Getting Linked

Always follow your school's protocol for linking students and families with mental health resources.  Need help finding resources?
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CV-AHEC
Database of local mental health providers
www.ptophelp.org

Vermont 2-1-1
Local information and referral resources
Dial 2-1-1
www.vt211.org

HowardCenter Child, Youth, and Family Services
Chittenden County's designated community mental health agency
(802) 488-6600
www.howardcenter.org 

Welcome to Students FIRST Project
About This Website

This Students FIRST Project website is designed specifically for Chittenden County's school personnel to enhance understanding about child and adolescent mental health and related issues that may be encountered in students.  Please note that portions of this site are still under development - check back soon for updates.  

The Students FIRST Project (Fully Integrated Resources for Schools/mental health Teaming) is a county-wide partnership of schools, families, and mental health, juvenile justice, and law enforcement systems collaborating to promote and support the mental health of Chittenden County, Vermont students.

The information contained on this website is informational only and should never be used as a tool to rule out or to formulate a diagnosis. Mental health diagnoses should be made only by a trained mental health professional after a thorough evaluation.