Providing Community-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Supports for Individuals and Families
HCRS offers community-based supports, services, and collaborations as a complement to our office-based services. We recognize that regular access to services in Vermont can be challenging even in the best of times, so we have expanded outpatient services to reduce this barrier. Our community-based programs include:
- Elder Care Program
- DUI Treatment Court Program
- Reach Up Services
DUI Program
HCRS collaborates with the Windsor County Court to provide treatment for adults in Windsor, Windham, or Orange counties with substance related driving offenses This is a voluntary program for individuals who meet criteria for a moderate to severe substance use diagnosis. Participants who complete our DUI Court program have the chance to have their criminal charges reduced. Participants receive treatment for substance use with the goal of keeping our communities safe and keeping people out of jail.
People are referred to this program through the Windsor County court system.
Elder Care Program
Our Elder Care Program, in collaboration with Senior Solutions, provides mental health screening, assessment, therapy, and case management services to people 60 years of age and older who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance use, and/or other mental health difficulties, who are also home bound. Our goal is to provide comprehensive services to address the needs of elders so they can continue to live with respect, dignity, and independence in their own homes and communities.
Elder Care services include:
- Screening
- Assessment
- Supportive counseling
- Social skills training
- Psychotherapy
- Outreach
- Case management
- Consultation services
If you or someone you know may benefit from these services, please start the referral process by contacting the Senior Solutions Help Line at 1-800-642-5119.
Testimonials
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My suggestions are taken seriously. If I share ideas, HCRS will try to make it happen if they can.
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I most enjoy spending time in the community and with [HCRS] staff.
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My Service Coordinator makes me feel heard. They listen, understand, and show compassion.
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I most like being able to go to work and have a job to support myself.
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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.
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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.
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I most love that services are consistent and tailored to my daughter.
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I most love that services are available both in-person or online.
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[HCRS] staff are kind and understanding.
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My son adores his provider and enjoys spending the time with her.
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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.
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Everybody [at HCRS] works hard to help you.
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The online services option has worked best for me. My case worker is amazing, and I am glad for [HCRS] services.
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I feel like I can talk to my counselor about anything and everything openly.
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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 -
I most enjoy spending time in the community and with [HCRS] staff.
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