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Supporting Mattea
Mattea was referred to Easterseals VT for Family Time Coaching three years ago. Exposure to domestic violence led to the Department for Children & Families (DCF) intervening and a kinship placement for her seven-year-old son, with his paternal aunt.
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Farnum Center partners with City of Manchester and State of New Hampshire to add overdose reversal kits
Farnum Center has recently implemented emergency overdose reversal kits known as “NaloxBoxes” at both of its locations.
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Integration of Care: Brian’s Story
While seeking treatment for alcohol addiction, Brian was in danger of losing his home. Behind on several months of mortgage payments, he connected with Veterans Count. Through integration of services from Farnum and Veterans Count, Brian is now sober and thriving. Learn more about Brian’s journey.
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Easterseals NH Veterans Count – Chris’ Story
For many veterans, transitioning out of the military is one of the most difficult things they’ll face in their life. Chris was no different. He battled depression and homelessness before being connected to Veterans Count. He learned that the care coordinators at Easterseals NH Veterans Count were there for him when he needed them most.…
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Anders’ Summers of Personal Growth
More than the many activities available to campers, Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo in Gilmanton Iron Works also gives them unique opportunities for personal growth. Just ask Anders Hindley, 20, who achieved counselor-in-training (CIT) status after only five weekly sessions spanning the last two years.
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Hard Work and Determination Pay Off
When Kearstyn was referred to Easterseals Vermont by the Department of Family Services, she was a new mom juggling an extreme set of circumstances. Her substance use was putting custody of her infant daughter, Armani, at risk. Her case was in family court. What Kearstyn did next would make all the difference in keeping them…
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The Power of Trust for Novalee
Novalee comes from a large, close-knit family in Rutland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she and her family, already struggling to make ends meet, lost everything in a house fire.