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Afterglow concert draws 1,500+ crowd in mission of suicide awareness and prevention.

Posted: Sep 23, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

ST. ALBANS — Just after sunset Saturday, the sky swelled with shades of pink, purple and orange, and the crowds at Hard’Ack Recreation Area danced under the afterglow. With more than 1,500 people surrounding them, A.J. Holzscheiter’s family members were grateful — for the community, for its support and for… Read More
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Afterglow music festival returning to St. Albans after pandemic hiatus

Posted: Sep 17, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

Segment seen on WPTZ – NBC Channel 5 news last night and on their digital platforms. Steve Broer, Tony Stevens, and Lance Metayer were present to share information about suicide prevention, awareness and NCSS services. Lance spoke about how the event helps to bring people together in an effort to… Read More
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Governor Scott signs proclamation recognizing Direct Support Professionals.

Posted: Sep 16, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

Governor Scott signs proclamation recognizing Direct Support Professionals Yesterday, Monica White, DAIL Commissioner, read a proclamation signed by Governor Scott establishing September 12-18, 2021 as Direct Support Professional (DSP) Week. In that proclamation he highlighted the incredible value of DSPs in our system and most importantly in the lives of… Read More
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World suicide Prevention Day

Posted: Sep 10, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10 every year. The day aims to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 is “Creating Hope Through Action”. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read More
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tMHFA Taught Me to Take Care of My Mental Health as a Student-athlete.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

Check out this blog from a student who completed a Teen MHFA training that NCSS staff members Lance Metayer and Marissa McFadden conducted at BFA St. Albans last year. Here the blog here. Read More
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Annual Buddy Walk

Posted: Aug 27, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

Our 2021 Annul Buddy Walk is scheduled for Sunday October 10th. Registration starts at 12:30pm and the walk will begin at 1:00pm. We would love for you to join us. If you have any questions please reach out to Joe Halko; Community Relations Director at 802-524-6555 ext 6414 or jhalko@ncssinc.org. Read More
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Posted: Aug 25, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

Exciting News!!! The Parent Child Center of NCSS has helped to bring Dolly’s Imagination Library to Franklin and Grand Isle! All children under 5 can enroll in this wonderful program to get FREE BOOKS each month! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free high-quality, age appropriate books to children from birth… Read More
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Embedded mental health worker plays key role for St. Albans Police

Posted: Jul 22, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

By Kevin Gaiss Published: Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:09 AM UTC |Updated: 4 hours ago ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Police departments across the country are changing the way they operate, including adding mental health experts to the team. The concept of a clinician embedded in the St. Albans Police… Read More
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Let’s address mental health catastrophe

Posted: Jul 12, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

Editorial by Emerson Lynn in the weekend edition of The St. Albans Messenger Vermont’s mental health system is reportedly on the edge of a “catastrophe”, according to a Vermont Public Radio story this week. The problem, as with many businesses in Vermont, is a workforce shortage Our mental health agencies… Read More
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Exciting News! NCSS to benefit from Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag

Posted: Jul 06, 2021 | Categories: Uncategorized

We are so excited to share that Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. (NCSS) has been selected to be a part of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while supporting the environment. For the month… Read More
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