Resources for LGBTQ+ Survivors
“I will not have my life narrowed down. I will not bow down to somebody else’s whim or to someone else’s ignorance.”

The SafeSpace Anti-Violence program prioritizes helping to increase awareness of and access to resources for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence and discrimination. Many of these resources are crowd sourced. If you have any questions specific to resources, please contact the resources directly. If you have any concerns regarding safety accessing these resources and would like accompinament or advocacy, please feel free to reach out to SafeSpace for assistance.
Additionally, please email safespace@pridecentervt.org if you have any updates that you would like made to these resources (additions, notes about what is no longer available, concerns about safety access for LGBTQ+ folx and people with disabilities, etc.).
Resources Available Statewide
- Identity Specific
- Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Hate Crimes & Discrimination
- Substance Use
- Mental Health
- Legal
- Housing, Finances, and Food
- Employment Listings & Assistance
- COVID-19 Specific
Vermont Resources
LGBTQ+ People Service Providers:
Email info@pridecentervt.org, call 802-860-7812, or continue viewing our website for more information.
- LGBTQ+ social programming including a variety of affinity groups, events, and spaces
- Statewide Calendar of Events & Programs
- HIV & Hep C Testing; PrEP Information and Referrals
- Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Violence and Discrimination
- Trainings for providers who want to learn how to implement more inclusive practices for LGBTQ+ people
- Listings of affirming medical providers
- See PCVT’s Statewide LGBTQ+ Resources List for more Vermont LGBTQ+ Resources!
- And More!!!
Email info@outrightvt.org, call 802-865-9677 or view their website for more information.
Statewide services, programming (e.g., support groups), and events for LGBTQ+ Youth 22 and under and their families.
Email info@weareoutintheopen.org or view their website more information.
“Out in the Open connects rural LGBTQ people to build community, visibility, knowledge and power. We envision a resilient community of communities that works toward the transformation of our economic, social, and political relationships. We are building a multi-issue social justice movement of rural LGBTQ people.”
Resources for People of Color:
- Pride Center of Vermont – Thrive programming
- The Woven Collective – emotional support, resources, and ways to amplify your voice
Disability Advocacy & Support Services:
- Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services – For victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse
- Disability Rights Vermont – information, referral, and advocacy services (including legal representation) to individuals with disabilities in Vermont
- Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Imparied – training, services, and support to visually impaired Vermonters
- Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) – provides services and advocacy to people with disabilities in Vermont
Migrant & Refugee Resources:
- Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program – services and support for refugees living in Vermont
- Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante – services and advocacy for migrant farm workers
- Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV) – services and support for New Americans
HIV+ Status:
- Pride Center of Vermont – rapid and free HIV testing, support for LGBTQ+ people living with HIV & social programming through GLAM
- AIDS/HIV hotline (Vermont) – General HIV info, HIV testing and PrEP info, ADAP resources
- Comprehensive Care Clinic – Comprehensive care for people living with HIV
- Planned Parenthood of Northern New England – Scroll to “Make an Appointment” to schedule HIV testing
- Vermont CARES – Services for Vermonters living with HIV
Vermont Resources
- PCVT SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program – emotional support, advocacy, and referrals for LGBTQ+ people in Vermont experiencing violence and/or discrimination
- Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Assault Violence – Resources for domestic and sexual violence by county
- Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services – Compensation program for victims of various crimes
- Vermont Sexual Violence Statewide hotline – (800) 489-7273
- Vermont Human Trafficking Hotline: (888) 984-7888
- Vermont Domestic Violence Statewide 24/7 Hotline: (800) 228-7395
- Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services – For deaf victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse
National & Regional Domestic Violence Resources
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 24/7 hotline and educational resources
- Docusafe – from National Network to End Domestic Violence free mobile app to document stalking, harassment, abuse, etc.
- American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence – Top 10 things lawyers can do about domestic violence plus lots of links.
