Uli Schygulla, Director of Howard Center’s ACT 1/Bridge program, was recently honored with a 2018 Intensive Care Services Community Partner Award from Washington County Mental Health Services. The award recognized the ACT 1 staff for the training and technical support they provided as the Washington County organization planned for adding alcohol detox services to an existing program.
Karen Kurrle, Director of Intensive Care Services at Washington County Mental Health, recognized Schygulla’s assistance in providing information, resources, and consultation and thanked ACT 1 staff for their cooperation and support for those who receive help from Washington County Mental Health Services.
Schygulla accepted the award on behalf of the ACT 1 program and said, “We are honored to be recognized by one of our partner organizations in Vermont. We look forward to continued cooperation to better serve Vermonters.”
The ACT 1/Bridge program provides assessment, short-term stabilization, and detoxification in a non-medical setting for individuals ages 18 and older who are experiencing problematic alcohol or other substance use. Last year, the program screened more than 1,600 people.
Howard Center helps 16,000 people in over 60 locations and four counties each year with mental health, substance use, and developmental services. Howard Center’s 24/7/365 mobile crisis service, First Call for Chittenden County is available to meet the needs of Chittenden County children, adults, and families in crisis at 802-488-7777. Howard Center is a funded agency of the United Way of Northwest Vermont. www.howardenter.org. Help is here.
Photo, left-right: Karen Kurrle from Washington County Mental Health Services presents award to Uli Schygulla from Howard Center ACT 1.