Student & Family Counseling Resources
Even in the best of times, high school life can be challenging. It is important for you to remember that you are not alone in our community. Not only are the Direction Center counselors, CVU faculty, staff and students here for you, but there are also a number of valuable community resources that can help support as well. Below is a list of resources that students and families have found helpful.
Mental Health Emergency (24/7 Resources):
Chittenden County: Contact FirstCall at (802) 488-7777.
Additional Resources:
Addison County: Contact The Counseling Service of Addison County (802) 388-7641.
Franklin or Grand Isle counties: Contact Northwest Counseling and Support Services (802) 524-6554.
Text-Based Service: To connect anonymously with a trained Crisis Counselor: Text VT to 741741.
Additional Resources:
Addison County: Contact The Counseling Service of Addison County (802) 388-7641.
Franklin or Grand Isle counties: Contact Northwest Counseling and Support Services (802) 524-6554.
Text-Based Service: To connect anonymously with a trained Crisis Counselor: Text VT to 741741.
Community Resources:
2-1-1 Link: Dial 2-1-1 to find out about hundreds of important local community resources, like emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, healthcare, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation needs, educational and volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Grieving:
The Dougy Center: The mission of The Dougy Center is to provide support for children, teens, young adults and their families grieving a death.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Link: How to help children grieving a death.
NCTSN Link: How to navigate questions about deaths, funerals, and memorials.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Link: How to help children grieving a death.
NCTSN Link: How to navigate questions about deaths, funerals, and memorials.
Mental Health:
Howard Center Services Link
Vermont Center for Youth and Families Link: 802- 847-4563, Child Psychiatry, UHC Campus, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT. Provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for families with children with emotional/behavioral difficulties.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Link: "OUR MISSION is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
For a list of local therapists, please contact your house counselor.
- PDF Explaining Access & Intake to Howard Center Programs
- Howard Center School Services Clinician based at CVU:
Vermont Center for Youth and Families Link: 802- 847-4563, Child Psychiatry, UHC Campus, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT. Provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for families with children with emotional/behavioral difficulties.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Link: "OUR MISSION is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
For a list of local therapists, please contact your house counselor.
Sexual Violence:
HOPE Works Link: HOPE Works provides education outreach, crisis counseling, resources and advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence.
HOPE Works 24/7 Crisis Line: (802) 863-1236
HOPE Works 24/7 Crisis Line: (802) 863-1236
Substance Abuse:
Information on Teen Drug Use - Information and Resources
Howard Center (Youth) Link: Resources for children and youth in substance use and recovery.
Howard Center (Adults) Link: Resources for adults in substance use and recovery.
Parent Up Link: Resources for parents regarding substance abuse and other serious issues.
Student Assistance Program at CVU: The CVU SAP program is focused on building students' developmental assets and resiliency by supporting students struggling with their own or someone else's substance use, intervening, and referring them to community agencies or private clinicians for more specialized care when necessary. In addition to this role, the CVU SAP Counselor also:
CVU SAP Counselor: Matt Meunier - email ([email protected]) or phone (802) 482-6951
Howard Center (Adults) Link: Resources for adults in substance use and recovery.
Parent Up Link: Resources for parents regarding substance abuse and other serious issues.
Student Assistance Program at CVU: The CVU SAP program is focused on building students' developmental assets and resiliency by supporting students struggling with their own or someone else's substance use, intervening, and referring them to community agencies or private clinicians for more specialized care when necessary. In addition to this role, the CVU SAP Counselor also:
- Provides prevention education in and out of the classroom
- Facilitates student leadership programs
- Organizes parent education events
- Engages students in service learning
CVU SAP Counselor: Matt Meunier - email ([email protected]) or phone (802) 482-6951
Suicide Prevention:
VT Suicide Prevention Center Link
Umatter Link: "Everyone has a place in the Big Picture. Everyone has a contribution to make, something important to do, and a purpose waiting to be fulfilled. Sometimes people experience mental health challenges, disorders, or illnesses that are significant and require extra help. The message is: you matter because you may need help, and you matter because you may be in a position to help."
Umatter Link: "Everyone has a place in the Big Picture. Everyone has a contribution to make, something important to do, and a purpose waiting to be fulfilled. Sometimes people experience mental health challenges, disorders, or illnesses that are significant and require extra help. The message is: you matter because you may need help, and you matter because you may be in a position to help."