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect – Includes a toll free number and a link for free consultations about nursing home abuse and neglect
- Abuse of Power – The clearinghouse on police-perpetrated domestic violence
- VT Agency of Human Services SERVICE NET – Variety of resources including disability supports, child development, family support, financial and employment support, health services, housing stability, mental health, substance use, public health, risk reduction, and community justice
National & Regional Sexual Violence Resources
- RAINN – National Sexual Assault telephone hotline
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center – wide variety of information relating to sexual violence including a large legal resource library
- The National Center for Victims of Crime – Help for survivors of crime rebuild their lives
- National Street Harassment Hotline – Support is available in English and Spanish: call 855.897.5910 or chat online.
- Malesurvivor.org – information and a therapist search for men who are survivors of sexual violence
- How to Report a Sexual Assault to a Dating App
Hate Crimes & Civil Rights Violations
- PCVT SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program – emotional support, advocacy, and referrals for LGBTQ+ people in Vermont experiencing violence and/or discrimination
- Office of Attorney General – Civil Rights Unit – services for unlawful employment discirmination/practices
- Human Rights Commission – protects people from unlawful discrimination in housing, state government, employment, and public accomodations
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – legal and advocacy services
- CVOEO Fair Housing Project – advocacy, education, and support around fair housing in Vermont
- Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services – compensation program for victims of various crimes
- Docusafe – from National Network to End Domestic Violence free mobile app to document stalking, harassment, abuse, etc.
Discrimination
- PCVT SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program – advocacy, referals, and support for LGBTQ+ people in Vermont experiencing violence and/or discrimination
- Pride Center of Vermont’s Training Program – refer someone for an LGBTQ+ inclusivity training by having them email education@pridecentervt.org or by having them
- Lambda Legal Help Desk – information and resources relating to discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and/or HIV status.
Substances – General
- Vermont Help Link is up and running 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays, and 8:00 a.m to -6:00 p.m. weekends and holidays, 365 days per year.
Dial 802-565-LINK (5465)
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North Central Vermont Recovery Center
Syringe Exchange and Overdose Prevention
Alcohol
- Alcoholics Anonymous Online LGBT Support Groups
- Al-Anon Electronic Meeting
- Online Recovery Communities – In the Room
Substance Use Support through COVID-19
Crisis & Help Lines
LGBTQ+ Specific
- LGBT National Help Center Hotlines and Talklines, including ones for youth and seniors 50+
- Trans Lifeline (national) – 877-565-8860; peer support hotline for trans people of all ages. Potentially may have micro grants for people in need.
- Trevor Project (national) – for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults under 25; call 1-866-488-7386, use their online chat, or text (text START to 678678). LGBTQ youth ages 13-24 also have the option of joining an online community.
- SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline; provides crisis response and helps connect people with community resources. 877-360-LGBT (English & Spanish).
- Fenway Health National LGBT Helpline and a Peer Listening Line. Call 888.340.4528 for adults 25+. Call 800.399.PEER for those under age 25.
Not LGBTQ+ Specific
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255 or chat online
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Stronghearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517)
COVID-19 SPECIFIC
Free Discractions and Activities
- Free online library books, after signing in with an email address
- Free Mental Health and Positive Activity Resource List – COVID19
- Self-Care during Corona Virus!
LGBTQ+ Staying Connected During “Stay-At-Home” Order
TBD – Under Construction
Vermont Resources
- Vermont Law Help: (800) 747-5022
- Vermont Network Legal Clinic: (802) 223-1302 x2 – For survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence
- Vermont Legal Aid – Accessible civil legal services
- Vermont Courts Website
- Vermont Law Chapter of National Lawyers Guild
- Vermont (State) Human Rights Commission
- ACLU of VTDisability Rights Vermont – information, referral, and advocacy services (including legal representation) to individuals with disabilities in Vermont
National & Regional Resources
Food
- Vermont Food Bank: 1-800-585-2265 More information regarding food and accessing nutritious local resources!
