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The Howard Center, Vermont's largest social service organization, said Thursday that it has chosen a 25-year veteran of the agency to become its next chief...

When Kelly Deforge's youngest son was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at age 6, the principal of his public school told her, "We're taught to teach. We're not taught mental health." By the fifth grade, her son had a breakdown and could no longer attend public school. Deforge turned to Howard Center for assistance. (Paid Post)

With funding challenges ahead, The Howard Center is choosing to eliminate four major programs that serve families across the state.

A spokesperson for Mayor Miro Weinberger said in an emailed statement Wednesday that the city still considers the Howard Center a “critical partner” but it “unfortunately was not able to reach agreement” with the mental health agency.

A new report sheds light on whether Vermont’s big investments in mental health and home health agencies are paying off, and also raising questions about how the state funds its designated agencies.

The organization, which has a staff of 1,600 when fully staffed, is trying to fill 197 full-time and part-time positions and 220 substitute vacancies — the highest since the start of the pandemic.

Burlington, VT— Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Mitchell, LICSW, as the new Director of Home and Community Services. Mitchell will replace Beth Holden, who has been promoted to Chief Client Services Officer. Mitchell brings over 37 years of experience in social work, including 19 years with Howard Centers Early Childhood Family Mental Health Program where she began as a clinician and later served as a supervisor, intake coordinator, and assistant director. She has b...

Burlington, VT— Howard Center is enhancing its crisis and urgent response supports to meet growing needs in the community. The Agency’s crisis response teams include Street Outreach, Community Outreach, a mental health specialist embedded with the Vermont State Police, and a newly created Family Crisis Response Team. All can be dispatched based on calls to the Agency’s crisis or access and intake lines, or they can be called on by first responders. Each team works proactively to address in...

Burlington, VT— Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Holden, MS, LCMHC, LADC, as Chief Client Services Officer following a competitive national search. Holden is Howard Center’s current Director of Home and Community Services, providing leadership and ensuring clinical best practices in a range of programs serving children and families. In her new role, Holden will oversee Howard Center’s full range of more than 50 programs and services. Howard Center CEO Bob Bick s...