On Thursday, August 14th, 2025, all NKHS offices will close at 12 pm for our annual Employee Picnic. We will reopen Friday, August 15th, 2025.
Providing hope, healing and support to empower the Northeast Kingdom Community.
Professional and Compassionate Care
Our mission is to deliver professional and empathetic care to every client. Our devoted team focuses on providing hope, healing and assistance to the surrounding community because we are all about being human. Through our diverse range of services and support, we positively impact the lives of those who seek our help. We take pride in being frontrunners in rural health and human services throughout the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
Get to Know Us
Find out what’s happening at NKHS and learn more about topics related to mental health, addiction, trauma and recovery. Read blog posts written by our clinical staff and hear directly from the people we serve every day.
Helping Ian Shine: A Collaboration That Keeps Community and Purpose Alive All Summer Long" highlights how a partnership between two Vermont agencies—NCSS and NKHS—supports Ian, a dedicated young man with a passion for work and community connection.
At Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS), two therapy dogs—Mildred and Truman—are transforming the way emotional and mental health support is delivered. Mildred, a gentle rescue pup based at the Children and Youth Center in Lyndonville, helps children open up in therapy by offering unconditional love and calm companionship. Truman, working in the Adult Outpatient office in St. Johnsbury, offers comfort and emotional support to adults navigating difficult conversations. Both dogs are certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont and support not only clients but also staff, helping reduce stress and promote emotional resilience. Read how these four-legged team members are creating a compassionate, healing environment across NKHS.
Find Your People
Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive calendar, featuring a wide range of events, training and support groups tailored to the needs of our community members. Discover opportunities for learning, networking and support as you navigate your journey toward healing and self-improvement with the help of NKHS.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help adolescents (age 12-18) experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan to help young people.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help adolescents (age 12-18) experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan to help young people.
NKHS offers QPR introduction to suicide training for adults and caretakers to raise awareness, dispel myths and misconceptions, and teach three skills that can help save a life.
