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Provides comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for women from puberty through the post-menopausal years. Services include well-woman exams, contraception, pregnancy and delivery services including midwifery services, pregnancy and childbirth education, as well as breastfeeding and post-partum support services. Services may also include menopausal and post-menopausal management services and urogynecology services.

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 individuals with an online forum to meet and interact with others who have experienced consumer fraud events. Group sessions are confidential and led by trained facilitators who offer fraud education and understanding to participants, as well as time for meaningful peer-to-peer sharing and support.

Provides emergency financial assistance, including payment of outstanding utility bills or overdue rent on a one-time basis, airfare to the UK for emergencies or permanent resettlement, car repairs if needed for work, and other needs on a case-by-case basis.

Provides matching services and one-to-one support between community volunteers and individuals. Activities may include attending social activities, running errands, and spending time together. Advocates may also act as spokespersons, assisting with housing, employment, legal, medical or other needs.

Provides health care services at all community outpatient clinics. Homebound Veterans are served by Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). Additional services can include basic nursing services, telemedicine, patient advocacy, hospice care, and physical, occupational, or speech therapies through a Skilled Home Care service.

Provides confidential consultations by trained professional case managers who can provide assistance with planning and arranging for support services. Assessments are provided both in home or pre-dismissal from hospitals or rehabilitation centers to determine eligibility for a variety of programs including Medicaid, SSI, food stamps, fuel assistance, housing, transportation, state pharmacy assistance programs, Lifeline telephone credit, respite and in-home services. Provides assistance with filling out forms for submission. Case managers also work with the VA in assisting veterans with applying for the Veterans Independence Program.

Provides professional assistance with the assessment and development of plans for the care of individuals who, because of age, illness, disability or other difficulties, need assistance in planning and arranging for in-home care services. The Sharon Health Initiative's community health care worker will coordinate the delivery of needed services like adequate food and shelter and overall management of th individual's health well-being. This may include provision of assistance/education around following medical advice and proper medication taking, assessing in-home mobility safety to reduce the risk of falls, assisting families with understanding the issues and needs of the family member requiring in-home care services, and providing ongoing follow-up visits to ensure the best possible health outcomes. All services provided are confidential and specific to each individual's needs.

Provides grants for services such as dentures, hearing aids, heating fuel and utility bill payments. This is NOT an emergency program as the application process takes time.

Provides the Studio Protector, an Internet guide that is an emergency preparedness and response toolkit for artists. Offers in-depth information including articles, interviews with artists and experts, tips, and annotated resource lists.

Promotes the well-being of women in Vermont through provision of publications, workshops, conferences, speaking engagements, and an online resource directory. Some topics include: child support, employment discrimination, nursing mothers returning to work, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and women's entrepreneurship.

Offers an educational course for families and friends of individuals with a mental health condition. Provides information and support to help families understand and support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being. Course is taught by 2-3 trained family members with lived experience.

Offers new and diverse learning opportunities for serving the intellectual needs of Vermont’s older citizens through non-credit courses and programs offered at an affordable cost.

Provides victims of sexual assault with access to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and, if they wish, a Victim Advocate. SARCs and Advocates are not counselors or licensed clinicians, but are a confidential resource specialists. SARCs and Advocates will explain military reporting options available to the victim and connect them to appropriate medical, behavioral health, legal, spiritual, and financial resources available through the military.

Assists victims of federal crimes in Vermont through the criminal justice process. The Victim Witness Specialist also maintains and distributes the Vermont Victim Services Resource Directory, a comprehensive guide to Vermont's state and federal resources that is made available to all service providers in Vermont.

Provides case management, benefits advocacy, volunteer support services, health and addiction treatment referrals, condom and safer sex information, nutritious food program, and limited financial assistance to help with basic and emergency needs.

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 grants to repair owner-occupied homes damaged in Presidentially Declared Disaster areas.

Provides legal advice or representation to individuals regardless of having filed a police report. Program assists survivors of domestic violence who want protective orders, or advice on divorce, custody, and visitation; elders and vulnerable adults facing abuse or financial exploitation; victims with housing, employment, or government benefits issues; and victims who need help safeguarding their rights through criminal proceedings.

Provides low-cost or free health care for adults. Vermont Medicaid includes doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, vision, and some dental care. Also covers long-term care in a nursing home or at home, and physical therapy. Medicaid for the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (MABD) is also available. Assists Vermonters in enrolling in (and answers questions about) Medicaid and MABD. The member services line can help with filling out the application.

Helps individuals find mental health providers who specialize in supporting individuals and families during the perinatal period. Providers are professionals in good standing with state standards and have completed specialized training in perinatal mental health, such as the PSI PMD certificate course, the PSI/2020 Mom Certificate webinar series, or other specialized perinatal mental health trainings.

Provides referrals for free, confidential mental health services of an hour per week for a year. Give an Hour also supplies a variety of links to mental health information and resources for military families. Works to reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems through education, training, and outreach efforts. Also provides free webinars for Wellness Ambassadors for promoting and advocating for mental health awareness in communities.

Transitional housing supportive services offered are: case management that includes treatment plans, assistance obtaining permanent housing, benefits counseling, legal advise and community referrals; employment and training that includes career counseling, job placement and training; outreach that includes access to food pantries and general clothing providers; and referrals to community resources. Also operates a shelter in Bradford, VT.

Maintains a website that helps individuals plan their careers, explore education and training options, and search and apply for jobs.

Provides confidential emotional support, resources, and referrals before, during, and after pregnancy via phone or text. Offers access to counselors and referrals to local providers and support groups.