Up until recently, isolated states with small populations—like Vermont, Hawaii, and Alaska—had been spared the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. As we enter into the seventh month of the pandemic, even some of those recording low numbers of cases in the past are beginning to experience large increases. On August 31, for instance, Hawaii had

National Recovery month, which marks its 31st year in 2020, is observed each September to help educate the public about substance-use treatments and mental health services that can help people live healthier and more rewarding lives. United Counseling Service (UCS) offers individual, family and group substance-use treatment, working collaboratively with numerous community partners to inform,

Suicide is a difficult subject to think about, much less openly discuss. Typically, this is not something that people want to talk about or even think about—but people do think about it and it does happen. A critical step in prevention is to have more open dialogue around the subject. One way we can take

Imagine being afraid that your employer will find out you had cancer. Now also consider what it would be like if there were stigmas attached to common medical conditions such as heart disease. Luckily, for many with these physical illnesses they do not face the fear of stereotypes and stigmas while also seeking treatment for

United Counseling Service held a staff recognition event on Monday, August 3 at Hathaway’s Drive-In in Hoosick Falls. The annual event, which is usually held as a luncheon, got creative due to the coronavirus. This year, UCS distributed 200 boxed dinners to staff and their families, who attend the recognition ceremony (socially distanced) and then