United Counseling Service of Bennington County (Bennington, VT)
About United Counseling Service
United Counseling Service (UCS) is the designated community mental health agency for Bennington County in southwestern Vermont. UCS provides a comprehensive continuum of mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services for individuals and families. Their team of licensed professionals offers outpatient counseling, group therapy, crisis services including a 24/7 crisis line and mobile crisis teams, employment support, and community-based services for people of all ages.
What Groups Are Offered?
UCS offers therapeutic group programming including general mental health support groups, substance use recovery groups, DBT skills groups, anxiety and depression management groups, trauma processing groups, and psychoeducational workshops. The Integrated Crisis Stabilization Services provide immediate support for individuals in acute mental health or substance use crises. Employment services include job skills groups and supported employment programming.
Who Can Join?
Services are available to residents of Bennington County, Vermont. UCS serves individuals of all ages from children through older adults. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most private insurance, and offers a sliding fee scale. No one is refused services due to inability to pay. Walk-in crisis services are available without an appointment.
Meeting Schedule & Location
Groups and services are provided at the Bennington office and satellite locations throughout Bennington County. The 24/7 crisis line is always available. Group therapy sessions meet on regular weekly schedules. Contact UCS for current group offerings and enrollment.
Contact Information
- Phone: (802) 442-5491 (24/7 Crisis)
- Website: ucsvt.org
- Location: Bennington, VT (Bennington County)
What to Expect
UCS provides professional, compassionate care in a welcoming environment. New clients complete an initial assessment to identify needs and develop a treatment plan. Group therapy sessions are structured and goal-oriented, facilitated by licensed clinicians. The crisis team is available 24/7 for immediate support, and mobile crisis services can come to you in the community. UCS is committed to meeting people where they are in their recovery journey.
Cost & Confidentiality
UCS accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most private insurance, and offers a sliding fee scale. No one is turned away for inability to pay. All services comply with HIPAA privacy regulations and professional ethical standards regarding confidentiality.