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Television is part of the Suicide Prevention Awareness media mix for September – Part 3

Posted: Sep 24, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

Breaking the stigma surrounding self-harm and suicide Wednesdays third segment focused on How to talk about Suicide. All week, we’re raising awareness about suicide as part of Suicide Prevention Month. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Sarah Bindshadler of the Counseling Services of Addison County (CSAC) about breaking down the stigma… Read More
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Television is part of the Suicide Prevention Awareness media mix for September – Part 2

Posted: Sep 23, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

How to recognize warning signs for suicide Today’s second segment focuses on the Signs and Symptoms of Suicide. Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Karen Kurrle, director of intensive care services at Washington County Mental Health Services and Katie Aiken, with United Counseling Serivces. Here’s the link: https://www.wcax.com/2020/09/22/how-to-recognize-warning-signs-of-suicide/… Read More
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Television is part of the Suicide Prevention Awareness media mix for September – Part 1

Posted: Sep 22, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

Help for Vermonters struggling with thoughts of self-harm Today’s first segment aired and Dillon Burns, Vermont Care Partners (VCP), did a fine job! So far, as we had intended, it’s speaking to the depth of Vermont’s state-wide mental health services and driving consumers to the VCP website to get help… Read More
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Posted: Sep 14, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

Brattleboro, VT – The Vermont Suicide Prevention Symposium: Bringing Resilience into Focus held August 18 attracted over 320 participants from various backgrounds including healthcare, social services, mental health, community-based organizations, state agencies, policy makers and people with lived experience. The opening featured messages from Governor Phil Scott, Secretary of the… Read More
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All proceeds from items purchased will go to NCSS Suicide Prevention Programs

Posted: Sep 09, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

AFTERGLOW 2020 UPDATE: After much thought and many conversations, it is with deep regret we have decided to cancel Afterglow for 2020. With the pandemic we have all been facing, we feel as though the risk was too great to hold the event this year and felt it is more… Read More
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Progress still needed as ADA marks 30th anniversary.

Posted: Jul 09, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

The disability community is the world’s largest minority group and we have so much further to go in achieving equality and equity for all. Many of the dreams and goals of the ADA are at the heart of creating a system of care that is truly person-centered. The ADA has… Read More
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NCSS FOR BLACK LIVES

Posted: Jun 16, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

NCSS’ wellness coaches are difference makers during COVID-19

Posted: Jun 11, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2020 CONTACT: Joe Halko/Direct line 802-393-6414 … Read More
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Black Lives Matter to Vermont Care Partners

Posted: Jun 10, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2020 CONTACT: Julie Tessler Julie@vermontcarepartners.org Black Lives Matter to Vermont Care Partners Vermont Care Partners is deeply disturbed by the brutal murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers and the ongoing violence and discrimination against Black people and… Read More
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2020 DMH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK FOUR

Posted: May 27, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/document/2020-dmh-mental-health-awareness-week-four… Read More
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