The HCRS and Brattleboro Retreat proposal to develop a small ‘staff secure’ residential program in Brattleboro for individuals who do not require a hospital setting, has been approved by the Vermont Department of Mental Health to begin planning and development. This partnership between HCRS and the Retreat, called the Vermont Southern Alliance for Care, will [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Disability Mentoring Day with Governor Douglas
Posted: Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
On March 27, 2008, Vincent Bergamo, an individual on the autism spectrum, was invited to shadow Governor Jim Douglas for the day as part of the nationwide Disability Mentoring Day. Vincent, who has a keen interest in politics and human services, started his day at the State House. Since the Governor has been in office [...]
