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… Read more »
News Archive
Howard Center’s Chief Medical Officer Returns from Volunteer Trip to Rwanda
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… Read more »
Howard Center Secures $4 Million Grant to Enhance Services
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… Read more »
Howard Center Achieves Three-Year CARF Accreditation for Chittenden Clinic’s Opioid Treatment Program
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.… Read more »
Howard Center Announces Tonya Mason as New Director of Developmental Services
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… Read more »
Howard Center Announces First Catherine Simonson Educational Advancement Awards
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… Read more »
Howard Center Raises Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month
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 indiscriminate crisis,… Read more »
Senator Patrick Leahy and Marcelle Leahy and Community Partners Join Howard Center in Unveiling Lakeview House in Shelburne
Senator Patrick Leahy and Marcelle Leahy joined Howard Center staff and community partners in Shelburne on September 20 to celebrate the construction of a new home for 16 Vermonters who… Read more »
Howard Center Receives 2023 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness – GOLD Level Award
Burlington, VT— Howard Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2023 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness – GOLD Level Award by the Vermont Department of Health… Read more »
Howard Center CEO Bob Bick Announces Retirement

Burlington, VT— After decades of service to Vermonters, Howard Center’s CEO Bob Bick announces that he will retire in June 2024. A state and national leader, visionary, innovator, and licensed… Read more »