HCRS

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at HCRS! 🎃👻

Whether you're dressing up, carving pumpkins, handing out candy, or enjoying a cozy night in, we hope your day is filled with fun, laughter, and Halloween magic. ✨

Wishing our clients, staff, and communities a spook-tacular Halloween! 🍬

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10/30/2026

Behind every strong community are people and organizations working together to make a difference. 💚

At our 2026 Annual Meeting, we had the pleasure of recognizing five incredible award recipients whose dedication, collaboration, and compassion help strengthen the communities we serve!

🏆 James Bartley Community Partner Award: AIDS Project of Southern Vermont
🌟 Ripple Impact Award: Green Mountain Union High School Guidance Department
💗 Heart of the Community Award: Sue Graff, AHS Field Services Director
🤝 Circle of Support Award: Red House Press
🌳 Connections Award: Cora Swanberg, HCRS Community Support Specialist

Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients! Your commitment to supporting others, building connections, and creating positive change is truly appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate another year of transformation, partnership, and progress!

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10/30/2026

Halloween fun! 🧡🍂🦇

10/20/2026

As the seasons change, we want to make sure our community knows about the food resources available to help individuals and families across Vermont! 🍎🍂

From 3SquaresVT and Crop Cash to local food shelves, WIC, Meals on Wheels, and more, there are programs available to help put food on the table.

🍁 A timely reminder: Farm to Family Coupons can be redeemed through October 31!

Please share with anyone who might benefit! 💚

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10/14/2026

Thank you for an amazing 2026 Brattleboro Buddy Walk! 💛💙👟

What a wonderful day celebrating people of all abilities and coming together to support Special Olympics programming in Windham County.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, fundraised, donated, sponsored, or helped make this year's event possible! Special thanks to our Buddy Walk Ambassadors and longtime organizer Jim Nicholson for their incredible dedication. 🌟

We couldn't have done it without you, and we're so grateful to everyone who made the day so special! 💙

📸 The photos are in - relive the fun and see some of our favorite moments from this year's Buddy Walk!

https://hcrs.pixieset.com/buddywalk2026/

Photo collection by HCRS

10/05/2026

When someone you love is dealing with substance use issues, it can also affect you.

Supporting them doesn’t need to mean putting your own wellbeing aside. It’s okay to ask for help, lean on others, and set boundaries. You deserve support, too. 💚

🔗 Explore substance use services at HCRS: hcrs.org/adult-services/substance-use-addictions/

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10/01/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 Registration for the 2026 Brattleboro Buddy Walk closes at midnight tonight!

Join us this Saturday, October 3, at the Brattleboro Town Common for a day celebrating people of all abilities with a one-mile walk/roll, music, lunch, games, raffles, vendors, and more! 🎶🌟

Registration is free, and fundraising is completely optional. Come walk, roll, celebrate, and be part of a day all about inclusion and belonging. 💙💛

⏰ Don’t wait, register here: http://brattleborobuddywalk.org/

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09/28/2026

When someone you care about is struggling with substance use, wanting to help can come with a lot of uncertainty. What should you say? When should you step in?

Supporting someone doesn’t mean having all the answers. Small, thoughtful actions can make a difference while still leaving room for your own needs and boundaries. 💚

The tips below are a good place to start. 👇

Need help figuring out the next step? HCRS is here!

📞 802-886-4500 | 🌐 hcrs.org/adult-services/substance-use-addictions/

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09/27/2026

Since launching Same Day Access in May, hundreds of people have walked through HCRS’ doors to take the first step toward mental health and substance use support, without needing to schedule an appointment first. 💚

The response shows just how important it is to make reaching out for support simpler when someone is ready.

Read more about the impact of Same Day Access so far and how it’s helping reduce barriers to care. 👇

🔗 https://hcrs.org/2026/09/21/same-day-access-connects-more-than-400-people-with-hcrs-services-since-may-launch/

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