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NCSS Here For You Episode – In Their Own Words

Posted: Jan 07, 2025 | Categories: Featured , Uncategorized

2025 marks a milestone for NCSS Here for You as it’s the 20th year that we’ve produced shows that air monthly highlighting the numerous services provided by NCSS. As we begin 2025 it’s time to look ahead to challenges facing NCSS while recognizing how the organization has had an impact… Read More
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Department of Mental Health Chooses Four New CCBHC Demonstration Sites

Posted: Jan 06, 2025 | Categories: Featured , Uncategorized

HCRS, Howard Center, NKHS, and NCSS Work Toward Certification in 2026 Waterbury, VT – The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH), in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health’s Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU) has chosen four more community mental health agencies as demonstration sites for the Certified Community-Based Integrated… Read More
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Ali’s Corner Access to Basic Needs

Posted: Dec 26, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

On the show Ali’s Corner Access to Basic Needs, host Ali Dieng speaks with Wendy Rice, President of Vermont Connector, and Michelle Trayah, Family Access Coordinator at NCSS Parent Child Center. They explore various community resources that provide access to essential needs. For more information, visit:www.vermontconnector.org |… Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode – Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted: Dec 04, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

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… Read More
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NCSS Here for You Episode – Hope Happens Here

Posted: Nov 05, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

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… Read More
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NCSS Here for You Episode – NCSS Partnering with Schools to Support Youth

Posted: Oct 07, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

This month’s episode highlights school-based services that NCSS offers in partnering with schools to support youth. NCSS offers a portfolio of school-based services to local schools that address students struggling with mental health, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges plus, individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. NCSS staff work in… Read More
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NCSS Here for You September 2024 Episode: NMC Pediatric Development Clinic

Posted: Sep 10, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

This month’s episode features the NMC Pediatric Developmental Clinic, showcasing the vital role of our NCSS team in this collaborative initiative. Discover how our local partnership is bridging critical gaps in early intervention by providing expert evaluations and coordinated community-based services. This collaboration between Northwestern Medical Center and our NCSS… Read More
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Community Partners Classic Raises Just Over $34,000

Posted: Aug 16, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

Photo Caption: Pictured is the winning team Champlain Valley Expo, which included Gary Gilmond, Craig Gilmond, Greg Quilliam, and Chad Lovelette they won with a score of 60. This year’s Community Partners Classic golf tournament raised just over $34,000 for Northwestern Counseling & Support Services and Northwestern Medical Center. In… Read More
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Community Needs Assessment

Posted: Aug 02, 2024 | Categories:

Attention Franklin County and Grand Isle County Residents! We need your input! Help us make a difference by participating in our survey. Your feedback is crucial for us to improve our services for mental health, substance use, and developmental needs. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCSScommunityneedsassessment It… Read More
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The Vermont Department of Mental Health Shares Resources for Flood Recovery

Posted: Jul 15, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

The Vermont Department of Mental Health has launched a resource page for those affected by this year’s flooding. Even if you haven’t been directly impacted, flooding can affect mental health. Visit mentalhealth.vermont.gov/flood for information on available support services. Read More
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