriate behavior. Visit therowancenter.org/active-bystander to familiarize yourself with what to do and be prepared in case you witness harassment.

Your actions can create a safer environment for everyone.

07/04/2025

Wishing you a safe and peaceful Fourth of July. ❤️💙 While many are celebrating today, we recognize that this holiday can be difficult or triggering for some. Please know that The Rowan Center is here for you—24/7, even during the holidays.

If you or someone you know has experienced s*xual violence, get immediate, confidential support through The Rowan Center’s 24/7 hotline. A caring, trained advocate will listen, provide resources, and help you with the next steps. You don’t have to face it alone—reach out today.

📞 24/7 English Hotline: (203) 329-2929
📞 24/7 Spanish Hotline: (888) 568-8332

06/30/2025

Thank you to the New Canaan Community Foundation for your generous support of The Rowan Center! Your commitment to local nonprofits and community well-being strengthens our ability to counsel survivors, advocate for justice, and educate to prevent s*xual violence. Together, we’re building safer, more compassionate communities!

06/27/2025

Today is PTSD Awareness Day.

At our Trauma Recovery Clinic, we stand with survivors. Many of the individuals we support are living with PTSD stemming from experiences like s*xual and domestic violence, addiction, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), combat trauma, and more.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone and healing is possible.

➡️ Learn more about our services, including EMDR other evidence-based treatments, at therowancenter.org/trauma-recovery-clinic or call 203-487-0675.

We’re currently welcoming clients on the HUSKY health insurance plan. Individuals must be 18 or older.

06/24/2025

Earlier this month, our education team from The Rowan Center hosted a Know Before You Go session at the New Canaan Library for students and parents from New Canaan High School.

We tackled important topics like the prevalence of s*xual violence on college campuses, what resources to look for when researching prospective schools, consent, bystander awareness, victim blaming, and how students can report s*xual violence.

Thank you to New Canaan Library and the students, parents, and library staff who joined us! To learn about more events like this one, visit therowancenter.org/events.

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth! This important holiday serves an annual celebration of Black history and resilience, but it’s also a reminder of the racial disparities that still remain.

As Rep. Corey Paris shared when Connecticut made Juneteenth an official holiday: “American history is Black history, and Black history is American history. One is not able to be present without the other.”

We wish you a joyful, safe celebration!

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://therowancenter.org/

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