Children, Youth & Family Services

We offer a wide variety of services that assure students' success within their educational setting and help them secure employment & transition into adulthood

Behavioral Health Services

This division provides community-based support services for adults, children and their families living in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.

Developmental Services

Our Vision in Developmental Services is that all individuals with developmental disabilities have access to opportunities that promote person-chosen comprehensive inclusion.

Career Opportunities

Join our team of dedicated staff and help serve the needs of our community members.

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We’re Here For You

Our Mission:

To ensure that the residents of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties have access to high quality services, which promote healthy living and emotional well-being.

Our Vision:

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) welcome all citizens to join us in cultivating a partnership with Franklin and Grand Isle Counties and with the surrounding communities. We affirm our commitment to offer consumer directed services that are easily accessible and delivered in a comfortable setting.

What's New

NCSS Here for You Episode - Hope Happens Here

Nov 05, 2024

This time, we’re diving into the results of the 2021 Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which revealed some striking data about mental health among Vermont high schoolers. Nearly 17,000 students were asked whether they experienced poor mental health 'most of the time' or 'always' in the last 30 days. The...

NCSS Here For You Episode - Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Dec 04, 2024

Host Joe Halko interviews John O'Neill, an Outpatient Therapist at NCSS about coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder. During this time of year some people struggle with fatigue, depression, hopelessness, and social withdrawal. This form of depression is also known as SAD which stands for seasonal affective disorder. Today we’ll discuss...