Sue Klebold is the mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the two gunmen responsible for the Columbine High School shootings of April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado. Dylan and his… Read more »
Sue Klebold: Author of “A Mother’s Reckoning”
Brigett Weinstein
Thank you: A Commentary from Howard Center CEO Bob Bick
We Should All Do More Thanking. People underestimate the power of a thank you. When most of us think about writing a thank you note or making a call, we… Read more »
Adverse Childhood Experience and ACEs
What does it mean? Childhood experiences, whether positive or negative, have a large impact on one’s future development, mental health, and lifelong physical health. Children who witness or experience violence,… Read more »
Impaired Driving: What is too much?
How many times have you heard someone say, “It’s okay to drive impaired, as long as you’re not too impaired.” When it comes to mixing alcohol—or drugs—and driving, this message… Read more »
Howard Center Honors Gretchen Morse as the 2018 Help is Here Honoree
Thank you to everyone who joined with us on November 14 to celebrate Gretchen Morse as the 2018 Help is Here Award honoree. Gretchen was chosen for her continued support… Read more »
Vaping, E-cigarettes, and JUUL: The Facts Behind the Smokescreen
In case you missed it, you can view our Community Education Series on “Vaping, E-cigarettes, and JUUL,” a panel discussion with Vermont Commissioner of Health Dr. Mark Levine, Diane Kirson-Glitman,… Read more »
Tips for Surviving the Holidays
There’s no denying it: The days are growing cooler and darker, autumn is here, and winter is on its way. As a licensed mental health and substance use clinician at… Read more »
Resources Following a Tragedy
Following a tragedy, how do we help children who may be struggling with sadness, helplessness, fear, and many other emotions? How do we talk to children to reassure them of… Read more »
Mother of Columbine Shooter Speaks at South Burlington High School
Sue Klebold, mother of Dylan Klebold, presented a talk at the September 26 Community Education session. View a video of her presentation here.
Opiates: Information and Resources
In recent years, the rising use of opiates in the United States has reached nearly epidemic proportions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016 • 63,600 drug… Read more »