Vermont Care Partners

10/30/2026

Vermont Care Partners was grateful to welcome Congresswoman Becca Balint and her team to Northeast Kingdom Human Services for nearly two hours of conversation about Vermont's crisis continuum and the network of services that supports people and communities across the state.

Together, we explored 988 and 911 coordination, enhanced mobile crisis response, mental health urgent care, low barrier supports, su***de prevention and postvention, and the importance of reaching people upstream. Most importantly, we shared how these services connect around people, meeting them where they are and making sure there is a path to support.

Thank you to Congresswoman Balint and team for coming to listen, ask questions, and learn from the people doing this work every day, and to the partners from NKHS, WCMHS, NCSS, Howard Center, HCRS, DMH, 911 dispatch, and Representative Berbeco for sharing their expertise.

988 and 911 are vital parts of Vermont's crisis response. Their impact is strengthened by the full network of care that surrounds them, from prevention and early support to crisis response and recovery. Helping policymakers understand how all of these pieces work together, and what it takes to make them accessible to every Vermonter, is essential to building a system that truly meets people where they are.
Northeast Kingdom Human Services Rep. Becca Balint 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

10/29/2026

Every voter deserves the opportunity to make their voice heard.
As Justin Dart Jr. reminded us, “Vote as if your life depends on it — because it does.”
Now more then ever Vermonters deserves full, equal access to the ballot, with the support and accommodations needed to make voting accessible to all.

Here are some options available to make voting more accessible in Vermont:

-Vote (if eligible and registered)
-Access your polling place
-Receive reasonable accommodations

If you need accommodations, you can:
-Contact your Town Clerk to request support
-Bring a person of your choice into the voting booth (except an employer or union rep)
-Ask election officials for help marking your ballot
-Request curbside voting
-Use adaptive devices like magnifiers
-Bring a list of candidates with you
-Ask for a new ballot if you make a mistake (up to 3)
-Use the Omniballot accessible voting tablet at the polls

If you experience problems while voting, you can call:
-Secretary of State: 1-800-439-VOTE (8683)
-Disability Rights Vermont: 1-800-834-7890
-Vermont Center for Independent Living: 1-800-639-1522
-Green Mountain Self Advocates: 1-800-564-9990

For more information, visit Disability Rights Vermont’s 2026 Voter Guide:
https://disabilityrightsvt.org/.../General-Voters-Guide...

Your ballot is your voice — and your rights are non-negotiable.

10/26/2026

Great to see this public statement from one of our gubernatorial candidates.

https://vermontcarepartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VCP-Statement-on-Olmstead-2026.pdf

10/26/2026

What do Vermont’s candidates for statewide office understand about the services Vermonters count on every day?

As part of VCP’s candidate conversations, we sat down with Molly Gray, candidate for lieutenant governor, to hear her perspective and share questions from Designated and Specialized Service agencies direct service staff, self-advocates, agency leaders, and VCP about our network and Vermont’s system of care.

This conversation builds on our recent discussion with incumbent Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers, bringing both candidates into conversation about our network and the role our agencies play in providing community-based mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services.

With Election Day on November 3, take time to learn about the candidates, make a plan to vote, and make sure your voice is heard.

Vermont voting information: https://vote.vermont.gov

10/23/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to meet with Vermont’s lieutenant governor candidates, hear their perspectives on the importance of a strong community-based system of care, and gather information that will help our network make informed decisions at the polls.

10/19/2026

Save the date!

Exciting news: The date for the 12th Annual Mental Health Advocacy Day has been set! Join NAMI Vermont, Vermont Care Partners, and The Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery in person on Tuesday, January 26, 2027, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Vermont State House. Every year, we’re joined by mental health advocates, peers, family members, professionals, community members, and others to call on Vermont leaders and legislators to support the mental health of Vermonters.

This year, we encourage everyone to get involved, advocate, and vote for mental health for all. If you or someone you know has been directly affected by a mental health condition, your story could make a difference. Join Mental Health Advocacy Day and help influence the conversation around mental health. This event is a great opportunity for advocates to meet and greet legislators in the State House Card Room and share their concerns and hopes for the future of mental health care in Vermont.

Registration will be available soon. Please visit www.namivt.org/advocacy-day to learn more and see last year's Mental Health Advocacy Day recording!

If you’re interested in co-sponsoring the event, please contact Nick Martin at [email protected]. We’re excited to have you join us at the State House!

10/18/2026

This month Joe Halko sits down with Holly Branon, LICSW, Children’s...

10/17/2026

“Geographic isolation, provider shortages and pervasive stigma create compounding barriers that prevent individuals from entering and remaining in care,” reads a grant application submitted by the United Way of Addison County.

10/16/2026

Medicaid changes are coming in 2027. Use our FREE online screening tool at StayCoveredVT.com. Answer a few questions to find out if the changes could affect you.

10/16/2026

NKHS is offering free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) su***de prevention training for adults and caregivers.

This introductory session raises awareness, dispels common myths and misconceptions, and teaches three life-saving skills that can help save a life.

How to Register:
Scan the QR code or click the link below to register. Then follow these simple steps:
1. Click “Get Tickets”
2. Select one ticket and click “Add”
3. Click “Checkout” to complete your registration

Register Here:
https://nkhs.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents