MENTAL HEALTH URGENT CARE | HOWARD CENTER
1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Eligibility
Adults age 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis; No referral required
Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
8024886482
Voice·
Information & Services | 802-488-MHUX
Fees
Free for mental health care; Fee for medical care
Service area
Addison county, Vermont
Chittenden county, Vermont
Franklin county, Vermont
Grand Isle county, Vermont
Provides a safe, welcoming place for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis who don't require emergency department care. Offers immediate help in the form of mental health support, peer counseling, assistance with medications, as well as access to nursing for minor medical issues, and referrals to other community services.
Last Assured
12/17/2025
Providing organization
HOWARD CENTER
Howard Center is is the designated agency for Chittenden County. It provides acute and long-term care services to people with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and other mental health issues, substance use disorders, and/or developmental challenges. Services include emergency and crisis intervention services for adults, children, adolescents, and their families; substance use disorder treatment services in Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties; alternative education programs; and community-based developmental services.