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Annual Report 2016-2017

Letter from the President and Executive Director

Dear Staff, Board Members, Community Partners and Friends of UCS,

It has been a remarkable year at United Counseling Service filled with change and opportunity.
We have embarked on a journey to become a Center of Excellence, continuing to provide the
best care while achieving excellent outcomes.

A Center of Excellence addresses the needs and challenges of the community by providing
rapid access to high quality, comprehensive care. A Center of Excellence supports resiliency,
recovery, and results in excellent outcomes with high client satisfaction. UCS demonstrates the
standards of a Center of Excellence by integrating our services into primary care offices,
schools, and the Emergency Department of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. We have
also expanded access to Developmental Services and Community Rehabilitation and Treatment
services in the Northshire. We continue to directly address the effects of opioid addiction in our
community by expanding staffing levels in our Intensive Medication Assisted Treatment
program and by providing trauma informed care in our Youth and Family Services division.
Our ultimate plan is to become a trauma informed agency.

We are privileged to work for UCS and to serve the people in our communities. Our
passionate staff do outstanding work every single day, often under enormous pressure. We
are filled with pride as we witness our staff addressing challenges while continuing to grow
and support our clients.

As we celebrate our 60th year, UCS will continue to be an integral part of our community and
serve as a valuable resource to our clients, families, and community partners. We are
fortunate to live and work in a community that supports our mission to build a stronger
President community. UCS is a great place to work and a great place to get care.

Lorna W. Mattern Robert W. Thompson

Executive Director President of the Board Bob and Lorna

Our Mission:
Building a stronger community by empowering individuals and
. families to live healthy and meaningful lives.
 Governance and Leadership
Board of Directors
Robert Thompson, President
Roberta Lynch Carroll, Vice President
Nathaniel Marcoux, Treasurer
William Baldwin, Secretary
Joseph J. O'Dea, Counsel to the Board
David Ballou
Charles Letourneau
Joanna Mintzer
Lee Romano
Forest Weyen*

Pictured from left to right: William Baldwin, Nathaniel Marcoux, Roberta Lynch Carroll, Charles Letourneau, David Ballou,
Joanna Mintzer, Robert Thompson, Lee Romano. Not pictured: Jospeh O'Dea and Forest Weyen

Senior Leadership Team

Lorna Mattern, Executive Director
Leslie Addison, Human Resources UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference

Dawn Danner, Developmental Services

Paul DiIonno, Outpatient and Substance Abuse
Jill Doyle, Finance
Lavonne Freeman, Youth and Family Services
Heidi French, Community Relations and Development
Julie Pagliccia, Northshire Services
Allah Rakha Sheikh, Information Technology
Betsy Rathbun-Gunn, Early Childhood Services
Alya Reeve, M.D., Medical Director
Shawn Thibodeau, Facilities and Safety
*New to the Board in 2017.
Our worksite wellness program encourages employees to
participate in making smart and healthy choices. The
program promotes a lifestyle initiative that includes a
weight loss support group, healthy cooking classes,
training for races and they also underwrite a portion of
local gym membership fees and training classes for
employees. UCS has been recognized four years in a row
by the Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness
and Sports.
Pictured from left to right: Betsy Rathbun-Gunn, Allah Rakha Sheik, Lorna Mattern, Amy Fela, Alya Reeve, Dawn Danner,
Julie Pagliccia, Leslie Addison, Lavonne Freeman, Shawn Thibodeau, Jill Doyle, Heidi French, Paul DiIonno
UCS Celebrates Staff
This year we celebrated milestone anniversaries and awards at our all staff luncheon
and awards ceremony held on June 24th.
Celebrating 30 years
Pam Bolus Gladys Campbell
Supported Nursing
Employment Counselor Assistant
Celebrating 25 years
Brenda Mattison, Clinical Records Specialist
Doris Russell, Outpatient Assistant Division
Jean Henderson and Lorna Mattern
Director
2017 Peter D. Scully Award Celebrating 20 years
Deborah Higgins, Managed Care Coordinator
The Peter D. Scully Award is presented to an
Celebrating 15 years
individual who embraces the high qualities of
Grace Winslow, Health and Nutrition Manager
professionalism, dedication, and sincerity in dealing
with both staff members and clients. The 2017 Celebrating 10 years
recipient, Jean Henderson, joined UCS in 1990 and April Chadwick, Teacher Assistant
continues to show passion for her work as an Melanie Charpentier, Health and Food
Service Coordinator
Access Clinician. She is a wonderful team member
Jamie Kenyon, Intensive Medicated Assisted
and exceptional advocate for her clients. Treatment Program Coordinator
Karen Sousis, Administrative Assistant
Lynne Teker, Education and Disabilities
Penny Breault received two I CARE nominations at a weekly staff meeting. Manager
Anna Mattison Sandy Young
Emergency Services Accounts Receivable
Manager Senior Coordinator
Celebrating 5 years
Sarah Almeida, Assistant Teacher
Cathy Burgess, Consumer Accounts
Coordinator
Crystal Clifford, Teacher Assistant
Ashley Glanovsky, Residential Support
Specialist
Ashley Hebert, Teacher Assistant
Margaret Johnson, Senior Human Resources
Specialist
Kristen Kirchoff, Family Outreach Clinician
Carol McLenithan, Junior Accountant
Allison Meyer, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Coordinator
Andrea Mook, Early Childhood Mental Health
Clinician
Angela Ruel, Residential Counselor
Laurie Sallisky, Therapeutic Case Manager
James Smith, Job Coach
Jennifer Watson, Substitute Teacher Assistant
 UCS Celebrates Community Partners