- Economic Services Division – if you’ve recently lost pay, had childcare expenses increase, etc. a good option may be looking into 3SquaresVT and applying or applying for an increase in current benefits. Contact Vermont Food Bank if you’d like assistance applying (by email at 3svt@vtfoodbank.org, calling 1-855-855-6181 or texting VFBSNAP to 85511); Important Links: 3SquaresVT Homepage, Apply to 3SquaresVT, or Vermont Foodhelp
- Community Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) – federal nutrition program offering free monthly nutrition information and nutritious foods to income-eligible older adults.
- Find a food shelf – The Vermont Foodbank partners with 215 food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, homeless shelters and out of school programs across the state. Find a site close to you through our food shelf listings.
- VeggieVanGo – Click and see if there is one in your area. Provides food!
- Join or contact your local Hunger Council – this is a good option to get involved locally with food insecurity and/or may be a good option for someone local to reach out to for more resources.
- Age Specific: for school age youth, consider applying or re-applying for free lunch; many districts are still provided delivered free meals. For folx age 60+, call the Vermont Foodbank Food and Fuel Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.
- WIC: “Pregnant people, new parents, infants and children up to age 5 can enroll in WIC if their household income is less than $893 per week for a family of four, or if they are receiving Medicaid or Dr. Dynasaur, 3SquaresVT/SNAP or Reach-Up. Families must live in Vermont and meet income and nutrition guidelines to be eligible for WIC. Parents, grandparents and foster parents can apply for children who are in their care… HHealthy food, nutrition education and breastfeeding support! Not sure you qualify? Use this simple on-line pre-screening tool(link is external) to check the basic eligibility requirements. Questions? Contact WIC@Vermont.gov or toll free at 1-800-464-4343.” – Vermont WIC Website
- Meals on Wheels – emergency, short and long term meals
Housing
- Economic Services Division – Offers emergency housing and financial assistance
- Vermont State Housing Authority – provides housing assistance
- Vermont Renters Rights – CVOEO; FREE tenant hotline (802) 864-0099 or email vttenants@cvoeo.org
Financial Support
- Vermont Department of Labor – Filing for Unemployment
- Local community action programs (e.g., CVOEO, varies by county; google “community action” and your county)
- VT Agency of Human Services SERVICE NET – Variety of resources including disability supports, child development, family support, financial and employment support, health services, housing stability, mental health, substance use, public health, risk reduction, and community justice
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IRS Economic Impact of COVID-19 Payments. Has link to enter payment info for folxs who may not have filed taxes in 2018 or 2019, and also has the link for upcoming
https://rb.gy/dnypsd – Trans funding $100 each
- Trans Disaster Relief Fund
This is just a starting point!
There are more jobs available than just those included on this list, and these listings are not guaranteed to be up-to-date. We’d love your help keeping these listings updated. Please email skylar@pridecentervt.org with updates.
Recently lost your job?
- Vermont Department of Labor – Filing for Unemployment
- Economic Services Division – 3SquaresVT benefits application. Contact Vermont Food Bank if you’d like assistance applying (by email at 3svt@vtfoodbank.org, calling 1-855-855-6181 or texting VFBSNAP to 85511); Important Links: 3SquaresVT Homepage, Apply to 3SquaresVT, or Vermont Foodhelp
Vermont Community Shared Job Openings:
- American Meadows – Remote
- American Red Cross – Regularly Updated; locations vary
- Cabot – Multiple locationsCathedral Square – multiple openings!
- Central Vermont Virtual Job Fair – Multiple Central Vermont Job Listings
- Food Service: e.g., Chipotle, Dunkin, and Burger King
- Gardener’s Supply
- Howard Center
- Many Grocery Stores: e.g., Hannafords, City Market, Shaws, etc.
- NFI Job Listings – “leader in specialized trauma and adolescent development”
- Peopleready – Temp Jobs in Burlington
- Resonance Network Digital Manager – Remote; 20-25 hours a week at $40-$50/hour
- Rights & Democracy – now hiring!
- Schoolspring.com – education jobs in Vermont!
- Spectrum – Check regularly! Supposed to have 3 new openings soon.
