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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | STEPS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals. Chat Line is available Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm. Cell phone donations are accepted.

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Stalking/Harassment Orders
Cell Phone Donation Programs
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Individual Advocacy

CONSTITUENT SERVICES | CONGRESSWOMAN BECCA BALINT, OFFICE OF

Provides casework and answers questions from constituents about federal agencies, Social Security benefits, veterans benefits, passports, and visas. Assists constituents with service academy nominations, federal grant searches, US flags, and visiting the nation's capital.

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United States House of Representatives Offices
Individual Advocacy

CRIME VICTIM SERVICES | DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT

Provides confidential advocacy and, when appropriate, legal representation for people with disabilities who are victims of crime. Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and domestic violence. Assists with police and court processes, Relief From Abuse Orders, and securing disability-related accommodations such as interpreters. Offers counseling and referrals to local agencies for further support. Provides free publication, "A Guide for Crime Victims with Disabilities." Available for download from the website.

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Individual Advocacy
General Crime Victim Assistance

HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY | AWARE

Provides a confidential support and information hotline. Person-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals. Cell phone donations are accepted.

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Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Individual Advocacy
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Cell Phone Donation Programs

SERVICES TO ARMED FORCES | AMERICAN RED CROSS - NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND REGION

Provides social services that include Information and Referral for families who are separated and/or have relocated, and Emergency Communication Services that, in family emergency cases such as critical accident, illness or death, will verify the situation and relay an emergency leave request to military authorities. Provides Health and Wellness Inquiries Services that allow for worldwide communications to report on the welfare of a service member. Service Members and their families can now use one toll-free number to send an urgent message to a Service Member on active duty status. And, the American Red Cross will continue to offer the assistance of its Emergency Communication Service, provided at every chapter.

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Social Services for Military Personnel
Individual Advocacy

DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROGRAM | MAQUAM BAY OF MISSISQUOI

Provides a confidential support and information hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Sexual Assault Hotlines

FAMILY AND YOUNG ADULT IN TRANSITION SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY | VERMONT FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

Provides advocacy and individualized support for families of children, youth, and young adults in transition to help them receive needed support and services. Also promotes the creation of a full array of easily accessible, high-quality family and youth-driven services at the state and local level.

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System Advocacy
Individual Advocacy
Peer to Peer Networking

MOBILE HOME PROGRAM | CVOEO

Offers free assistance to park residents for a wide range of services. Services include assistance with the sale or closure of tenant's park, lot rent increase, habitability issues, and help forming or revitalizing a resident association. Also offers information about the laws affecting parks and help developing a strategy to deal with a complicated park problem. Provides public education about mobile home parks. Advocates for the development of programs and services for park residents, and provides workshops and training on various mobile home park issues. A free copy of "A Guide to Your Rights for Vermont Mobile Home Park Residents" can be found on the website under Documents and Forms.

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Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Home Rehabilitation Grants
Individual Advocacy
Housing Counseling
Legislative Advocacy

VETERAN SUPPORT | FRIENDS OF VETERANS

Provides funding which includes assistance for utility shut-offs, security deposits, back rent, fuel assistance, car repairs for vehicles needed for work and/or medical appointments and livability-related home repairs for veterans who are homeowners. Other services include individual advocacy, information about other service providers, connecting combat veterans with PTSD to services, as well as helping to obtain a service animal.

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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Individual Advocacy
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Service Animal Purchase Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Rent Payment Assistance

CARE COORDINATION | AGE WELL

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.

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Individual Advocacy
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Case/Care Management

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES | VETERANS INC

Provides wraparound services that include case management, benefits counseling, housing assistance in the form of time-limited payments to third parties for rent, utilities, moving costs, security and utility deposits, transportation, child care and emergency supplies.

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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rental Application Fee Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Individual Advocacy
Moving Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

POLYTRAUMA SUPPORT CLINIC AND PTSD CENTER | WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Provides intensive inpatient and outpatient medical services to treat specific traumatic injuries generally incurred in or around combat. Amputee rehabilitation, brain trauma, case care management, and physical therapy are all included in the medical services.

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Individual Advocacy
Amputee Rehabilitation
Case/Care Management
Hearing Screening
Specialized Information and Referral
Physical Therapy
Brain Injury Rehabilitation

YOUTH PROGRAMS | AWARE

Provides support to children and teens through prevention education, individual advocacy, and group support. Provides confidential advocacy and support services for teens around Teen Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, Stalking, Healthy Relationships, and Consent. Varied support groups are offered for children of all ages, from Pre-K through college students. Most are offered through the schools, during the school day. Topics can include domestic violence, sexual violence, peer aggression, healthy relationships, body image, positive leadership skill development, and more.

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Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Individual Advocacy
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence

INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND ADVOCACY | EPILEPSY FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND

Provides specialized information, referral, and advocacy in the areas of treatment, driver's licenses, employment, and education for people with epilepsy.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Individual Advocacy

PARALLEL JUSTICE | BURLINGTON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER

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.

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Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Individual Advocacy
General Crime Victim Assistance

CARE COORDINATION | SENIOR SOLUTIONS

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.

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Individual Advocacy
Case/Care Management
Certificates/Forms Assistance

DISABLED VETERANS SERVICES | DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Provides support to disabled American veterans, including assistance with applying for disability benefits, health care, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation and employment, education, discharges, and military records. Also provides transportation to medical appointments.

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Individual Advocacy
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
Veteran Benefits Assistance

HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | CLARINA HOWARD NICHOLS CENTER

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Stalking/Harassment Orders
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Human Trafficking Hotlines

VIETNAM VETERANS VERMONT COUNCIL | VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA - VERMONT STATE COUNCIL

Provides advocacy and support through information and referral, education and awareness programs, and local service officers. There are local chapters in Bennington, Brattleboro, Bristol, Chester, Fairfax, Essex Junction, Rutland, and Saint Albans. Local service officers are located in Bennington, Colchester, Montpelier, and White River Junction.

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Individual Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral

CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES | VERMONT CARES

Provides case management, advocacy, information, social support, emergency financial assistance, housing assistance, transportation assistance, education, information and referral to social service organizations.

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Case/Care Management
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Individual Advocacy
Safe Sex Supplies

CONSTITUENT SERVICES | SENATOR PETER WELCH, OFFICE OF

Answers questions about federal agencies and provides help with resolving a problem with such agencies, including the Social Security Administration, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Offers help resolving problems with Social Security, Immigration, IRS, and other federal agencies. Assists with service academy nominations. Provides help with federal grant searches, US flags, and visits to the Capitol and White House. Visits to the Capitol and White House must be scheduled and require lead time. Senator Welch is unable to help with problems involving state or judicial agencies.

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Pension Benefits Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Individual Advocacy
United States Senate Offices

HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals. Cell phone donations are accepted.

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Human Trafficking Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Cell Phone Donation Programs
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy

DISABLED VETERANS SERVICES | DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Provides support to disabled American veterans, including assistance with applying for disability benefits, health care, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation and employment, education, discharges, and military records. Also provides transportation to medical appointments.

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Individual Advocacy
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
Veteran Benefits Assistance

CARE COORDINATION | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

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.

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Individual Advocacy
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Case/Care Management

VETERANS/MILITARY CASEWORK | SENATOR PETER WELCH, OFFICE OF

Helps Veterans get full benefits and services. Helps to get DD-214s, other military records, and medals. Provides referrals to other services available to veterans and active members of the military.

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Individual Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance