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NCSS Here For You July 2024: Trauma and Creativity

NCSS Here For You July 2024: Trauma and Creativity

Posted: Jul 08, 2024 | Categories: Featured , Uncategorized

Tony Bocash has struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, and from depression and anxiety.  Today we’ll discuss his journey with trauma and creativity as an entertainer and writer.   You’ll also see him perform an original poem titled “The Lucid Dream”… Read More
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Joe Halko retires from Northwestern Counseling and Support Services

Joe Halko retires from Northwestern Counseling and Support Services

Posted: Jun 27, 2024 | Categories: Featured , Uncategorized

Written by Bridget Higdon ST. ALBANS — “I was meant to work at a human services nonprofit,” Joe Halko said. “I’ve been involved in so many different industries, but there’s nothing better than going to work knowing you’re making a difference in people’s lives.” Halko is retiring this week, after… Read More
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300 St. Albans residents and officials gather for forum on crime and public safety

300 St. Albans residents and officials gather for forum on crime and public safety

Posted: Jun 24, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

By Bridget Higdon Left to right: Panelists Mayor Tim Smith, Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld, retired judge Greg Rainville, moderator Emerson Lynn, Police Chief Maurice Lamothe,mental health clinician Samantha Weber and State Rep. Mike McCarthy (D-St. Albans City). ST. ALBANS CITY — Fear. Hope. Frustration. Compassion. All of those… Read More
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NCSS Here for You, Episode Franklin Grand-Isle Community Partnership

NCSS Here for You, Episode Franklin Grand-Isle Community Partnership

Posted: Jun 15, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

The Franklin-Grand Isle Community Partnership is comprised of various organizations and individuals with the singular goal of giving everyone the opportunity to make the most of their lives. Over the years bringing these organizations together has led to numerous collaborations that have resulted in positive outcomes for the individuals served. … Read More
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‘You can make change:’ ‘In Their Shoes’ event draws attention to homelessness

‘You can make change:’ ‘In Their Shoes’ event draws attention to homelessness

Posted: May 28, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

By Bridget Higdon “In Their Shoes” participants listen to Joe Halko, director of community relations for Northwestern Counseling and Support Services, speak about organization’s outreach programming.  ST. ALBANS CITY — “You can make a change, starting with your journey today,” Paul Dragon said, surrounded by small, colored flags staked… Read More
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Backyard Burlington Video

Backyard Burlington Video

Posted: May 21, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

Troy Millette, the NCSS Program for Adaptive & Expressive Arts, and the Fire Below! Background Burlington is a video series produced by Hall Communications ( Parent Studio of WOKO, 99.9 the Buzz, WIZN, ect.). After seeing an article about Troy’s work at NCSS with the Program for Adaptive & Expressive… Read More
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NCSS Here For You – Meet Matt Habedank

NCSS Here For You – Meet Matt Habedank

Posted: May 20, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

Matt Habedank, MA, BCBA, ABA, Director of the Early Childhood and School Based Services division       Matt Habedank began his journey at NCSS over 23 years ago.  At that time Matt was a Middle School teacher at the NCSS Soar Learning.  As the years progressed Matt saw his roles increase with… Read More
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