Local & National Resources
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Statewide Resources
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Identity Specific | Domestic & Sexual Violence | Discrimination, Hate Crimes, & Legal
Housing & Food | Health Care & Access | Mental Health & Substance Use
State Benefits & Resources | Employment & Job Listings
Media & Other Resources | COVID-19 Resources
Additional Area-Specific Resources
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Addison | Bennington | Caledonia | Chittenden | Essex
Franklin | Grand Isle | Lamoille | Orange | Orleans
Rutland | Washington | Windham | Windsor
Identity Specific Resources
Outright Vermont – Services, Support, & Social Progams for LGBTQ+ youth age 22 and under, and their families
Out in the Open – Out in the Open connects rural LGBTQ people to build community, visibility, knowledge and power.
The Prism Center at UVM – serves the diverse queer and trans communities at the University of Vermont.
- Pride Center of Vermont’s THRIVE Program – Group for Queer & Trans People of Color to share space and build community with one another! With a wide range of events and activities, we hope to support all QTPOC Vermonters.
- Pride Center of Vermont’s Health & Wellness Programs – Rapid and free HIV testing, support for LGBTQ+ people living with HIV, & social programming through GLAM.
- Vermont Department of Health’s HIV, STD, & Hepatitis Community Resources – Tools, information, and links to testing, supplies, providers, and more.
- UVM Medical Center HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Clinic – The Comprehensive Care Clinics comprise a four-clinic program dedicated to providing state-of-the-art treatment for all stages of HIV/AIDS as well as primary and specialty care to persons living with HIV/AIDS.
- Planned Parenthood of Northern New England – Rapid HIV Testing, STD Testing, PrEp & PEP Prescriptions, and associated sexual health care.
- Vermont Cares – Vermont CARES works for and with Vermonters affected by HIV/AIDS to promote well being through a continuum of prevention, support, and advocacy services.
- Justicia Migrante/Migrant Justice – Organizing for economic justice and human rights!
- AALV, Inc. – AALV helps new Americans from all parts of the world gain independence in their new communities through a range of integration services, including bridging case management, workforce development, behavioral health awareness, and interpreter services programming.
- U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants, Vermont Field Office – Comprehensive services including housing placement, cultural orientation, school enrollment, coordination of initial health appointments, employment preparation and placement, and transitional short-term cash assistance for newly arrived refugees.
- Vermont Center for Independent Living – People with disabilities working together for dignity, independence and civil rights.
- Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Training, services, and support to visually impaired Vermonters.
- Disability Rights Vermont – DRVT provides information, referral and advocacy services, including legal representation when appropriate, to individuals with disabilities throughout Vermont.
- Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services – Advocacy agency culturally and linguistically designed to meet specific needs of Deaf, Deaf/Blind and Hard of Hearing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Domestic & Sexual Violence Resources
Vermont Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 228-7395
Vermont Sexual Violence Hotline – (800) 489-7273
Vermont Human Trafficking Hotline – (888) 984-7888
Pride Center of Vermont’s SafeSpace Program – Advocates provide free and confidential emotional support, advocacy, and resources for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence and discrimination. Support and Relationship Skills Groups offered periodically.
Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence – Links to county-specific organizations as well as statewide hotlines and legal assistance.
Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services – Compensation programs for victims of various crimes.
Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services – Advocacy agency culturally and linguistically designed to meet specific needs of Deaf, Deaf/Blind and Hard of Hearing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline – 24/7 hotline, online chat, and educational resources.
Docusafe from National Network to End Domestic Violence – free mobile app to document stalking, harassment, abuse, etc.
Abuse of Power – Information and resources for victims and survivors of police-perpetrated domestic violence.
Independence Project – micro loan to help survivors of domestic violence improve their credit score.
Sexual Violence Resources
RAINN – National Sexual Assault telephone hotline and online chat.
VictimConnect Resource Center – Referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately.
