At Centerpoint, it is common for many people to request services in the midst of a personal or family crisis.  And through our work, we support many faced with crises in their lives.

Centerpoint does not directly provide crisis or emergency response services. This type of crisis service, available 24 hours a day every day of the year, is provided by your local community mental health center.

In Chittenden County, Vermont, this type of service is provided by the HowardCenter, one of
Centerpoint’s host agencies www.howardcenter.org.

Crisis intervention and response for children, teens, and parents is provided by
HowardCenter’s First Call for Children and Families.

Those in need of text telephone services (TTY) can reach First Call at 802-488-6732.  Language interpreter services are also available.

 

Crisis intervention and support for adults experiencing a mental health crisis is provided through HowardCenter’s Adult Crisis Line.

For adults struggling with a drug or alcohol crisis, or in need of detoxification services, HowardCenter provides the Alcohol Crisis Team – ACT 1/Bridge Program.

Outside of Chittenden County, you may contact your local Community Mental Health Center or access additional resources through the United Ways’ VT 2-1-1 information by dialing 211 from any Vermont telephone or clicking on www.vermont211.org.