Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc.

WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC., is a comprehensive community mental health center. WCMHS is one of ten agencies Designated by Vermont Statute to assure that a comprehensive range of services are available for: adults with Mental illnesses, children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and people with developmental disabilities. In addition to the above, it also provides outpatient and outreach services for adults and children with less severe mental health needs. It is a private, non-profit corporation with a citizen Board of Directors, funded primarily though a contract with the State. Other funding is from local and state grants and contracts, private insurance, Green Mountain United Way support, contributions and fees based on the client’s ability to pay. The agency’s Mental Health Services are available to residents of Washington County plus the towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. Developmental Services are offered to Washington County residents and work in collaboration with the State and other providers to assure that the needs of all residents of Vermont are best served. Guidelines for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, or religion.

The agency provides inpatient and outpatient services; individual, group and couples therapy for adults; individual, group and family therapy, as well as specialized programs, for children and young adults and their families; case management, rehabilitation and residential programs for those with long term mental illness; special programming and residential services for people with developmental disabilities; and a 24-hour emergency service.

WCMHS emphasizes accessibility by developing satellite offices, transportation services and programs in the field. Programs are flexible and specifically designed, as much as possible, to meet the needs of the individual client.

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