mental health

From the Howard Center:

Before opening on October 28, we invite you to a public open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 21 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Join us for remarks and guided tours of the Mental Health Urgent Care program. This initiative is in partnership with the University of Vermont Medical Center, Community Health Centers, Pathways Vermont, and the Vermont Department of Mental Health.

This October Howard Center will open a new Mental Health Urgent Care in partnership with the University of Vermont Medical Center, Community Health Centers, Pathways Vermont, and the Vermont Department of Mental Health. Join us to learn more at a public town hall webinar on October 16 from 6:00-7:30 pm. There will be a presentation by the project managers Cathie Buscaglia and Charlotte McCorkel from Howard Center and Maureen Leahy and Karen Vastine from the University of Vermont Medical Center followed by a question-and-answer period.

The clinic will offer mental health support services, peer support, and medical care in a trauma-informed, suicide-safe setting located at 1 South Prospect Street in Burlington. Care will be available for adults over 18 seeking immediate support or in self-defined crisis as a therapeutic alternative to emergency department care. Come learn more and listen to a presentation by the project managers Cathie Buscaglia and Charlotte McCorkel from Howard Center and Maureen Leahy and Karen Vastine from the University of Vermont Medical Center. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

For more information visit: www.howardcenter.org/MHUC

From Gary De Carolis:

Five words that describe Michael Johnson: Empathetic, Fun, Passionate, Supportive, Caring, Honest.

Michael Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield VT. A person in long-term recovery, Michael has been the director of Turning Point since 2013. Board President of Recovery Partners of Vermont, the umbrella organization of recovery centers throughout Vermont.

After 19 years in mental health services, 4 years as a para educator in our local high school I came to lead TPRC. Active in my faith community. Active member of Project Action, community based collaborative designed to meet the needs created by substance use. My role as a peer in recovery fuels my passion for meeting the needs of the greater Springfield community.

Passions in life are my family, music, semi-retired drummer, fishing and rescue pets.

From the City of Burlington:

Engage & Empower offers three thought-provoking panels addressing critical issues affecting marginalized communities. This panel examines challenges faced by Black youth and advocating for change.

Join us for an immersive experience in understanding, advocating, and actively working towards positive change.

For more information visit: www.btvreib.com/juneteenth

Meryl Getty heads to Church Street to ask Burlingtonians how they handle stress and stressful situations.