Emergency Services 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 and Mobile Crisis Services Twenty-Four-Hour Youth Hotline Police Liaison Post-Emergency Support What We Offer Twenty-Four-Hour Emergency Service and Mobile Crisis Services Individuals seeking help in Bennington County should call United Counseling Service at 802-442-5491. United Counseling Service offers enhanced mobile crisis services as part of a statewide initiative to respond to the increased need for mental health and substance use intervention across the county and state. The program involves a 2-person, in-person response available around the clock, providing people in crisis with a direct line to immediate help. For more information about enhanced mobile crisis services across Vermont, visit the link: GetHelpVT.org. UCS provides emergency mental health services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Twenty-Four-Hour Youth Hotline For immediate help in a youth-related crisis, call Family Emergency Services (FES) (802) 442-1700 or 1 (800) 360-6621. Crisis workers are on call for home visits on weekdays 8am–8pm. Police Liaison UCS provides emergency mental health service coordination and consultation to police agencies. Post-Emergency Support UCS provides support services to individuals during the difficult time period after an emergency has occurred. Related News & Events March 19, 2025 Head Start 60th anniversary celebration Join UCS in celebrating 60 years of Head Start! United Counseling Service (UCS)’s division of United Children’s Services honors… Continue Reading Continue Reading April 24, 2025 Staff Spotlight: Kaitlyn Hamilton, Direct Support Professional, Supported Independent Living Program (SILP) April 24, 2025 Early Childhood Services staff graduate from Early Childhood Leadership Institute View All News