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Provides assistance for applying for and filing claims for all federal benefits, including pensions, healthcare, and burial benefits. Also provides information on obtaining representative payee services.

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 free college courses for Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) staff and Vermonters who are incarcerated, including textbooks and fees.

Educates the public about alternative, renewable energy sources, promotes investment in clean, safe renewable energy, and works to reduce toxic threats to the environment and human health throughout the state. VPIRG is also the lead advocacy agency for accuracy in labeling, requiring clear and specific disclosure of all ingredients, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs), that go into the production of food being sold in Vermont.

Provides mediation services within which parties resolve their disputes with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from self-help or mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.

Provides a broad selection of recreational opportunities and leisure time 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 national advocacy, public education, and outreach programs, as well as support resources through regional and local chapters. Provides an online find-a-chapter location map and contact information.

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

Provides comprehensive physical and mental health care for women and women identifying veterans, including treatment for substance use disorder, PTSD, and sexual assault counseling. Patients will be referred to other VA facilities or to the community for any service not available at VA Medical Center in White River Junction.

DULCE is a program in which a Family Specialist is placed at Lamoille Health Pediatrics to proactively address social determinants of health to promote healthy development of infants from birth to six months of age and provide support to their parents. A Vermont Legal Aid lawyer advises families on their legal rights to meet their basic needs.

Provides screening, diagnostics, and treatment planning services for people who are experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric problems. Offers individual, group, conjoint (couples), and family counseling, therapy groups, medication and other mental health services for community residents, including those who have may be experiencing difficulty resolving personal or interpersonal conflicts or making personal adjustments to stressful life situations.

Provides diapers and briefs to individuals in need, of various sizes and types, including adult briefs.

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.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Offers an eight-week full day camp with a different theme and activities each week. Includes breakfast, lunch, and snack.

Provides information, resources, and support to individuals who have experienced crime and harm , even if the individual responsible is never identified or apprehended. Types of assistance include emotional support, safety planning, referrals to other organizations, systems advocacy, and limited financial assistance.

Provides economic and labor market information in printed and electronic formats and serves as a source of announcements and reports on current issues of interest to the workforce and employers.

Provides a free Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving.

Offers a way to compensate for food lost during a disaster, such as a flood or fire, loss of electricity, or equipment failure. Recipients are eligible to have a portion or all of their benefit replaced, depending on the value of the food they lost due to the disaster.

Provides programs for survivors of deceased Veterans and military members. These include health care, insurance, and pensions.

Provides educational presentations on domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, human trafficking, sexual harassment, and related topics to schools, churches, businesses, medical staff, law enforcement, and community organizations. Presentations can be tailored to meet specific organization needs.

Provides information about e-filing services including electronic filing of the Vermont Tax Return, the Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Adjustment, and making tax payments with a credit card. E-file allows individuals to file electronically from home with no software to install.

Provides flexibly scheduled and routed door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation services. Coordinates and provides non-emergency medical transportation to health and wellness appointments, including for individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid or Senior Rides transportation programs. Offers transportation for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorder to support groups, job training and access, recovery centers, drug testing, and other services. Provides transportation service to and from areas outside of the Northeast Kingdom and the state, provided the client prepays the negotiated cost of the trip(s). Offers volunteer driver opportunities.

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.