2017 UCS Awards of Excellence 2017 Phyllis Dodge Community Service Award
The Awards of Excellence are presented to staff who have The Phyllis Dodge Community Service
performed with distinction. Recipients are nominated and chosen Award is presented to a community
by the Senior Leadership Team. member or organization whose support of
UCS and its mission has been notable and
significant. The recipient is selected by the
UCS Board of Directors in honor of long
standing support of UCS by the Dodge
Family. This years winner, Andrea
Malinowski truly believes in building a
stronger community. Her commitment to Lorna Mattern and Andrea Malinowski
health and wellness has had a
significant impact on both UCS staff and
clients.
Pictured from left to right: Bonnie McGowan, Chelsea Shepard, Sandy Matteson, Sarah
Pettibone, Julie Held, Joanna Szymanski, Rose Mylott, Mary Ellen Woodbridge, Tonya
Havens, Shawn Thibodeau Not pictured: Nancy Bemis, Gladys Campbell, Jean
Cavaluzzi, Vincent Gonzalez, Catherine Hickey, Jamie Kenyon, Pat Kinney, Rachel
Martin and Anna Mattison

2017 Harold C. Archie Warner Memorial Award

This Harold C. "Archie" Warner Memorial Award is presented to an individual that has made significant
contributions to our childrens programs. The 2017 recipient, William Baldwin, has supported our Youth and
Family Services and Early Childhood Services divisions for over twenty years. He serves on our UCS Board
of Directors, Youth and Family Services Advisory Board, and is the President of United Childrens Services
Board. He has helped shape our Youth and Family Service Division into the successful program it is today.

It's wonderful to work with people who are so consistently passionate about the welfare
Lorna Mattern, William Baldwin and Betsy Rathbun-Gunn of their clients and maintaining high standards for their work."
Dr. Alya Reeve, Medical Director.
Noteworthy News

Worksite Wellness Program

Paul DiIonno was named as the new Director of Outpatient and Substance Abuse Services.
Paul DiIonno joined UCS in 2013 as the Substance Abuse Coordinator. He was promoted to Substance Abuse
Manager where he implemented and managed the Intensive Medication Assisted Treatment (IMAT)
Program. Paul has been in the field of Human Services for 23 years. He holds a Bachelor Degree in
Environmental Studies from Johnson State College, a Master's Degree from the College of St. Joseph and a
Certificate of Advance Study in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Vermont.

This year UCS welcomed Lavonne Freeman as the new Director of Youth and Family Services.
Lavonne Freeman has more than twenty years of experience in Social Work and Managed Care. She
received her Bachelor Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a Master of
Social Work from the State University of New York in Albany.

Mental Health First Aid

Just as CPR training helps a person with no clinical training assist an individual following a heart attack,
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training helps individuals across the community to understand mental
illness, support timely interventions and save lives. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) introduces the
unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems and substance use challenges in
adolescents.

MHFA and YMHFA are 8 hour courses that build mental health literacy, help the public identify,
understand and respond to signs of mental illness. UCS provides these trainings to staff and to the
community.
 Noteworthy News

The Northshire UCS office provides quality community based services to members in the northern part of the county. This year we
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expanded services to enable clients greater access to much needed services such as Crisis Intervention and Developmental Services.

Julie Pagliccia was named as the the new Director of Northshire Services.
Julie Pagliccia became the Director of Northshire Services in 2016. She joined UCS in 1999 as a School
Based Clinician moving to the position of Community Services Manager in 2005. She is a member of the
Local Inter-Agency Team (LIT) and the Integrated Family Services (IFS) Team of Bennington County.
Julie has a Bachelor Degree in Sociology from Clark University and a Master's Degree in Marriage and
Family Counseling from Stetson University.

