The history of the Human Services Council (HSC) is the history of the socio-economic, political, cultural and geographical changes in Connecticut, from just before the end of World War II to the present, as viewed through its changing human services needs. Since 1944, the Human Services Council, a regional community planning agency, has promoted the well-being of communities through human service coordination, community planning, program sponsorship, education and training. The Human Services Council is a dynamic, flexible organization, alert to changing community needs. Never static, it is prepared to tackle new issues as they arise.

The Human Services Council’s motivating force has been the concern of a core group of citizens from Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton and other nearby towns, for achieving the best possible quality of life for all of our neighbors - particularly those who require a helping hand. The Human Services Council is host agency to a myriad of programs, including, the Children’s Connection, the Community Prevention Task Force, the Dr. Robert E. Appleby School Based Health Centers, the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition, the Norwalk Mentor Program, the Advocates Group and the Voluntary Action Center of Mid-Fairfield County.