- Sweet Clovers Market – Essex, VT
- Vermont Humanities – Social Media Management, Email Campaign Management, and Limited Audiovisual Editing; “Vermont Humanities is seeking proposals from contractors with digital communications expertise to manage the organization’s social media accounts and email campaigns.”
- UPS & USPS
- US Attorney Office – Paralegal – Burlington
- Who else? These are community shared job listings. Shout out to the FB Sensi-babeington group in-particular!
Thank you to everyone who is helping maintain this listing!
Other Job Listings to Reference:
- Indeed – www.indeed.com (consider checking “temporary” listings for employers with increased COVID-19 response hiring needs)
- Seven Days Job Listings –
- Candor Hiring List ; add filters to only show places that are currently hiring and consider adding a filter under the notes section for “Vermont” or “remote” to sift out remote positions.
Job Application Support:
- Pathways Vermont – email info@pathwaysvermont.org for more information.
- Central Vermont Virtual Job Fair – résumé and job interview support & Central Vermont job listings
Statewide Resources:
- Vermont Covid Landing Page – # of cases, ways to volunteer, etc.
- CDC Symptom List & Self Checker
- Covid-19 Crowd Sourced Resources! – Many!!
- Covid-19 Child Care Resources – Many!!
- Legal Services Vermont and Vermont Legal Aid COVID Updates on benefits and laws
- IRS Economic Impact of COVID-19 Payments. Has link to enter payment info for folxs who may not have filed taxes in 2018 or 2019, and also has the link for upcoming
- Grocery Store’s Offerings to “More Vulnerable” populations – Listings statewide of grocery stores offering curbside pick-up, delivery, and/or specific hours for folx at higher risk from COVID-19.
- Mutual Aid – Peace and Justice Center also has a page with many of these resources and more! They have mutual aid request forms (e.g., food delivery, child care, etc.) at the bottom of their page specific to different parts of Vermont.
Identity Specific Covid-19 Resources:
Migrant COVID-19 Resources
Resources for Trans People
Things to Do:
- Free online library books, after signing in with an email address
- Free Mental Health and Positive Activity Resource List – COVID19
- Self-Care during Corona Virus!
Or, try something from the Chapman Cultural Center list:
- Draw in response to music
- Read a book
- Cut and paste a collage
- Design a digital collage
- Make puppets out of socks without a match and have a puppet show
- Have a Karaoke or Talent show at home
- Design a postcard
- Write thank-you notes with cards you make in your home
- Sculpt using homemade play dough (recipe is online at this link)
- Finger paint
- Rearrange furniture and artwork in your home
- An oral history of your family – record family traditions and stories to pass down to the next generation
- Build sculptures using household materials
- Create a new line dance to your favorite song
Additional County Specific Resources
- Chittenden
- North East Kingdom (NEK)
- Rutland
- Washington
- Windsor
- Franklin
- Windham
- Addison
- Bennington
- Lamoille
- Orange
- Grand Isle
Chittenden County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
COMMUNITY SERVICES
LGBTQ Services
- Pride Center of Vermont, 255 S. Champlain Street: (802) 860-7812
- Outright Vermont (youth), 241 N. Winooski Ave: (802) 865-9677
- Prism Center at UVM (Burlington/UVM) – University students & Occasional Public Events
Transportation Services
- Downtown Transit Center, 100 Cherry Street: (802) 862-0211
- Local bus (CCTA): (802) 864-2282
- Long-distance bus (Vermont transit): (802) 864-6811
- Greyhound bus, 1200 Airport Drive: (802) 864-6811
- Megabus, 45 Cherry Street: 1-877-462-6342
Migrant/Refugee Services
- Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV): (802) 985-3106
- Migrant Justice/Justicia Migrante: (802) 658-6770
- Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program: (802) 655-1963
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
- Act 1/Bridge Program, (support with substance abuse): (802) 488-6425
- Howard Center Adult Outpatient Counseling: (802) 488-6100
- Spectrum Youth and Family Services, 177 Pearl Street: (802) 864-7423
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
- VT Department of Labor – Career Resource Center, 63 Pearl Street: (802) 863-7676
- Vocational Rehabilitation, 110 Cherry Street: (802) 863-7500
FINANCIAL SERVICES
- Chittenden Community Action, 255 S. Champlain Street: (802) 863-6248
- DCF Economic Services Division (ESD): (800) 479-6151
- Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave: (802) 951-4290
- Social Security Administration, 58 Pearl Street: (877) 840-5776
FOOD ASSISTANCE
- Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, 228 N. Winooski Ave., (802) 658-7939
- Hot meals: 6:30am-9:30am M-F; 10am-noon Sun.
