Northern Lights 5/29/2007-6/30/2021 Northern Lights ended quietly on June 30 with a small group of former staff members present. It leaves behind a legacy of caring and support provided to… Read more »
News Archive
Graduation Time at Howard Center School Programs
Five Howard Center school programs are planning their end of year celebrations and graduations this spring. SUCCEED, Project SEARCH, Jean Garvin, Fay Honey Knopp and Baird Schools are all planning… Read more »
Howard Center Presents: Angst, Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
On May 6 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Howard Center is pleased to present a special screening of the documentary Angst followed by a panel discussion. Angst is an IndieFlix Original… Read more »
Bob Bick: Seeds of Change are Already Sown
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), between 5 and 15 percent of the approximately 240 million calls made to 911 across the country each year… Read more »
Managing Your Mental Health with Activity in COVID-19
Unprecedented times require unprecedented management of our mental health and it has never been more important to recognize that mental health is an essential component to one’s overall health and wellbeing.… Read more »
Bob Bick: Feeling gratitude, despite a year of hardship and loss
This time of year, and this year especially, I am particularly mindful about Howard Center’s critical role in the community and my gratitude for all who continue to support Howard… Read more »
2020 Voting by Mail in Vermont Video Instructions
Below you will find video instructions in a variety of languages on how to vote by mail in Vermont this year. Thank you to Alison Segar for coordinating this effort… Read more »
Mental Health and Youth
Being a student is stressful, and according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately one in five youth aged 13–18 live with mental health conditions and approximately 75%… Read more »
Depression
Most of us have experienced depression at some point in our lives. It’s also likely that we have watched as a family member, friend, or colleague has struggled with depression.… Read more »
Anxiety
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease. Usually, it is associated with uncertainty or fear that something bad or unfavorable will happen. It… Read more »