News Archive

Howard Center’s Board of Trustees announced Wednesday the appointment of Sandra McGuire, MBA, as chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2024, after an extensive national search. McGuire has served as chief financial and operations officer for the last 10 of...

BURLINGTON, VT — Howard Center’s Board of Trustees has elected Kelly Deforge as its new president and Yves Bradley as vice president. Kelly Deforge is both a parent and a passionate and dedicated advocate for accessible mental health services. A...

BURLINGTON, VT — On December 15, Jericho residents Gail and Tim McKenna continued their tradition of generosity with a contribution of $2,222.50 to Howard Center from their CATCH 22 Flag Football fundraiser. This year marks their ninth consecutive year of...

BURLINGTON, VT — Howard Center sends good wishes to all for the seasonal celebrations and offers resources to help you and your friends and loved ones celebrate sober this year. Tips for Celebrating Sober: Plan Ahead: Identify potentially stressful situations...

BURLINGTON, VT — “Howard Center is so very pleased to report that we have been informed by the Vermont Department of Health (DMH) that we have once again been recertified at Chittenden County’s Designated Agency for mental health” said Kelly...

BURLINGTON, VT —Howard Center proudly announces the return of its Chief Medical Officer, Simha Ravven, M.D. from a transformative volunteer opportunity in Rwanda. In collaboration with Partners in Health, a Harvard University affiliated organization that collaborates with national governments to...

BURLINGTON, VT — Howard Center has secured a $4 million federal grant to help the agency expand services and ensure access to coordinated and comprehensive behavioral health care. The four-year grant will enable Howard Center to meet federal criteria to...

BURLINGTON, VT — Howard Center’s Chittenden Clinic achieved a 3-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in October. This is the highest level of accreditation available. The Chittenden Clinic is a Howard Center program in South...

Howard Center is pleased to announce Tonya Mason as the new Director of Developmental Services. Tonya brings over 25 years of agency experience to her new role, with extensive expertise in service to individuals with developmental disabilities. Tonya Mason initially...

Howard Center is pleased to announce Catherine Simonson Educational Advancement Scholarship Awards to staff members Judy Fiumano, Matt Kline, and Kelly Ramos-Arango. The scholarship was created to help Howard Center employees reach educational goals so they can continue their careers...