Provides a variety of crisis intervention services including emergency support and assistance. Services include problem-solving support, assistance with accessing resources, employment goal setting, prejob guidance, budget counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, housing assistance, homelessness prevention, emergency food services, and emergency assistance with other basic needs such as utility payment assistance. Also provides assistance with filling out benefit program applications and other forms. Offers seasonal Farm to Family food coupons, which can be used at farmers markets and farm stands. Farm to Family Coupon Application and Distribution (First come, first served) starts the first week of July

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helps with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood. All payments are sent directly to the fuel supplier. Households may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one program. Wood for emergency fuel is also available through Springfield Restorative Justice Center, but clients must be screened and approved by SEVCA and pick it up themselves or make other arrangements.

Provides a variety of core services including emergency support and assistance. Services include problem-solving support, assistance accessing resources, prejob guidance, employment goal setting, budget counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, emergency food services, and emergency assistance with other basic needs such as utility payment assistance. Also provides assistance with filling out benefit program applications and other forms.

Helps residents apply for 3SquaresVT, School Breakfast and Lunch, WIC and other food assistance programs. Offers nutrition education and activities to persons eligible for 3SquaresVT. Acts as advocate for food stamp issues. Distributes Farm to Family coupons and Senior Farmers Market coupons, which can be used to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at participating farmers markets in Vermont. Farm to Family Coupon Application and Distribution (first come, first served): is on the first week day in July. Coupons can only be redeemed at staffed farmstands, coupons can not be left at unstaffed farmstands that utilize a drop box.

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 a variety of core services in the communities it serves, including emergency support and assistance. Services include problem-solving support, assistance accessing resources, prejob guidance, employment goal setting, budget counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, community food shelf services, and emergency assistance with other basic needs such as utility payment assistance and housing. Also provides assistance with filling out benefit program applications and other forms.

Assists individuals in completing applications for benefits, including housing applications, child care tuition subsidy application, health care application, disability applications, and application for financial assistance from Vemont Division of Economic Services. Assists with attempts to access local and state emergency financial assistance when applicable. Personal budgeting counseling sessions are offered and made available to all individuals seeking financial assistance. Does not provide directly any financial assistance. Does provide guidance and support coordination to assist individuals in accessing other local and state financial assistance programs. Partner agencies with designated office hours and personnel are co-located at MFCC and include Vermont Adult Learning and Howard Center.

Provides holistic care services to all community members that may include the following Nursing, Behavioral Health and Physical Health Coaching services: Nutrition education, exercise education and counseling, short-term behavioral counseling, Diabetes education, individual health coaching, medication management, weight management-individual and group support, senior social isolation groups, Senior/ Disabled medical wellness home visits, smoking cessation, Advanced Directives, Fall Safety assessments, medical transportation and dental solutions. Grace Cottage's Community Health Team also provides a Resource Advocate who will assist with completing applications for the following services and assistance: health insurance (VT Health Connect and Medicare and Medicare D comparisons), SSDI/SSI, and prescription costs, as well as application assistance for housing, food, and utilities. Community Health Teams supplement the services available through primary care providers and serve to link individuals with the social and economic services that make healthy living possible for all community members. Each of Vermont’s Health Service Areas designs a Community Health Team to meet the needs of the local population and services may vary.

Assists with applying for or updating insurance and financial assistance programs to purchase medications, dental treatment, and/or necessary medical equipment. Also assists with applying to programs for household needs that may affect health, such as food assistance, fuel assistance, and/or housing assistance. Assists with programs including Comprehensive Health Insurance enrollment; Prescription Drug Assistance; all forms of Medicaid, Dr Dynasaur, Medicare, etc.; 3Squares; Fuel Assistance; Referrals for Housing Assistance; Financial Assistance programs for outpatient and inpatient care at Springfield Hospital, North Star Health, and other hospitals.

Repairs or replaces the home's PRIMARY source of heat. This may include a boiler, electric heater, fireplace, furnace, heat pump, pellet stove, or wood stove. Provides help with application for service.

Provides a variety of core services in the communities it serves, including emergency support and assistance for low-income families and individuals in crisis. Other services include problem-solving support, assistance with applications for benefits, applying for ID cards, employment goal-setting, budget counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, housing assistance, emergency food services, and emergency assistance with other basic needs such as utility payment assistance.

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helping with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood. All payments are sent directly to the fuel supplier. Households may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one program.

Provides a variety of crisis intervention services including emergency support and assistance. Services include problem-solving support, assistance with accessing resources, employment goal setting, prejob guidance, budget counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, housing assistance, homelessness prevention, emergency food services, and emergency assistance with other basic needs such as utility payment assistance. Also provides assistance with filling out benefit program applications and other forms. Offers seasonal Farm to Family food coupons, which can be used at farmers markets and farm stands. Farm to Family Coupon Application and Distribution (First come, first served) starts the first week of July

Provides information and referrals for community, regional, and state services. The program also offers transportation to medical appointments, friendly visiting, medical equipment loans, assistance with minor home repairs and household chores, community programs on wellness issues and other topics, and an emergency fuel fund. All services are performed by volunteers.

Repairs or replaces the home's PRIMARY source of heat. This may include a boiler, electric heater, fireplace, furnace, heat pump, pellet stove, or wood stove. Provides help with application for service.

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helping with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. All payments are sent directly to the fuel supplier. Households may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one program.

Provides eligibility screening for financial assistance programs. Offers personal assistance to qualifying individuals in obtaining ongoing health care with a doctor at reduced cost or for free. Offers assistance with obtaining affordable medications and eye glasses and accessing community resources and state programs. Also offers assistance with managing health concerns through case management, coordination of care, and communication with health care providers. Anticipate wait time for Health Assistance Program response due to high call volume. All calls are returned within two business days. Multiple calls by one caller to the HAP line does not help.

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.

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helps with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood. All payments are sent directly to the fuel supplier. Households may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one program. Wood for emergency fuel is also available through Springfield Restorative Justice Center, but clients must be screened and approved by SEVCA and pick it up themselves or make other arrangements.

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helping with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood. All payments are sent directly to the fuel supplier. Households may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one program.

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helps with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood. All payments are sent directly to the fuel supplier. Households may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one program. Wood for emergency fuel is also available through Springfield Restorative Justice Center, but clients must be screened and approved by SEVCA and pick it up themselves or make other arrangements.

Assists individuals with finding local resources.

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.

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helps with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood. All payments are sent directly to the fuel supplier. Households may be eligible to receive assistance from more than one program.

Provides a variety of crisis intervention services including emergency support and assistance. Services include problem-solving support, assistance with accessing resources, employment goal setting, prejob guidance, budget counseling, tenant-landlord mediation, housing assistance, homelessness prevention, emergency food services, and emergency assistance with other basic needs such as utility payment assistance. Also provides assistance with filling out benefit program applications and other forms. Offers seasonal Farm to Family food coupons, which can be used at farmers markets and farm stands. Farm to Family Coupon Application and Distribution (First come, first served) starts the first week of July