Community Care Network

03/13/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! We hope you will join Community Care Network and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities in celebrating the tremendous contributions that those with developmental disabilities make to our communities each and every day!

NACDD’s 2026 celebration reminds us that individuals with developmental disabilities are living full lives — working, building friendships, volunteering, parenting, and contributing to their communities. Same community. Same goals. Same future.

To learn more about CCN's Developmental Services, visit rmhsccn.org!

03/12/2026

Thanks Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library!

We are staying true to our mission of donating returned Imagination Library books to local non-profit organizations. Most recently, Deb Quirk, Imagination Library at Rutland Free Library committee member, and also serves on the board of Community Care Network-Rutland Mental Health Services, dropped off extra books to Jordan Stevens, Outpatient Clinician with Child and Family Services at the Community Care Network-Rutland Mental Health Services.

Here is what Jordan had to say about the donation.

“We are so grateful for this donation of children’s books to our Child and Family Services program here at Rutland Mental Health! Developmentally appropriate books help strengthen parent–child connection, support early literacy, and provide families with simple opportunities to build routines around reading together. For many of the families we serve, these books also represent a way to foster emotional development, curiosity, and a sense of stability at home.”

Pictured L-R: Deb Quirk and Jordan Stevens

03/06/2026

Program Spotlight: Child Parent Psychotherapy (CCP) at CCN-Rutland Mental Health Services

CPP, offered by our Early Childhood Services team, is designed to help young children and families heal after traumatic or stressful experiences, while supporting family strengths and relationships and respecting family and cultural values.

To inquire about services, visit rmhsccn.org or call 802-775-2381.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Zos9lQugQ

Learn more about Child Parent Psychotherapy at CCN-RMHS, a program designed to help young children and families recover and heal after stressful and traumati...

03/04/2026

We’re excited to share our 2025 Impact Report!

Check it out to learn more about everything that shaped our year at CCN – from key service outcomes to stories about innovative programming, enhanced service delivery, expanded community partnerships, our dedicated staff and so much more!

Vermont Care Partners

A summary of service results and areas of advancement from Community Care Network in 2025.

02/24/2026

Opening Doors to Care: How Open Access and CCBHC are changing mental health in Rutland County

"Removing barriers to immediate care is a vital priority for mental health service providers in Vermont and across the nation. Community Care Network – Rutland Mental Health Services is addressing the issue head-on to ensure that help is available at the very moment an individual seeks it.

'This work is about dignity and respect,' said Laura Kass, LICSW, Chief Client Services Officer. 'When someone reaches out for help, they deserve to be seen, heard, and supported right away.' " - VT Digger, Feb. 24, 2026

Vermont Care Partners

Removing barriers to immediate care is a vital priority for mental health service providers in Vermont and across the nation. Community Care Network - Rutland Mental Health Services is addressing the issue head-on to ensure that help is available at the very moment an individual seeks it.

02/23/2026

Consider a career with CCN today!

“I think what makes CCN special is my co-workers and the families that we work with. I’m excited to come to work every single day. I’ve been here 12 years and it’s been one of the most rewarding career moves I ever made.” – Emily Shea, Therapeutic Care Manager, Early Childhood Services

Visit rmhsccn.org to learn more about the range of career opportunities available at CCN. From clinical roles to administrative positions, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team!

Vermont Department of Mental Health Vermont Care Partners Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFN2gQUrZEE

Hear from staff about their experiences and what makes being a part of the CCN team so special, and learn more about the range of career opportunities availa...

02/20/2026

Program Spotlight: Perinatal Peer Support

Check out the video below to learn more about the Perinatal Peer Support program offered by the Early Childhood Services team at CCN-RMHS!

Perinatal Peer Support is a new service designed specifically to assist pregnant and postpartum parents experiencing mood or anxiety challenges. The program connects parents with trained peer support providers – individuals who have personally navigated pregnancy or postpartum-related emotional challenges, and are ready to provide compassionate, judgement-free support. Among various objectives, the program aims to help new parents feel less alone, more understood, and better supported as they adjust to the demands and emotions of early parenthood.

To inquire about services, visit rmhsccn.org or call 802-775-2381.

Vermont Care Partners Vermont Department of Mental Health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8fr5nt7_Uc&t=38s

Learn more about CCN-RMHS' Perinatal Peer Support program!

02/19/2026

Community Care Network extends its gratitude to the various members of Rutland County's legislative delegation who visited CCN recently for our annual legislative breakfast event to discuss a range of current issues impacting the organization and those we serve, as well as learn about a number of recent program success stories from CCN. CCN is thankful for the collaborative efforts of our local legislators toward ensuring continued quality care and service to our communities!

01/22/2026

Program Spotlight: Parent Child Interaction Therapy at CCN-RMHS

Check out the video below to learn more about the Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) program offered by the Early Childhood Services team at CCN-RMHS!

PCIT is an evidence-based treatment designed to improve the parent-child relationship and reduce disruptive behaviors in young children. Grounded in decades of research, PCIT is effective for children ages 2 to 7 and focuses on enhancing positive communication, increasing cooperation, and decreasing behaviors like defiance, aggression, and tantrums.

Learn more about the Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) program offered by the Early Childhood Services team at CCN-RMHS! Parent-Child Interaction Thera...

12/16/2025

REMINDER: The CCN Community Needs Assessment Survey closes tomorrow, December 17! Take the survey, linked below, and help CCN improve programming and expand care in our community. Simply answer a few short questions about your experience as a community member or an individual receiving services at CCN. Surveys are anonymous, and participants will have the option at the end of the survey to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.

Click the link here to take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/yc2zktt3

12/11/2025

Community Care Network is pleased to share that it has added Perinatal Peer Support to its suite of peer services, a new program designed specifically to assist pregnant and postpartum parents experiencing mood or anxiety challenges.

"We’re excited to add Perinatal Peer Support to our suite of other peer support services. Research shows that one in five parents struggle with perinatal mood and anxiety concerns, yet many do so without adequate support. We believe that this new service will help to counter these trends locally and provide additional, essential support resources for pregnant and postpartum parents throughout the greater Rutland community.” - Katelyn Jax, CCBHC Peer Support Supervisor with Community Care Network

Visit the link below to view the full story!

Community Care Network launches Perinatal Peer Support for Pregnant and Postpartum Parents

12/10/2025

Congratulations to the 19 CCN employees honored recently at our annual Employee Service Recognition event!

“Community Care Network congratulates all of our staff members who this year hit various key service milestones. We are very proud of the significant, positive impact that each of these 19 staff members, along with their colleagues, make on the greater Rutland community, day-in and day-out. Despite a range of recent shifts across our fields of service, as well as ever-evolving community support needs, the commitment, professionalism and compassion of our employees remains unchanged, and for that we are incredibly thankful.” - Dick Courcelle, CCN Chief Executive Officer

To read the full story, visit: https://www.rmhsccn.org/blog/ccn-recognizes-employee-service-milestones