United Counseling Service Programs
Kristi Cross joins UCS Board
United Counseling Service (UCS) welcomes Kristi Cross to the Board of Directors. The board oversees the operations of the community mental health and developmental services for Bennington County. “We are pleased to have Kristi join our board,” said Lorna Mattern, Executive Director of UCS. “Kristi is knowledgeable, energetic and a respected community leader. Her experience and leadership have been demonstrated in her continued care for this community and clearly supports our mission of building a stronger community by empowering individuals and families to live healthy and meaningful lives.” Cross is the Director of Bennington Blueprint for Health at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. The Blueprint for health program is a statewide initiative that designs community-led stra...[ more ]
United Counseling Service Events
Mental Health First Aid
Start On: March 19, 2019
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training course which teaches participants an action plan to assess a situation, select, and implement interventions and secure appropriate care for an individual. The program introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments. Mental Health First Aid teac...
Mentoring at UCS Bowlathon
Start On: April 06, 2019
Help us build a stronger community! Support youth mentoring. The annual b...
UCS Presents: Resilience. The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
Start On: April 23, 2019
“It’s wonderful to work with people who are passionate & maintain high standards for their work.” – UCS Employee
“I am thrilled with the counseling I am getting and the availability of other support options.” – UCS Client