- Groceries: 9am-4pm M-F
- Sunday Dinner: 4:30pm-7pm
- COTS Daystation, 179 S. Winooski Ave, (802) 862-5418, noon daily
- Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave
- Dinner: 5pm-6pm W
- Lunch: 1pm-2pm Th
- UVM Medical Center Harvest Cafe (& other locations), 11 Colchester Avenue, Main Campus, McClure, Level 3
- Cheaper food options (entrees from $3-$6), 5am-3am M-F
HOUSING SERVICES
- Burlington Housing Authority (BHA), 65 Main Street: (802) 864-0538 Can provide application-based housing subsidies
- Burlington Tenants Union (802) 391-0688: Community support regarding housing concerns
- Champlain Housing Trust: (802) 862-6244 Offers assistance with affordable housing
- COTS Housing Resource Center: (802) 861-0110 Offers affordable transitional and permanent housing options
- CVOEO Coordinated Statewide Housing Services: (800) 287-7971 Offers housing-related financial assistance
- Pathways to Housing: (888) 492-8218 Assists with access to permanent housing
- Winooski Housing Authority, 83 Barlow Street, Winooski: (802) 655-2360 Provides affordable housing options
- Vermont Tenants Inc.: (802) 864-0099, (800) 287-7971
MEDICAL SERVICES
- Community Health Center of Burlington, 617 Riverside Ave: (802) 864-6309
- Can help connect patient with health insurance; variety of healthcare services
- HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care at UVM Medical Center: (802) 847-4594
- Planned Parenthood, 183 St.: (802) 863-6326
- Poison center: (800) 222-1222
- Safe Harbor Clinic, 184 S. Winooski Ave.: (802) 860-4310 Provides homeless healthcare services
- UVM Medical Center Health Care Emergency: (802) 847-4232
- UVM Medical Center Urgent Care: (802) 847-1170
- Vermont CARES (HIV Testing & Services): (802) 863-2437, (800) 649-2437
PET SERVICES
- Good Neighbor Program, Chittenden Humane Society: (802) 862-0135 x17 Offers free temporary pet shelter in emergency situations
SHELTERS
- ANEW Place: 89 North Street: (802) 862-9879 (intake required, possible waiting period) Transitional housing program
- COTS Daystation: 179 S. Winooski Ave: (802) 862-5418, 9am-5pm Drop in hours to access showers, medical care, and other services
- COTS Family Shelter: (802) 864-2651, 24 hour Emergency overnight shelter for families
- COTS Waystation: 187 Church Street: (802) 862-7776, 6pm-8am Provides overnight emergency shelter
- Safe Harbor Winter Warming Shelter: 179 S. Winooski Ave: (802) 540-8503, 6pm-8am
- Spectrum Youth Shelter (under 21): 177 Pearl Street: (802) 854-7423 x 325 or x202
SUPPORT SERVICES (24 hours, 7 days/week emergency services)
- En Español: Justicia Migrante, (802) 658-6770
- HOPE Works for support with sexual violence, (802) 863-1236
- STEPS to end Domestic Violence, (802) 658-1996
- Relief-from-abuse (RFA) orders: (802) 540-9990, after 4:30pm
- Veteran Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255
- General Support:
- Howard Center Adult Crisis Hotline, (802) 488-6400
- First Call, (802) 488-7777 All ages crisis support, intervention, and referrals
VETERAN SERVICES
- Burlington Lakeside Community Based Outpatient Clinic: (802) 657-7000
- South Burlington Vet Center (for Combat Veterans): (802) 862-1806
- Vermont Veterans Outreach (Colchester): (802) 310-5743
- Veteran Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255
- Veteran Representative: (802) 652-0339
- VT Veteran Services: (802) 656-3232
North East Kingdom (NEK) Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
Caledonia County Resources (e.g., St. Johnsbury)
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- The Advocacy Program At Umbrella: (802) 748-8645; 24 Hour Hotline; emergency/transitional housing; safety planning; support groups; Website’s language is “woman”-centered.
