About Us

Bennington County

About Us

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Videos

Videos Featured https://youtu.be/axYUti8w9Vg Equine Assisted Therapy Program Learn more about how UCS’ Equine Assisted therapy program helps individuals and groups experience the true healing power of horses. Learn More Recent https://youtu.be/bJ09VSDtr2w Careers at UCS Learn more about why UCS is a great place to work and a great place to get care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN0FXwlKGRA Employee Assistance…

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Locations & Contact

Locations & Contact Us For Service-Related Questions If you are interested in receiving services at UCS, please visit our Get Help page. For emergencies call (802) 442-5491. Get Help Send Us A Message If you have general questions or would like specific information, please fill out the contact form, and we will get back to…

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Annual Reports

Read our 2022-23 Annual Report here Read 2022-23 Report Previous Annual Reports 2021/22 Annual Report Read Now 2020/21 Annual Report Read Now 2019/20 Annual Report Read Now 990’s for United Community Services, United Counseling Service, United Children’s Services and United Community Properties are available through the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/copies-of-eo-returns-available or you may contact our…

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2023 Online Annual Report

A year of adaptation and ongoing partnerships to strengthen the communities we serve Download PDF Greetings, This year has been marked by changes and challenges, as our community continues to feel the impacts of COVID, and social shifts have created added stressors that Bennington County residents are as affected by as are their friends and…

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History

Our Mission Building a stronger community by empowering individuals and families to live healthy and meaningful lives. Quick Links Our History Who We Are Today Our Affiliations 65 Years in the Making… In May 1958 Bennington Family Service Center and the state-operated Bennington Child Guidance Clinic merged and established United Counseling Service of Bennington County, Inc. (UCS)…

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Leadership Team

United Counseling Service Meet Our Leadership Team UCS leadership stands with our community. Share in our vision and commitment that All are Welcome Here. About Us Board of Directors History Locations & Contact Careers Why UCS Available Jobs Benefits Community Donate News Events

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Board of Directors

The Role of the Board UCS is governed by a Board of Directors — a minimum of nine residents of Bennington County and/or Rensselaer County, New York. It is the board’s responsibility to assure that the agency provides comprehensive services to all residents in the service area, regardless of the client’s ability to pay. Much…

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