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WCAX Coverage for COVID Support and Mental Health at large

Posted: Dec 07, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

COVID Support VT complements the mental health and community services and supports that already exist throughout Vermont. Funding is provided through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Vermont Care Partners (VCP), of which NCSS is one of 10 Designated Agencies, is administering the grant under contract… Read More
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Knights of Columbus making a difference in the community Tootsie Roll drive sends campers to NCSS’s Camp Rainbow

Posted: Dec 03, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

Members of the Knights of Columbus, Council 297, St. Albans, Vermont, passed out tootsie rolls, and solicited donations for NCSS’s Camp Rainbow, before and after masses at Churches in the area. This continues a tradition of supporting NCSS’s Camp Rainbow which creates an exciting camp experience for children with… Read More
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NMC Incorporators elect three new members to the NMC board of directors

Posted: Nov 12, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

Congratulations Matt!!! Wed, 11/11/2020 – 9:32am — Denise Sortor The Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) Incorporators held their annual meeting on November 10, 2020 via teleconferencing and elected three new members to the NMC Board of Directors: Erin Creley of St. Albans Town has served as the St. Albans District Director of the… Read More
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The Vermont Association of the Deaf

Posted: Oct 28, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

The Vermont Association of the Deaf held a guest forum with NCSS’s Amber Schaffler and Elaine Morse about mental health issues and developmental disabilities services during COVID-19. Read More
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4th Annual Puzzle Piece Cookie Sale Donation to NCSS

Posted: Oct 28, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

Jessica Hubis (left), owner of Missing Piece Bakery, presents check to NCSS’ Danielle Sachs who was her son’s Service Coordinator before he moved onto adult services. The donation of $175 is for NCSS Autism Programs and is a portion of the proceeds from the 4th Annual Puzzle Piece Cookie Sale. Read More
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Television is part of the Suicide Prevention Awareness media mix for September. – Part 5

Posted: Sep 28, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

How to make sure children don’t struggle in silence Fridays final segment focused on Suicide does not Discriminate. September is Suicide Prevention Month and all week on the Channel 3 News they’ve been focusing on mental health and suicide prevention. On Friday, Cat will spoke with John Holzscheiter who… Read More
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Television is part of the Suicide Prevention Awareness media mix for September. – Part 4

Posted: Sep 28, 2020 | Categories: Uncategorized

The Opposite of Suicide is Connection Lamoille County’s Zero Suicide Initiative Thursdays fourth segment focused on The Opposite of Suicide is Connection. September is Suicide Prevention Month and all week on the Channel 3 News they’ve been focusing on mental health and suicide prevention. One of those efforts,… Read More
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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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