This innovative program provides community-based intensive support for youth ages 12-18, as an alternative to hospitalization. Based in Brattleboro, our Youth Stabilization Program (YSP) works with youth and their family to create a plan for the type of services and frequency of appointments that meets your needs and goals. Participation in the program can be as short as a week or as long as 3 months. Prior to stepping down from the program, staff will work with you to create a plan for next steps and help coordinate access to ongoing services.
Services may include: assessment, group, individual, and family therapy, skill-building in community settings, school support, peer support, and case management.
For more information, contact YSP@hcrs.org.
Funding for this program was provided through a congressionally directed spending request recommended by Senator Patrick Leahy, paired with additional funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.
Testimonials
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I most enjoy spending time in the community and with [HCRS] staff.
DS service recipient -
My Service Coordinator makes me feel heard. They listen, understand, and show compassion.
DS service recipient -
I most like being able to go to work and have a job to support myself.
DS service recipient -
My son’s [HCRS] therapist meets with him at his school. She is amazing. She has developed a strong bond with him in a short amount of time. It is clear she is invested and wants him to succeed and feel good. We are very grateful for her.
Children’s service recipient -
Being able to have appointments through Zoom has been a huge help. It makes it easier to keep appointments, cuts down on stress as I don’t have to worry about transportation or if I can afford gas for my car. It also helps with anxiety when the weather is bad as I don’t have to drive. It is also really easy to get in contact with your team. Everyone is very reachable by either phone or email…I feel like I can reach out to either our case manager or counselor at any time, which helps with making me feel very supported.
CRT service recipient -
I most love that services are consistent and tailored to my daughter.
Children’s service recipient -
I most love that services are available both in-person or online.
Adult service recipient -
[HCRS] staff are kind and understanding.
Adult service recipient -
My son adores his provider and enjoys spending the time with her.
Children’s service recipient -
My case workers listen to me and understand that I know myself best and what works or doesn’t work for me.
CRT service recipient -
My counselor supports me in exploring successful approaches to dealing with my issues.
Adult service recipient -
I never feel like I’m being judged, so it’s easy to ask for whatever I need. In turn, staff have shown full and complete effort in finding the most effective ways to support my healing and growth.
Adult service recipient -
[HCRS] services have helped me feel more secure after being hospitalized for more than a year.
CRT service recipient -
I always feel welcomed and heard. Someone is always available in a time of need. It’s a no judgment zone.
Adult service recipient -
My counselor is very in tune to what I need.
Adult service recipient -
Everybody [at HCRS] works hard to help you.
Adult service recipient -
The online services option has worked best for me. My case worker is amazing, and I am glad for [HCRS] services.
Adult service recipient -
I feel like I can talk to my counselor about anything and everything openly.
Adult service recipient -
My case worker makes me feel like I’m a person.
Adult service recipient -
My suggestions are taken seriously. If I share ideas, HCRS will try to make it happen if they can.
CRT service recipient
