HCRS will be hosting a multidisciplinary art show at the River Garden in Brattleboro, Vermont, during the month of March. The artwork that will be displayed comes from a vast array of talented artists, both classically trained and outsiders alike, who are part of the HCRS community. The show is expected to represent more than [...]
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HCRS Provides Mental Health First Aid Trainings at Mt Ascutney Hospital
Posted: February 4th, 2019
HCRS is collaborating with Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center to train hospital staff in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches participants how to help someone with a mental health issue or crisis such as thoughts of suicide. Jill Lord, Director of Community Health at Mt. [...]
HCRS to Host Art Show in March
Posted: January 17th, 2019
HCRS’ Annual Art Exhibition will take place at the River Garden Gallery at 157 Main Street in Brattleboro, Vermont. The exhibit will run from March 1st through March 28th. The gallery hours are from 9:00am-5:00pm every day. A reception, which will be open to the public, will be held on Friday, March 1st, from 5:30-8:30pm at [...]
HCRS Welcomes New Board Members
Posted: January 17th, 2019
HCRS has elected Michelle Bos-Lun and Stephen Greene to our Board of Directors. Both new members bring a wealth of knowledge of mental health and substance abuse services to our agency. Michelle Bos-Lun, a high school teacher at Okemo Mountain School in Ludlow, has extensive experience working with children, youth, and families. She has been [...]
HCRS Provides 24/7 Mental Health Support
Posted: December 21st, 2018
HCRS has a dedicated team of professional staff who support individuals experiencing a mental health emergency. As we move into the winter season, individuals often experience increased symptoms of depression such as low energy, sadness, isolation, and loss of interest in activities. HCRS is here to help, both for alleviating symptoms of depression and for [...]
HCRS Annual Meeting Highlights Clients & Staff
Posted: November 29th, 2018
HCRS held its annual meeting on November 7 at the Great Hall in Springfield. Attended by approximately 120 board members, staff, clients, and community members, the event highlighted the outcomes of the non-profit agency’s work during the past year. Three guest speakers, all of whom have received services through HCRS, eloquently spoke of their challenges [...]
Posted: November 5th, 2018
HCRS is pleased to announce that the successful Windsor County DUI Treatment Docket court program has expanded to become the Southeast Regional DUI Treatment Docket by virtue of the program’s capacity to now serve Orange and Windham Counties. A five-year, $1.9 million grant received by the Vermont Judiciary from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health [...]
Federal Grant to Focus on Opioid Crisis in Windham County
Posted: October 19th, 2018
As part of the Windham County Consortium on Substance Use, HCRS has been awarded more than $190,000 through a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This essential funding will allow the consortium to develop a plan to help address the opioid crisis in Windham County. HCRS will act as the fiscal [...]
HCRS Children’s Standing Committee to Host Bullying Discussion
Posted: October 2nd, 2018
On Wednesday, October 24, from 5:00-7:00 pm join us at our Springfield headquarters for a conversation on bullying. We will be joined by the Springfield School System, Springfield Police Department, and VT Federation of Families.
HCRS to Host 5K Run & Walk on September 8
Posted: July 27th, 2018
Join us at our 2nd Annual 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, September 8, in Hartford, Vermont. This family-friendly event will provide free t-shirts to all participants who register by 8/24/18. Registration is just $20 per person, with a reduced rate of $10 for kids 12 and under. Register here: www.lightboxreg.com/hcrs-2nd-annual-5k-run-walk
