United Counseling Service

08/07/2026

Find our table at the RAM clinic this weekend for resources!

Greater Bennington Community Services is hosting this Remote Area Medical (RAM®) Clinic to deliver free healthcare services to anyone in need. Free Dental, Vision, Medical, and Denture Services Note: We do not provide both extractions and dentures to the same patient during a single event.Learn mor...

08/05/2026

Meet this month's Staff Spotlight: Jenifer Haskins, Family Outreach Clinician for our Northshire location.

Jenifer supports children and families throughout our community with empathy, patience, and a toolbox full of creative strategies that help every child feel seen, heard, and supported. From providing counseling in local schools to helping lead our therapeutic summer camp, her dedication to making a difference shines through in everything she does.

Learn more about Jenifer below:

Family Outreach Clinician Jenifer Haskins is United Counseling Service's Staff Spotlight feature for August 2026.

08/03/2026

Our August newsletter is out now!
Read the latest UCS news here: https://conta.cc/45kQgY9

08/03/2026

Register now!

Registration is open for our UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash! Signups for the Kids' Dash are always free.

Registration pricing increases after September 30, register by October 1 to be guaranteed a custom UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash beanie!

Find more information and register at https://www.ucsvt.org/event/9th-annual-ucs-superhero-5k-and-kids-dash/

08/01/2026

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join the team at UCS! We're hiring an Assistant Director of Children, Youth & Family Services and a Clinical Manager for Targeted Care Management (TCM) & Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Help lead compassionate, high-quality care that makes a difference across our community.

Explore these opportunities and apply today: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/124d56eb-2aea-4bfd-831e-c25ba388589f/United-Counseling-Service-of-Bennington-County-Inc

07/31/2026

Exciting news for Bennington County families! Our Bennington County Head Start-Early Head Start and the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union are partnering to provide expanded early education, full day, full year childcare, family services, resources and more.

Beginning in September, Head Start and Early Head Start of Bennington County will be offering more programming and childcare programs for families.

https://www.news10.com/news/bennington-county/early-education-childcare-services-expanded-in-bennington-county/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTEN

07/30/2026

Join our free virtual Shared Living Information Session on August 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM to learn how you can make a meaningful difference by opening your home to an adult with developmental disabilities.

Hear from a current Shared Living Provider, learn how the program works, and get your questions answered about the support, training, and benefits available, including a monthly tax-free stipend.

RSVP here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=g9iK532Gz060XEnRkXY7BGi0jhfsJ3FIp_8d5nqABPhUMFNOQjIxMEdRQlRQV1hTUE02SkxTT0QzUS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

More event details here: https://www.ucsvt.org/event/virtual-shared-living-information-session/

07/28/2026

We are currently accepting new clients!

You can call 802-442-5491 or visit our 100 Ledge Hill Drive location in Bennington to connect with an Intake Specialist who will guide you through the next steps.

Walk-in hours (no appointment needed):
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last appointment starts at 3:00 PM)
• Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (last appointment starts at 4:30 PM)

We’re here when you need us.

07/27/2026

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🍂 Now Enrolling for Fall!
📍 North Bennington & Pownal: Preschool programs
📍 Spring Center (655 Gage Street): Infant & Toddler programs
📞 Interested in enrolling? Call Wenona or April at 802-442-3686 to learn more or get started.
Give your child a strong start in a nurturing, engaging learning environment where learning, play, and healthy habits go hand in hand. We'd love to welcome your family!