100% of your donation goes to those in need.
Cultivating Kindness for a Better Tomorrow
We See You is committed to providing support to those who struggle with homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues. We realize that sometimes these three traumas may overlap, one causing the next. While this may or may not be the case for each individual, we found it hard to only focus our help in one area. Our founding board members have been personally touched by these issues and hope to break the cycle, helping individuals find a path forward. Knowing there is strength in numbers, we also offer our We See You Scholarship Program. The goal being to empower our youth to seek education first and then a career supporting those in need.
Discover Our Mission and Vision for Future Succes
We See You is an organization set out to offer compassionate support to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance abuse. We envision a future where every person is seen, valued, and empowered to rebuild their life with dignity, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose. Join us in creating lasting, positive change within our community—together, we can make a difference.
Empower Lives and Build Hope
Explore our compassionate outreach activities designed to uplift and encourage those in need.
Warmer Winters
This is where the idea all started over a decade ago. We wanted to help those experiencing homelessness stay warmer by providing hats and mittens in the winter. Each year it has slowly grown as the family got more involved. Over the years we added coats, sweatpants, long johns, socks and underwear. Donations through We See You will allow this campaign to grow and reach more people experiencing homelessness.
Scholarship Program
Empowering our youth and the next generation to help those in need is how We See You will ensure help for decades to come. Our families reach can only go so far but as we help more people start careers in mental health and addiction support services we can widen our reach. Paying it forward again, and again until our impact is greater than we could have ever imagined.
Our first scholarship program is through East Lyme Scholarship Association and is awarded to a graduating senior planning a field of study in mental health or addiction services. With your support we can provide larger scholarships and increase the quantity offered each year.
We See You – Mobile Charity
When funds allow, we plan to take Warmer Winters to the next level converting a box truck into a mobile clothing boutique for those experiencing homelessness. We want to provide a moment of dignity where they can shop for free and choose clothing that fits their style, rather than simply being handed something. This moment of compassion will lift up individuals, give them more self esteem and pride. You never know what moment will change someone’s path forever.
The mobile boutique will also have handouts available for local resources in the area: job centers, counseling, shelters, food banks, etc. If you or anyone you know has a used small box truck they would like to donate please contact us.
Area Resources and Help
For any life-threatening issues or situations please call 911 immediately
ADDICTION
Link to find help near you for addiction and mental health: https://findtreatment.gov/
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1(800)662-4357 for mental health, drug and alcohol issues.
Free and confidential, https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org (212)870-3400
Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org (818)773-9999
FOOD
Find your local food bank:
Feeding America https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank (800)771-2303
TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006
Catholic Charities and Family Services
New London 860-443-5328
Norwich 860-889-8346
Shoreline Food Pantry
(does not serve Salem) 860-388-1988
includes fresh foods, dairy
St. Johns Church, 400 Main Street, Niantic – bring your own bags and ID
Gemma Moran United Way Food Pantry
860-444-8050
374 Broad Street, New London location – bring own bags and ID
St. Vincent de Paul at St. Agnes Church
Financial and Food Assistance
860-389-0854 Call and leave a message
St. Vincent de Paul
Case management, food pantry and community meal site
860-889-7374
120 Cliff Street, Norwich
SNAP (Food Stamps)
860-823-5000
Meals on Wheels Administered by TVCCA
860-934-1006
Homebound, >60 and unable to go to Senior Center for congregate meals
OIC
New London Area Food Pantry
860-447-1731
106 Truman Street, New London
HOUSING, SHELTERS and EVICTION
Emergency housing through Social Services (call): 211 or 1(800)203-1234 https://www.211.org/
Link to find shelter: https://www.hud.gov/findshelter
TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action)
Norwich 860-889-1365
New London 860-444-0006
Catholic Charities and Family Services
New London 860-443-5328
Norwich 860-889-8346
Thames River Community Service
Provides safe housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse or mental illness.
860-887-3288
1 Thames River Place, Norwich
Safe Futures — Emergency Shelter
Provides a free, safe haven for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking. Counselors are always on site to provide immediate support and basic life necessities such as clothing, food, and safe shelter.
860-701-6000
New London
New London Homeless Hospitality Center Emergency Shelter
860-439-1573
Provides a 40-bed shelter, including a Respite Center for those confronting chronic or acute health issues. In winter, they take in everyone who needs to get out of the cold. They also offer a daytime hospitality center which is a place to sit where they’re not asked to move along. It’s also a place to get mail, make a phone call, take a shower, do laundry, use the bathroom, get a pair of socks, and log onto a computer. They help people find permanent, affordable housing and often assist with payments for a security deposit and first month’s rent.
730 State Pier Road, New London
Covenant Shelter
Covenant Shelter provides emergency shelter for families in need. They also provide shelter to single adults.
860-443-0537
42 Jay Street, New London
Always Home
Case management, wheels to work, childcare solutions, employment and work skills training, housing support
860-245-0222
119 High St. Mystic
MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING
Suicide Prevention hotline (call or text): 988
Crisis Text Line: text “MHA” to 741741
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1(800)662-4357 for mental health, drug and alcohol issues. Free and confidential, https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
Teen Line: (800)852-8336 or text “TEEN” to 839863
LGBT national hotline: (888)843-4564 or 800-246-7743 (Youth Talk line) or 888-234-7243 (Senior Hotline)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
VETERANS
Department of Veterans Affairs
https://portal.ct.gov/DVA
Help for Veterans: https://www.va.gov/
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838
Veteran’s Hotline for help: (call) 988 and press 1 or (text) 838255
VA Benefits Hotline: 800-827-1000
GI Bill Hotline: 888-442-4551
VA health benefits hotline: 877-222-8387
My HealtheVet help desk: 877-327-0022
Our Team
This section provides a brief overview of the talented professionals on our team.
Tommy
Founder, President & Treasurer
In my younger years I struggled with mental health issues leaning on alcohol and drugs for an escape. That addiction led to a short period of homelessness at my bottom. This is a crisis, it knows no boundaries and has touched so many families. Having been able to help myself recover, I am starting We See You to help others along their path.
Jen
Vice President
Seeing the effect these issues have on families and those around me motivated me to help start We See You. More people than we realize are affected by these issues and it’s important for me to help in any way I can.
Sarah Brooke Secretary
We See You is important for me personally to ensure other individuals have access to the same resources I needed to care for my own mental health.
Peyton
Board Member
& Director of Social Media
At one point or another, we all go through a hardship. I want to grow this organization to be there for others in their time of need, just like people were there when I needed them most.
Carter
Board Member
& Director of Digital Content
I am looking forward to growing We See You in order to help those who were not given the same opportunities as others. My goal is to help level the playing field and let them know that they matter.
Together, we can make a difference
Inspiring Action, Hope, and Healing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does We See You™ help?
How can I get involved with We See You™?
You can volunteer, donate, or advocate for our mission in your community.
Where does my donation go?
How can I contact We See You for help?
Visit our Contact page or email us at the email address provided for assistance.
Together, we can make a difference
Inspiring Action, Hope, and Healing
“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world.“
~Margaret Mead
100% of your donation goes to those in need.