- H.O.P.E – Provides clothing, food, care packages, and support to survivors of domestic violence, fires, and homelessness
FOOD SERVICES
- Danville Ecumenical Community Shelter
- Groton Emergency Food Shelf
- Hardwick Area Food Pantry
- H.O.P.E – Food pantry in Lyndonville
- Kingdom Community Services – Food pantry in Saint Johnsbury
- Lyndon Area Emergency Food Shelf – Food pantry in Lyndonville
- NEKCA Saint Johnsbury – Food pantry in Saint Johnsbury
- Northeast Kingdom Community Action – Food pantry in Saint Johnsbury
- Sheffield Food Pantry
HOUSING
- Gilman Housing Trust – Provides low to moderate income housing assistance (not LGBTQ focused)
MEDICAL SERVICES
Essex County Resources (e.g., Hardwick, Standard, Walden)
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS
- AWARE*; (802) 472-6463; 24-hour hotline; support groups; advocacy and assistance regarding legal and/or medical needs; workshops; housing referrals and assistance; Unclear if offers services to all genders, but website did appear a bit gendered.
- SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program – (statewide) advocacy, referrals and support for LGBTQ+ people in Vermont experiencing violence and/or discrimination
OTHER KEY RESOURCE PROVIDERS:
- Northeast Kingdom Human Services
- Northeast Kingdom Community Services 253 Gale Street Canaan, (802) 266-7134
- Can provide financial assistance, housing, counseling, etc.
- Transitional housing for individuals involved with the Department of Corrections
- Assists in finding emergency housing and shelter
VETERANS SERVICES
Veterans Housing Online application for home loans for veterans
Orleans County Resources (e.g., Newport)
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- The Advocacy Program At Umbrella: (802) 748-8645; 24 Hour Hotline; emergency/transitional housing; safety planning; support groups; Website’s language is “woman”-centered.
- SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program – (statewide) advocacy, referrals and support for LGBTQ+ people in Vermont experiencing violence and/or discrimination
OTHER KEY RESOURCE PROVIDERS:
Orleans County Community Justice Center 79 Coventry Street, Suite 4A & 4B, Newport, 802.487.9327
Rutland County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
LGBTQ+ SPECIFIC
- Rural Queer Community Care Listings – Southern Vermont Specific LGBTQ+ Community Support self-listings.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
- NewStory Office: 802.775.6788 Hotline: 802-775-3232; Crisis hotline, advocacy, and shelter services for survivors of domestic violence
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- BROC Community Action 45 Union Street, Rutland, 802.775.0878; Food assistance, housing counseling, utility assistance
HOUSING
- Homeless Prevention Center (802) 775-9286; Housing and financial assistance
SHELTERS
- Open Door Mission 31 Park Street, Rutland, 802-775-5661; Temporary shelter, long-term veterans shelter, soup kitchen
Washington County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Capstone Community Action 20 Gable Place, Barre, (802) 479-1053; Food and nutrition programs, housing and utility services
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
- Circle Hotline: 1-877-543-9498; Domestic violence shelter and advocacy
HOUSING
- Vermont State Housing Authority 1 Prospect Street, Montpelier, 802-828-3295; Rental assistance, Section 8 application assistance
- Barre Housing Authority 30 Washington Street, Suite 1, (802) 476-3185; Public housing options
SHELTERS
- Good Samaritan Haven 105 North Seminary Street, Barre, (802) 479-2294; Emergency shelter & Seasonal warming shelter
Windsor County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
LGBTQ+ SPECIFIC
- Rural Queer Community Care Listings – Southern Vermont Specific LGBTQ+ Community Support self-listings.
PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, AND EMOTIONAL VIOLENCE
- Safeline – 800-639-7233 or safelineinfo@safelinevt.org; support for survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional violence
Franklin County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Franklin/Grand Isle County Community Action 5 Lemnah Drive, Suite 5, St. Albans 802-527-7392. Walk-ins welcome; Services include assistance with food, housing, transportation, utilities, etc.
COUNSELING
- Healthy Minds Counseling referral service; St. Albans: 156 North Main Street, Suite 1, 802-524-0305; Enosburg: 73 Main Street, 802-933-4732
- Northwestern Counseling and Support Services 802-524-6554; Variety of counseling services
CRISIS SERVICES
- Northwestern Counseling and Support Services; Call (802) 524-6554
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
- Voices Against Violence / Laurie’s House 802-524-6575; Hotline, support, and advocacy
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
- Vermont Employment Services St, Albans Office: 802.782.8255
HOUSING AND SHELTERS
- Samaritan House (802) 527-0847, 20 Kingman Street, St. Albans, VT; Emergency shelters and short-term emergency apartments
Windham County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
LGBTQ+ SPECIFIC
- Out In The Open – Email info@weareoutintheopen.org or view their website more information; based in Brattleboro.
“Out in the Open connects rural LGBTQ people to build community, visibility, knowledge and power. We envision a resilient community of communities that works toward the transformation of our economic, social, and political relationships. We are building a multi-issue social justice movement of rural LGBTQ people.” – Shout out to Out In the Open for assisting with coordinating this tab’s resources! - Rural Queer Community Care Listings – Southern Vermont Specific LGBTQ+ Community Support self-listings.
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- Women’s Freedom Center – The Women’s Freedom Center is the local organization working to end domestic and sexual violence serving both Windham and Southern Windsor Counties in Vermont. The WFC works with people of all gender identities.
MULTI-SERVICE
- Groundworks Collaborative– food shelf, job referrals, resources for homeless folks including shelter from the weather, phone access, a mailing address, case management, and clothing shelf.
- Pathways Vermont’s mission is to transform the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and other life challenges by supporting their chosen paths to well being in an atmosphere of hope and mutual respect.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
- Brattleboro Area Mutual Aid – 808-469-1303 | maile@humanconnectionproject.com
- Covid-19 Service Provider Updates (many different resources)
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
- Vermont Department of Labor Career Resources – job listings, workers’ comp info, and career exploration resources
COMMUNITY SERVICES
United Way of Windham County 1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, 802.257.4011
YOUTH FOCUSED
- Youth Services – community resources for youth and families; (802) 257-0361
HIV+ RESOURCES
- AIDS Project of Southern Vermont is a regional AIDS service organization providing direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS, and HIV prevention services to those at most risk in Windham, Bennington, and southern Windsor counties.
