Suicide Risk and Prevention for All Ages: What You Need to Know
The suicide rate in Vermont is increasing, and it’s up to all of us to reverse this trend. Learn more about suicide, including what increases or minimizes risk; steps you… Watch Now »
Since 2015, each spring and fall Howard Center offers its free and open to the public community education series on a wide range of topics related to mental health, substance use and recovery, and developmental disabilities. The series is designed to provide education, reduce stigma, and offer opportunity for discussion around topics like, ADHD, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, Autism, safe injection sites, and many others. Presentations and film screenings are held at Dealer.com in the KB Theater or at Main Street Landing’s Film House. Thanks to our sponsors Dealer.com and Vermont Community Access Media (VCAM).
The Community Education Series archive is a video collection of all presentations since 2015. Thanks to Vermont Community Access Media (VCAM) for their work to ensure our presentations are available for future use and viewing.
The suicide rate in Vermont is increasing, and it’s up to all of us to reverse this trend. Learn more about suicide, including what increases or minimizes risk; steps you… Watch Now »
It is widely accepted that opioid use in Vermont has a tremendous impact on all of us—on our children, families, and communities. Vermont has been a leader in addressing this… Watch Now »
We all sleep. And for most people, sleep is a welcome refuge. Unfortunately, restful sleep can remain elusive, and this can become a chronic, frustrating experience for many. While sleep… Watch Now »
This presentation explores the pervasiveness of trauma in our lives and its impact on our communities. The presenters offer a developmental perspective when discussing the impact of trauma, as age… Watch Now »
What are some of the next steps for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to try as they become adults? This presentation will offer an overview of different strategies to… Watch Now »
This presentation will provide an overview of autism spectrum disorder, to include the recent changes to the diagnosis. We will explore strategies that help individuals with autism become more successful… Watch Now »
Everyone experiences sadness, low energy, or decreased pleasure in things from time to time. When does ordinary sadness get to the point where increased concern is warranted? What do… Watch Now »
Dana Poverman, LADC, LCMH; and John Brooklyn, MD, discuss the causes, chemistry and treatments of opioid addiction in Vermont. This talk is part of a free-and-open-to-the-public lecture series about… Watch Now »