United Counseling Service launches virtual intensive outpatient program

United Counseling Service (UCS) recently launched a virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to provide accessible recovery support for adult residents of Vermont with Medicaid. This six-week program is fully virtual to reduce barriers such as transportation, work, and childcare. The program includes evening group sessions, weekly individual sessions, and peer coaching. Enrollment is currently open for individuals with Medicaid and those hoping to participate should contact Lindsey Marcelino at LMarcelino@ucsvt.org, Juliette Jackson at JJackson@ucsvt.org, or call 802-442-5491. Self-referrals and community partner referrals are accepted.

“Virtual IOP provides clients with an opportunity to receive an Intensive level of support, while still being able to attend to other key areas in their lives,” says Ryan Murphy, Chief Program Officer at UCS. “By providing an early evening level of programming, this ensures that clients are able to partake in necessary work and life appointments during the day. We are excited to be able to offer this service for anyone in the State of Vermont who qualifies.”

UCS provides a variety of mental health and substance use services in Bennington County, including individual and group therapy, case management, community education and consultation, virtual recovery support through CHESS Health, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), equine assisted therapy, psychotherapy groups, targeted care management for adults with long term mental illness, and a residential group home. UCS also provides harm reduction resources upon request.

To learn more about the programs and services that UCS provides across Bennington County, please visit ucsvt.org.