Addison County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects) – support services for low-income families such as emergency food shelf, financial assistance, emergency rent assistance
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
- Counseling Services of Addison County (CSAC) – outpatient mental health services
- Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) – resource for finding LGBTQ+ safe and affirming providers in your area
DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE
- WomenSafe – advocacy, education, and support for surivors of domestic and/or sexual violence
- SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program – (statewide) advocacy, referals, and support for LGBTQ+ people in Vermont experiencing violence and/or discrimination
FOOD ASSISTANCE
- HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects) – support services for low-income families such as emergency food shelf, financial assistance, emergency rent assistance
- Have a Heart Community Food Shelf – provides a community meal and packed meal bags, typically on the third Friday of every month
- Vergennes Community Food Shelf – provides a food shelf which operates Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
- Addison Community Action CVOEO – food shelf located in Middlebury
- Charter House Coalition – Free community meals every day of the week (not LGBTQ specific)
HOUSING
- Addison County Community Trust – provides affordable housing to people of low to moderate income
- HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects) – support services for low-income families such as emergency food shelf, financial assistance, emergency rent assistance
SHELTERS
- John Graham Emergency Shelter
- Turning Point Center of Addison County – substance-free support and services
- Charter House Coalition – Winter warming shelter, summer shelter, and day station for showering, activities, and other assistance
TRANSPORTATION
Bennington County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
LGBTQ+ SPECIFIC
- Queer Connect Bennington
- Rural Queer Community Care Listings – Southern Vermont Specific LGBTQ+ Community Support self-listings.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- BROC – Community Action in Southwestern Vermont – services include fuel & utility assistance, food support, housing assistance
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
- United Counseling Services of Bennington County – wide range of mental health services
- Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) – resource for finding LGBTQ+ safe and affirming providers in your area
DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE
- PAVE – provides services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence
- SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program – (statewide) advocacy, referals, and support for LGBTQ+ people in Vermont experiencing violence and/or discrimination
FOOD ASSISTANCE
- Bennington Interfaith – support with food, financial needs, and medical care
- Bennington Meals on Wheels – emergency, short and long term meals
- BROC – Community Action in Southwestern Vermont – services include fuel & utility assistance, food support, housing assistance
- Green Mountain Christian Center – food pantry is open 1st & 3rd Wednesday 4-6 pm
- Harvest Food Kitchen – serves free meals 7 days/week
- Manchester Food Cupboard
- Neighbor to Neighbor Manchester – food, financial, and support services
- Sacred Heart St Francis – Food pantry open Wednesdays 1-4 and Fridays 10-12
HIV/AIDS SERVICES
- AIDS Project of Southern Vermont – serves individuals affected by HIV/AIDS
HOUSING
- Bennington Coalition For the Homeless – shelter, food, and support services
- Bennington Housing Authority
- Shires Housing – Affordable apartment rentals
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
- Have Justice Will Travel
MEDICAL
- Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) – resource for finding LGBTQ+ safe and affirming providers in your area
- Planned Parenthood – Limited hours
TRANSPORTATION
- Green Mountain Express
- State Fuel Assistance
Lamoille County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Capstone Community Action 250 Industrial Park, Morristown, VT, (802) 888-7993; Food and nutrition programs, housing and utility services
COUNSELING
- Lamoille County Mental Health Services (802) 888-5026, 72 Harrel Street, Morrisville; Variety of mental health services
FOOD ASSISTANCE
- Lamoille Community Food Share 197 Harrel Street, Morrisville; Food pantry
HOUSING
- Lamoille Housing Partnership 49 Brigham St, Morrisville, (802) 888-5714; Access to affordable housing, resources for renters
MEDICAL SERVICES
- Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley; Various health services
SHELTERS
- Lamoille Community House 103 Main St, Hyde Park; Seasonal adult shelter from November-April
SUBSTANCE USE
- North Central Vermont Recovery Center 275 Brooklyn Street, Suite 2, Morrisville, VT 05661. Phone: 802-851-8120
Orange County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Capstone Community Action East: (802) 222-5419, West: (802) 728-9506; Food and nutrition programs, housing and utility services
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
- Have Justice, Will Travel 9580 Vermont Route 113, Vershire, 802-685-7809; In-home consultations, transportation, and free legal representation
- Safeline Office: 802-685-7900, Hotline: 800-639-7233; Support and advocacy
FOOD ASSISTANCE
- Tunbridge Community Food Shelf Route 110 (802) 889-3736
- Randolph Area Food Shelf 12 Prince Street, Unit 3, (802) 431-0144
- West Fairlee Food Shelf 870 VT Route 113, (802) 333-4857
- Thetford Food Shelf 3910 Route 113, (802) 785-2922
Grand Isle County Resources
Please see above for additional resources available statewide!
CRISIS SERVICES
- Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
- Call (802) 524-6554
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Franklin/Grand Isle County Community Action 802-527-7392
- Services include assistance with food, housing, transportation, utilities, etc.
COUNSELING
- Northwestern Counseling and Support Services 802-524-6554
- Variety of counseling services