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Introducing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

Posted: Mar 15, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

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… Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode, Peer-Based Supports: Randy Lizotte shares his story to help others.

Posted: Mar 13, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer mentors help people develop their own goals while creating strategies and building fulfilling lives. In addition, empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to achieve their goals for employment, inclusion, and community engagement. Today, Peer Advocate, Randy Lizotte shares his… Read More
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Amy Johnson et al: Improving, expanding early childhood prevention services

Posted: Mar 13, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

OPINION Amy Johnson et al: Improving, expanding early childhood prevention services This commentary is by Amy Johnson, director of the Parent Child Center of Northwestern Counseling & Support Services; Courtney Farrell, director of the LUND Parent Child Center and co-chair of theVermont Parent Child Center Network; and three physicians… Read More
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Providing Community-based Services Beyond Four-Walls

Posted: Mar 08, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

A Mental Health Agency in Washington County Provides Doula Services to Families — Free of Charge

Posted: Mar 02, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Excerpts from article: Washington County isn’t the only place in Vermont that provides universal access to doulas. In St. Albans, the Parent Child Center of Northwestern Counseling & Support Services employs a seven-person team — three mental health clinicians, three doulas and a resource coordinator. They make home visits to… Read More
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Creating Communities: The Benefits of Shared Living

Posted: Mar 02, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

‘An epidemic of vaping:’ Franklin County schools strategize to decrease vaping among youth

Posted: Feb 22, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

As seen today on St. Albans Messenger digital and print edition platforms. Includes interview with Joanne Saunders, NCSS Adolescent Case Manager ‘An epidemic of vaping:’ Franklin County schools strategize to decrease vaping among youth By Bridget Higdon, Messenger Editor Excerpts from article: FRANKLIN COUNTY — Though alcohol and tobacco use… Read More
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10% Medicaid Rate Increase Request

Posted: Feb 22, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Speak out – Public Hearing on the Governor’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Budget The Vermont House Committee on Appropriations and Senate Committee on Appropriations will jointly hold two public hearings on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. via in person at… Read More
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Addressing Grief and Trauma After a Suicide

Posted: Feb 22, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized

Addressing Grief and Trauma After a Suicide Tackling the Crisis of Suicide with a Focus on Postvention in the Workplace Vermont consistently has the highest suicide rate among the northeastern states, and a group of experts at Howard Center and the Center for Health and Learning have partnered to help… Read More
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Vermont’s Children Mental Health Crisis

Posted: Feb 17, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized