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SUMMARY:UCS Presents: Families in Recovery: The importance of connected networks to support those in recovery
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to support a loved one and take care of yourself when facing substance use and addiction. Join us for a brief presentation\, panel discussion\, and interactive Q&A. Walk away with practical strategies that strengthen recovery and help families feel more knowledgeable\, connected and confident moving forward. \nPlease RSVP here. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. \nThursday\, January 15 \nManchester Community Library\, 138 Cemetery Ave\, Manchester Center\, VT \n  \nDetails: \nDoors open at 4:45pm.\nPresentation 5-5:45pm.\nPanel discussion and Q&A to follow. \nModerated by Lorna Mattern\, Chief Executive Officer at UCS \nPresentation by Ryan Murphy\, Chief Program Officer at UCS \n  \nPanelists: \nKen Mayer\, UCS \nDylan Johnson\, Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington\, VT \nNatalie Philpot\, The Collaborative \nStacey Flinn\, NP\, SaVida Health \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nDownload the flyer \n 
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/ucs-presents-you-are-not-alone-families-in-recovery/
LOCATION:Manchester Community Library\, 138 Cemetery Ave.\, Manchester\, VT\, 05255\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gone Guys
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the documentary Gone Guys followed by a facilitated panel discussion. \nBoys and young men are struggling. It’s time to talk about it. \nPresented by The Vermont Community Foundation and The Richard E. & Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation with support from the J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation.  A Well Told Films Production. \nBennington Event Co-Host: United Counseling Service \nThis event is not a production of Bennington Theater. \nOver the past fifty years\, boys and young men have steadily disengaged from school\, work\, and broader society. They’re falling behind academically\, struggling with loneliness and isolation\, and facing rising rates of substance abuse and suicide.\nThis 45-minute documentary draws on the influential work of Richard V. Reeves’ “Of Boys and Men”\, illuminating these challenges through powerful data and compelling personal stories. Many of us have experienced these issues first-hand\, but it can be difficult to talk about them. It’s not zero-sum: caring more about boys and men does not mean caring less about women and girls. \nSet in rural Vermont\, the film brings national data to life with engaging animation accompanying lived experience featuring young men\, educators\, mentors\, and trailblazing programs that are working to re-engage boys and young men in their communities and reshape their futures. \nContent advisory: This film includes references to substance use\, suicide\, and mental health struggles. \nTickets \nDownload the flyer
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/gone-guys/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T160000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, February 25\, 9am-4pm. Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT 05201 \nThis training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost\, however\, space is limited. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-6/
LOCATION:Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153627
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training-CLASS FULL
DESCRIPTION:This class is full. Please see ucsvt.org/events for other MHFA training dates\, including February 25 at the Spring Center (655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT).  \n  \nJoin 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. \nFriday\, February 27th 9am-4pm. 100 Ledge Hill Drive\, Bennington\, VT 05201 \nThis training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost\, however\, space is limited. \nFor more information or to register contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-3/
LOCATION:United Counseling Service\, 100 Ledge Hill Drive\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTuesday\, March 17th 9am-4pm. Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT 05201 \nThis training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost\, however\, space is limited. \nFor more information or to register contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-4/
LOCATION:Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Head Start Open Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Don’t wait – enroll today! Head Start provides high-quality early education for children ages six weeks to five years and is open to all families. A number of community slots are available for families who are not income eligible. \nJoin Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County for an open enrollment event at its North Bennington campus (Park Building) on Wednesday\, April 22\, from 2:30-5:30pm. To determine eligibility\, please bring one of the following: a 3Squares/VT SNAP card\, recent paystubs\, or a tax return.  \nHead Start classrooms provide a rich and educational experience and the program includes health screenings\, healthy meals and snacks\, and both structured and unstructured play indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Children with disabilities are welcome at Bennington County Head Start/Early Head Start. Space is reserved for children with special needs (hearing\, speech\, vision impairment\, emotional or physical challenges). \nFor more information or to start enrollment process\, contact April Dunham at ADunham@ucsvt.org or Wenona Risley at WRisley@ucsvt.org.
