United Counseling Service

04/08/2026

Counseling Service of Addison County’s embedded master’s-level clinical internship program connects people to services, offering support from a familiar face within a trusted agency. Interns gain close supervision and guidance from expert staff in an established community mental health agency.

04/08/2026

Join Bennington County Head Start-Early Head Start for an Open Enrollment event at its North Bennington campus at 2 Park St., North Bennington, VT on Wednesday, April 22 at 2:30 to 5:30PM.

More information available at ucsvt.org/events

04/07/2026

Bonnie Jamieson, Director of Developmental Services, hosted a town hall this afternoon for our developmental services clients! She shared exciting upcoming summer activities, introduced the DS team, and answered questions from attendees.

Thank you, Bonnie, for bringing everyone together!

04/06/2026

The April edition of our Community Matters Newsletter is out now!

Read here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Community-Matters---News-from-United-Counseling-Service.html?soid=1125647743187&aid=9h0OlGFEoYc

04/03/2026

Our April Staff Spotlight shines on Kirk Dennison, a school-based clinician at UCS who is making a meaningful difference in the Dorset community. Read more about his inspiring journey and the impact he’s having on students, families, and staff at the link below:

School-Based Clinician Kirk Dennison is United Counseling Service of Bennington County's Staff Spotlight for April 2026.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

📞 Interested in enrolling?
Call to inquire about openings at our Head Start Centers: 802-442-3686

04/02/2026

We're looking for sponsors for our 5K this November! This fun, family friendly event will benefit Chickens for Change, a program of UCS that provides an opportunity for elementary through high school-age youth to raise, care for, and sell chickens and eggs in order to promote business, social, and life skills.

Find out more here: https://www.ucsvt.org/.../9th-annual-ucs-superhero-5k.../

04/01/2026

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)

Reach out today, we’re here when you need us.

03/31/2026

CEO Lorna Mattern, Director of Developmental Services Bonnie Jamieson, Senior Manager of Community Supports and Employment Support Veronica Loya-Gomez, and two clients of UCS Developmental Services had a great time in snowy Montpelier while recently participating in Disability Advocacy Day. This annual event is hosted by the Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights. They explored the statehouse, met with a few legislators, including Representative Michael Nigro, as well as individuals and families from other agencies, and attended a press conference.

Pictured (left to right): Director of Developmental Services Bonnie Jamieson, client Cameron Franco-Ives, client Chad Tifft, Senior Manager of Community Supports and Employment Support Veronica Loya-Gomez

03/30/2026

Thank you to returning event sponsor, rk MILES, who will support this year's Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash as a Defender Level sponsor!

Interested in being a sponsor? Find more information at ucsvt.org/events

03/28/2026

During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the voices of the staff who walk alongside the people we support every day.

For Matt, the most meaningful moments come from simply being present—building relationships, sharing time, and knowing they’re making a difference in someone’s life, one moment at a time.

We're hiring! Apply now at ucsvt.org/careers