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.

Job Listings

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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 - School Based Adaptive Program

Apr 10, 2025

The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month. And during May NCSS will be holding the 10th annual Autism Walk of Northwest Vermont at Collins Perley in St. Albans. Since being established in 2008, the School Based Autism program has continually evolved to meet the needs of our community. Initially designed...

Pardon Our Progress – A New NCSS Website is on the Way!

Apr 14, 2025

Exciting changes are happening at NCSS! We are currently in the process of redesigning our website to better serve our community with improved functionality, updated resources, and a more user-friendly experience. While our site is under construction, you may notice temporary disruptions or limited access to some content. We appreciate your...