Events

Join us for the best tag sale in Vermont! The annual Barn Sale benefiting UCS kicks off September 16 to September 17 at the Northshire Civic Center at Riley Rink in Manchester, VT. Free and open to the public with all proceeds benefiting our Northshire office. Saturday, September 16, 9AM-4PM & Sunday, September 17, 9AM-3PM.

Join UCS in lighting lanterns of remembrance on Friday, September 29 at 5:30pm at Lake Paran. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Gather at the waterside with friends and neighbors as we remember those we've lost to suicide. The evening will include the lighting and release of floating lanterns on the lake and light refreshments.

Join us for an evening with Kevin Hines as a part of our 65th Anniversary celebration. Kevin Hines is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival

United Counseling Service (UCS) will hold Open Interviews for its Early Childhood Services (ECS) programs on Tuesday, October 24, from 3-5:30pm, at the Spring Center in Bennington, VT. Hiring managers will offer on the spot interviews for job seekers hoping to learn more about career opportunities at Head Start and Early Head Start of Bennington

Online registration is now closed. Thank you for another great Superhero 5K! Be a Superhero! Join us on for the 6th annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash. Run, walk or roll on this 3.1 mile course that takes you through beautiful downtown Bennington. Costumes are encouraged and there will be prizes for top finishers

Join the youth of United Counseling Service's Teens4Change program for a Basket Bingo fundraiser! Gift baskets filled with local items will be raffled off and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:30pm and bingo starts at 6:30pm. Presale tickets are $10/ticket and tickets at the door are $13/ticket. Please contact

Join the more than 2.6 million First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills

The annual Holiday Craft Fair hosted by the Developmental Services Connections program returns on December 8, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Bennington, VT. Clients of UCS’ Developmental Services division will host the event, and other local crafters, artists, and makers in the community are invited to attend as vendors. Shoppers can stop by

Do you have a sweet tooth? The Developmental Services Division’s Connections Program is hosting a Bake Sale at the Spring Center in Bennington on Valentine’s Day from 9am to 3pm. All proceeds benefit the Client Activities Fund. Contact Burke at (802)445-7285 or CBurke@ucsvt.org for more information. DS Bake Sale Flyer

Join us at the Spring Center April 30, from 4-6pm for open interviews! Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an Open Interviews event from 4-6pm on April 30 for its early childhood programs at the Spring Center at 655 Gage Street in Bennington, VT. Hiring managers will offer on the spot interviews

Car seat fitting. Join United Children's Services, Bennington Fire Department, Bennington County Sheriff's Office, UCS Children, Youth, and Family Services, and Head Start at the Ocean City Job Parking Lot Thursday, May 30 for a free car seat fitting event! In partnership with SeatSmart. Learn more at BeSeatSmart.org

Join us for open interviews at our Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This is a great opportunity to meet our team, learn more about the impactful work we do, and explore how you can contribute to the development and education of young children in our community. We are looking for passionate individuals dedicated

We're very excited to announce the opening of our new Head Start and Early Head Start building in Pownal! Join us for a ribbon cutting and light refreshments on Tuesday, September 10th at 2:30pm on School House Road in Pownal, VT.

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Barn Sale, the best tag sale in Vermont! Taking place on September 14 and 15 at Riley Rink in Manchester, Vermont, this event is a must-visit for bargain hunters, antique enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a great deal. All proceeds benefit our Northshire services in Manchester, Vermont.

Join us at Lake Paran at 6:30 on September 27th as we remember those we've lost to suicide. The evening will begin with light refreshments and storytelling then we will light and release floating lanterns on the lake. If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide you can reach out to our