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Provides information about epilepsy to families, agencies, educators, and the public through the use of printed materials, media, and trainings. Holds on demand and in-person Seizure First Aid trainings and weekly, open-to-all informational webinars and meetings.

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.

Helps eligible parents earn two- or four-year undergraduate college degrees with the goal of getting good paying jobs so they can support their families. The program provides monthly cash payments, support services, help with childcare, transportation, and school supplies, and may provide benefits through Reach Ahead if the parent is working and the PSE grant closes.

Provides communities and individuals with information and resources about substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

Provides information, education, support, and advocacy on topics such as hearing loss, audiologists, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and telecommunications equipment through local chapters and state organizations. The program offers online peer-to-peer networking.

Provides a list of fertility and family building professionals or services including adoption agencies, attorneys, fertility specialists, mental health practitioners, surrogacy agencies, non-profits, and more.

Provides farmers with opportunities to purchase or lease affordable farmland so that they can start up or expand agricultural businesses. Helps conserve farmland for long-term productive use.

Serves as a Representative Payee by receiving public benefits, such as Social Security, on a person's behalf; setting up and managing their monthly budget; and mediating disputes with landlords, businesses, or service providers, while disbursing remaining funds throughout the month.

Provides a monthly opportunity for socialization while enjoying fun activities with neighbors. Offers morning coffee and snacks followed by activities and live entertainment, then ending with a nutritious lunch.

Supports housing stability for Vermont mobile home residents impacted by floodin, by providing flexible funding for essential goods and utilities. The Fund aims to alleviate immediate hardships and aid long-term recovery. Additional funding may be available to families with young children and those who meet other criteria

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 the Rent Right Program, designed to provide participants with the skills, materials, and confidence necessary to find and maintain stable housing. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a Preferred Renter Certificate, which shows landlords that they have made an investment into being a good tenant.

Provides a helpline that gives information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.

Teaches skills of daily living, Braille and other communication skills, and use of adaptive equipment and mobility aids. The program also helps teens with transitioning out of high school into adult life. Also offers a summer camp program. Parents receive information about helpful resources and literature, as well as answers to questions concerning their child's growth and development. Educators can obtain textbooks in Braille or in large print.

Investigates claims of unlawful discrimination in housing, places of public accommodation, and state government employment. A place of public accommodation is any school, restaurant, store, establishment or other facility at which services, facilities, goods, privileges, advantages, benefits or accommodations are offered to the general public. This also includes most hospitals, professional offices (such as doctors, dentists, lawyers, and accountants), retail stores, inns, hotels, and schools. The Commission does not represent or advocate for either the individual who makes the complaint (complaintant) or the individual or entity against whom a petition is filed (respondent). If the Commission accepts a case for investigation, it may provide an independent mediator to seek an informal resolution to the dispute. If mediation does not result in a mutually agreed upon resolution, a member of the Commission's staff will investigate. The Commission does not provide legal advice. The complaintant and respondent may have attorneys to advise and represent them throughout the process, but an attorney is not required.

Administers licensing and license renewal for physicians and podiatrists, and certifies physician assistants and anesthesiology assistants in the state of Vermont. The Board also investigates complaints of unprofessional conduct by its licensees and takes action where appropriate. The website provides direct links to pages citing the definition of unprofessional conduct, the investigation and complaint process, and complaint forms and releases.

Provides information how to create a safe sleeping environment for infants.

Provides a comprehensive online resource hub for eating disorders. Offers tailored information for a range of audiences, including individuals, loved ones, patients, children, students, and educators.

Provides a highly structured educational and therapeutic environment designed for students who require alternative learning methods beyond those offered in mainstream education.

Provides money management counseling services that include credit counseling, debt counseling, personalized budgeting, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, and financial literacy training.

Provides a wellness and recreational center that includes traditional, complementary, and alternative healing therapies such as aromatherapy, massage, acupuncture and more. Recreational center also includes video games, a gym, meeting and study spaces, and a large communal kitchen.

Provides no interest, forgivable loans of up to $30,000 to make necessary improvements on farm worker housing in order to eliminate health, safety and/or accessibility issues. Typical health and safety related repairs/improvements can include, but are not limited to: wastewater systems, air sealing and insulation, noise mitigation measures, overcrowding relief, food prep and storage improvements, mold remediation, electrical/plumbing upgrades, and roof replacements.

Provides an alternative to cash and "open pay" (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Debit/Credit Card) bus fare payment. Ride Ready by GMT is a mobile app for smart phones and also can be used to pay for a Ride Ready by GMT Smart Card. Funds can be added to the app and/or card.

Provides website with information and answers about a variety of financial institutions and transactions, including mortgages, money transfers, loans, debt, and credit. Consumers may submit a question online or browse popular topics to gain knowledge about personal finance. Provides a searchable directory of counselors for mortgage delinquency and default counseling.

Provides an online tool that enables people to fill out and print a personalized wallet-sized medication card that documents prescriptions, dosages and other important medical information. This program makes it easier to refill prescriptions if individuals have to leave their homes after a disaster.

Helps families with children by providing case management services that support work, training and education, and cash grants for basic necessities. Reach Up helps with identifying skills, abilities, interests, training or education needs, preparation for work, childcare costs, transportation costs, and work-related costs such as clothing, tools, and supplies. Each person on Reach Up works with a case manager to create a Family Development Plan. Benefits paid through direct deposit or EBT card. Child-Only Reach Up provides cash assistance to help eligible adults care for the minor, dependent children of relatives or family friends. Reach First helps families overcome temporary, short-term financial crises and avoid the need for longer-term assistance, providing case management, financial help, and support services. Reach Ahead helps families transition from Vermont's Reach Up or Post-Secondary Education (PSE) programs to working, with supports to help maintain a job, including cash incentives for working and help paying for car repairs, work clothes, and work supplies, a 100% childcare subsidy, and a cash benefit for food.