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11th Annual Success Beyond Six Behavior Interventionist Conference

Posted: Aug 29, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

On August 22, the 11th Annual Success Beyond Six Behavior Interventionist Conference was held in South Burlington. This annual event, which is organized by the Designated Agency System, addresses core training competencies in which all Behavior Interventionists (BIs) must be trained both upon hire and on an ongoing basis. NCSS… Read More
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Hannaford Gives Back!

Posted: Aug 01, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

Happy August! Go to the Hannaford located at 277 Swanton Rd., St. Albans and purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag to send a $1 donation to NCSS this month!… Read More
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MHFA – EMS Module done with AmCare

Posted: Jul 31, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

Lance Metayer (NCSS) and Stephanie Busch (Department of Health) recently facilitated a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – EMS Module training with AmCare. This training certified 16 people in the MHFA – EMS Module and was held on 7/17 and 7/24. The training focused on supporting patients experiencing mental health… Read More
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PART 5: HOW TO HELP A FRIEND

Posted: May 28, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5-Part Series on Mental Health to be published daily or weekly during May Contact: Joe Halko / NCSS / 802.393.6414 Visit: https://vermontcarepartners.org/agencies/ Phone Number: VT Care Partners, 802.223.1773 Email: contact@vermontcarepartners.org PART 5: HOW TO HELP A FRIEND MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS… Read More
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PART 4: TAKING CHARGE OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH

Posted: May 26, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5-Part Series on Mental Health to be published daily or weekly during May Contact: Joe Halko / NCSS / 802.393.6414 Visit: https://vermontcarepartners.org/agencies/ Phone Number: VT Care Partners, 802.223.1773 Email: contact@vermontcarepartners.org PART 4: TAKING CHARGE OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Why is… Read More
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PART 3: KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS

Posted: May 24, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5-Part Series on Mental Health to be published daily or weekly during May Contact: Joe Halko / NCSS / 802.393.6414 Visit: https://vermontcarepartners.org/agencies/ Phone Number: VT Care Partners, 802.223.1773 Email: contact@vermontcarepartners.org PART 3: KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Know the warning… Read More
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PART 2: A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Posted: May 22, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5-Part Series on Mental Health to be published daily or weekly during May Contact: Joe Halko / NCSS / 802.393.6414 Visit: https://vermontcarepartners.org/agencies/ Phone Number: VT Care Partners, 802.223.1773 Email: contact@vermontcarepartners.org PART 2: A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Being a… Read More
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PART 1: WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH? MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Posted: May 16, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5-Part Series on Mental Health to be published daily or weekly during May Contact: Joe Halko / NCSS / 802.393.6414 Visit: https://vermontcarepartners.org/agencies/ Phone Number: VT Care Partners, 802.223.1773 Email: contact@vermontcarepartners.org PART 1: WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH? MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH What is… Read More
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Importance of youth suicide prevention

Posted: May 11, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

Importance of youth suicide prevention The need to eliminate stigma and communicate By Lance Metayer, Team Leader of NCSS School Based Clinical Services & Project Coordinator for Community FIRST Suicide prevention is a topic that we often don’t think about until we are directly impacted by the loss… Read More
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Resiliency in youth improves wellbeing

Posted: May 10, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized

Resiliency in youth improves wellbeing By Tiffany Trombley, M.S., LCMHC, NCSS Soar Learning Center Clinical Services Team Leader As a community, the emotional wellbeing of our youth should be a top priority. Growing research indicates that early adverse life experiences effect social, emotional health and is correlated with the adoption… Read More
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