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Provides referrals for free, confidential mental health services of an hour per week for a year. Give an Hour also supplies a variety of links to mental health information and resources for military families. Works to reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems through education, training, and outreach efforts. Also provides free webinars for Wellness Ambassadors for promoting and advocating for mental health awareness in communities.

Provides a crisis intervention program that offers face-to-face recovery coaching to individuals incarcerated at the Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) Also provides recovery support to people who have just been released and those on probation or parole.

Offers helpline information about kidney disease, organ donation, and transplantation.

Provides a crisis stabilization and hospital diversion program. Also provides crisis respite to help individuals with psychiatric disabilities to remain in the community and assists clients who are leaving an inpatient setting to transition back into the community.

Provides a guide to the rights of LGBTQ2+ youth for parents and caregivers. Includes issues related to employment, housing, public accommodations, as well as rights regarding harassment.

Helps income-eligible Vermonters with costs related to replacing home heating systems, water heating systems, and other home appliances damaged or destroyed by the floods. Also provides rebates to upgrade home electric panels to accommodate cold climate heat pumps and additional electrification efforts. Reimbursements for eligible purchases retroactive to July 10, 2023. Also provides financial support to businesses and rental-property owners with replacing flood damaged appliances.

Provides referrals to quality child care and specific supports to eligible children, and program consultation for early care and education and after school programs. CIS Coordinators assist families in accessing services appropriate to their needs. CIS teams have expertise in social work and family support, maternal/child health and nursing, child development and early intervention, early childhood and family mental health, and specialized child care. Child care financial assistance may be available.

Offers free playgroups, walks, and support groups. Sleep Support Baby Playgroup is a monthly free sleep support gathering and playgroup led by a postpartum doula and certified pediatric sleep consultant.

Supports young adults who are stably housed and seeking to move forward with their personal goals. Program goal is to improve access to mental health services for young adults most at risk of poor life outcomes.

Provides financial assistance of up to 50,000 dollars per unit to make vacant rental units available by assisting with health and safety repairs, as well as repairing code violations such as electrical, plumbing, water, septic, heating systems, roof, accessibility, and other structural repairs. Program participants are required to provide a 20% match of grant funds and rent units at or below HUD Fair Market Rent prices. Program can also assist with the creation of new units, including accessory dwelling units.

Provides free telephone resource navigation by professional resource navigators and oncology social workers.

Assists caregivers in accessing supportive services and programs for which they may be eligible. Caregivers may apply for small grants from the Dementia Respite Program enabling them to have a period of respite from their caregiving responsibilities. Support services may also include coordination of support groups, caregiver trainings, and self-care informational bulletins and newsletters.

Provides access to service options that help older adults remain in their homes. Also provides a registered nurse for home health services. Other services may be available.

Offers new and diverse learning opportunities for serving the intellectual needs of Vermont’s older citizens through non-credit courses and programs offered at an affordable cost.

Provides general and specialized inpatient and outpatient mental health services and intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment. Specialized services include military sexual trauma assessment and treatment, post traumatic stress disorder assessment and treatment, as well as readjustment counseling services.

Provides burial/cremation/funeral expense assistance for COVID-19-related deaths after January 20, 2020. Details are available on the website.

Provides a rental subsidy program in support of acquisition and maintenance of stable, adequate housing. Program participants must receive case management from an approved services provider.

Provides crisis services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including short-term stays in a crisis residence. Provides psychiatric and psychological consultations to families and teams supporting those individuals.

Provides public awareness and education to promote community wellness and to prevent the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, with an emphasis on youth substance use prevention. Collaborates with other wellness programs, schools, and communities to help them promote healthy behaviors and reduce health risks.

Provides ongoing, up-to-date information about national and international public health occurrences such as extreme weather events, contagious disease outbreaks, and natural disaster information.

Provides confidential consultations by trained professional case managers who can provide assistance with planning and arranging for support services. Assessments are provided both in home or pre-dismissal from hospitals or rehabilitation centers to determine eligibility for a variety of programs including Medicaid, SSI, food stamps, fuel assistance, housing, transportation, state pharmacy assistance programs, Lifeline telephone credit, respite and in-home services. Provides assistance with filling out forms for submission. Case managers also work with the VA in assisting veterans with applying for the Veterans Independence Program.

Offers outings for children with special needs to experience the community and have fun, with an opportunity to enhance their social skills and make new friends within a supportive environment.

Offers a weekly open studio art program in collaboration with SNSC and the AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon New Hampshire. The participating artists explore different media with an emphasis on creative self-expression while socializing.

Assists caregivers in accessing supportive services and programs for which they may be eligible. Caregivers may apply for small grants from the Dementia Respite Program enabling them to have a period of respite from their caregiving responsibilities. Support services may also include coordination of support groups, caregiver trainings, and self-care informational bulletins and newsletters.

Offers a variety of activities and programs designed to help children and youth explore and express their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Programs include expressive art, Wonders and Worries, Reiki and more.