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

10/15/2026

What does a sextortion attempt actually look like? Sometimes, it starts with a message that seems completely harmless.

Recently, The Rowan Center's own social media account received this DM, giving us a real example of the red flags to watch for.

🚩 A stranger acting overly familiar, saying things like “I've seen you around.”

🚩 Quickly trying to move the conversation to another app, like Snapchat.

What may start as a casual conversation can escalate into requests for intimate images, followed by threats or demands for money.

If you receive a suspicious message, don't engage. Don't reply, block the account, and report it to the platform.

And if you've already responded or shared an image, know that support is available. You deserve help without judgment.

The Rowan Center's free, confidential helpline is available 24/7.

English: 203-329-2929
Spanish: 888-568-8332

10/13/2026

Meet Luke Robbins, LCSW, Clinical Director of The Rowan Center's Trauma Recovery Practice! 💙

From working directly with survivors to mentoring the next generation of trauma therapists, Luke brings compassion, experience, and a deep commitment to helping others heal.

Swipe through to learn what inspired his career in social work, what he finds most rewarding about his role, and the message he hopes every survivor hears about healing and seeking support.

10/10/2026

Healing from trauma doesn’t follow a timeline, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re reminding our community that caring for your mental health can take many forms. It can mean talking to someone you trust, setting boundaries, asking for help or connecting with professional support when you need it.

At The Rowan Center, our Trauma Recovery Practice provides trauma-informed therapy and support for victims and survivors of any form of trauma as they navigate healing at their own pace.

Through our Crisis Counseling program, we help victims and survivors of sexual violence, as well as their loved ones, begin to heal.

Wherever you are in that process, your mental health matters, and seeking support is a sign of strength.

Learn more about The Rowan Center's Trauma Recovery Practice: https://therowancenter.org/trauma-recovery/

Learn more about The Rowan Center's Crisis Services:
https://therowancenter.org/crisis-services/

10/09/2026

“Outrage gets our attention, but outrage isn’t a strategy.”

In a new op-ed published in the Stamford Advocate, The Rowan Center CEO Sharon Walker Epps reflects on the sexual assault allegations at Cornell University and the broader questions they raise about consent, bystander intervention, institutional accountability and how we support survivors.

While headlines like these spark national outrage, the realities behind them are all too familiar to those who work with survivors of sexual violence every day.

Sharon calls on parents, educators, institutions and communities to move beyond outrage and take meaningful action to prevent sexual violence, protect survivors and create a culture of accountability.

Read Sharon’s full op-ed here: https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/cornell-connecticut-rape-doe-22468513.php

10/07/2026

The first few months of college can bring new experiences, new friendships, and new independence. They also mark a period known as the College Red Zone, the time between the start of the fall semester and Thanksgiving when the risk of sexual assault is heightened on college campuses.

Knowing what the Red Zone is can help us have important conversations about consent, looking out for one another and creating safer campus communities.

Swipe through to learn what every college student, and the people who care about them, should know.

If you or someone you know needs support, The Rowan Center is here 24/7.

📞 English: 203.329.2929
📞 Spanish: 888.568.8332

10/03/2026

Join us at the Inn at Longshore in Westport on December 3 for The Rowan Center's Casino and Cocktails for a Cause!

Our amazing night will feature casino tables, magic, dinner, cocktails, and so much more. Every bet placed and paddle raised funds meaningful support for survivors of sexual violence and trauma—support that is more critical than ever.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets now at therowancenter.org/casino >>

We're also thrilled to welcome three special guests to this year's gathering:

🎤 Master of Ceremonies Lonnie Quinn—an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist and CBS News New York's chief weathercaster since 2007. A former actor on All My Children, he lives in Westport with his family.

🎁 Auctioneer Caitlin Davis—the Founder and CEO of art advisory Warfield Eliot, a former Christie's Vice President, and a charity auctioneer who has raised millions for nonprofits.

✨ Magician Jason Silberman—a talented performer blending elegant sleight-of-hand, mind-reading, and sharp wit into unforgettable performances across the Tri-State area.

Reserve your tickets now, and make plans to join Lonnie, Caitlin, Jason, and the entire Rowan Center community on December 3. Together, we can make a lasting impact, one survivor, one classroom, and one community at a time.

10/01/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence doesn’t always leave a visible mark. It can include emotional abuse, threats, intimidation, isolation, financial control, stalking, sexual violence and other behaviors used to maintain power and control over another person.

Throughout October, we’ll be sharing information and resources to help our community better recognize abuse, understand the connection between domestic violence and sexual violence, and know where to turn for support.

If you have experienced sexual violence within a relationship, The Rowan Center is here for you.

Our 24/7 crisis helpline provides immediate, confidential support, advocacy, or resources:
📞 203-329-2929
📞 En Español: 888-568-8332
🌐 therowancenter.org

09/30/2026

Introducing TeenSafeHQ! 📱

The online world is constantly evolving, and so are the challenges teens face while navigating it. That’s why The Rowan Center created TeenSafeHQ, a branch of KidSafeHQ designed to give teens practical, relevant information to help them navigate the online world more safely and confidently.

From social media communication and AI use to deepfakes and concerning online trends, TeenSafeHQ tackles the issues teens are encountering every day, with an important perspective built in: teens themselves.

The Rowan Center’s Student Advisory Board and student interns helped shape TeenSafeHQ from the ground up, providing input on the logo and website, identifying topics they felt their peers most needed to hear about, and creating social content specifically for teens.

Their perspective helps ensure the information we share doesn’t just reach teens, but actually resonates with them.

Check out one of the posts the team developed here, and follow on Instagram and TikTok for more online safety information and resources created with teens in mind.

09/29/2026

Recent reports surrounding sexual assault at Cornell University are a difficult reminder of what too many students experience on college campuses.

To every survivor of campus sexual assault: We believe you. You are not alone. And support is available, whether what happened was recent or years ago.

If you or someone you love has experienced sexual violence, The Rowan Center is here with free, confidential support and advocacy. You do not have to navigate what comes next alone.

Our 24/7 helpline is available at 203.329.2929 (English) or 888.568.8332 (Spanish).

09/24/2026

Healing from trauma isn’t one-size-fits-all.

At The Rowan Center, our Trauma Recovery Practice offers individualized, trauma-informed care using evidence-based approaches that may include EMDR.

Curious about EMDR? Here’s a quick introduction.

Learn more about our Trauma Recovery Practice at https://therowancenter.org/trauma-recovery/.

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1111 Summer Street
Stamford, CT
06905

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

Website

http://therowancenter.org/

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