The Rowan Center

The Rowan Center All of our services are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole and are free of charge.

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. Our services include: 24-hour crisis hotlines, individual crisis counseling, support/e

mpowerment groups, advocacy, community prevention education, and volunteer opportunities. For more information on our services, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Today is SAAM Giving Day! Join us in taking a stand against sexual violence and supporting initiatives that make our com...
04/30/2026

Today is SAAM Giving Day! Join us in taking a stand against sexual violence and supporting initiatives that make our community safer and healthier for all!

Your support helps The Rowan Center provide free, confidential crisis counseling, therapy, advocacy, and prevention education to our community. Together, we can care for survivors and stop violence before it starts.

đź’™ Honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month by making a gift today at therowancenter.org/donate

We are proud to present our Senior Advocate, JoAnne Ettorre, with the 2026 Michelle Gucik Advocate of the Year Award.Pre...
04/29/2026

We are proud to present our Senior Advocate, JoAnne Ettorre, with the 2026 Michelle Gucik Advocate of the Year Award.

Presented each April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this award recognizes an advocate who demonstrates compassion, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to supporting victims and survivors. JoAnne's contributions to the field of anti-sexual violence work are invaluable.

JoAnne has supported The Rowan Center's 24-hour hotline since 2021, bringing extensive experience across city government, nonprofit organizations, and state service. In her role as Senior Advocate, she provides steady support and a trusted presence for both survivors and the entire Advocate team.

Outside of her advocacy work, JoAnne enjoys listening to audiobooks, traveling, and spending time with her family—especially her fur nephews, Bullwinkle and Nash.

Please join us in congratulating JoAnne on this well-deserved honor!

The Rowan Center's SAAM Giving Day is tomorrow, and every dollar makes a difference for survivors in our community. Get ...
04/29/2026

The Rowan Center's SAAM Giving Day is tomorrow, and every dollar makes a difference for survivors in our community. Get ready to join us for this special day of generosity!

$100 Provides 40 hours of training and materials for one new advocate, preparing them to support survivors with skill, care, and confidence.

$250 Provides one prevention education class in a K–12 school, helping students understand boundaries, healthy relationships, online safety, and how to seek help.

$500 Provides five crisis counseling sessions, giving a youth or adult survivor the support needed to move from immediate crisis toward stability.

$1,000 Provides coverage for six hospital accompaniments, where a trained advocate meets a survivor in the emergency room and stays with them through a forensic exam.

$5,000 Provides a full year of long-term, trauma-focused therapy through The Rowan Center’s Trauma Recovery Practice, giving one survivor sustained, specialized care to heal and rebuild.

🎉 Get the party started early by giving now at therowancenter.org/donate

Tomorrow is Denim Day! đź‘– Stand with survivors and speak out against sexual violence by wearing denim as a bold statement...
04/28/2026

Tomorrow is Denim Day! đź‘– Stand with survivors and speak out against sexual violence by wearing denim as a bold statement of protest and solidarity.

This annual campaign began after a shocking 1990s Italian court ruling overturned a r**e conviction because the survivor wore tight jeans. That decision ignited an international outcry, and Wear Denim Day was born.

📸 Snap a photo in your denim, share it on social, and tag and to raise awareness and inspire action.

This Thursday, April 30, join friends, family, and neighbors across Lower Fairfield County to make a powerful impact. It...
04/27/2026

This Thursday, April 30, join friends, family, and neighbors across Lower Fairfield County to make a powerful impact. It's The Rowan Center’s Giving Day for Sexual Assault Awareness Month—and it’s your chance to stand with survivors and take action.

Your gift will:
đź’™ Provide critical support for survivors on their healing journeys.
đź“š Fund life-changing prevention education in our schools and communities.
đź’» Protect young people online and offline through initiatives like KidSafeHQ.
⚖️ Fuel our advocacy for justice and lasting change.

Every donation brings us one step closer to ending sexual violence. Let’s do this—together.

✨ Want to make a difference right now? Make a gift anytime at therowancenter.org/donate

Calling all high school juniors and seniors and their families! Join us this Wednesday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m. for the t...
04/27/2026

Calling all high school juniors and seniors and their families! Join us this Wednesday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m. for the third annual Learn Before You Leave College Safety Panel at the Greenwich Library Marx Family Black Box Theatre.

