About Us

Bennington Project Independence is a free standing private non-profit 501C (3) agency in good standing in the state of Vermont. BPI provides Adult Day Care and Day Health Rehabilitation Services for individuals and families throughout Bennington County.

Mission Statement:
To provide safe, caring and exceptional Adult Day Care and Health Rehabilitation Services that will offer meaningful, individually tailored programs and care designed to enhance the dignity, independence, joy and quality of life of older persons, younger adults with disabilities, provide support and respite for their families and caregivers and serve as an informational resource for our communities.

BPI Vision:
To provide care options for individuals and families facing the challenges of aging or disability.

BPI Values:

  • Individualization
  • Respect
  • Non-judgmental Acceptance
  • Self-expression
  • Empathy
  • Self-determination
  • Confidentiality

BPI Staff and Board Members:

BPI Staff:
BPI Board:
Linda Wichlac - Executive Director/Activity Consultant, Certified

Christina Altieri, MSW - Social Worker

Gina Anzivino - LPN/Admissions Coordinator

Amy Boudreau - RN/Health Coordinator

Andrea Crawford - Transportation Coord/Activities Asistant

Diana Cummings - Van Driver

George Gates - Van Driver

Susan Jones - Van Driver

Melissa Knights - LNA/Activities Assistant

Dan Lampron - Activities Assistant

Tiffany Morse - LNA/Activities Assistant

Debra Peters - Activities Assistant

Maureen Stadnik - Exec Admin Assistant		 Pam Santarcangelo - President

Eleanore Simpatico - Vice President

Alan Watson- Treasurer

Lodie Colvin - Secretary

Bill Bryan

Richard Bush

Mary Flood

Donna Maroney

Rep. Mary Morrissey

Lisa Shea

Mother Anita Schell-Lambert

Charles Thompson

 

Affiliations:

  • National Adult Day Services Association
  • Vermont Association of Adult Day Services (VAADS)
  • Society for the Arts in Healthcare
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce
  • National Family Caregiver Association

 

Certified by the Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living and the Veteran's Administration.