United Counseling Service of Bennington County
Mental Health Care • Bennington, VT • 17 facilities locations
Clinic Type
Mental Health Care
Address
United Counseling Service of Bennington County (16 Pearl Street? or Bennington County—note: page excerpt does not specify street).
Phone
802-442-5491
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
24/7 crisis support in Bennington County via 802-442-5491
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services does UCS provide?
Outpatient counseling and addiction services, emergency mental health services, rehabilitation services, home and school-based services, employment services, and early childhood services.
Where is UCS located?
Bennington UCS at 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT 05201; Northshire UCS at 5312 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05254.
How can I reach UCS in an emergency?
Call UCS Emergency Services at 802-442-5491 for immediate crisis assistance 24/7.
What population does UCS serve?
Adults, children, and families with mental health needs, substance use concerns, and developmental disabilities.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Indeed (employee-focused): 3.5/5 (based on 30 reviews) (30 reviews)
- Recovered.org: 3.57/5 (Trustscore) (Not explicitly specified total count)
Patients praise
- Some staff report opportunities for training and learning from experienced colleagues
- Some employees found the work with children and community mental health to be meaningful
Common complaints
- High staff turnover and understaffing
- Inadequate staff training and skill levels
- Safety concerns regarding clients and staff, leading to state probation and a major settlement
- General criticism regarding organizational priorities and management
"Stay away from this place at all costs! They are fear mongering and are constantly understaffed since they fire so many people and they have an extreme high turnover rate!"
— Indeed review"Bennington UCS is a privately owned 'not for profit' that cares more about saving money rather than hiring qualified staff."
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Bennington agency settles with the state over service failures for adults with developmental disabilities - VTDigger — Mar 17, 2026
- Bennington County nonprofit to pay $483K settlement to the state | Vermont Public — Mar 12, 2026
- State issues probation to Bennington program caring for people with intellectual disabilities - VTDigger — Jan 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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