Our Story
Founded in 1992
Concern for the community brought together a group of dedicated teachers, parents, and community members looking to address the health, education, and human service needs facing the families in the Greater Falls area, who had–and continue to have–a high need for these services. From that beautiful beginning, a legacy began to grow and nearly 25 years later, Parks Place is a beacon of hope in what once was known as a “black hole” of services in rural Vermont.
Today, Parks Place partners with more than 60 state and non-profit agencies and organizations to bring the best of what’s available to the heart of the Greater Falls area.
Our Team
Zach LaBelle
Newly elected as President of Parks Place, Zach is an experienced Addictions Counselor and spends most of his time working right here at Parks Place for Turning Point Inc.
President, Board of Directors
Robert A. Pelosi, LCMHC
Bob is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a nationally recognized Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress., with private practice in Bellows Falls. He has stepped into the role of Interim Executive Director of Parks Place as a search is conducted for a long-term Director. Bob has a clear priority that we are here to serve our consumers.
Acting Executive Director
Administrative ManagerHeidi Chase
Heidi is a former PP Volunteer, and the mother of two beautiful children. She has stepped into the role of Administrative Manager and Jill-of-all trades. If you need an answer, Heidi is the one who will find it!
Our Board of Directors
Tomas O’Flaherty, President
Tara Chase, Vice President
Mario Hernandez, Treasurer
Jimmy Malley, Secretary
Dick Doyle
Ed Harty
Kathleen Govotski
Krista Gay
Janice Berube
Emily Lisai
Heather Waryas
Megan Rowe
Evan Lowy