Hope and Support.
Find it Here.
Life can be complicated. Finding help shouldn’t be.
Washington County Mental Health Services works with children, adults, and families throughout central Vermont. Whether you’re looking for mental health care, help with substance use, developmental services, support for your child or family, or help during a crisis, we’ll help you find a place to start.
You don’t need to know exactly what kind of help you need or which program to call. Tell us what’s going on. We’ll listen, help you understand your options, and connect you with support that makes sense for you.
Our work happens in our offices and throughout the community: in homes, schools, neighborhoods, and the places where people live their everyday lives. We meet people where they are, build on their strengths, and work alongside them toward the lives they want to lead.
Since 1967, WCMHS has been part of this community, providing everything from prevention and wellness to ongoing care, stabilization, and 24/7 emergency response. We believe people deserve a voice in their own lives, a place in their communities, and support that respects who they are.
WCMHS. Where Hope and Support Come Together.
How We Serve
Helping to navigate the journey to wellness with collaborative, inclusive and compassionate care.
No One Is Denied Services Due to Inability to Pay
WCMHS offers a sliding fee discount to make care affordable for everyone—regardless of insurance status. Discounts are based on household income, and help is available to apply. Applications can be completed during intake, by phone, in person, and online (coming soon).
Children, Youth & Family Services
A full spectrum of services to support children 0 - 22 years old and the families that love them.
Intensive Adult Mental Health Services
Community rehabilitative services to support chronic and persistent mental health needs.
Center for Counseling & Psychological Services
Outpatient support for every stage of life for individuals and families.
Community Developmental Services
Support services for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.
Center for Substance
Use Services
Psychiatric & Nursing Services
Mental health and intellectual/developmental disability support rooted in medical technology.
We get it...
From the very beginning, WCMHS has played a role in the well-being of Washington County residents and the three Orange County towns we serve with compassionate care that's evidence-based and delivered using best practices. In short, we get it. And so do our clients...
...I was all alone...
CSP Client
“Thank you for all staff treating me with respect even when I thought I was all alone and hopeless.”
...I have a bright future.
CCPS Client
“My counselor is incredible. We have done a lot of hard soul-searching work. I am feeling happier and feel like I have a bright future.”
...a positive difference.
CYFS Client
“Without the Hilltop ABA Program, my grandchildren wouldn’t be where they are now. It has made a huge, positive difference.”
I receive the best care...
CDS Client
"I receive the best care from all my WCMHS staff and my case manager. I love where I live. Staff deserves a raise for the quality of care they each provide and for all their dedication."
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