National Street Harassment Hotline – Free, 24/7 support, advice, and information for victims of gender-based street harassment. Phone and online chat options.
Malesurvivor.org – Online community and information for male survivors of sexual violence.
Discrimination, Hate Crimes, & Legal Resources
Office of the 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 of Vermont (ACLU-VT) –Request legal assistance for violations of civil liberties and civil rights.
Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services – compensation program for victims of various crimes
Safety Net Apps – free mobile apps from National Network to End Domestic Violence to help identify and document stalking, harassment, abuse, etc.
Disability Rights Vermont – DRVT provides information, referral and advocacy services, including legal representation when appropriate, to individuals with disabilities throughout Vermont.
CVOEO Fair Housing Project – advocacy, education, and support around fair housing in Vermont
GLAD – GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
National LGBTQ Task Force – training and mobilizing millions of activists across our nation to deliver a world where you can be you.
Housing & Food
COTS Printable Survivor’s Guide to Burlington
Vermont Economic Services Division Housing Assistance – Several programs that help individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
Vermont Home Heating Fuel Assistance – Help paying part of your home heating bills, for homeowners and renters.
Vermont Crisis Fuel Assistance – Financial help with a heating crisis during the winter months.
Vermont State Housing Authority – Affordable Housing resources including rental assistance, Section 8 assistance, home ownership programs, and managed housing.
CVOEO Vermont Tenants Resources – Provides free information, and referral services directly to tenants by phone and face-to-face tenant counseling.
Committee on Temporary Shelter – Services and shelters for Vermonters at risk of losing their home or becoming homeless, or currently experiencing homelessness.
Vermont Legal Help Housing Resources – Legal information and aid for housing-related issues.
3SquaresVT – 3SquaresVT is Vermont’s name for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP) which provides funds to purchase food.
Vermont Foodbank Locations – Map & Contact info for foodbanks statewide.
NOFA-VT Farm Share Program – The Farm Share Program provides income-eligible Vermonters with the opportunity to support their local CSA farmer and receive reliable access to high-quality produce on weekly basis through an innovative cost-share model
Specific Needs
WIC – WIC provides access to healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, and breastfeeding support to pregnant people, caregivers and parents with a child under five years.
Farm to Family – Coupons that can be used to buy locally-grown, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and fresh-cut herbs at participating farmers markets and farm stands.
VCIL Meals on Wheels – Provides hot meals to Vermonters under age 60 with chronic conditions or disabilities.
Age Well Meals on Wheels – In-Home Meal Delivery, Community Meals & Restaurant Ticket Program, and Nutrition Counseling for older adults.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program – Monthly Supplementary Food Box for individuals 60 years and older.
Health Care & Access
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England – Sexual & Reproductive healthcare & education, Trans-inclusive healthcare, Wellness Counseling, and other services.
GLAMDASH – Free condoms by mail for gay, bi, and/or trans guys in Vermont.
You First – You First (formerly Ladies First) offers personalized support to pay for and connect eligible Vermonters to breast, cervical and heart screenings, diagnostic tests and heart healthy lifestyle programs. Open to anyone with breasts and/or a cervix, not just women.
Vermont Medicaid – Medicaid for Children & Adults provides free or low-cost health coverage, based on family size and household income.
State Benefits & Resources
Vermont Agency of Human Services – Hub for a variety of programs including financial, housing, safety, and other support services.
Agency of Human Services Emergency/General Assistance Funding – Financial assistance for personal, housing, medical, and other emergencies.
Mental Health & Substance Use
- LGBTQ+ Crisis & Helplines
- Non-LGBTQ+ Specific Crisis & Help Lines
- Alcohol & Substance Use
- Free Resources & Activities
Trans Lifeline – (877) 565-8860 – Trans Lifeline is a grassroots non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
The Trevor Project – Voice, text, and chat crisis hotlines for LGBTQ+ youth up to age 25.
SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline – 877-360-LGBT (5428) – 24/7 Hotline for LGBTQ+ elders and their caregivers.
