💚 We are proud to share this Valley News feature on George Karabakakis, who has served HCRS with vision and humility for more than 3 decades. Under his leadership, we doubled our annual budget, led the creation of Vermont’s mobile crisis response, and deepened collaboration across the mental health and justice systems. George will retire in June 2026 after 31 years at HCRS, and 11 years as our dedicated CEO. The board is actively searching for his successor, and we look forward to building on his legacy. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eauDgDnG Please join us in thanking George and sharing this journey! 😊 #LeadershipInAction #Support #CommunityCare #VermontStrong #HCRSVt hcrs.org
HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont)
Mental Health Care
Springfield, Vermont 1,696 followers
About us
HCRS is the community mental health and developmental services agency for Windsor and Windham Counties of Vermont. Founded in 1967, our non-profit agency serves over 4,000 individuals annually through its key programs for mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. At HCRS, we think a lot about CHOICE. We know employees have a choice to stay or leave, we know candidates have a choice to join HCRS or another organization, and we make choices about who we hire. One of our key responsibilities is to develop programs, plans, and policies that positively impact our ability to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality staff possible. The design of our policies and practices are to create a work place where people can come to work, do a good job, and feel supported. The work of many of our employees is challenging and we believe it's important for HCRS to provide support to employees whenever and wherever we can.
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http://www.hcrs.org
External link for HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont)
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Springfield, Vermont
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Disabilities
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Employees at HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont)
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🌳 298 years of impact. This May, we’re celebrating 20 incredible team members who have been with HCRS for 5 years or more—some for over three decades! 💚 Their collective dedication represents nearly three centuries of compassion, connection, and care for our communities. To every name on this list: thank you for being the heart of HCRS. Your work changes lives, and we’re beyond grateful you're part of our mission. 💫 #HCRSVT #StaffAppreciation #WorkAnniversary #EmpoweringPeople #TeamHCRS hcrs.org
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Our Health Careers Exploration Dream Team has been on the move this week, connecting with youth and community partners across southern Vermont! 📍 On May 7, we participated in the High Demand Careers & Apprenticeship Fair at Brattleboro Union High School—an incredible event hosted in partnership with the BDCC (Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation) , Vermont Department of Labor, and Vermont Adult Learning. With over 500 attendees, this fair offered students the chance to explore in-demand careers (like those in health care), gather resources, and engage directly with employers and professionals. 📍 On May 8, our team joined the Area Transition Fair serving Springfield, Bellows Falls, Chester, and Windsor—hosted by the Springfield and Bellows Falls Area CORE Transition Team. This event supports youth as they transition from high school to adult services and post-secondary pathways. We’re proud to be part of these efforts alongside partners like HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont) - HireAbility Vermont, and VABIR. The Vermont Association of Business, Industry & Rehabilitation, working together to inspire the next generation of professionals. #CareerExploration #WorkforceDevelopment #HealthCareers #VermontYouth #CommunityPartnerships #FutureWorkforce
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🪴 Teamwork in full bloom! Over 110 HCRS staff rolled up their sleeves for Green Up Day this year—making our communities cleaner, greener, and more connected. 💚 These are just some of the many amazing folks who pitched in. Thank you all for being so wonderful, in and out of the office! #GreenUpVT #HCRSVT #CommunityCare #DoGoodFeelGood #StaffSpotlight hcrs.org
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Thank you to everyone who helped make the Springfield & Bellows Falls Area Transition Resource Fair such a success—from the dedicated organizers to our inspiring presenters, community partners, and all who attended! 😊 This event wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration between HCRS, HireAbility Vermont, and VABIR. The Vermont Association of Business, Industry & Rehabilitation—and we’re so grateful to everyone who showed up to support youth and families as they prepare for life after high school. 💚 ✨ We’re proud to be part of a community that shares knowledge and builds brighter futures—together! 📸 From left: Ashleigh Soares, Jennifer Merrill, Wendy Summarsell, Katie Erskine #YouthEmpowerment #DisabilityInclusion #StrongerTogether #HCRSvt hcrs.org
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🧠 7 HCRS staff just returned from NatCon25—the largest behavioral health conference in the country! They’re bringing back powerful insights in crisis response, peer support, integrated care, workforce development, and innovation in behavioral health—so we can keep growing as an agency and serving our communities even better. Huge thank you to Warren Sergeant, Dr. Paul Boutin, Becky Gilbert, Rosie Nevins-Alderfer, George Karabakakis, Danielle Blake, and Kristin Reifenrath for representing HCRS! 💚 #NatCon25 #HCRSVT #MentalHealthCare #InnovationInCare hcrs.org
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Please join us in welcoming our 5 newest team members to HCRS! 💚 From left – Caroline Trevarrow Kellen Van Nostrand, Christopher Whaley, Laura DeCapua, Bobbijo Rousse. From clinical support to community care, these professionals bring fresh perspectives and a shared passion for making a difference. We're thrilled to have them join our team of 550+ staff across Vermont as we continue growing to meet community needs. Welcome aboard—we’re so glad you’re here! 👏 #WelcomeToHCRS #HCRSVT #EmpoweringPeople #NewHires hcrs.org
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March marked a special milestone for some amazing members of our team! Please join us in congratulating the staff who celebrated 5 years (or more!) with HCRS last month. 🎉 Your dedication, heart, and commitment to our mission make a lasting difference every day. Here's to you and all you've accomplished! 😊 #MilestoneMoments #Workiversary #ThankYou #StaffSpotlight #CelebratingSuccess #HCRSvt hcrs.org
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Staff Standing Ovations - Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes!😊 Each quarter, we take a moment to recognize HCRS staff who go above and beyond—not just in their roles, but in the way they show up for others. From quiet moments of compassion to extraordinary leadership, these team members embody what it means to serve with heart. 👏 Join us in giving a big round of applause to our latest honorees! #StaffAppreciation #StandingOvation #HCRSvt hcrs.org
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A group of HCRS staff recently traveled to Burlington to represent all of us at the 2025 Best Places to Work celebration — and bring home our official recognition! 💚 This award belongs to our team. It reflects the heart, effort, and everyday kindness that each of them brings to HCRS. We’re proud to be a place where care starts within — where our colleagues lift each other up just as much as we support our communities! A huge thank you for everything they do to make HCRS the amazing place that it is! 🌳 #BestPlacetoWork #TeamAppreciation #HCRSvt hcrs.org
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