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A collaboration of publications produced by members of the Vermont Care Partners How to Talk About Suicide – Having the Conversation By Kirk Postlewaite, Director of Communications and Development at Washington County Mental Health, a Designated Non-Profit Agency of the...
A collaboration of publications produced by members of the Vermont Care Partners Suicide – Signs and Symptoms By Kirk Postlewaite, Director of Communications and Development at Washington County Mental Health, a Designated Non-Profit Agency of the State of Vermont and...
To view or download Sandy Steingard’s presentation from the June 3 conference, “Overcoming Adversity: Bold Perspectives on Mental Health and Addiction,” click here.
...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 project encourages everyone to think about and plan for future...
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, intense amounts of stress, or any type of abuse may...
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 has been implied and reinforced for generations. It’s hard to...
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 Howard Center’s outpatient counseling program, I know that this time...
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 their own safety? Here are some helpful resources for adults....
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 overdose deaths occurred in the United States • Around...
I love living in Vermont, a state often touted as one of the healthiest in the country and a great place to raise children. I feel thankful to live here when I see a stunning lake view on my way...