This year UCS welcomed Allah Rakha Sheikh as the

new Director of Informational Technology.
1 in 5 adults in Allah Rakha Sheikh joined the UCS team in 2017 and
America experience a brings members
UCS Wellness Committee to this position IT2017
attended the leadership experience
Vermont Worksite Awards Conference
mental illness. providing project management, service management,
product strategy, development roadmaps, governance
and execution in healthcare, manufacturing, insurance
and telecommunications. Before joining UCS he
100 individuals were served as the IT Manager for Pekin Insurance in
trained in Mental Health Illinois. Sheikh has a Bachelor Degree in Computer
First Aid and Youth 470 clients were Science.
Mental Health First Aid served in our
in 2016-17. Northshire office.
Center of Excellence
This year United Counseling Service embarked on its journey to become a Center of Excellence (COE). COE status is a designation by Vermont
Care Partners, the network that includes 16 non-profit community based agencies that serve Vermonters affected by developmental disabilities,
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mental health conditions and substance use disorders. As a COE, UCS is known by the entire community as a great place to work and a great
place to get care. Clients experience respectful, self-directed and realistic care from staff who have a deep understanding of trauma, best clinical
practices and an unshakable commitment to resiliency and recovery.

Culture of Caring
As a way to put Center of Excellence into practice, United Counseling Service introduced a new
initiative to build a culture of exemplary customer service. The I CARE initiative was introduced at
Town Hall Meetings held last winter. I CARE celebrates individuals who demonstrate core values
of the culture of caring. Staff now have the opportunity to recognize individuals for putting
excellence in to action.

UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference

Penny Breault received two I CARE nominations at a weekly

staff meeting.

"When I go to to work, I know Ill be working with people who truly care. That makes all the difference in the
world! Whether its a smiling face, a job well done, or just working together to make a collective difference, it all
adds up to UCS being a great place to work and a great place to get care!"
UCS Employee
 Worksite Wellness
Worksite Wellness Program

Wellness is integrated into the culture of United Counseling

Service. Employees are encouraged to participate in making
smart and healthy choices. UCS has been recognized for their
wellness program by the Vermont Governor's Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports. The award was presented to members of UCS'
Wellness Committee at the 2017 Vermont Worksite Wellness Awards and
Conference. This is the fourth year UCS has received this award.

The UCS Wellness Program empowers employess to make healthy lifestyle

choices and promotes a culture of overall wellness.

UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite

Awards Conference.

"After working with over 100 employer groups over the

375 I CARE Awards past 6 years, it's refreshing to see UCS getting to the
received in the heart of health promoting and engaging employees
first 4 months. with fun, innovative wellness programming...you are
well beyond what most employers your size are doing
to promote healthy lifestyles in the workplace."

97% of staff believe
that UCS values
their overall wellness
and offers a family
friendly environment.
Dawn Larlee, MVP Senior Clinical Account Manager
99% of staff believe
their work makes a
meaningful
difference to their
clients.
Community Rehabilitation and Emergency Services
For many clients of United Counseling Service, recovery from serious and persistent mental illness is a life-long process requiring a comprehensive
approach to treatment. Community Rehabilitation and Emergency Services (CRES) offers case management, treatment, education, vocational
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counseling, and residential and support services. The program helps individuals remain integrated in their local communities while building
strategies to live more independent and satisfying lives.

Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Advisory Board

Pictured left to right: Joanna Mintzer, Greg Burda, Caroline Gauthier, Annette Denio,
Barbara Baker, and Nancy Balconis.
The Community Rehabilitation and Treatment
(CRT)Advisory Board is comprised of a group of clients, family members,
staff and one voting member of the UCS Board of Directors. The
group meets monthly to advocate for its programs and clients.The
members continually seek ways to educate and raise consciousness about
what mental illness is, what living with societal stigma means to
individuals and to the community at large. The Advisory Board
provides valuable feedback regarding programs and reviews and
UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference
recommends policies that pertain to or influence services. They also
participate in the hiring of key management in CRT.

They seek out ways to educate and train so they can be better advocates as peers to their fellow journeyers and to the wider
community. They know from the inside, from years of suffering and surviving and reclaiming their creative lives that it takes a
village.Every day is a struggle and every day it is a privilege for me to witness and stand with these participants who work so
hard to build better lives for themselves and the whole community."
Penny Breault received two I CARE nominations at a weekly staff meeting. Joanna Mintzer, CRT Advisory Council member and UCS Board Member
 Psychiatric Medical Team

The Psychiatric Medical Team (PMT) provides essential services to the community.
They support all of the divisions of UCS by providing medical treatments for
psychiatric conditions and assure clinical standards of services are being maintained.
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In 2017 United Counseling Service partnered with Southwestern Vermont Medical

Center (SVMC) to enhance coordination of mental health services for patients in
the emergency department and for those hospitalized. Psychiatrists and nurse
practitioners from UCS provide on-site consultation and education to SVMC staff
for patients in their care, which allows for earlier and direct access to mental health
care. Personnel from both organizations work together to improve patient access to
mental health services and reduce stress among patients as well as for medical
staff.

