By Gregory M. Thayer Editor’s note: Gregory M. Thayer is a candidate for lieutenant governor. When we look at shootings, we need to stop blaming inanimate objects — the guns— for these tragedies. They are not the problem. Criminals or […]
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Climb Out of the Darkness event held in Rutland
Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m.— RUTLAND — The Climb Out of the Darkness is the world’s largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families operated by Postpartum Support International. In its 10th year, the […]
Column, Funologist
The garage years: part 5, counseling sessions 5-6
By Sandra Dee Owens Session 5 I have no memory of counseling session 5. Session 6 At the end of session 6, the last one my husband and I would attend, the counselor suggested we find a Plan B before […]
Local News, State News
White River Junction VA Medical Center opens mental health beds to Vermonters in need
A partnership between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the state will alleviate some strain in the mental health system Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith announced Oct. 27 that the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) will temporarily offer […]
State News
Vermont remains first in the nation for mental health access
With a wide array of resources available, access to mental health services in Vermont continues to be ranked first in the nation, according to the annual report, State of Mental Health in America. “It’s an achievement Vermonters should be proud […]
2021 E-Editions
Mountain Times – Volume 50, Number 40 – Oct. 6-12, 2021
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Commentary, Opinion
From crisis comes opportunity: What I’ve heard from Vermonters
By Lt. Governor Molly Gray A year and a half after the onset of the pandemic, Vermont remains in the midst of ongoing recovery efforts. While there is so much uncertainty about the future, one thing we can be sure […]
Local News
Rutland Mental Health lands $600,000 for youth pilot program
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger RUTLAND — Health care providers hope a new $600,000 pilot program, coming to Rutland this fall, will help reduce mental health crises that send a high number of children and teens to the local hospital. On average, young […]
State News
Hannaford donates $50,000 to support mental health in Vt
Donation to aid increased need for mental health resources, associates wear green shirts and ribbons to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month Hannaford and the Hannaford Charitable Foundation jointly announced May 12 a $50,000 donation to the National Alliance […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
NAMI Vermont invites community to first Virtual Pathways to Wellness Conference
May 19 at 8:30 a.m. — VIRTUAL — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) is excited to invite you to its first ever virtual Pathways to Wellness Conference on Wednesday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to […]