Vermont Crisis Text Line – Text “VT” to 741741 – Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis via text messaging with trained Crisis Counselors.
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline – Call or text 1-800-985-5990 – 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
StrongHearts Native Helpline – 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) – 24/7 confidential, anonymous and culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans. Available via phone and online chat.
Vermont Recovery Network – A network of 9 local, consumer driven, non residential facilities which provide peer supports, sober recreation activities, volunteer opportunities, community education and recovery supporting services.
Employment
Vermont Works for Women – Employment and career services for women.
Media & Other Resources
Brown ‘n Out Podcast – Vermont resident Reggie Condra interviews Black and Brown LGBTQ+ Vermonters.
All Things LGBTQ – Weekly Vermont public access show featuring LGBTQ news and interviews
All Things LGBTQ Youth Edition – Youth discussion of LGBTQ issues in Vermont
GLAAD – As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
COVID-19 Resources
CDC Symptom List & Self Checker
Covid-19 Crowd Sourced Resources
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 folks 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.
COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Communities
Resources for Trans People
Addison County
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
HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects) – support services for low-income families such as emergency food shelf, financial assistance, emergency rent assistance
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
Charter House Coalition – Winter warming shelter, summer shelter, and day station for showering, activities, and other assistance
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
Bennington County
Rural Queer Community Care Listings – Southern Vermont Specific LGBTQ+ Community Support self-listings.
HIV+ STATUS
AIDS Project of Southern Vermont – serves individuals affected by HIV/AIDS
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
Neighbor to Neighbor Manchester – food, financial, and support services
Sacred Heart St Francis – Food pantry open Wednesdays 1-4 and Fridays 10-12
HOUSING
Bennington Coalition For the Homeless – shelter, food, and support services
Shires Housing – Affordable apartment rentals
Caledonia County
H.O.P.E – Provides clothing, food, care packages, and support to survivors of domestic violence, fires, and homelessness.
AWARE VT – Dedicated to resolving the causes and effects of domestic violence and sexual assault in the greater Hardwick area. AWARE provides services year-round, 24 hours a day, governed by a volunteer board of directors, utilizing paid employees and numerous volunteers.
Danville Ecumenical Community Shelter
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
HOUSING
Gilman Housing Trust – Provides low to moderate income housing assistance (not LGBTQ focused)
Chittenden County
- Food & Financial Assistance
- Shelters & Housing
- Healthcare, Mental Health & Substance Use
- Legal & Employment
- Transportation
Burlington Housing Authority – Can provide application-based housing subsidies
Burlington Tenants Union – Community support regarding housing concerns
Champlain Housing Trust – assistance with affordable housing
COTS Housing Resource Center – affordable transitional and permanent housing options
CVOEO Coordinated Statewide Housing Services – Offers housing-related financial assistance
Pathways to Housing – Assists with access to permanent housing
Winooski Housing Authority – Provides affordable housing options
FINANCIAL
ONE Good Deed Fund – Supporting the Old North End neighborhood and greater community of Burlington, VT through funding for good deeds between individuals and projects that benefit the Old North End.
FOOD
Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, 228 N. Winooski Ave., (802) 658-7939
COTS Daystation, 179 S. Winooski Ave, (802) 862-5418
Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave
Burlington Little Free Pantry Network – a network of Little Free Pantries throughout Burlington. They are open to whoever would like to use them, so bring food and toiletries to share if you have them, and take whatever you need.
PET CARE
Good Neighbor Program, Chittenden Humane Society – In partnership with homeless, domestic violence, and other local human service organizations. Designed to provide temporary shelter, free of charge, for beloved pets during times of crisis and transition in the lives of their owners, the program includes veterinary care, absolute confidentiality, and an assurance of exceptional care.
