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NCSS to Host 10th Annual Autism Walk of Northwestern Vermont

Posted: Apr 18, 2025 | Categories: Featured , Uncategorized

Celebrating a Decade of Community, Support, and Acceptance St. Albans, VT — Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) is proud to announce the 10th Annual Autism Walk of Northwestern Vermont, taking place on Saturday, May 18th, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness… Read More
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Pardon Our Progress – A New NCSS Website is on the Way!

Posted: Apr 14, 2025 | Categories: Featured , Uncategorized

Exciting changes are happening at NCSS! We are currently in the process of redesigning our website to better serve our community with improved functionality, updated resources, and a more user-friendly experience. While our site is under construction, you may notice temporary disruptions or limited access to some content. We appreciate… Read More
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NCSS Here For You – School Based Adaptive Program

Posted: Apr 10, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month. And during May NCSS will be holding the 10th annual Autism Walk of Northwest Vermont at Collins Perley in St. Albans. Since being established in 2008, the School Based Autism program has continually evolved to meet the needs of our community. Initially… Read More
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NCSS Here For You – The Able House of NCSS

Posted: Mar 03, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

Vermont Care Partners is a statewide network focused on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those with mental health and substance use needs,to maintain independence and well-being. While not traditional housing providers, Vermont Care Partners agencies help individuals navigate complex systems and find appropriate housing solutions. Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode – In Their Own Words – part 2

Posted: Feb 04, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

As we begin 2025 it’s time to look ahead to challenges facing NCSS while recognizing how the organization has had an impact on individuals and families. We’ll hear first-person accounts from people who recently spoke at an NCSS Legislative Breakfast. This month’s episode is titled: In their own words. These… Read More
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The Able House: Northwestern Counseling & Support Services

Posted: Jan 24, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

Vermont Care Partners (VCP) is a statewide network focused on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), as well as those with mental health and substance use needs, to maintain independence and well-being. While not traditional housing providers, VCP agencies help individuals navigate complex systems and find appropriate housing… Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode – In Their Own Words

Posted: Jan 07, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

2025 marks a milestone for NCSS Here for You as it’s the 20th year that we’ve produced shows that air monthly highlighting the numerous services provided by NCSS. As we begin 2025 it’s time to look ahead to challenges facing NCSS while recognizing how the organization has had an impact… Read More
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Department of Mental Health Chooses Four New CCBHC Demonstration Sites

Posted: Jan 06, 2025 | Categories: Uncategorized

HCRS, Howard Center, NKHS, and NCSS Work Toward Certification in 2026 Waterbury, VT – The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH), in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health’s Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU) has chosen four more community mental health agencies as demonstration sites for the Certified Community-Based Integrated… Read More
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Ali’s Corner Access to Basic Needs

Posted: Dec 26, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

On the show Ali’s Corner Access to Basic Needs, host Ali Dieng speaks with Wendy Rice, President of Vermont Connector, and Michelle Trayah, Family Access Coordinator at NCSS Parent Child Center. They explore various community resources that provide access to essential needs. For more information, visit:www.vermontconnector.org |… Read More
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NCSS Here For You Episode – Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted: Dec 04, 2024 | Categories: Uncategorized

Host Joe Halko interviews John O’Neill, an Outpatient Therapist at NCSS about coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder. During this time of year some people struggle with fatigue, depression, hopelessness, and social withdrawal. This form of depression is also known as SAD which stands for seasonal affective disorder. Today we’ll discuss… Read More
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