We help people and communities thrive by providing supports and services to address mental health, substance use, and developmental needs.

Burlington, VT
Joined October 2013
.@HowardCenterVT provides treatment and support for Vermonters with substance-use disorder. Through a new grant, the Howard Center can expand its operations to reach the most rural parts of our state. I chatted with the center's CEO, Bob Bick, this afternoon.
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As an @AmeriCorps member serving at @HowardCenterVT through the #VYT @AmeriCorpsVISTA Program, Brigett Weinstein builds the capacity of programs helping vulnerable #Vermonters address substance misuse disorder & mental & developmental barriers. #MakeBetterHappen! #MemberMonday
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As the #COVID19 pandemic marches into summer, people continue to struggle with stress and anxiety. Don't delay care. Agencies all over Vermont are open and ready to help. Find one at: vermontcarepartners.org/inta… #telehealth #vt #stress #mentalhealth #endthestigma #mentalawareness
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Howard Center retweeted
Today’s @bfp_news burlingtonfreepress.com @LizMurrayBFP @HowardCenterVT @boyscouts #vt #COVID – at South Burlington, VT
The coronavirus has caused anxiety and stress for many Vermonters. Now more than ever we need to take care of our mental health and check in on our friends, family and neighbors. Remember, professional help is available. You can text VT to 741741, or dial 211 to ask for support.
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Vermont artists in financial crisis due to #CoronavirusLockdown can apply now for our new Rapid Response Artist Relief grants: vermontartscouncil.org/grant… #vtarts #vtartists
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Teachers & Parents: Looking for a way to educate your students while they're at home? Tune in for @FairbanksMuseum online programs here: fairbanksmuseum.org/educate/… You can even take part in class via your telephone! #VTEd @VTEducation #NEK #EdTech #VTTeachers #VTHomeschool #Vermont
In case anyone needs this: United Way has a COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund. They will help with bills, rent, and food. Just call 1-866-211-9966, and after you provide a zip code, they will then provide a list of agencies that can assist during this time.
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Effective March 19, 2020: The Downtown Transit Center building is closed until further notice. Customer service staff is still available by phone from 7A-4P. Please call 540-2468 with questions or email us at [email protected]
Howard Center retweeted
The Department of Labor has just published an online form for Unemployment Insurance claimants to establish their claim. Please note, this is online form establishes the claim. The claim will be filed within 24 hours. The online form can be found at labor.vermont.gov/
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Effective immediately until at least April 1, 2020, GMT will operate bus service FARE FREE. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 updates and adjust this timeframe accordingly. Please read the attached press release for more information.
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Check out this free webinar next Friday featuring Dr. John Brooklyn, a long-time CHCB provider and founder of the hub-and-spoke model of recovery care.
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Welcome to our new & returning VYT #AmeriCorpsVISTA members (left to right): Sneha will be serving at @DREAMprogram, Chet with @MontpelierREC, & Ben with @HowardCenterVT. Anna (holding the sign) has also stepped into the role as our Team Leader! #AmeriCorpsVISTA #Vermont
Meet @uvmvermont graduate Logan Racz, #AmeriCorpsVISTA at @HowardCenterVT in Burlington, VT. Logan’s service builds capacity for The Howard Center to serve some of the most vulnerable Vermonters who deal with substance use disorder and mental/physical barriers.
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Join us Monday, Nov. 4 @ 6 PM for a panel discussing overdose prevention sites, organized by @LizaBieron '20 // Social Work & Criminal Justice. Panelists include @SarahFairVT, @RSPavek, & Jessica Kirby of @HowardCenterVT. #BTV #ChamplainCollege view.champlain.edu/events/su…
Reasons we love our Community Outreach Specialists #250: Playing hacky sack... with a basketball... in a ballistic vest. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️ #wishihadapicture #unwind #teamwork #mentalwellness #sbpd #sbvt @HowardCenterVT
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Join us one week from today at noon! RSVP required. #genderequity @ChangeStoryVT #EqualPay
Clinical Manager – Outpatient Services #hiring @HowardCenterVT #btv bit.ly/2oYSD1Z via @SevenDaysJobs
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Howard Center retweeted
A new lawsuit by @HowardCenterVT argues that 21 opioid providers negligently distributed opioid drugs in the state, leading to the Howard Center “being flooded with patients who required its services.” vtdigger.org/2019/09/29/howa…