Substance Abuse Treatment:
If you or someone you know has a substance abuse problem there are local resources to help. Local outpatient treatment resources include United Counseling Service (802-442-5491) and private counselors in the area such as Sue Sweeney, MA, LADC at 802-442-3520 (ext 210), and inpatient/residential treatment facilities in Vermont can be found at www.healthvermont.gov/adap/treatment/treatment_county.aspx

Recovery: The Turning Point Club
is an easy to access support center for those in recovery. For more information call (802-442-9700). There are also numerous support groups throughout the community.
More information about Alcoholics Anonymous can be found at www.aavt.org or (802-447-1285).
Narcotics Anonymous information can be found at www.gmana.org or (802-773-5575).
Vermont Al-ANON/AL-ATEEN information can be found at www.vermontalanonalateen.org or (866 972-5266).

Student Education/Intervention/Support:
Student Assistance Professionals (SAPs) identify students with substance use problems, intervene, and when necessary, refer them to community agencies for more specialized or intensive services. Since SAP counselors and teams are continually interacting with students, they can identify students having problems through direct observation. SAPs are also heavily involved in substance abuse education, prevention and building the skills of students.
Both Mt. Anthony Union Middle School (802-447-7541) and
Mt. Anthony Union High School (802-447-7511) have SAPs to assist students.

Family Emergency Services:
FES is an intensive mobile crisis program servicing families, caretakers and schools experiencing a youth related crisis. Services include: crisis triage, counseling, case management, consultation, home and school based services, emergency respite, shelter beds, and runaway and homeless youth services.
The program serves Bennington County and is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-360-6621 or 802-442-1700.
Mobile services are available Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm

Wit’s End Support Group
Southshire Partnership for a Healthy Community
Program for parents dealing with substance use and abuse issues with their children. Group is parent led, but also offers a licensed an AOD counselor to help answer questions and provide resource information.
Contact: Sue Mason
Phone: 802-442-5491 (X233)
Ages: All
Fee: Free
Group Meets Weekly