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

Provides information assistance about services and resources specific to brain injury. Information assistance may include referrals to professionals, assistance in accessing appropriate resources, individual and family advocacy, and brain injury prevention information and education. Visit online resource directory for a list of services provided throughout the state of Vermont.

Provides free and confidential emotional support, advocacy, and referrals to 2STLGBQIA+ Vermonters who have experienced violence, including domestic, sexual, or hate violence, bias, workplace or housing harassment or discrimination, trafficking, or stalking. The SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program works in trauma-sensitive ways with 2STLGBQIA+ survivors of violence & harm and 2STLGBQ+ people who cause violence and harm. 2STLGBQIA+ means Two Spirit, Trans, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, HIV+. Two-Spirit refers to specific gender roles, not sexual orientations, of many Native American and Alaska Native peoples that don't fall into a gender binary. It is a specifically North American Indigenous identity, and not to be used by non Indigenous people. Intersex is an umbrella term for differences in sex traits or reproductive anatomy.

Provides outreach to victims of crime with community-based emotional support and resource navigation in partnership with the Saint Johnsbury Police Department. Offers outreach to victims of low-level crimes for a restorative response. Victims in these cases are contacted and offered ways to participate in whatever way is comfortable for them. Offers options for victim to meet with those who have offended against them to ask questions and talk about the impact of the incident on themselves and others.

Provides confidential 24-hour telephone support. 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, therapeutic treatment planning assistance, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals. The Chat Line is available Monday through Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm.

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.

Provides information, advice and advocacy to patients voluntarily admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities or who are held on an involuntary 72-hour hold as part of an Emergency Examination. Offers outreach to individuals with mental health issues at designated hospitals and emergency departments. Investigates cases of serious abuse, neglect, and violation of rights against persons with mental illness who may not otherwise have access to Disability Rights Vermont services.

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.

Helps veterans who are having trouble getting the full benefits and services based on their service to the country. Also helps with getting DD-214 discharge documents or other military records and medals. Makes referrals to other resources for veterans, active members of the military, and their families.

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.

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 information about kinship care rights and support services. Helps families involved with kinship care make contact with local Kinship Peer Navigators who can provide information, education, and support to ensure families have access to the social services that are available to children in kinship care. Vermont Kinship Information and Navigation/Kinship Advocacy Network (KIN-KAN) is a coalition of community based efforts providing a peer-run initiative that values family driven, person-centered practices.

Provides outreach to victims of crime with community-based emotional support and resource navigation. Offers outreach to victims of low-level crimes for a restorative response. Victims in these cases are contacted and offered ways to participate in whatever way is comfortable for them. Offers options for victims to meet with those who have offended against them to ask questions and talk about the impact of the incident on themselves and others.

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. Program accepts donations of full sized personal care items, gift cards, postage stamps

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.

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.

Senator Sanders' office provides casework and answers questions from constituents about federal agencies, Social Security benefits, veterans benefits, passports and visas. Assists constituents with service academy nominations, and federal grant searches. Assists constituents who are having trouble solving a problem with a federal program or agency. Assistance may include helping understand what is involved, inquiring about the status of a case, encouraging an agency to give a case full and fair consideration, and when appropriate, advocating for speedier resolution. As a United States Senator, Bernie Sanders is not able to intervene on any state, local, or legal matter. See website for more information about tours of Washington DC

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. Requests for copies of the Vermont Victim Services Resource DIrectory can also be directed to the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services.

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.

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