Howard Center: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile

Founded in 1865, Howard Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit mental health center that provides a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services. The Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have accredited Howard Center. Their mission statement is “We help people and communities thrive by providing supports and services to address mental health, substance use, and developmental needs.”

Headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, Howard Center operates 60 locations throughout six Vermont counties. The organization employs approximately 1,700 staff and serves approximately 16,000 consumers . . .