UCS Provides same day access to Bennington County residents seeking mental health services.

United Counseling Service of Bennington County (UCS) offers Same Day Access (SDA) to mental health services for residents of Bennington County and substance use services for any Vermont resident. This service addresses a growing local need for timely mental health care.  

Bennington County residents seeking mental health support can call (802) 442-5491 from 8am to 4pm, or visit our 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT or UCS’ Northshire office at 5312 main Street, Manchester, VT. If an individual seeking services is not able to visit during business hours, please call to discuss alternative arrangements. UCS offers emergency mobile crisis care for individuals experiencing mental health crises 24/7/365 at (802) 442-5491.  

“UCS remains committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Ryan Murphy, Director of Outpatient Mental health and Substance Use Services. “We want to ensure that everyone has access to the mental health and substance use supports they need when they need it.”