FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES | NEKCA
253 Gail Street, Canaan, VT 05903
By Telephone; In Person; Appointment Required; Walk-ins should anticipate a wait time or may be given an appointment for a time other than that day if all caseworkers are busy with other client appointments
Caledonia County, Vermont
Orleans County, Vermont
Essex County, Vermont
Wells River, Vermont
Description
Provides a variety of core services in the communities it serves, including emergency support and assistance. Services include problem-solving support, assistance accessing resources, prejob guidance, employment goal setting, budget counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, community food shelf services, and emergency assistance with other basic needs such as utility payment assistance and housing. Also provides assistance with filling out benefit program applications and other forms.
Last Assured
07/30/2025
Providing organization
NEKCA
NEKCA (Northeast Kingdom Community Action) is a regional community action agency that provides low-income residents in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties with a continuum of case management services, advocacy, and assistance services to support economic independence. Community services include emergency food shelves; emergency fuel assistance; homeless service; homelessness prevention; free tax filing assistance; budget counseling; holiday assistance, as well as youth services.