Counseling Service of Addison County, Inc.

11/21/2025

We'd love your support! A gift to CSAC's annual appeal has real impact. Make your gift online today at https://www.csac-vt.org/donate.html Thank you for your support of community wellness!

11/17/2025

Please help spread the word!

There are terrible scammers trying to steal 3SquaresVT/SNAP funds from people, and we need your help alerting people about this scam so they can keep their funds secure. (You can read about this on ESD's News page.)

Please forward this message to your networks, share on Front Porch Forum, etc.

Stop 3SquaresVT/SNAP Scammers! There are scammers calling and messaging some people, telling them that their EBT Cards are "locked" and asking them to call a number to verify eligibility. THIS IS A SCAM.

The state's 3SquaresVT/SNAP agency (ESD, or Economic Services) will never text or call people with this message. The contact number for ESD is 1-800-479-6151.

If someone has been a victim of this scam, please have them call ESD:
o General line: 1-800-479-6151
o Relay calls: 7-1-1
o Interpretation line: 1-855-247-3092
If folks want to talk to a service provider, they can call 2-1-1 and ask for their local Community Action Agency. Older adults can call The Helpline: 1-800-642-5119.

11/07/2025

Check out this upcoming FREE screening of the documentary Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age, followed by a panel discussion (including CSAC staff) at Vergennes Union High School Wednesday 11/12, 5:30-7:30pm. Screenagers explores how technology impacts the lives of teens & families. RSVP necessary only if you want to register for childcare or appetizers (by today), using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG5Ks_SejTfD_1P6MfRYJyBUHolulwAWxKqCkZoyN-idxqHw/viewform or the QR code in the flier.
This is a great opportunity!
More details in the flier here:

10/31/2025

The CA Department, Two Service Coordinators, Flo Bessette and Tessa Collins hosted A Pumpkin Carving Potluck Party .
Shaw's Supermarket donated 20 pumpkins to us for this event. Throughout the past 2 weeks individuals carved pumpkins and then on October 30th we finished the last of them, before donating them to UVM Health - Porter Medical Center Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing Home for their Halloween Party.

10/27/2025

When you’re experiencing a hard time that feels endless, it can be difficult to imagine things will ever get better. If that sounds like you, there is hope — and there are people ready to help you find it.

Call or text 988 to connect with someone who will listen, be with you through the hard moments, and help you see a way forward. You don’t have to go through this alone. 💚

Feeling stressed, anxious, or just done with the day? You’re not alone. With Vermont Mobile Crisis, 24/7 help is only a call or text away — and it’s free, co...

10/24/2025

Would you consider opening your home to a
person with a disability?

https://www.csac-vt.org/careers/shared-living-providers.html

10/22/2025

NEW PAY RATE !

🌟 Make a REAL Difference – Join Our Team! 🌟
Are you passionate about helping others thrive and build a strong sense of belonging in their community? Do you want a job where you truly make an impact every single day? This is for YOU!
Community Associates, a program of the Counseling Service of Addison County, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional. You'll work directly with adults with developmental disabilities, helping them gain independence, build vital communication and social skills, and foster meaningful connections in job and community settings.
We're looking for someone who is:
💖 Compassionate & Patient
⏰ Dependable & Flexible
🗣️ A Strong Communicator with Sound Judgment
💡 A Natural Mentor (a big plus!)

This is a full-time, weekday, daytime position (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week). Part-time options also considered!
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clean background & driving record
• Personal vehicle with required insurance

💰 Pay: $20/hour + EXCELLENT Benefits Package!
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Learn more and apply today! https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/475994

10/20/2025

If substance use is part of how you’re coping right now, you’re not alone — and we know exactly who you can talk to about it.

988 offers harm-reduction support that prioritizes listening and doesn’t make assumptions. We’ll meet you where you are, work with what’s important to you, and help you decide what comes next.

📞 Call or text 988 anytime. We’re always here for you!


https://youtu.be/T7Y6tTIP-sA?si=JUHy-5hTtfWr_V5q

10/16/2025

Sarah, clinician at Youth and Family Program, shares that the most meaningful part of her job is the partnership that she forms with the families. She is inspired by their wisdom, strength and resilience. Sarah appreciates the dynamic teaming in her program where everyone steps up for each other and grows together. Continue to read her story here: https://www.csac-vt.org/who_we_are/csac-blog.html "A Mosaic of Strengths, Families as Partners, CSAC Offers A Place for Every Stage of Your Career for Clinicians"

10/16/2025

Come join us and become the friendly face of our Youth and Family Program. Learn more at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3619463

10/13/2025

Peer Support means talking to someone who actually understands — because they’ve been there too. It’s the comfort of not having to explain every detail, the relief of being understood, and the hope that comes from hearing “I’ve felt that way, you’re not alone.”

Peer Support isn’t just about listening. It’s about walking alongside you, sharing hard-earned wisdom, and helping you see the next step forward — even when it might feel impossible.

📞 Call or text 988—and ask about Peer Support to connect with a person who gets you.

Sometimes the best support comes from people who truly understand. Our Peer Support Specialists have lived experience with mental health and substance use ch...