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Buddy Walk celebrates community support; 14th annual event held by NCSS

Posted: Sep 21, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Excerpts from the article ST. ALBANS — After a few years facing gray skies, the 2023 NCSS Buddy Walk saw clear weather this past Sunday for the 14th annual event, held at the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center. ____ Dr. Deanne Haag ended up with one of the larger… Read More
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Community Partners Classic raises nearly $30,000 for NMC and NCSS

Posted: Sep 21, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

This year’s Community Partners Classic golf tournament raised $29,197.79 for Northwestern Counseling & Support Services and Northwestern Medical Center. In its fifteenth year, the collaborative tournament was a great success with 29 teams enjoying a round of golf at the Champlain Country Club and 32 sponsors supporting the tourney. “Many… Read More
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NCSS Here For You – 988 & Suicide Prevention Awareness

Posted: Sep 18, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Guests: Tony Stevens, NCSS Emergency Services Program Manager and, Alicia Webb, 988 Program Manager at Northeast Kingdom Human Services September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a public health problem and a leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide can also be prevented through increased education and… Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode The Soar Learning Center

Posted: Aug 21, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

On the show this month, we’ll discuss what makes the Soar Learning Center, which is a state accredited independent school that provides concurrent day treatment services to children and adolescents in grades K – 12, so special and why local sending schools and residents should be proud of the Soar… Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode NCSS Adolescent Substance Treatment Services

Posted: Jul 05, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Guest: Ron Stankevich, MSW, MSA, Family Assessment Specialist Substance use continues to plague many of the youths in our community. The 2021 Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey revealed the following data for high school seniors. That during the 30 days prior to the survey 37.4% drank alcohol at least once;… Read More
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This week the St. Albans Police Department generously donated $1,000 to NCSS’ Kids Camp Rainbow.

Posted: Jun 29, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

This week the St. Albans Police Department generously donated $1,000 to NCSS’ Kids Camp Rainbow. They have additional SAPD Autism Awareness patches that were posted on Facebook which people purchased at the police department. Merry Hill has 30 patches at Camp this week… if anyone is interested, email Merry… Read More
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NCSS Were Here For You Episode Pride Month

Posted: Jun 20, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

June is Pride Month which commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Every-day individuals that identify as LGBTQIA+ endure mental health challenges at… Read More
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Northwestern Counseling and Support Services’ Camp Rainbow seeks volunteers

Posted: May 30, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

ST. ALBANS — Camp Rainbow is calling for energetic, enthusiastic and caring community members to volunteer their time this June. Organized by Northwestern Counseling and Support Services, Camp Rainbow is a week-long day camp for kids with autism or other developmental disabilities. Director Merry Hill said 67 campers are set to attend… Read More
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Posted: May 22, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

HealthWatch: Social media’s mental health toll on teens. By Christina Guessferd BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A growing number of researchers agree that most popular social media apps are related to an unprecedented surge in teen depression, anxiety, and loneliness over the last decade. The American Psychological Association last week published… Read More
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NCSS’ Parent Child Center celebrates National Provider Appreciation Day on May 12

Posted: May 15, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

As seen in Messenger digital and print editions NCSS’ Parent Child Center celebrates National Provider Appreciation Day on May 12 Providers are dedicated to providing learning and socialization opportunities for children throughout Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Courtesy FRANKLIN COUNTY — National Provider Appreciation Day celebrates childcare providers and programs… Read More
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