Dr. Trey Dobson, Chief Medical Officer at SVMC and Dr. Alya Reeve, Medical
Director of UCS.

902 crisis calls were Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is pleased to

UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference
received by our partner with United Counseling Service by instituting a
Emergency staff. new program to serve patients with mental health
disorders. Approximately 40% of all patients being
treated at SVMC also have a behavior health diagnosis
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visits involve a mental by CRES would providers from many specialties during rounds, and
health or substance recommend the conduct educational sessions for our staff.
abuse issue nationwide. program to a friend
or family member. Tom Dee, President and CEO of SVMC
Penny Breault received two I CARE nominations at a weekly staff meeting.
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Our Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division provides a wide range of programs to support adolescents and adults who are
experiencing mental health challenges or the negative effects of the abuse of alcohol and drugs. A professional staff of case managers and
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therapists offer screening, support, education, assessments, outpatient treatments and referral services.

UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference
Intensive Medication Assisted Treatment (IMAT)
IMAT offers treatment for adults with a history of opiate abuse. The program uses bupronorphine medication in combination with intense
services and behavioral therapies. IMAT uses a multidimensional approach to treatment, which includes working closely with a team of
medical, clinical and office professionals. The past year brought many new changes to the IMAT Program including a focus on increasing staff
due to the demand for services. IMAT will increase capacity to 100 patients in 2017-18.

"Staff here have great chemistry and are resourceful. I appreciate the fact they
all have large hearts and support and believe in me."
UCS Client
 Elder Care Services
Elder Care Services
As Americas population ages, the need for mental and behavioral health
services continues to increase. Our Outpatient Mental Health and Substance
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Abuse Services provide seniors with support by Elder Care Clinicians. The
program provides primarily home-based counseling services for clients age 60
and over who are not able to access counseling and therapy through more
traditional office-based programs. Clinicians address a broad range of
challenges including depression, stress, grief and loss, substance abuse and
anxiety.

The Elder Care program is a collaborative partnership with the Vermont

Department of Mental Health and the Southwestern Vermont Council on
Aging.

10.2 million adults

have co-curring UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference
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Penny Breault received two I CARE nominations at a weekly staff meeting.
Developmental Services
The Developmental Services Division (DS) of United Counseling Service delivers innovative community programs throughout Bennington
County for adults with intellectual disabilities. The goal is to improve the quality of life of the individuals we serve in a caring, empowering, and
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community oriented environment. We strive to help people with disabilities become as independent as possible while pursuing goals and
activities that are the most meaningful to them.

UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference
The Gathering Place at Camp Ondawa
The Gathering Place at Camp Ondawa offers individuals with intellectual
disabilities a camping experience that is close to home with people they
know and trust. The camp runs for a week every summer. For many, this is
their first experience enjoying nature, discovering rustic living, singing by the
campfire and star gazing. This summer 70 campers enjoyed the great
outdoors at Camp Ondawa.

Campers enjoy a bonfire at The Gathering Place at Camp Ondawa.

"Its so much fun chillin' with people. It doesnt matter what disability you have, were all equal here."
Camper at The Gathering Place at Camp Ondawa
 Community Supports Program
Community Supports Program
Our Community Supports Program allows individuals with intellectual disabilities
time to be out and about in the community.
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Participants are engaging and interacting in many different ways. The program
focuses on healthy activities such as working out at the gym, taking tennis lessons,
hiking, or playing basketball. A new collaboration with the Bart Adaptive Sports
Center gives clients the opportunity to ride bicycles especially made for individuals
with disabilities.

Clients in the program also have the opportunity to volunteer in the community.
Some volunteer at the Second Chance Animal Shelter playing with the animals
while others choose to collect food for those in need or make stuffed animals for
local nursing homes.

12 DS clients have
UCS Wellness Committee members attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference
been at their
current job for
over 10 years.

