Local organizations come together to spread the word that help is here. United Counseling Service (UCS) and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), are leading a community-wide charge to spread awareness about suicide prevention at a new event: “Walk and Talk for Suicide Prevention Awareness.” The event is scheduled

By Jim Therrien, Bennington Banner BENNINGTON — The first phase of an ambitious, multi-million dollar plan to expand and transform the Bennington Recreation Center is expected to reach the construction stage by late fall. The Select Board heard an update Monday on the proposal, which the town is involved in through a partnership with the Early

As a Designated Agency for the State of Vermont and a Certified Center of Excellence, UCS strives to attain the value of Easy Access, which is simply defined as providing the right care, at the right time, in the right place with the right provider. Access to mental health care services is a priority focus

By Tiffany Tan, Bennington Banner The Bennington Police Department and a longtime youth mentor were two community members honored at the United Counseling Service’s staff recognition luncheon on Wednesday. The nonprofit presented the police department with the Cleveland and Phyllis Dodge Community Service Award for the law enforcement agency’s support of UCS’s mission. UCS Executive

In 2019, OneCare Vermont (OneCare) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) anticipates awarding up to $1,000,000 in competitive grant funding, over two funding cycles, to organizations in the ACO Network and their partners, with the goal of improving the quality, cost, and experience of healthcare for Vermonters. Sara Barry, Senior Director of Value Base Care at OneCare,