Panelists will lead a candid discussion about preventing violence and staying safe on college campuses. This year's panel will feature Ellen Brezovsky from Kids In Crisis; Magdalena Silver, Deputy Chief of Police, UCONN; Eric Bormann from Yale University EMS; and Leonora Campbell from The Rowan Center. It will be moderated by Nora Stern, a junior at Greenwich High School and co-chair of The Rowan Center Student Advisory Board, who created the program.

➡️ Seats are limited. Register now at greenwichlibrary.libcal.com/event/16139763

For more information on Learn Before You Leave, contact Amy Laughlin, Teen Services Librarian, Greenwich Library, ALaughlin@greenwichlibrary.org, 203-625-6549.

Last call! 🚨 Don't miss A Round for Prevention, The Rowan Center's first annual golf tournament benefitting KidSafeHQ, o...
04/25/2026

Last call! 🚨

Don't miss A Round for Prevention, The Rowan Center's first annual golf tournament benefitting KidSafeHQ, our new platform designed to help families keep kids safe online and offline.

There are only a few spots left, so register yourself or your foursome TODAY and make plans to join us at Woodway Country Club in Darien on Monday, May 4.

➡️ Learn more and sign up now at therowancenter.org/golf

The Rowan Center's Trauma Recovery Practice is designed for adults who are seeking long-term, clinical-level ther**eutic...
04/24/2026

The Rowan Center's Trauma Recovery Practice is designed for adults who are seeking long-term, clinical-level ther**eutic support after experiencing trauma, both recent and long ago.

Through evidence-based trauma therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), we help individuals process distressing experiences, reduce the impact of traumatic memories, and walk the path of healing.

Beginning this spring, the Trauma Recovery Practice will begin accepting a wider range of insurance plans. Please check the website, call, or email for the most current information regarding accepted insurance.

therowancenter.org/trauma-recovery

At the very moment demand for sexual violence response services is rising, resources are shrinking. Programs that meet s...
04/24/2026

At the very moment demand for sexual violence response services is rising, resources are shrinking. Programs that meet survivors in crisis, support healing, and work to prevent harm are being reduced, paused, or pushed to the brink.

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, The Rowan Center’s CEO, Sharon Walker Epps, asks a difficult question: Has awareness of sexual assault actually changed anything?

đź”— Read her full opinion piece in the Stamford Advocate at stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/rowan-saam-connecticut-epps-22210293.php

🗓️ Mark your calendars for May 11! Join The Rowan Center, New Canaan Community Foundation, New Canaan CARES, the New Can...
04/22/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars for May 11!

Join The Rowan Center, New Canaan Community Foundation, New Canaan CARES, the New Canaan Police Department, and New Canaan Public Schools for "Raising Kids in a Digital World"—a critical conversation about digital safety, ethical technology, and the growing impact of AI on children and families.

Be part of the discussion on May 11 at 6:45 p.m. at the New Canaan Library, 151 Main St., New Canaan, CT.

➡️ Register at therowancenter.org/events

Thank you to Mayor Barbara Smyth and the City of Norwalk, CT for hosting this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proc...
04/22/2026

Thank you to Mayor Barbara Smyth and the City of Norwalk, CT for hosting this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation Day.

We were honored to stand alongside so many community and law enforcement partners to recognize the critical work being done to prevent sexual violence and support victims and survivors.

Thank you as well to First Selectman Kevin Christie of Westport, First Selectwoman Toni Boucher of Wilton, and First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky of Darien for your attendance, thoughtful remarks, and continued support of The Rowan Center.

Preventing sexual violence takes all of us. If you’re a school, community organization, or parent, connect with us—prevention starts with education, and we’re here to help.

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Join us at CT State Norwalk West Campus tomorrow, April 22, 12–2 p.m., to celebrate Earth Day and promote wellness for a...
04/21/2026

Join us at CT State Norwalk West Campus tomorrow, April 22, 12–2 p.m., to celebrate Earth Day and promote wellness for all! 🌍

Help us honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month with The Clothesline Project, sexual violence awareness, and important prevention education. Together, we can help keep students and the broader community safer, healthier, and more aware of the risks around them.

See you tomorrow at noon!

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1111 Summer Street
Stamford, CT
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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