A DS client who suffered a stroke and as a result has

142 children on average, will
be born each year with
developmental disabilities in
Vermont.
mobility issues had a chance to ride a customized bike at
92% of DS clients
the Bart Center. With a huge smile on his face he said,
believe their quality of
I never thought I would ride a bike again."
life has improved as a
result of services they
received.
 Youth and Family Services
The Youth and Family Services (YFS) division provides an extensive array of home and community based services to children and
adolescents with mental health conditions. YFS offers support and safe community environments that promote growth,
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development, physical and mental health and foster positive relationships. UCS utilizes a team of clinicians, case managers, family outreach
specialists and others to provide Trauma Informed Care to help children, youth and families cope with a multitude of challenges.

Teens 4 Change
When teenagers encounter problems, they often turn first to their peers for advice. Teens 4 Change (T4C) is a
young adult supported and led group whose mission is to connect teens with each other to create change
through positive, substance free community events. This year T4C participated in the Bennington Youth
Appreciation Day, the Transition Fair at Mount Anthony Union High School (MAUHS), attended Legislative
Advocacy Day and more. T4C holds an annual Youth Summit every winter where teens hear from a featured
keynote speaker and attend workshops.
 Camp Be a Kid
Camp Be a Kid
Named by a five year old camper, Camp Be a Kid provides an opportunity for
young people receiving services through the Youth and Family Services Division
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to work through behavioral challenges in a positive outdoor environment.

The camp accepts youth who may not be able to attend traditional camps due
to behavior associated with trauma, autism, attachment or other disorders. The
program runs for six weeks and provides structure and growth opportunities for
many children who may otherwise struggle during summer vacation. 51 campers
attended this year.

Campers gain valuable skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. The
camp highlights the importance of mindfulness, teamwork and conflict
resolution.

20% of youth ages

13-18 live with a
mental health
condition.

100% of crisis calls

placed to our Family 100% of our Clinical Campers enjoy fishing at Lake Paran.
Emergency Services Staff are trained in
were returned Trauma Informed Care. I love to see the smile on kids faces every day. Its
within 5 minutes. great to see them make progress throughout the
week on different skills through various activities.
Camp Be A Kid Counselor
United Children's Services
The Infant and Toddler Center is a shining example of
what good early child care does to enable working
parents piece of mind while enriching the lives of the
children that are fortunate enough to attend."
Parent of child attending UCS Infant and Toddler Center
Board of Directors
William A. Baldwin, Board President
Denise Goodwin, Secretary/Treasurer
Joseph J. O'Dea, Counsel to the Board
Kathleen S. Clark
Kiah Morris
Nathaniel Marcoux
Tara Parks
Jessica Smith
Bennington County Head Start and Early Head Start
Bennington County Head Start and Early Head Start
provide community and center based programs for children and
their families which fosters personal growth and well-being. It takes
a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of children and
their families by providing a variety of learning experiences to help
children grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. Our Head
Start centers have achieved 5 STARS from the Vermont
Department for Children and Families.
UCS Infant and Toddler Center
The UCS Infant and Toddler Center is staffed with trained teachers and
provides quality individualized care and education for children from 6 weeks
to 3 years of age.
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bennington County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bennington County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bennngton County (BBBS)
provides children with the single greatest advantage they
need to grow up; friendship with a caring adult. BBBS helps
children who need or want a mentor by providing
professionally supported one-to-one relationships where children develop self
confidence and assurance. Studies show that children who have role models are
more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and friends,
and less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol.

BBBS also promotes weekly lunch time mentoring during the school year. This year
our Bigs and Littles participated in a variety of activities including ice skating,
attending a play, hiking, and bowling.

132 children were

enrolled in our Head
Start Program
county wide.

50% of infants and

toddlers in Bennington 43 children
County do not have benefitted from
access to high quality having a Big Keegan and Sam at Bowl For Kids' Sake

programs. Brother or Big Sister "I support mentoring because children need positive
last year. influences and I care about my community."
BBBS Mentor
United Counseling Service Vital Statistics

Number of Individuals Served by Program

Adult Outpatient 1104
Youth and Family Services 611
Substance Abuse Program 607
Emergency Services 902
Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Services 174
Developmental Services 254

UCS Wellness
Number of Individuals Committee
Served by Townmembers attended the 2017 Vermont Worksite Awards Conference

Arlington 178 Pownal 147

Bennington 1298 Shaftsbury 93
Bondville 22 Other VT 113
Danby 19 New York 46
Dorset 65 Other State 7
Londonderry 63 Total 2,436
Manchester 265
North Bennington 108
Peru 12

Penny Breault received two I CARE nominations at a weekly staff meeting.

