News Archive

Howard Center Welcomes 98 Students Back to School Across Three Specialized Education Programs. Burlington and Williston, VT — As students across Vermont head back to school, Howard Center is welcoming 98 students to its specialized education programs serving students from...

Burlington, VT— September is National Recovery Month and a time to increase awareness surrounding mental health and substance use recovery. Each day, Howard Center supports people in their recoveries and welcomes new clients into treatment. With the help of Howard...

BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Public Inebriate Program (PIP) will now be available in Burlington, Howard Center announced today. PIPs provide a safe, supervised place for people who are intoxicated or under the influence of other substances to become sober. A...

Howard Center Selected to Join CCBHC Demonstration Program, Expanding Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care in Chittenden County BURLINGTON, Vt. — Howard Center has been approved as a Certified Community Based integrated Health Center (CCBHC), one of Vermont’s...

Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Lifschutz, an experienced nonprofit communications and community relations leader, as Chief External Affairs Officer. In this role, she will focus on strengthening community partnerships and enhancing communication to ensure Howard...

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...