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Access Center

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Overview

The Access Center was created with the intent to reduce wait times for outpatient therapy services. There are two types of therapy appointments offered at the Access Center. There is one Same Day Appointment offered at 9am, Monday-Friday on a first come, first served basis (please arrive at 8:30am).

The Access Center also offers Short-term Therapy, 12 sessions, with our Rapid Access Clinicians. Short-term therapy appointments can be scheduled ahead of time by calling our Access Coordinators at the number above. Family assessment clinicians are also available to offer intake appointments for assessment and referral to NCSS children, youth, and family services. The Access Center will service ages 6 and up.

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12 Houghton Street, St. Albans, Vermont, 05478

Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Phone: (802) 524-6554

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  • Children’s Integrated Services (CIS)
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