St. Michael's College students fund change through fees
Burlington Free Press, December 7, 2011 

When a Burlington nonprofit organization sought to set up a new program to assist homeless families last year, assistance came from an unusual philanthropic source: the student body at St. Michael's College.

Local mentor pairs celebrate mentoring night with the Lake Monsters
Shelburne News, August 31, 2011 

On Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Vermont Lake Monsters hosted Mobius and local mentor pairs at Centennial Field in Burlington. Nearly 50 mentors and mentees were treated to free admission and an exciting evening of baseball.

Setting sail in the right direction in Burlington
Burlington Free Press, July 27, 2011 

With his lifejacket in place, Cole Botala picked up the oars without being asked. Not a lick of win was in the air, but that was not going to stop the 12-year-old from Milton or his mentor, Sam Smith, from taking a sailing lesson at the Community Sailing Center in Burlington last week.

Spectrum receives pledge from Buffett family
Burlington Free Press, July 14, 2011 

Doris Buffett, sister of billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett, has pledged $200,000 to Spectrum Youth and Family Services in Burlington to create a second home for formerly homeless teens and young adults.

Spectrum named top non-profit for social media in VT
June 30, 2011

Spectrum was voted the best social media non-profit in VT during BTV Social Media Day! 

Retail Recycled: Seven questions for Clothes Exchange founder Leslie Halperin
Seven Days, May 18, 2011

A little retail therapy can go a long way at the Burlington Clothes Exchange. The event, now in its 10th year, offers one-stop shopping for great garments and good karma. Every penny earned from the sale of clothing — gathered from individuals’ closets as well as area retailers — benefits a local nonprofit.

Mentoring program unites adults, kids on a course of fun
Burlington Free Press, March 16, 2011

As five youth from the Spectrum Mentoring program sat around a table eating dinner at Bolton Ski Resort with their mentors and a staff member frm the social service agency, the kids couldn't wait to hit the slopes for another snowboarding run.

Spectrum Youth & Family Services Celebrates 40th Year
WCAX, December 13, 2010

Spectrum Youth Services in Burlington had a special visitor Monday to help celebrate its 40th year. Senator Pat Leahy was one of the first board members of Spectrum when it started in 1970. Since then, the organization has helped tens of thousands of homeless and runaway kids.

Idyll Banter: At Last, Stars Smiling on Mike Stamatis
Burlington Free Press, December 12, 2010

Burlington's Mike Stamatis turns 20 today. As he steered his electronic wheelchair over the bricks on the northern tip of Church Street on a chilly afternoon last week, he shared with me his birthday wish list: "I'm enjoying my life more now than I ever have in the past. The best birthday gift I could have is to see my life continue on this course," he said.
 

Advocates Press For New Approach To Domestic Violence Prevention
Vermont Public Radio, November 26, 2010

The problem of domestic violence continues to persist across Vermont. Now, advocates from Spectrum Youth & Family Services say, a whole new approach is needed in treating men who've been violent in the home.
 

How Spectrum Helps Young Lives in Vermont
Burlington Free Press, November 26, 2010

Melinda Gabree, a sophomore at Champlain College, has faced many challenges in her 18 years. Substance abuse issues sent both her parents to jail, but, with help from a Spectrum program that transitioned Gabree into foster care, she is looking forward to a career working in the same system that has helped her create a new life for herself.
 

Grant to Expand Services for Youths
Burlington Free Press, November 12, 2010

Two Burlington service agencies, Spectrum Youth & Family Services and the Women's Rape Crisis Center, have been awarded a large federal grant which will be used to enhance and expand services and advocacy for youth victims of sexual assault and related issues in Chittenden County.
 

Group Kicks Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Vermont Public Radio, October 10, 2010

Statewide leaders and advocates have kicked off "Domestic Violence Awareness" month.  Their goal is to put a spotlight on a problem that persists in Vermont - where more than half of all homicides are related to domestic violence.
 

Is Differential Too Deferential? by Mark Redmond
Youth Today, September 1, 2010

Six months ago, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that fiscal 2008 statistics showed that child maltreatment in this country had dropped to the lowest level since 1990. And it was a sharp drop.
 

Hotel Finds New Use for Toiletries
WCAX, August 17, 2010

Spectrum is the recipient of a new recycling program created by Doubletree Hotel which diverts unfinished bottles of shampoo and conditioner from the trash toward those in need.

