Champlain Community Services

02/26/2026

Removing barriers to immediate care is a vital priority for mental health service providers in Vermont and across the nation. Community Care Network - Rutland Mental Health Services is addressing the issue head-on to ensure that help is available at the very moment an individual seeks it.

02/20/2026

Today Bridging celebrated the end of our 2nd semester with Pod Treasures!
It was a day filled with smiles, dancing, sweet beats, and delicious treats. Each student received a certificate of completion and took to the stage to share highlights from their semester.
We are so proud of all they accomplished!

02/20/2026

A great opportunity to increase access to voting!
This event is open to all eligible Burlington voters.

The City is hosting a Community Voting Night, with support from the Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV). The event will take place on Friday, February 27, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the O.N.E. Center (Second Floor Gym), 20 Allen St., Burlington.

This event is focused on increasing access to voting by bringing voter registration, voting, and language support together in one place. Every resident’s vote is important. This event is open to all eligible Burlington voters.

At the event, eligible Burlington voters can:
• Register to vote
• Vote early for the March 3 City elections
• Access interpretation services while voting

On-site interpretation will be available in Arabic, Burmese, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Nepali, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese.

Phone interpretation will also be available for additional languages, if needed.

Ballots are available in English, Arabic, Burmese, French, Nepali, Somali, and Swahili.

For more information check out our website, the link is in our bio.

02/19/2026

Vermont faces a deepening youth mental health crisis, with rising depression, anxiety, and su***de risk, especially among Transitional-Aged Youth. NFI Crossroads’ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) -based intensive outpatient program provides skills-focused treatment that builds coping abilities, strengthens relationships, and helps people restore hope.

Vermont faces a deepening youth mental health crisis, with rising depression, anxiety, and su***de risk, especially among Transitional-Aged Youth. NFI Crossroads’ Dialectical Behavior Therapy-based intensive outpatient program provides skills-focused treatment that builds coping abilities, strengt...

02/16/2026

PGLL Update From Anna Kremer –
Colchester Campus: The South Burlington Library had a special surprise guest attend our Peer Growth & Lifelong Learning class last week.
We’ll give you a hint… he’s tall, furry, and loves UVM Athletics. If you guessed Rally the Catamount, you’d be right! Rally came to visit our participants and DSPs and learn and thing or two about The University of Vermont from our peer teacher Ashley this week. Thanks for visiting PGLL and spreading some cheer, Rally, and Go Cats Go!

02/14/2026

Check out the latest issue of the D.I.Y. Newsletter at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GfzTD37bwLvqAUGNOTulLrSrraEdHmHF/view

02/13/2026

Facing Vermont’s housing shortage, partners across the state are advancing community-integrated homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See how our colleaguess at Upper Valley Services’ projects highlight solutions that pair affordable housing with supports. (Sponsor Spotlight series in VTDigger)

Facing Vermont’s housing shortage, partners across the state are advancing community-integrated homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Upper Valley Services’ projects highlight solutions that pair affordable housing with supports.

02/12/2026

This week, Bridging got a behind the scenes look at local radio with a visit to the VOX AM FM studios in Colchester, home to Star 92.9, 95 Triple X , and more.

We want to give a huge thank you to Mel from Star 92.9 and Izzy from 95 Triple X for giving our students an awesome tour. We learned how radio shows come together, got to see how recording works and be a part of it too, and yes, there was definitely some dancing in the studios as well.

And just when we thought it could not get any better, we may have had a surprise visit from Mike from Mike and Mary in the Morning on Star 92.9.

Thank you again to the VOX team for welcoming Bridging, sharing your time, and giving our students such a fun look at a unique workplace.

02/11/2026

Eight is great! 🎉
For the 8th year in a row, Champlain Community Services has been recognized as one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work!

We are proud of our team and grateful for the people who make CCS such a great place to work every day. 💚

To learn how we got this award, follow this link: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/january/30/65-firms-named-best-places-work-vermont-2026

02/10/2026

Need something fun to do during these cold February days? ❄️🎨
Come check out the Arts Alive Exhibition at Main Street Landing! It’s located on the first floor of Burlington’s Union Station and features amazing artwork by members of our CCS community. The exhibit runs through March 6, and the pieces are available for purchase.
Big thanks to the Howard Center Arts Collective for curating this incredible show!