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NCSS – Here For You Episode, Developmental Services Emergency & Respite Supports

Posted: Jul 11, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

The NCSS Developmental Services Emergency and Respite supports play a significant role in the lives of individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. These supports are being extended around the clock throughout the year and are delivered unseen to most of the community. To discuss NCSS’ Developmental Services… Read More
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As the Weather Heats Up, a New Map Shows You Where to Cool Down

Posted: Jul 06, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2022 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / 802-863-7281 bennett.truman@vermont.gov National Weather Service 802-862-2475 As the Weather Heats Up, a New Map Shows You Where to Cool Down BURLINGTON, VT – Heat-related illnesses in Vermont become much more common when… Read More
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Many young adults now identify as transgender or nonbinary as social media helps more people come out

Posted: Jun 23, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

When Archie Crowley, a transgender and nonbinary doctoral student at the University of South Carolina, was in the process of discovering themselves a decade ago, one of the first sources of information they looked to was transgender people sharing their experiences on YouTube. “Now people younger than me… Read More
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Vermont to launch 3-digit number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in July

Posted: Jun 23, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

Vermont will join the rest of the U.S. in launching 988 as an emergency phone number for mental health distress and crises. The number is scheduled to become active and accessible July 16. Photo illustration by Natalie Williams/VTDigger Vermont will join the rest of the nation in launching a new… Read More
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NCSS Here For You – Pride Month

Posted: Jun 15, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

June is Pride Month which commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of LGBTQ individuals. Every-day individuals that identify as LGBTQ endure mental health challenges at… Read More
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More Vermont babies, toddlers are getting help learning to talk – what was COVID’s role?

Posted: Jun 06, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

As seen on Burlington Free Press, digital and print, platforms Parent Child Center of NCSS Early Intervention team members for Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties share their views. More Vermont babies, toddlers are getting help learning to talk – what was COVID’s role? April Barton Burlington Free Press… Read More
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH – Week 4

Posted: May 25, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH This is the month in which mental health receives an increased amount of media attention for the RIGHT REASONS. As everyone continues enduring the pandemic an increased number of people are struggling with their mental health. Locally, NCSS will promote how it’s just as important for… Read More
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