May 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Me2/ Orchestra: Classical Music for Mental Health Southern Vermont Arts Center 860 SVAC Drive / West Road, Manchester, VT, United States Join us for an evening of music. The Me/2 Orchestra is the world’s only classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. UCS is delighted to bring you Me/2's captivating music and join you in engaging with the musicians' stories as part of our celebration of 65 years'
May 24, 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
June 6, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Mission City Church 416 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States Learn how to support the young people in your life. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are
August 1, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Open Interviews Spring Center 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, United States United Counseling Service (UCS) will hold an Open Interview Day for its Early Childhood Services (ECS) programs on Tuesday, August 1, from 4-6pm, 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
September 13, 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
September 16, 2023 - September 17, 2023 The Barn Sale Riley Rink at Hunter Park 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester, VT, United States 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.
September 29, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Suicide Prevention Awareness Vigil Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States 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.
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