 United Counseling Service Financial Report

Revenue
Budgeted Income for FY 2016-2017
Medicaid $13,438,372
Fees & 3rd Party Payments $437,251
VT Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division $822,882
VT Department of Mental Health $1,261,550
VT Department of Developmental Services $100,316
Other State Contracts $808,832
Local Revenue $903,354
Miscellaneous $346,371
Total Revenue $18,118,928

Use of Funds Per Program

Budgeted Expenses for FY 2016-2017
Salaries $9,438,393
Fringe Benefits $1,839,955
Other Personnel Costs $3.803,555
Operating Expenses $1,632,146
Travel & Transportation $364,553
Building Expenses $1,040,326
Total Expenses $18,118,928

Penny Breault received two I CARE nominations at a weekly staff meeting.

United Children's Services Financial Report and Statistics

United Children's Services Financial Report

Revenue
US Department of Health and Human Services $2,150,274
Local Contracts $414,912
Total Revenue $2,565,186

Expenses
Salaries $1,474,948
Fringe $288,961
Other Personnel Costs $277,742
Operating Expenses $264,970
Children in our program often meet or exceed
Travel and Tranportation $44,044
age-level expectation in key areas.
Building Expenses $214,521
92% in Perceptual, Motor and Physical Development
Total Expenses $2,565,186
91% in Social and Emotional Development
89% in Language and Communication
88% in Cognitive Development
The auditor's report on compliance for the major federal programs
80% in Literacy
for United Children's Services of Bennington County, Inc. expresses
76% in Mathematics
an unqualified opinion on all major federal programs.
Children and families are healthy and ready to learn.
100% of children have a medical home.
98% have a dental home.
96% of children have required vaccines up to date.
 Bowl For Kids' Sake
Bowl For Kids' Sake celebrated 30 years! Our theme was Back to the 80's and it was a huge success raising $46,850 to support youth
mentoring. Thank you to the community and to all of our generous sponsors.

Erica Marthage Miles Lumber/Fuels

Fairpoint Moultons Spectacle Shoppe
Flynn Electric, Inc. Pinkus Family Chiropractic
Fraternal Order of Eagles #1861 Price Chopper Golub Foundation
Patron Sponsors
Global Link Travel Quadra Tek
Bennington Banner GSK Climate Control, Inc. r.k. Miles, Inc.
Bennington Subaru GVH Studio, Inc. Ramuntos Pizza
Carbone Auto Plaza GNAT Robert J. Greene, Inc.
Manchester Journal Hannaford Supermarkets Shea Family Funeral Homes
Sovernet Communications Hayden Plumbing and Heating Sonnys Blue Benn Diner
Spiral Press Cafe Jerome Construction, Inc. State Farm Insurance (Jim Thibodeau)
Winburn Law Offices Kaman (Vermont) Composites, Inc. Stewarts Shops
Kelly Fuels T&M Enterprises
Community Sponsors Kevins Sports Pub and Restaurant TAM INC.
Barr, Sternberg, Moss, Lawrence & Silver, P.C. Main And Way Ugg Shop The Pharmacy
Bennington Lanes Manchester Lions Club Wassick Tire Service
Dynamic Systems INC Mary Morrisey WEQX
Elks Lodge#567 Midura Building Company
Together we are building a stronger community. Thank You!

