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Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Miriam Novotny, MSOD, as its new Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO). In this role, she will oversee the organization’s people strategy and operations, leading efforts to enhance workplace culture and...

Howard Center is pleased to announce the launch of its Military and Veteran Program, a new initiative designed to support active service members, veterans, and their families. The program offers individualized counseling, care management, crisis intervention, and connection to community...

Howard Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Martiny, LICSW, as the director of Adult Intensive Services (formerly the Community Support Program). Martiny brings nearly two decades of dedicated service, leadership, and clinical expertise. Martiny began her career...

Howard Center’s Board of Trustees elected new trustees, officers, and several current trustees to new three-year terms at its recent annual meeting. The board is welcoming new members Abe Berman, Michael Bradshaw, Patrick Brown, Dr. Jessica O’Neil, Cassie Polhemus, and...

Jericho residents Gail and Tim McKenna continued their long-standing tradition of generosity by contributing $2,222 to Howard Center through their nonprofit, Catch 22. Their gift comes at a meaningful time of year, helping support essential services during the winter season—a...

I would be surprised if anyone reading this isn’t feeling some level of financial pressure right now. For families and organizations alike, every dollar feels stretched thin. For nonprofit leaders, ensuring steady and reliable resources is a constant concern, but...

Howard Center Offers Resources for Sober Holiday Season Burlington, VT— The holiday season brings joy, connection, and tradition—but it can also create stress and challenges for those affected by substance use disorder (SUD). SUD, which includes alcohol and other substances...

Burlington, VT—On Saturday, November 15, Howard Center will sponsor a job fair at the O’Brien Community Center at 32 Mallets Bay Avenue, Winooski. From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, staff will be present to answer questions about open positions and...

This month, Howard Center and its partner organizations mark the one-year anniversary of Mental Health Urgent Care (MHUC), a collaborative effort with the University of Vermont Medical Center, Community Health Centers, Pathways Vermont, and the Vermont Department of Mental Health....

Howard Center was presented with a $15,000 donation from the South Burlington Rotary Club, raised during the curling fundraiser held this spring. The event also raised money for other community organizations. The annual day-long event at Cairns Arena featured over...