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HowardCenter is the community mental health center serving Chittenden County (greater Burlington area), Vermont.  As the largest community-based mental health provider in the state, the Howard Center provides a full array of services for children, youth, adults, and their families faced with the mental health issues, emotional-behavioral needs, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse concerns.  The Howard Center is comprised of three divisions, including the Baird Center for Children and Families, Adult Behavioral Health Services, and Howard Community Services.  The Centerpoint Collaborative includes the Baird Division of the Howard Center.

North American Family Institute
North American Family Institute, Inc./Northeastern Family Institute,Inc. (NAFI/NFI) is a non-profit human service agency with a mission to create diverse and innovative services to help individuals assume control over their lives and become responsible and productive citizens. As a multi-state organization, NAFI delivers a wide array of services for children, adults and families who need guidance, mental health, educational and integrated systems of treatment and support. Services are provided as an alternative to state-run institutions, clinics and hospital systems. NAFI's service delivery model emphasizes the creation of respectful, supportive and healing environments called "normative communities". These communities support positive culture and empower clients to engage in mutual help, personal growth and accountability. NAFI seeks to equip clients and families with skills that enhance their autonomy and self-care.  The Centerpoint Collaborative includes NFI Vermont.

The Chittenden County Substance Abuse Coalition

The Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration