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Provides comprehensive medical care to individuals of all ages including physical exams, immunizations, and routine screenings, treatment of short-term injuries or illnesses, treatment of chronic illnesses, minor surgery and office procedures, gynecological exams, contraception, care for women during pregnancy and childbirth, and other special programs. Provides onsite coordinated primary care, mental health services, and substance abuse services to enhance access to appropriate prevention, treatment, recovery and wellness services and activities.

Provides assistance for people who need housing including information and guidance about rental costs; how to select affordable housing that meets individual needs; and how to provide for insurance, utility costs, and other requirements related to paying for housing. Coordinates with other providers in the community to help individuals and families obtain or maintain housing. May offer limited financial assistance with rent, rental deposit, and other payments. Also provides information on tenant rights and responsibilities.

Provides free services to people who have disabilities that affect their ability to get jobs, keep them, or advance in their careers. Counselors and specialists in 12 district offices work together with an extensive network of partners to help participants assess their interests and skills, explore career options, obtain career-focused training, and secure jobs and career advancement.

Provides case management, advocacy, information, social support, emergency financial assistance, housing assistance, transportation assistance, education, information and referral to social service organizations.

Provides information on lead safety, testing, and laws. Accepts reports of high lead levels. Provides information to tenants and landlords on Vermont Lead Law.

Provides diapers to families that need them.

Provides monthly supplemental nutrition assistance benefits to low-income households to purchase food. Households in which any person is younger than 65 access their benefit using a Vermont Express electronic benefits transfer (EBT) debit card. If everyone in a household is 65 or older, or receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), benefits are deposited as cash into the recipient's bank account. Expedited benefits are available in emergencies and other specific situations. EBT cards may also be used to buy fresh, local products at certain farmers' markets in Vermont. A list of farmer's markets that can accept EBT cards is available on the website. In addition, 3SquaresVT benefits may be used for seeds and plants that grow fruit and vegetables at any retailer or farmer's market that accepts EBT cards.

Provides information about testing for COVID-19, including take home test kits, tips for self-testing, test types and details, test expiration dates, and when to get tested. Also provides up-to-date information about COVID-19, Flu, and RSV vaccinations in Vermont, including eligibility information for adults and children, as well as an interactive map where individuals can locate a vaccine site near them, and a link on how to request a new or lost immunization record.

Free online class designed to support parents and caregivers in understanding and meeting their child's emotional needs, enhancing their ability to manage emotions, and fostering strong parent-child relationships. Incorporates equine partnerships to practice and integrate Circle of Security concepts.

Provides confidential, client-directed assistance in gaining access to government and community programs, including housing, transportation, Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, 3SquaresVT (food stamps), Medicaid, health-care insurance, rebates, adult day services, hoarding issues, and mental health services. Maintains a regional listing of in-home assistance providers available to assist seniors with continuing to live independently at home.

Provides centralized coordination of substance use treatment and recovery services via a statewide, confidential resource information and referral line, an online self-screening tool, and online resource directory for finding substance use treatment facilities and recovery support services. Trained specialists help callers understand the treatment system and their options. Referrals are made to appropriate available resources.

Provides support to disabled American veterans, including assistance with applying for disability benefits, health care, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation and employment, education, discharges, and military records. Also provides transportation to medical appointments.

Provides a post-secondary educational option offering two-year Associates Degree programs and Certificate Programs at twelve regional Academic Centers, as well as through the Center for Online Learning. Classes may be online or in-person.

Issues Social Security numbers and Social Security cards, as well as replacements for lost or stolen cards for all United States citizens. A Social Security card/number identifies the monthly benefits for individuals who are fully insured. Provides information about and assists with filing for social security benefits. Benefit amounts depend upon date of birth, wages earned, and the type of benefit.

Provides information and assistance with Medicare, including Part D Drug benefit, Medigap Supplemental Insurance; managed care and long term care insurance; durable medical equipment; and pharmacy assistance programs. Healthcare Benefits Specialists can explain how the different programs work, can help sort through medical forms and bills, and can evaluate medical insurance needs.

Coordinates evacuation of pets, provides safe shelters, and establishes a system to track and reunite pets with their owners in the event of a disaster. Provides resources and advice to pet owners, animal-related businesses and non-profits, local communities, and state agencies to strengthen and support Franklin County's capacity to respond to animal needs in the event of a disaster. Guardian Angel Disaster Animal Response Team (GADART) provides support and training for team members and provides guidance to local emergency managers on including the communities' pet population in local response plans.

Provides contact information for the five registered political parties in Vermont. The three major parties are: Democrat, Progressive, and Republican. The two minor parties are Libertarian and Green Mountain Peace and Justice. Also included is a link to the "Guide to Political Party Organization in Vermont", which outlines the requirements for becoming a political party, and the duties of the party chairs.

Provides monthly supplemental nutrition assistance benefits to low-income households to purchase food. Households in which any person is younger than 65 access their benefit using a Vermont Express electronic benefits transfer (EBT) debit card. If everyone in a household is 65 or older, or receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), benefits are deposited as cash into the recipient's bank account. Expedited benefits are available in emergencies and other specific situations. EBT cards may also be used to buy fresh, local products at certain farmers' markets in Vermont. A list of farmer's markets that can accept EBT cards is available on the website. In addition, 3SquaresVT benefits may be used for seeds and plants that grow fruit and vegetables at any retailer or farmer's market that accepts EBT cards.

Provides community food shelf services. Personal care items may be available depending on donations.

Publishes and distributes a quarterly parenting magazine that provides a reliable resource for parenting information, as well as a calendar of family-friendly events, activities and classes. Also features a parenting advice column, a list of children's camps and vacation activities, healthy child-friendly recipes, and feature articles submitted by Vermont parents on parenting issues. Also lists upcoming events on the magazine's website between print issues.

Provides consulting and support services for Vermont public libraries, support for statewide library networks, including interlibrary loans, library services for the blind and physically disabled, continuing education for librarians, state government information by telephone and website for the general public, support for general public research needs, including pro se legal, grant and genealogy information, access to historical and current newspapers published in Vermont, and access to historical documents of Vermont state government and the federal government.

Offers individualized academic tutoring in English Language Learning (ELL), U.S. Citizenship test preparation, literacy and other subject skills (math, college support) for adult students. Also provides classes and programs in personal growth and self development.

Provides home entry and bathroom accessibility modifications. Offers financial assistance for nonprofit housing providers for accessibility modifications in their affordable rental housing.

Answers questions related to the individual federal tax return, adjustments to tax accounts, taxes on wages or bank accounts, and IRS letters and notices. Offers option of payment plans if taxpayer cannot pay the full amount owed. Helps with the preparation of a heavy vehicle use tax return. Provides state income tax and related tax forms, schedules, and publications for individuals and corporate and business entities. Website offers free online tax preparation and e-filing Free File software.

Offers free clothing to individuals and families. Provision of fall and winter clothing is dependent upon types and sizes that have been donated.