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/head-start-open-enrollment/
LOCATION:Head Start/Early Head Start: North Bennington\, VT\, 2 Park Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153627
CREATED:20260107T201252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T201252Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, May 6th 9am-4pm. Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT 05201 \nThis training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost\, however\, space is limited. \nFor more information or to register contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-5/
LOCATION:Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family Voices - hosted by UCS
DESCRIPTION:As part of Mental Health Awareness Month\, you are invited to join UCS on May 6 from 3:30-5pm (Community Conference Room\, 100 Ledge Hill Drive\, Bennington\, VT) for an event featuring stories told in-person by Chip and Judy Siler (President and Vice President of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) VT) about supporting family members living with mental health conditions. \nFamily Voices is an interactive presentation that challenges stereotypes and builds empathy by considering the impact mental health conditions have not just on the individual living with the illness\, but also on their loved ones. Trained presenters with lived experience as family members of individuals living with a mental health condition talk openly about their experiences. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions to learn more about how the presenters and their loved ones have coped with the conditions affecting their families and how to live well in spite of them. \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/nami-family-voices-hosted-by-ucs/
LOCATION:United Counseling Service\, 100 Ledge Hill Drive\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153627
CREATED:20260316T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T130532Z
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SUMMARY:Head Start Open Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Don’t wait – enroll today! Head Start provides high-quality early education for children ages six weeks to five years and is open to all families. A number of community slots are available for families who are not income eligible. \nJoin Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County for an open enrollment event at its Bennington campus (655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT) on Tuesday\, May 7 from 3:30 to 5:30pm. To determine eligibility\, please bring one of the following: a 3Squares/VT SNAP card\, recent paystubs\, or a tax return. \nHead Start classrooms provide a rich and educational experience and the program includes health screenings\, healthy meals and snacks\, and both structured and unstructured play indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Children with disabilities are welcome at Bennington County Head Start/Early Head Start. Space is reserved for children with special needs (hearing\, speech\, vision impairment\, emotional or physical challenges). \nFor more information or to start enrollment process\, contact April Dunham at ADunham@ucsvt.org or Wenona Risley at WRisley@ucsvt.org.
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/head-start-open-enrollment-2/
LOCATION:Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153627
CREATED:20260324T184858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T153606Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family Voices - hosted by UCS
DESCRIPTION:As part of Mental Health Awareness Month\, you are invited to join UCS on May 19 from 1:30-3pm (Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT) for an event featuring stories told in-person by Chip and Judy Siler (President and Vice President of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) VT) about supporting family members living with mental health conditions. \nFamily Voices is an interactive presentation that challenges stereotypes and builds empathy by considering the impact mental health conditions have not just on the individual living with the illness\, but also on their loved ones. Trained presenters with lived experience as family members of individuals living with a mental health condition talk openly about their experiences. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions to learn more about how the presenters and their loved ones have coped with the conditions affecting their families and how to live well in spite of them. \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/nami-family-voices-hosted-by-ucs-2/
LOCATION:Spring Center\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
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SUMMARY:The Barn Sale 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll proceeds benefit services in the Northshire. Services include mental health\, substance use treatment\, crisis\, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)\, and early childhood services. \nMore information coming soon. \nQuestions? Contact Brittany Harrington at BHarrington@ucsvt.org or (802) 442-5491 EXT. 509
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/the-barn-sale-2026/
LOCATION:Riley Rink at Hunter Park\, 410 Hunter Park Road\, Manchester\, VT\, 05255\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153627
CREATED:20260213T180224Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration for the 2026 UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash opens May 1 at this page. \nSponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact HFrench@ucsvt.org if you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event. \nCaped Crusader – $5000\nGuardian – $2\,500\nAquaman – $1\,000\nDefender – $500\nChampion – $250\nDonations in any other amount and in-kind donations are also welcomed. \n \n \nThank you to this year’s community sponsors!\nInvincible Level: $10\,000\n \nHeritage Family Credit Union \n  \nCaped Crusader Level: $5\,000\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBennington Banner \nManchester Journal \n  \nGuardian Level: $2\,500\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Richards Group \n  \nAquaman Level: $1\,000\n \nGenoa Healthcare  \n  \nDefender Level: $500\n \nRK Miles \nNortheast Delta Dental \n  \nChampion Level: $250\n  \nCoggins Toyota of Bennington \nTaconic Music
URL:https://www.ucsvt.org/event/9th-annual-ucs-superhero-5k-and-kids-dash/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 655 Gage Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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