Judge Ben: Court Ordered Drug Treatment
CCTV, July 30, 2010

Judge Ben Joseph speaks with Annie Ramniceanu, MS, LCMHC, LADC, Clinical Director at Spectrum Youth & Family Services, on the award winning program Spectrum offers and the opportunities for treatment in Vermont.

 

Starting from Scratch: A Local Market is Teaching Young Adults to Ditch the Dollar Menu
Seven Days, July 14, 2010
 

In a weekly class, local market Healthy Living teaches youth living in Spectrum's SRO (Single Room Occupancy) cooking techniques and healthy eating habits.

Promises Kept: How a Former NBC Exec Went From Making Good to Doing Good
Seven Days, June 30, 2010

After a liver transplant, Bill West, a former NBC Executive, pledged to do good with his life. Now a mentor at Spectrum Youth and Family Services helping at-risk youth learn to drive as well as a volunteer assisting with end-of-life care in a hospice center, West has been following through on that promise.

 

White House Drug Policy Leader In Vermont
Vermont Public Radio, June 17, 2010
 

One of the leaders of White House drug policy was in Vermont Wednesday. Dr. Tom McLellan made several stops in the Burlington area, including at Spectrum Youth and Family Services.

 

White House Official Lauds Vermont Drug-Treatment Program
Burlington Free Press, June 17, 2010

The deputy director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy stopped by Spectrum Youth and Family Services in Burlington on Wednesday afternoon to commend the center’s staff on their treatment of drug users.

 

On the Waterfront: Spectrum Youth & Family Services
CCTV, June 16, 2010

Melinda Moulton hosts Mark Redmond, Executive Director of Spectrum Youth & Family Services.

 

Spectrum Program Honored
Burlington Free Press, May 11, 2010

Two years ago, when a judge in Ver­mont District Court in Burlington wanted to send a teenager facing drug or alcohol charges to treatment, the offender typically had to wait at least a week for that help. The lag time meant some didn’t show up for their appointments, and many found them­selves back in court on new charges. A Spectrum Youth and Family Services program has helped break the cycle, and the Burlington orga­nization has earned national recognition for it.

Spectrum Receives National Recognition
WCAX, May 3, 2010

An outreach organization in Burlington is receiving national recognition.

Spectrum Youth Services Garners National Attention
Vermont Public Radio, April 30, 2010

A Burlington organization that works with troubled teens will receive an Innovation Award for reducing wait times for services such as drug abuse treatment.

Spectrum’s Diabetes Mentor is a Hometown Hero
WPTZ, April 10, 2010

Ginger Vieira has diabetes and shares her experience with a teen who has diabetes through Spectrum's Diabetes Mentoring Program.

Program Gives Kids with Type 1 Diabetes an Outlet
New England Cable News (NECN), February 16, 2010

Living with type 1 diabetes is a non-stop challenge, involving blood checks, insulin pumps and controlled meals. It most often sets in during childhood and adolesence when kids are juggling many other stresses. With that in mind, a young Vermont doctor has started a program to give kids with type 1 diabetes an outlet.

Kids Learn to Deal with Diabetes
WPTZ, February 16, 2010

Local kids with diabetes are learning to manage their disease from those who understand it best.

Fix-it-with-Five Presents the Final Three:
Representatives from Spectrum, Neighborkeepers, and COTS Present the Possibilities with $10,000 grant
The Defender, February 10, 2010

The process of elimination began weeks ago with 18 applications applying for the $10,000 grant from St. Michael’s Fix-it-with-Five committee. Finally, after narrowing down their prospects to three final applicants, Fix-it-with-Five grew one step closer to the winner of the decided final vote.

Spectrum Youth Scores a Major Grant

WCAX, December 17, 2009

Spectrum Youth and Family Services has won a federal grant of $1.2 million to improve addiction recovery services.

Homeless Shelter Demand Rises as Temperatures Drop
New England Cable New (NECN), December 16, 2009

Homeless shelters across our region have seen a surge in demand this past year. In Vermont, that goes for youth shelters as well.

Recession Sparks Rise in Vermont's Homeless Youth
WCAX, November 23, 2009
 

Homeless Youth on the Rise
Burlington Free Press, November 16, 2009

Spectrum Youth and Family Services Marks 40th Anniversary
Vermont Daily News, August 24, 2009

Court Tests Mandatory Substance Abuse Treatment

WCAX, August 13, 2009

Reaching Out: Searching for Homeless Youth on the Streets of Burlington
Seven Days, June 8, 2005