Welcome to the Department of Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health continues a long tradition of providing mental health related services in Vermont, and is the state’s lead agency for mental health policy and advocacy.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
VISION
Mental health will be a cornerstone of health in Vermont. People will live in caring communities with compassion for and a determination to respond effectively and respectfully to, the mental health needs of all citizens. Vermonters will have access to effective prevention, early intervention and mental health treatment and supports as needed to live, work, learn and participate fully in their communities
MISSION
It is the mission of the Vermont Department of Mental Health to promote and improve the mental health of Vermonters.
VALUES
We support and believe in the Agency of Human Services’ values of respect, integrity and commitment to excellence and express these as:
Excellence in Customer Service
- People receiving mental heath services and their families should be informed and involved in planning at the individual and the system levels
- Services must be accessible, of high quality and reflect state-of-the-art practices
- A continuum of community-based services is the foundation of our system
Holistic Approach to Our Clients
- We can promote resilience and recovery through effective prevention, treatment and support services
Strength-Based Relationships
- It is important to foster the strengths of individuals, families and communities
Results Orientation
- Strong leadership, active partnerships and innovation are vital strategies to achieve our mission
- We are accountable for results.
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services helps children and adults who have a severe and persistent mental illness, and/or a severe emotional disturbance. Services include:
- Adult Mental Health
- Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health
- Vermont State Hospital
- The Vermont Mental Health Futures Initiative
- Vermont Integrated Services Initiative (VISI)
The individuals and families we support in Vermont's communities want the same things we all want: safe homes, close friends, loving relationships, good health and something meaningful to do each day. Our job is to help them succeed.
Mental Health Services
- Mental health services by category
- Mental health services by county (community mental health, designated agency providers)
- Vermont State Hospital services
Spotlight on Mental Health
- VSH Futures Project Legislative Briefing, November 24, 2008
- Success Beyond Six Minimum Standards for Behavioral Interventionists (Draft) - November 2008
- Independent Study of the Administration of Involuntary Non-Emergency Medications Under Act 114 During 2007 - Report to General Assembly - January 15, 2008
- Pacific Health Policy Group (PHPG) Analysis of Designated Agency Reporting & Documentation Requirements - 3/08 (291 KB, 66 pages)
- Futures Community Residential Recovery Proposals received from Collaborative Solutions, Corp. and Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) of Southeastern Vermont and Brattleboro Retreat - 3/08
- Non-Emergent Involuntary Medication State by State Report - 1/08 (194 KB, 37 pages)