Bennington County

Our Programs

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Psychiatric Services

What We Do The UCS Psychiatric Medical Team provides the support and oversight for clinical management of Psychiatric Medical Conditions for clients of UCS. Our Psychiatrist and Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive psychiatric/diagnostic evaluation, medication management, clinical support, education and supervision. Psychiatric providers support individuals in all UCS programs. Psychiatric providers provide consultation to medical personnel…

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Community Trainings and Resources

UCS offers community trainings for a variety of topics both at our facilities and within the community. The costs can vary depending on the scope of the training and the number of attendees. For more information or inquiries, please contact our Director of Community Relations and Development, Heidi French, at (802) 442-5491. Quick Links Suicide…

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Support Groups

Improve Together United Counseling Service offers groups for the following topics: Anxiety, depression and emotional wellness Behavior and relationships Substance use and recovery Youth and family Support groups are open to UCS clients on a referral basis. For more information, please call 802-442-5491. Call Now Related Events View All Events

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Mentoring at UCS

Bennington County Mentoring takes only a little bit of time weekly or monthly but adds up to a very significant life experience for both the mentor and mentee. The program provides an opportunity for participants to have a supported one-to-one relationship where children develop self-confidence and assurance, and adults can improve their interpersonal skills. Quick…

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Mental Heath & Substance Use

UCS offers outpatient individual and group psychotherapy, case management, information and referrals for children, adults and families. If you or someone you know needs help for a mental health or substance use disorder, UCS is here to help. Call Us Quick Links Mental Health Substance Use What We Offer Mental Health Services Mental Health services…

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Emergency Services

24/7/365 Call Now What We Do UCS Emergency Services provides immediate assistance to individuals experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis requiring immediate attention. Crisis clinicians and recovery specialists respond 24/7. UCS Emergency Services also helps arrange more intense levels of care as needed, such as a hospital or short-term crisis bed. Quick Links Twenty-Four-Hour Emergency Service…

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Developmental Services

Who We Are The Developmental Services Division of UCS provides high-quality community programs for adults with developmental disabilities throughout Bennington County. Individuals seeking support can be referred by family, schools, physicians, or other community partners. Those wishing to come into Developmental Services must meet the DS eligibility requirements as defined in the Developmental Services Local System…

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Community Rehabilitation & Emergency Services

UCS provides quality, comprehensive psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults with long-term mental illness. Our goal is to empower the individual to maximize their potential. We accomplish this with case management, treatment, education, vocational counseling, and support in an environment of hope and optimism. Quick Links What We Offer Contact Us What We Offer Contact Us Community…

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Children, Youth & Family Services

Call Now Who We Are UCS provides a system of care for children, youth and families to build positive family dynamics, personal self-esteem, and vital social skills. We provide an extensive array of home and community-based services for children and adolescents. Children, Youth, and Family Services (CYFS) offers support and safe community environments that promote…

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Head Start & Early Head Start

Bennington County We prepare children and their families for school through collaborative approaches to high quality education, health and social services. Bennington County Head Start/Early Start is a federally funded educational program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years that has been providing early childhood/pre-k education in Bennington County since 1965. Staffed by caring,…