Humane Society of Chittenden County’s Rainy Day Fund – Offers financial assistance for Chittenden and Grand Isle County residents who are unable to pay for their pet’s unanticipated emergency medical treatment. This service is completely donor-funded and truly makes a difference in the lives of people & their pets.
Vermont Pet Food Resources – Map of Vermont organizations that provide free pet food.
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
HOUSING
Burlington Housing Authority – Can provide application-based housing subsidies
Burlington Tenants Union – Community support regarding housing concerns
Champlain Housing Trust – assistance with affordable housing
COTS Housing Resource Center – affordable transitional and permanent housing options
CVOEO Coordinated Statewide Housing Services – Offers housing-related financial assistance
Pathways to Housing – Assists with access to permanent housing
Winooski Housing Authority – Provides affordable housing options
Community Health Centers of Burlington – Healthcare, behavioral health, and dental care services for people of all ages, backgrounds, and life circumstances. Financial and insurance assistance available.
Safe Harbor Health Center – Services including medical and behavioral health/psychiatry at no-cost for adults and families experiencing homelessness.
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
Howard Center Community Support Programs – Mental Health and Substance Use support programs
Spectrum Youth & Family Services – “Our mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services”.
First Call – 802) 488-7777 – 24 Hour Support Line for all ages & identities
VT Department of Labor – Career Resource Center, 63 Pearl Street: (802) 863-7676
Vocational Rehabilitation, 110 Cherry Street: (802) 863-7500
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
Essex County
Franklin County
Samaritan House – Emergency shelter and short-term emergency apartments in St. Albans area.
Northwestern Counseling and Support Services – Crisis Line 802-524-6554 – Mental Health Care & Human Services for adults, children, and families.
Healthy Minds – Counseling referral service with locations in St. Albans & Enosburg
Grand Isle County
- For Survivors
- Food, Housing, & Financial
- Healthcare, Mental Health & Substance Use
- Transportation, Pet Care, and other resources
Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources, Inc. (C.I.D.E.R.) – Providing resources that enable the people of Grand Isle County, Vermont to live in their community with dignity.
Northwestern Counseling and Support Services – Crisis Line 802-524-6554 – Mental Health Care & Human Services for adults, children, and families.
Lamoille County
Lamoille Community Food Share – Free Food Pantry.
Lamoille Housing Partnership – Access to affordable housing, resources for renters.
Lamoille Community House – Seasonal adult shelter from November-April.
Lamoille Health Partners (Formerly Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley) – Federally Funded health center providing affordable primary care, pediatrics, and dental care.
North Central Vermont Recovery Center – a safe, welcoming, substance-free environment for individuals and families on their paths to lasting recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
Orange County
- Identity Specific
- For Survivors
- Food, Housing, & Financial
- Legal & Employment
- Healthcare, Mental Health & Substance Use
Safeline – Support and advocacy for all victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Orleans County
Northeast Kingdom Community Services – Financial assistance, housing, counseling, etc.
Rutland County
BROC Community Action – Food assistance, housing counseling, utility assistance.
Homeless Prevention Center – Housing and financial assistance.
Open Door Mission – Temporary shelter, long-term veterans shelter, soup kitchen.
Washington County
Barre Housing Authority – The mission of the Barre Housing Authority is to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to low-income families, elders and adults with disabilities.
Good Samaritan Haven – Provides overnight shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness in central Vermont.
The Health Center – Offers comprehensive high quality and patient oriented health services to meet community needs, regardless of ability to pay.
Windham County
Out In The Open – “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 section of Windham County resources!
HIV+ Status
AIDS Project of Southern Vermont – 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.
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.
Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital believes that healthcare which is specifically supportive of and focused on gender and sexuality should be a part of primary care. They offer LGBTQ+ Focused Care as well as confidential referrals to appropriate specialty services.
Windsor County
Safeline – 800-639-7233 or safelineinfo@safelinevt.org – support for survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional violence.
WISE – 24/7 hotline (866) 348-9473, chat online, or text 603-836-9472 – support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.