Burlington, VT On 11.22.22, Jericho residents Gail and Tim McKenna made a generous contribution of $3,333 to Howard Center from their CATCH 22 Flag Football fundraiser. 2022 marks their eighth consecutive year of giving to Howard Center. Their donation amount and giving date represent important numbers in their lives. The contribution will support Howard Center’s critical work in the community that helps individuals and families with mental health, substance use, and developmental services. Howard Center Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Catarina Campbell, M.Ed. accepted the contribution from Catch 22 and said, “To have the McKenna’s support means so much to
Burlington, VT Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Holden, MS, LCMHC, LADC, as Chief Client Services Officer following a competitive national search. Holden is Howard Center’s current Director of Home and Community Services, providing leadership and ensuring clinical best practices in a range of programs serving children and families. In her new role, Holden will oversee Howard Center’s full range of more than 50 programs and services. Howard Center CEO Bob Bick says, “In her 30 years here at Howard Center Beth has earned a reputation as an inspiring leader who is absolutely committed to the
Burlington, VT Howard Center will host a job fair on Wednesday, October 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at 208 Flynn Avenue in Burlington. Howard Center has a variety of positions available in several departments including facilities, school programs, residential, long-term supports and services, information management, crisis, and more. Visitors who attend the job fair will have the chance to talk with Howard Center’s experienced staff and learn first-hand about the organization’s rewarding career opportunities. Heather Simmons, Howard Center’s Talent Acquisition Manager says, “Our most valuable resource is staff. We support them and offer great benefits, like training, health and
Burlington, VT Howard Center Arts Collective will host a reception on October 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Storytelling Salon of the Fleming Museum in celebration of their latest exhibit. Call & Response portrays personal and political interpretations of the artists, including commentary on Vermont’s involvement in the eugenics movement regarding race, mental health, and disabilities. A 12-minute video documentary will be screened at 6 p.m., in which the artists and museum staff discuss the unique nature of the collaboration, meanings behind the art, and artists feelings about contemporary issues such as: racism, elitism, and the challenges of refugees. Call
Burlington, VT Howard Center will be connecting with the global world mental health movement and hosting its third annual recognition of World Mental Health Day (WMHD) this October. This is an opportunity for community education and engagement to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and to connect to the global movement to ensure our communities have access to mental health support. On October 12, Howard Center will host a free and open to the public event with two featured speakers, Alice T. Chen, MD, and Ferene Paris Meyer. Dr. Chen is a board-certified internal medicine physician and a national leader in physician advocacy,