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Spectrum's Solidarity Sleep Out

( 01/09/2012 10:17 AM )

Support Spectrum this holiday season

( 11/14/2011 2:40 PM )

6th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner Silent Auction

( 09/22/2011 11:56 AM )

Spectrum's 6th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner

( 08/10/2011 12:48 PM )

Join the Buffett family in supporting VT youth!

( 07/07/2011 1:13 PM )

Youth & Family Wellness Project:

( 02/19/2010 1:58 PM )

The YFWP provides support, education, and clinical services to help young people (14-21 years old) who may have substance abuse and mental health issues.

Thank You For Your Interest In Getting Involved

( 05/28/2008 9:29 AM )

Thank You For Signing Up For Our Newsletter

( 05/28/2008 9:26 AM )

Guardian of Youth Monthly Giving Program

( 05/20/2008 9:46 AM )

Become a Volunteer

( 05/20/2008 9:22 AM )

Last year, 142 volunteers gave 11,485 hours of work that saved Spectrum $172,275. There are many opportunities for volunteering or interning with Spectrum.

In 2010, Spectrum's Counseling Program was awarded an Innovation Award in Substance Abuse Services (iAward) sponsored by the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS) and NIATx. Spectrum was chosen for this award for its rapid referral and assessment program, which reduces wait times for outpatient services, such as treatment for drug and alcohol abuse.

Success Stories

( 05/19/2008 4:40 PM )

Video: Stuck in Vermont > Identity Project

Shelter

( 05/19/2008 4:37 PM )

Spectrum’s 13-bed emergency youth shelter provides young people with temporary shelter while they begin the process of getting their life back on track.

Murray Street Residence

( 05/19/2008 4:36 PM )

Spectrum’s Murray Street Residence is a group living program for six adolescent males that provides a community-based transition from foster care to independent living.

Maple Street Residence

( 05/19/2008 4:35 PM )

Spectrum’s Maple Street Residence provides nine private rooms and a common kitchen, dining, and living room for homeless youth making the transition to independent living.

Youth Development Program

( 05/19/2008 4:32 PM )

The Youth Development Program serves youth who are, or have been in the custody of the State, or young people in the substitute care system under the Department for Children and Families.

Student Assistance Program

( 05/19/2008 4:31 PM )

Spectrum recognizes that each school community is different with respect to structure, readiness, need, and capabilities. SAP is designed to work with individual school communities to assess their needs, interests, and capabilities and to design a customized Student Assistance Program to provide a basis for substance use and related mental health education, prevention and intervention services.

Street Outreach

( 05/19/2008 4:30 PM )

The goal of this program is to build relationships between street youth and program outreach staff to facilitate youth leaving the streets.

Mentoring Program

( 05/19/2008 4:30 PM )

Spectrum’s Mentoring Program is a community-based program that partner responsible adult volunteers with adolescents between the ages of 11 and 21.

Jump On Board for Success (JOBS)

( 05/19/2008 4:26 PM )

The JOBS Program is a collaborative effort between Spectrum and the HowardCenter. The program serves youth (16-21) who have been identified as having an emotional and/or behavioral disability and are in need of extra support and services to maintain and make progress in their educational settings and /or obtain and maintain employment.

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