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High Honors for 2016

Posted: Nov 15, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized

Marcheta Townsend Community Partner Award: Bob Begley, the recipient of the Marcheta Townsend Community Partner Award, received the award on behalf of Martha’s Kitchen and the many volunteers who have brought Martha’s Kitchen from a soup kitchen to a community kitchen. Bob came to Vermont from Lowell, MA and for… Read More
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Welcome Alison Krompf to new position!

Posted: Sep 28, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized

It is with great pleasure to announce that Alison Krompf has accepted the Quality Manager Position. She transitioned from the her previous post as Quality Review Specialist in the Children, Youth and Family Services division on September 19, where she resided for almost three… Read More
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Gallagan and McClellan assume new Directors roles at NCSS

Posted: Apr 20, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized

NCSS has recently had leadership changes in our Administration. Tim Gallagan will fill the role of Director of Finance and Kim McClellan will step into the role of Director of Administration. Read on for more information. Read More
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April is Autism Awareness Month

Posted: Apr 20, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized

Join NCSS in promoting Autism Awareness. In 1970s the Autism Society deemed April to be the National Autism Awareness Month. Today one in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys are diagnoised with an autism spectrum disorder, according to the CDC. Read More
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Mark Your Calendar for the 3rd Annual Autism Walk

Posted: Apr 12, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized

Save the date for the third annual Autism Walk of Northwestern Vermont, organized by Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center The walk will be held rain or shine: in the event of unfavorable weather, this event will be moved indoors. Read More
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Posted: Dec 16, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Community members starting soon! Check out the article for more details! Read More
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Truancy Intevention Project Monthly Newsletter

Posted: Nov 09, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized

The Franklin County Truancy Intervention Project is a collaboration between Franklin County Schools, NCSS, DCF, Franklin-Grand Isle Restorative Justice Center, and the District Attorney. Follow our monthly newsletter to learn more! Read More
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BAGS FOR A CAUSE

Posted: Oct 16, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized

Support NCSS AND GO Green by purchasing resuable "Good Karma Bags" at Hannaford 10/15-12/31. Read More
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Posted: Sep 02, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Read this press release by the CDC to learn more about the tenth leading cause of death in the United States- suicide. Since 2011 the national suicide rate has risen two percent to 12.6 suicide deaths per 100,000 in 2012 Read More
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NCSS presents Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Posted: Aug 21, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized

NCSS Staff collaborates with community partners to train all MVU staff members in Youth Mental Health First Aid. With rates of mental health cases rising, trainings like this one are influential in preventing future tragedies. Read More
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