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300 St. Albans residents and officials gather for forum on crime and public safety

300 St. Albans residents and officials gather for forum on crime and public safety

Posted: Jun 24, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

By Bridget Higdon Left to right: Panelists Mayor Tim Smith, Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld, retired judge Greg Rainville, moderator Emerson Lynn, Police Chief Maurice Lamothe,mental health clinician Samantha Weber and State Rep. Mike McCarthy (D-St. Albans City). ST. ALBANS CITY — Fear. Hope. Frustration. Compassion. All of those… Read More
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NCSS Here for You, Episode Franklin Grand-Isle Community Partnership

NCSS Here for You, Episode Franklin Grand-Isle Community Partnership

Posted: Jun 15, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

The Franklin-Grand Isle Community Partnership is comprised of various organizations and individuals with the singular goal of giving everyone the opportunity to make the most of their lives. Over the years bringing these organizations together has led to numerous collaborations that have resulted in positive outcomes for the individuals served. … Read More
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‘You can make change:’ ‘In Their Shoes’ event draws attention to homelessness

‘You can make change:’ ‘In Their Shoes’ event draws attention to homelessness

Posted: May 28, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

By Bridget Higdon “In Their Shoes” participants listen to Joe Halko, director of community relations for Northwestern Counseling and Support Services, speak about organization’s outreach programming.  ST. ALBANS CITY — “You can make a change, starting with your journey today,” Paul Dragon said, surrounded by small, colored flags staked… Read More
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Backyard Burlington Video

Backyard Burlington Video

Posted: May 21, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

Troy Millette, the NCSS Program for Adaptive & Expressive Arts, and the Fire Below! Background Burlington is a video series produced by Hall Communications ( Parent Studio of WOKO, 99.9 the Buzz, WIZN, ect.). After seeing an article about Troy’s work at NCSS with the Program for Adaptive & Expressive… Read More
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NCSS Here For You – Meet Matt Habedank

NCSS Here For You – Meet Matt Habedank

Posted: May 20, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

Matt Habedank, MA, BCBA, ABA, Director of the Early Childhood and School Based Services division       Matt Habedank began his journey at NCSS over 23 years ago.  At that time Matt was a Middle School teacher at the NCSS Soar Learning.  As the years progressed Matt saw his roles increase with… Read More
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Help is always available at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Help is always available at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Posted: Apr 12, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

For the fifth consecutive year, 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 by members of the Vermont Care Partners statewide network of sixteen non-profit, community-based agencies providing mental health, substance use and intellectual… Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode – Self-Harm Awareness

NCSS Here For You Episode – Self-Harm Awareness

Posted: Apr 12, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

Guests:Aubrianna Mayette, Miss Northwestern Vermont’s Teen 2024, and Dana Postemski, MA, BCBA, Master Clinician & Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at NCSS The month of March was Self-Harm Awareness Month with the purpose of spreading awareness, breaking the stigma, and providing support and hope to those who have or currently self-harm.  According to the National… Read More
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