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Joe Halko honored with Engroff Ostermeyer Legacy Award from Franklin Grand Isle Community Partnership

Posted: Jan 23, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

ST. ALBANS — For the second time in the last month, Joe Halko has been honored for his service and commitment to the community. Halko was presented with the Engroff Ostermeyer Legacy Award on Wednesday during the Franklin Grand Isle Community Partnership’s first meeting of the new year. Given annually, the… Read More
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Vermont Care Partners Community Mental Health and Disability Agencies Are There for Vermonters When Friends and Family Are Just Not Enough

Posted: Jan 23, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

VTDigger is excited to work with Vermont Care Partners to promote the much-needed services of its sixteen respective member agencies which, includes NCSS. They also understand how important it is for our elected officials to know how to support the needs of Vermonters. This thirteen-week series is a collaboration produced… Read More
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Working Bridges offers financial coaching in Franklin County workplaces

Posted: Jan 12, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Getting and maintaining financial stability can be tricky for many people, regardless of income or other life circumstances. That’s why United Way’s Working Bridges program helps people in Franklin County by providing employees at four local employers with shared resource coordinators. Shared resource coordinators provide financial coaching at Northwestern Medical Center,… Read More
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Q&A: NCSS therapist says seasonal depression is more common than you think, shares how to get help

Posted: Jan 11, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

ST. ALBANS — Due to colder temperatures and more hours of darkness, many Vermonters may experience feelings of sadness, and other depressive symptoms, this time of year. In the winter, it can be difficult to get out of bed and easy to find solace in “comfort foods.” Person to person,… Read More
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NCSS’ Camp Rainbow receives $1,200 donation from Knights of Columbus Council 297

Posted: Jan 04, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

ST. ALBANS — Recently, the Knights of Columbus, Council 297, presented a check for $1,200 to NCSS’ Kids Camp Rainbow. This very generous donation is the result of their “Drive for People with Intellectual Disabilities,” also known locally as the Tootsie Roll Drive, to benefit children with special needs. Camp… Read More
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Joe Halko named 2022 Citizen of the Year; St. Albans Rotary presented the award Tuesday

Posted: Dec 14, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

https://www.samessenger.com/news/joe-halko-named-2022-citizen-of-the-year-st-albans-rotary-presented-the-award-tuesday/article_f83ec332-7b2c-11ed-a202-5f4864d4a04e.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3F3qzmzYp0BpBC525kN62U1jCdj5WQhBGn8VXgjrpQBEDnfUMv8L9gIKY… Read More
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How local organizations are supporting mental health in Franklin County

Posted: Dec 12, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

FRANKLIN COUNTY — While meeting basic needs is essential to fostering healthy and happy communities, supporting mental health is also an area being addressed by nonprofits such as United Way of Northwest Vermont and Northwestern Counseling & Support Services. Youth in Vermont are facing increasing mental health issues with over 75-80%… Read More
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NCSS Here For You, Welcome Belinda Bessette to Behavioral Health Division

Posted: Dec 09, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

Belinda Bessette began her journey at NCSS over 21 years ago. At that time Belinda was a member of the Intensive Family Based Services team in the Children, Youth & Family Services division. As the years progressed Belinda saw her roles increase with the demands increasing with each new role. … Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode, A Resounding Sep Forward – Second of a two-part series

Posted: Nov 17, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized

Guests: Matt Habedank, MA, BCBA, ABA, Children’s Behavior Services Program Manager Amy Johnson, MA, Program Manager / Assistant Director, Parent Child Center of NCSS Brady Therrien, BS, Service Coordinator of the Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Program Tim Lyman, Quality Care Team Services Coordinator in the Developmental Services division The… Read More
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Key Strategy – Promoting Mental Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2022 | Categories: Uncategorized