$1,000 to $5,000 Mr. and Mrs. James and Patricia Lee in honor $100 to $199
Anonymous of Sue Pierce Anonymous in honor of Ralph Provenza
Judith M. Buechner Mr. Robert Fallon and Ms. Joan Leenig Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign
Ms. Elisabeth Bartlett Sturges in memory of Hope Anonymous Anonymous
Godkin Manchester Lions Club Mr. and Mrs. John and Karen Ahearn
Mrs. Constance West The Memory Clinic Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Marilyn Bakelaar
Mr. Langdon Wheeler and Ms. Mary Anonymous
$200 to $999 Katherine Metcalf Mr. Joseph C. Bamford
Bags 4 My Cause Mr. and Mrs. Keith and Pam Nemlich in Mr. Henry Beinstein in honor of Lisa
Bank of America Charitable Foundation memory of Gerrit W. Kouwenhoven Rudiakov
Ms. Carolyn J. Blitz Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Roger and Julia Bolton
Mr. and Mrs. William and Ruth Botzow Mr. Philip O'Neill Dr. Michael E. Brady
Col. Roger A. Brown Pension Works, Inc. Ms. Margaret L. Cardner
Cargill Incorporated Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Mary Provenza Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Lila Cestone
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Joan Carp Mr. David A. Reed in memory of Pamela K. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Kathleen Colson
Mr. and Mrs. John and Deborah Cave Reed Ms. Marliyn Couture
Mr. and Mrs. Austin and Gillian Chinn Ms. Alice Mintzer Sandler and Mr. Ross Crae Printing and Mailing
Mr. and Mrs. Peter and June Davis Sandler in honor of Joanna Mintzer Mr. and Mrs. John and Lisa Cueman
Ms. Dorothy A. Danforth in memory of Nicholas Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Brian and Janice Cunningham
Danforth Sotheby's International Realty Dee's Electric
Mr. and Mrs. Wade and Roberta Devlin-Scherer Mr. and Mrs. James and Carol Stroffoleno in Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy and Claudia Dole
Mr. Christopher M. Elwell in honor of Elizabeth Elwell honor of Christine Stroffoleno Dr. Nancy Scattergood Donavan and Mr.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Gilbert, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm and Genevieve Peter Donavan
Hayden Plumbing and Heating Strohmaier In Memory of Ms. Gladys Barney Dr. and Mrs. Stuart and Shelli DuBof
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Cora May Howe Mr. and Mrs. Theodore and Norma Thomas Mr. and Mrs. John and Mary English
Ms. Shannon Howlett in memory of Gerrit W. Anonymous Mr. Frank Famiano
Kouwenhoven The Vermont Country Store Dr. Donald R. Ferrell in honor of Joanna
Janitronics Mr. and Mrs. Jess and Rosalinda Weiner Mintzer
Anonymous Town of Winhall Mr. and Mrs. Marc and Robin Fisher
Anonymous GVH Studio Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Judith Haight
Mr. and Mrs. John and Bonnie Halpin in honor of
Kathy Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Marilyn Hand
Mr. and Mrs. Huc and Patricia Hauser
Ms. Darlene J. Hazelton
Ms. Diane Hetherington
Mr and Mrs. Andrew and Claire Hildick-Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Nancy Holmes
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart and Colleen Hoskins
Mr. and Mrs. William and Lori Jerome
Jerome Construction, Inc.
Mr. Hugh A. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. William and Janis Ketterer
Mr. and Mrs. Walker Kimball
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory and Sharon King
Mrs. Ellen D. Kouwenhoven in memory of
Gerrit W. Kouwenhoven
Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Patricia Lapham
Lonergan and Thomas, Inc.
Lovejoy Chaplet Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. Fredrick and Maureen Loy
Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Heidi Lynn
Manchester Fraternal Order of Eagles
Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Adele Maddocks
Mr. Myles Mahoney
McEvoy Charitable Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Susan McKenna
The Merck Foundation
Claire Merritt in honor of Joanna Mintzer
Mr. Curtis Merrow
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley and Anne Mook
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Nancy Nash
Mr. and Mrs. David and Gail O'Brien in honor of
Tom Simek
Anonymous
Dr. and Mrs. Robert and Alice Pezzulich in
memory of Dr. Peter Scully
Quadra Tek
Ms. Daisy Rockwell
Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Adria Schozer
Sonny's Blue Benn Diner, Inc.
Reverend and Mrs. Tom and Nancy Jean Steffen
Mr. Jim Sullivan and Ms. Leslie Addison
Mr. and Mrs. Woody and Gregg Swain
Taconic
The Pharmacy
The Yoga Place
Vermont Kitchen Supply
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph and Margaret Weaver
Winburn Law Offices
$50 to $99
Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Nancy Bashevkin
Mr. and Mrs. John and Patricia Bennett
Ms. Elizabeth Benedict
Ellen Perry Berkeley
Bluto Enterprises, LLC
Ms. Susan Boynton
Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Nancy Briggs
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy and Juliette Britton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Judie Brower
Mr. and Mrs. Ben and Jeanne Brumaghim
Ron Brunk and Ron Palmieri
Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Kathryn
Chamberlain
Mr. Henry D. Chandler
Mr. and Mrs. Philip and Linda Chapman
Marion Collingwood Mueller
Mr. and Mrs. James and Lodie Colvin
Julian A. Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Janet Donovan
Mr. Jeremy Dworkin
Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Virginia
Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Kelly Gaiotti
Mr. and Mrs. Walt and Dana Gilbert
Dr. and Mrs. George and Gail Glanzberg
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Linda Goertz
Ruth Goldstone
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. David and Mary Hazelton in
honor of Betty Kenyon and Lori Vadakin
Dr. John Hearst
Mr. and Mrs. Tim and Frances Holbrook
Christine E. Holdun
Mr. and Mrs. David and Shirley Hosley in
honor of Jeffrey C. Casey
Mr. Neil Landres
Mr. Edwin I. Lawrence
Ms. Patricia G. Lovell
Ms. Ellen Maloney
Ms. Mary McGuinness
Mr. Bradley D. Myerson
Anonymous in honor of Ralph Provenza
Mr. and Mrs. Victor and Kim Martini
Mary and Martha Fellowship First Baptist
Church
Ms. Jean Miller
Mr. Michael Molloy
Mr. Graham Moore and Dr. Elizabeth Warner
Mr. and Mrs. Axel and Anna Mundigo
Mr. and Mrs. Louis and Brenda Nicholson in
honor of MJ Raleigh
Mr. and Mrs. Martin and Valerie Oakland
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Marguerite Putney
Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Linda Putney
r.k. Miles, Inc.
Dale Raisig in honor of Joanna Mintzer
Dr. and Mrs. James and Nancy Russell
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Beverly Sears
Renee R. Snyder
Ms. Jane Sobel and Mr. Stanley Rosen
Sutton Place North LLC
Mr. Thomas Weakley
Ye Olde Tavern
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery and Suzan Yucht
$1 to $49
Mr. Leonard Anzivino
Mr. Robert Adelberg, Ed.D. and Ms. Linda
Miller, MSW
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Gloria Alexander
Ms. Rita Allard in memory of George Allard
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Judith August
Mr. Richard Bartholomae
Ms. Lois M. Beardwood
Ms. Judy P. Boehlert Little Green Properties, Inc.
C.L. White, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gennaro and Diana Lobosco
Mr. Niles Callanan Ms. Dolores K. Mahlmann
Dr. and Mrs. Martin Castelbaum Ms. Alice Miller
Ms. Pamela DeBona Monument Electric
Mr. Dean Dixon Laura Muir
Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Patricia Dorr William and Mary O'Herron
Mr. Michael T. Downey Mr. David and Mrs. Marsha Pilachowski
Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Noreen Dunn Susan Plante
Ms. Patricia J. Dupree Wendy Powell
Mr. Kelvin A. Edwards-Perez Mr. and Mrs. Patrick and Winifred Raffaele
Ms. Mary Feidner Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Virginia Ray
Ms. Audrey Giumarra Donald, Helen, and Jean Elizabeth Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. Louis and Marie Guariniello Anthony Schwartz
Ms. Joyce Hall Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Beth Thompson-
Ms. Dorothy C. Halvorsen Tucker
Jenny Handspicker and Deborah Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Sarah Treat
Mr. and Mrs. Dean and Janet Hanson Reverend Linnea S. Turner
Ms. Elaine Harwood United Way of Greater Portland
Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Lisa Hillman in memory of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332
Gregory Hillman Phyllis L. Warren
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Lynda Hobson Wassick Tire Service
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Nancy Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Nancy Zapletal
Mr. and Mrs. David and Diane Howard in
memory of Judith Fellows-Swenson
Ms. Barbara Howland
Mr. William Innes
Mr. Roger D. Jones, CPA in memory of Thelma B
Jones
Ms. Theresa Kubisiak
Mr. Anthony J. Lacroix
Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Mary Lederer
Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Terry Lindsey
 Looking Ahead

