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… Read more »
News Archive
Howard Center Raises Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month
Burlington, VT— As September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Howard Center is dedicated to shedding light on this critical issue and providing vital resources for the community. Suicide is an… Read more »
Howard Center receives a $10,000 donation from the South Burlington Rotary Club

Howard Center was presented with a $10,000 donation from the South Burlington Rotary Club, raised during the 12th Annual Curling Challenge fundraiser held in the spring. The event also supported… Read more »
Howard Center Appoints Bianca Blaikner as Chittenden Clinic Director

Burlington, VT— Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Bianca Blaikner, MA, LCMHC, LADC, as the new Director of the Chittenden Clinic. Blaikner, a dually licensed Mental Health… Read more »
Howard Center Recognition Events Celebrate Service Milestones
Burlington, VT— Howard Center recently honored its employees for their years of service with recognition ceremonies and luncheons. Each year, the organization marks anniversaries for employees reaching five or more… Read more »
Howard Center Schools and Programs Host Year-End Celebrations
Burlington, VT— Across a range of ceremonies and celebrations, Howard Center schools and programs commemorated another successful academic year, celebrating the achievements of students and the dedicated commitment of educators… Read more »
Sandra McGuire, MBA, Takes Helm at Howard Center
BURLINGTON, VT —Sandra McGuire, MBA, became Howard Center’s CEO on June 1. McGuire has been at Howard Center for 25 years, starting in Intensive Child Services and spending the last… Read more »
Howard Center Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Burlington, VT— Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Maneely as the agency’s new Chief Financial Officer. Maneely will assume CFO responsibilities held by Sandra McGuire, who… Read more »
Howard Center Welcomes New Director of Autism Spectrum Program
Burlington, VT— Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Rya Hardee-Fauth, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA-VT, as the new director of Howard Center’s Autism Spectrum Program. A resident of Burlington,… Read more »
Margaret Russell Receives KidSafe Gregory Packan Outstanding Advocacy Award
Howard Center staff member Margaret Russell, a committed School Services Clinician at Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington, has been honored with the KidSafe Gregory Packan Outstanding Advocacy Award. The award… Read more »