A 14-day period of public comment is provided for DMH and DAIL to gather information about ​Lamoille County Mental Health Services (LCMHS)​ as part of the process to decide whether or not the State of Vermont will renew the agency’s designation to deliver developmental and mental-health services to adults, children, adolescents and families in Lamoille County. Comments from clients, parents, family members and other concerned citizens about your experiences with services provided by ​LCMHS​ are welcome. Public comments will be accepted for the two-week period from ​Sunday, June 07, 2026​, until the close of business on ​Saturday, June 20, 2026​. Read the full PDF to comment.

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This commentary is by Brian Cina, a clinical social worker who has a full-time private outpatient therapy practice and works part-time as a crisis clinician. He is also a state legislator, elected from Burlington’s Old North End.

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In order to lead a truly altruistic life, it’s important to take stock of your own mental health, as well as those around you. There are a ton of free resources and tactics you can use to check-in and improve your mental clarity.