Howard Center has been named the recipient of the National Council for Behavioral Health’s 2019 Excellence in Addictions Treatment Award. Selected from 230 nominations from across the country, the award… Read more »
Brigett Weinstein
Taking Steps Vermont
Howard Center has joined with organizations throughout Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties to participate in the “Who’s Your Person, What’s Your Plan” initiative to promote Advance Care Planning (ACP). The… Read more »
Sue Klebold: Author of “A Mother’s Reckoning”
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 »
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 »