October 4, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm UCS Presents: Suicide-The Ripple Effect Manchester Community Library 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester, VT, United States Join United Counseling Service of Bennington County for a showing of the documentary, Suicide: The Ripple Effect, created by global public speaker, author, and survivor, Kevin Hines. This event is a preview for Kevin’s upcoming presentation at Burr and Burton Academy on October 19, hosted by United Counseling Service. Free admission. Tickets recommended. Get free
October 19, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm An Evening with Kevin Hines Riley Center for the Arts 57 Seminary Avenue, Manchester, VT, United States 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
October 24, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Open Interviews for Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States 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
November 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Superhero 5K Bennington Community Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States 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
November 10, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Via Zoom 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
November 15, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Teens4Change Presents: Basket Bingo Mount Anthony Union Middle School 747 East Road, Bennington, VT, United States 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
December 1, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Adult Mental Health First Aid 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
December 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Craft Fair First Baptist Church 601 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States 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
February 14 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Bake Sale Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States 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
March 14 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pi Day Bake Off Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States Join UCS Developmental Services on March 14 for a sweet fundraiser to benefit the Client Activities Fund, which makes it possible for our clients to enjoy fun experiences throughout the year. This year, clients visited the Baby Animals exhibit at Hancock Shaker Village, enjoyed the annual Schaghticoke Fair, played video games together at Gamer’s Grotto,
March 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 2024 Bennington Youth Summit Bennington College 1 College Dr, Bennington, VT, United States Join your friends and make new ones in a day of workshops, lunch, and activities. Topics include empowerment, healthy relationships, and self-defense. For ages 13-19. Special thank you to Bennington College for use of the space. Made possible in part by the Phillips Family Foundation. Youth Summit 2024 Agenda Free