United Counseling Service

Mental Health First Aid Training
2026-09-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
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 and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Friday, September 18, 9am-4pm. Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT 05201
This training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost, however, space is limited.
For more information or to register, contact MLindsey@ucsvt.org

The Barn Sale 2026
2026-09-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Riley Rink at Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester, VT, 05255, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Barn Sale, the best tag sale in Vermont! Taking place on September 19 and 20 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 services in the Northshire. Services include mental health, substance use treatment, crisis, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and early childhood services.
More information coming soon.
Questions? Contact Brittany Harrington at BHarrington@ucsvt.org or (802) 442-5491 EXT. 509

9th Annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
2026-11-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Berkshire Family YMCA, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join United Counseling Service for our 9th Annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash on November 7, 2026! This fun, family friendly event will benefit Chickens for Change, a program of UCS that provides an opportunity for elementary through high school-age youth to raise, care for, and sell chickens and eggs in order to promote business, social, and life skills.
Registration is open! Register here.
You can also download a paper registration form here.
Registration pricing increases after September 30, register by October 1 to be guaranteed a custom UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash beanie!

Sponsorship opportunities are available: Please contact HFrench@ucsvt.org if you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event.
Caped Crusader – $5000
Guardian – $2,500
Aquaman – $1,000
Defender – $500
Champion – $250
Donations in any other amount and in-kind donations are also welcomed.

Thank you to this year’s community sponsors!
Invincible Level: $10,000

Heritage Family Credit Union

Caped Crusader Level: $5,000

Bennington Banner
Manchester Journal

Guardian Level: $2,500

The Richards Group

Aquaman Level: $1,000

Genoa Healthcare
Janitronics, Inc.

Defender Level: $500

GVH Studio, Inc
RK Miles
MSK Engineers
Northeast Delta Dental

Champion Level: $250

Coggins Toyota of Bennington
Taconic Music
Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington, VT

Mental Health First Aid Training
2026-11-13 09:00 - 16:00 | United Counseling Service, 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
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 and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Friday, November 13, 9am-4pm. UCS, 100 Ledge Hill Drive, VT 05201
This training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost, however, space is limited.
For more information or to register, contact MLindsey@ucsvt.org
