HCRS

04/02/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Anne Bilodeau as our incoming Chief Executive Officer! 🌳

She will succeed longtime CEO George Karabakakis, who is retiring June 30, 2026, after more than 30 years at HCRS. His impact on this organization and the communities we serve is lasting, and we’re grateful for his continued support during this transition. 💚

Over the past 6 years, Anne has been a trusted leader — helping guide our organization through growth, strengthening how we support our staff, and expanding access to care across our communities. Most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer, she has played a key role in shaping where we are today.

🌟 We’re incredibly proud to see her step into this role and excited for what’s ahead. Congratulations again, Anne!

Read more: https://hcrs.org/2026/04/01/welcoming-anne-bilodeau-as-chief-executive-officer/

04/02/2026

🎨 Tomorrow evening, the walls at 118 Elliot Gallery will hold more than artwork, they’ll hold stories that took courage to share.

Our artists, HCRS clients and staff, have spent weeks (or months!) creating pieces that reflect growth, resilience, humor, grief, and hope. Opening night is when they get to see people pause in front of their work and try to understand. That moment matters! 💚

If you’ve been considering coming, this is your invitation!
📅 April 3 | 5–8 PM | 118 Elliot Gallery, Brattleboro
🍪 Free entry, live music, good food, everyone welcome - we hope you’ll be part of it!

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04/02/2026

🎨 Tomorrow evening, the walls at 118 Elliot Gallery will hold 170+ incredible pieces of artwork!

Our artists, HCRS clients and staff, have spent weeks (or months!) creating pieces that reflect growth, resilience, humor, grief, and hope. Opening night is when they get to see people pause in front of their work and try to understand. That moment matters! 💚

If you’ve been considering coming, this is your invitation!
📅 April 3 | 5–8 PM | 118 Elliot Gallery, Brattleboro
🍪 Free entry, live music, good food, everyone welcome - we hope you’ll be part of it!

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04/02/2026

Shea Harris brings lived experience, compassion, and a deep understanding of what it means to need support — and to find it. 💚

Now, she’s using that perspective in her role as an HCRS Police Liaison with the Hartford, Vermont Police Department, helping people navigate mental health challenges, substance use, and housing instability with care and connection.

We’re proud to have Shea on our team and to see her making an impact in the community! 🌳

👉 Thank you to Valley News for sharing her story: https://vnews.com/2026/03/31/hartford-outreach-division-mental-health/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7mFpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_kpAKhYuet-hAJO1T01ANN4huE6wEmAvvqPSvlbIUIiiCJ4suNfn4qHPYho_aem_M5WgVB0G4S_BR4teXIrRhg

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Shea Harris joins Hartford Police as community specialist to help others overcome adversities she once faced.

03/31/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 💚

This year’s theme, We’re Here All Year, says something simple and important. People with developmental disabilities are already part of our communities, our workplaces, and everyday life.

People are building routines they care about, making plans, forming relationships, and showing up in ways that matter to them. At the same time, there are still gaps. Systems don’t always make things easy. Opportunities aren’t always as accessible as they should be.

This month is about recognizing both—and continuing to move things forward. Be part of building a community where everyone belongs. 🫶

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03/30/2026

Exactly 1 week from now, 118 Elliot Gallery will be full of stories in the form of art! 🎨

We received 170 pieces this year including paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, all created by HCRS clients and staff sharing their experiences side by side. It’s not just something to look at, it’s something to feel. 💚

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your reminder to save the date! 😊

🎉 April 3 | 5–8 PM | Free and open to everyone

Learn more: https://hcrs.org/annual-spring-art-show/

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03/27/2026

Today is your final chance to order HCRS and Kindle Farm merch before our store closes! 🚨

If you’ve been thinking about grabbing something, this is the moment. Once the store closes, all orders will be processed together, and the next opportunity won’t be until the next store launch. Items will be delivered to HCRS Headquarters in Springfield and distributed as soon as they arrive. Please allow about 4 weeks for production and completion. 📦

🛍️ Take a look before it closes: https://stores.inksoft.com/hcrs_kfs_apparel/shop/home

Thanks for supporting the work happening across our communities. 💚

03/26/2026

March has been proclaimed Social Work Month in Vermont, and we’re especially grateful for the social workers here at HCRS who show up for our communities every day. 💚

Your work doesn’t always get the spotlight, but we see it in the trust you build, the support you offer, and the steady presence you bring to people navigating some of life’s hardest moments.

Thank you for the care, skill, and heart you bring to the community. It matters, and it makes a real difference!

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“Every day, Vermont’s Social Workers do important work that has an impact on the well being of thousands of Vermonters. Their efforts to connect our neighbors with supports and services often go unnoticed but play a critical role in the lives of those who may need a helping hand. They are on the front lines supporting individuals struggling with substance use disorder, living with mental health challenges or disabilities, parenting or aging in Vermont – all to strengthen families and communities.

March is Social Workers’ Month and I know I join many Vermonters in saying, thank you.”

03/26/2026

February brought a new wave of energy to HCRS, with 4 new staff joining us this month! Each brings their own perspective, skills, and care to the work we do—we’re so glad to have them on board! 😊

💚 Introducing the newest members of our team -

First photo: Jonathan Tuthill – Children’s Case Manager II
Second photo from left: Jennifer Cobb – Children’s Case Manager I, Nicole Rice – Residential Specialist, Mark Nichols – Community Integration Specialist

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03/23/2026

If you’ve never been to HCRS’ Annual Client & Staff Art Show, it feels a little different from most gallery events. 💚

🎵 Live music plays when you walk in, people gather around the food table, someone stands beside their work while another person asks what inspired it. Before long, you’re part of the conversation too.

Whoever you are and wherever life has you right now, you’re welcome here. Different people and perspectives are what make the night meaningful. 🖼️

🎨 Opening Reception : April 3 | 5–8 PM, 118 Elliot Gallery, Brattleboro

Our event is free and open to everyone, we hope you’ll join us!

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03/20/2026

Our merch store is still open, and there’s 1 week left to grab something before orders close on March 27! ⚠️

Whether you work with us, support our mission, or just want to represent a community you care about, it’s a fun way to wear that connection out in the world.

All items will be produced together once it closes. Orders will be delivered to HCRS Headquarters in Springfield and distributed when they arrive (about 4 weeks for production). 📦

🛍️ Browse the store here: https://stores.inksoft.com/hcrs_kfs_apparel/shop/home

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03/19/2026

Exciting leadership news at HCRS! 💚

After nearly 2 decades of dedication to the people and communities we serve, Becky Gilbert has been appointed Director of Children, Youth & Families and Urgent Care. Becky’s journey at HCRS reflects a deep commitment to supporting children, youth, and families across our region.

We’re thrilled to see Becky step into this role and help lead these critical programs forward! 😊

👉 Read more about her transition on our blog: https://hcrs.org/2026/03/17/hcrs-welcomes-becky-gilbert-as-director-of-children-youth-families-and-urgent-care/

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