In 2018 we will have been

serving the community for

60
years
In Celebration join us for

UCS PRESENTS:
Special thanks to the
Barn Sale Committee who organized Me2/Orchestra
"The Best Tag Sale in Vermont" Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 7pm
Southern Vermont Arts Center,
and raised over $45,000 for
Manchester VT
UCS Services in the Northshire this year.
Tickets available in 2018.
For more information on any of our
services or events visit www.ucsvt.org.

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United Counseling Service
Main Office
100 Ledge HillServing
Drive Bennington County sinceStreet
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5491
Atwood Center for
Developmental Services
335 Dewey Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Batelle House
Crisis Stablization Center
348 Dewey Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Burgess Road Youth and Family
Services
21 Burgess Road
Bennington, VT 05201
Head Start/Early Head Start
Main Office
2 Park Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-3686
Early Head Start
Infant and Toddler Center
100 Ledge Hill Drive
Bennington, VT 05201
Head Start/Early Head Start
5312 Main Street
Manchester Center, VT 05255
To learn more about us visit www.ucsvt.org.
Serving Bennington
United Counseling Service
County since 1958.
100 Ledge Hill Drive Non-Profit
P.O. Box 588 Organization
United Counseling Service Bennington, VT 05201 PAID
Northshire Office Permit No. 89
5312 Main 1958.
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Bennington, VT
(802) 362-3950
Community Rehabilitation and
Treatment
316 Dewey Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Intensive Medication Assisted
Treatment Program
339 Dewey Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Youth and Family Services
314 Dewey Street
Bennington, VT 05201
UCS Residential Facilities
Autumn House Group Home
Bank Street Independent Living
Complex
Gatling House Group Home
South Street Group Home
Union Street Group Home
Head Start/Early Head Start
59 River Road
North Bennington, VT 05257
Head Start/Early Head Start
97 School House Road
Pownal, VT 05261