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Community Care Network Joins Little Free Pantry Movement

Carmen and Kenny stand beside the first Little Free Pantry installed at 7 Court Square in Rutland, VT.

Rutland, Vermont—Thanks to the hard work of one passionate employee, Community Care Network has joined the Little Free Pantry movement to give back to the community and encourage neighborly support. The organization—one of ten designated mental health agencies in Vermont—has started the process of placing neighborhood pantries at three of its locations in Rutland City.… Continue reading Community Care Network Joins Little Free Pantry Movement

RSVP Operation Dolls & More provides 15,000 Toys During Annual Event

Rutland Community Care Network. Caleb Kenna Photography

Rutland, Vermont—Despite the challenges of 2020, RSVP & The Volunteer Center volunteers helped provide approximately 15,000 new and restored toys to almost 1,200 Rutland County children through this year’s 20th annual Operation Dolls & More Drive-Thru event. During normal years, the program partners with Trinity Church in Rutland for a complete holiday event where gifts… Continue reading RSVP Operation Dolls & More provides 15,000 Toys During Annual Event

SVCOA Honors Cinda Donton as Community Partner of the Year

Community Care Network in Rutland, Vermont. Caleb Kenna Photography

Community Care Network congratulates Cinda Donton, of Rutland Mental Health Services, for being named Community Partner of the Year by Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging. Read the full press release below. “Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) has named Cinda Donton of Rutland Mental Health Services – Community Care Network, and Doug Jones of Meals… Continue reading SVCOA Honors Cinda Donton as Community Partner of the Year

INVALUABLE: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support

November 21st – 6pm-8pm (free screening) Tuttle Hall Theater, College of St. Joseph, Rutland

The Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Room is Open at Court Square

Lauren Norford, Billy Day and Katy Harris in the new PCIT room.

Transformative Leaders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbWlK-W_krU&t=2s Click the above link to view video.  Thanks.

Evergreen Substance Use Disorders Center Has Moved

The Evergreen Substance Use Disorders Center has officially moved from Granger Street to the BROC building at 45 Union Street in Rutland, Vermont.  Adult Outpatient Services and Intake have also moved to the BROC building. To access Intake Services, call 802-747-3588. For Administration or Child and Family Services, please call 802-775-2381.

Preventing Teen Suicide

New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/17/upshot/preventing-teen-suicide-what-the-evidence-shows.html?mcubz=1

‘Zero Suicide’: A Bold Mental-Health Initiative – The Atlantic

Zero Suicide: A Bold Mental-Health Initiative – The Atlantic

Report Details Chronic Underfunding Of Vermont’s Mental Health Agencies

A recent analysis of the budget at the Howard Center, which serves thousands of clients in Chittenden County, spotlighted some troubling fiscal inadequacies. There’s nothing new about mental health advocates pressing lawmakers for increased funding. But officials at the designated agencies that provide community-based services say the situation has turned dire, and independent regulators say the… Continue reading Report Details Chronic Underfunding Of Vermont’s Mental Health Agencies