Children, Youth & Family Services

We offer a wide variety of services that assure students' success within their educational setting and help them secure employment & transition into adulthood

Behavioral Health Services

This division provides community-based support services for adults, children and their families living in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.

Developmental Services

Our Vision in Developmental Services is that all individuals with developmental disabilities have access to opportunities that promote person-chosen comprehensive inclusion.

Career Opportunities

Join our team of dedicated staff and help serve the needs of our community members.

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We’re Here For You

Our Mission:

To ensure that the residents of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties have access to high quality services, which promote healthy living and emotional well-being.

Our Vision:

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) welcome all citizens to join us in cultivating a partnership with Franklin and Grand Isle Counties and with the surrounding communities. We affirm our commitment to offer consumer directed services that are easily accessible and delivered in a comfortable setting.

What's New

NCSS Here For You Episode - Self-Harm Awareness

Apr 12, 2024

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 Alliance...

Help is always available at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Apr 12, 2024

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 and...