OUR MISSION:
HowardCenter improves the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities.

OUR VISION:
Sometimes we can’t make it on our own. That’s true of everyone. And that’s why HowardCenter exists, to provide essential services to people who face challenges.
HowardCenter provides developmental, mental health, substance abuse, and child, youth, and family services to 15,000 people a year. We connect with communities around the state as allies and advocates.
HowardCenter is dedicated to empowering people to get their needs met and to live full, rich lives. We believe everyone deserves support because sometimes we can’t make it on our own.
HowardCenter is a United Way agency.

Description:
HowardCenter improves the health and well-being of children, adults, families, and communities. We provide support and treatment for children, families and individuals; flexible and prompt crisis response; mental health counseling; substance abuse treatment; intensive services leading to successful community living for people with mental illness, developmental disabilities and children experiencing serious emotional disturbance. We promote prevention, early intervention, and community education and understanding; innovative partnerships with consumers, providers, schools, payers, businesses, local communities, and staff. We also provide a workplace that supports professional standards, leadership development, and the needs of employees.

Contact people:

Kesta Perras, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 488-6913, (email) Kristen Hayden-West, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 488-6650, (email)

Office fax number: (802) 488-6901

Address:

208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3J Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.howardcenter.org

Miscellaneous Information

1. What target populations does your agency serve?
	Children & youth with emotional and behavioral problems and their families; adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems; and individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities.
3. How many paid staff (FTE) do you have?
	800
4. Please indicate your organization type:
	Independent 501 (c)3
Volunteers for this agency can serve in these county(s):
	Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties