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Closure of Central Vermont Medical Center’s Psychiatric Unit Puts Lives at Risk


Lise Ewald, a resident of Montpelier, recently took up rug hooking as a way to cope after hearing about the closure of the inpatient psychiatry unit at Central Vermont Medical Center. The closure was announced after state regulators capped the hospital’s budget, leading to a $16 million deficit. Ewald, who has been involved in mental health advocacy for years and has been a patient at the hospital, found the news overwhelming.

The closure of the unit, which is the only place in central Vermont for mental health crisis care, has left many like Ewald and former patient Arianna Anaya worried about where they would turn in case of a crisis. Anaya credits the unit with saving her life during a previous mental health crisis and is concerned about the lack of nearby options for emergency care. The move has also impacted hospital staff, like Maddie MacDonald, who have seen a reduction in resources and capacity in the unit in recent years.

The closure of the unit has prompted concerns about the lack of alternatives and the strain it will place on patients, staff, and the community. Ewald, while trying to focus on other things like rug hooking and her kitten, remains worried about the future of mental health care in the region. The decision to close the unit has left many feeling abandoned and without a safety net in times of crisis.

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