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FIRST CALL FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY | HOWARD CENTER

Provides a telephone and/or face-to-face response to individuals in crisis. This service offers an immediate intervention and suicide prevention response by mental health counselors and connects individuals to resources that best fit the needs of their particular situations. Within the First Call program there are specialized services such as crisis case management, crisis respite, support services when a tragic event impacts a child, as well as Safety Net, an urgent response service for families impacted by incarceration. First Call also provides education, support, and "Gatekeeper Training" to community providers to promote prompt and appropriate response to mental health crises.

Last Assured

12/05/2024

Physical Address

208 Flynn Avenue, Suite 3j, Burlington, VT 05401

Hours

24Hours/7Days

Voice

(802) 488-6000

Other | Main Reception

Voice

(802) 488-7777

Other | Crisis Line

Fax

(802) 488-6001

Fax

(802) 856-6117

Application process

By Telephone

Eligibility

Individuals in Crisis

Service area

Chittenden County, Vermont

Agency info

HOWARD CENTER

Howard Center is is the designated agency for Chittenden County. It provides acute and long-term care services to people with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and other mental health issues, substance use disorders, and/or developmental challenges. Services include emergency and crisis intervention services for adults, children, adolescents, and their families; substance use disorder treatment services in Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties; alternative education programs; and community-based developmental services.