Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, childbirth education, car seat safety, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings. Classes and workshops may be held at various host sites throughout the area.

Provides information that assists travelers with making health and immunization decisions prior to traveling and provides protocol guidelines for individuals returning from international travel when disease outbreaks are an issue. Online travelers' health resources include a checklist for vaccination and travel, a national Find-a-Clinic link, and a continuously updated travelers' resource library. To locate the nearest travel immunization provider in Vermont, be sure to follow the link provided. Click on Find a Clinic and then the Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinics link. This will take you to the interactive map that will provide a list of all travel immunization sites in Vermont.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings. Provides the Vermont Deaprtment of Health Quit Time services that link Vermonters to free services and information to quit smoking. Offers phone, 802 QUITS, and in-person coaching, online support, access to free nicotine replacement (gum, patches and lozenges) and self-help tools, as well as to a Vermont Quit Partners Fresh Start Program series of weekly support meetings. Series is four-weeks long; new sessions start every month. Click on Support Group tab to see list of support groups. Project Independence Caregiver Support Group can provide respite care during meetings if it's necessary to bring a loved one. Contact Project Independence the week before to request.

Provides disaster related services, including providing ongoing, updated information to the public during disasters, fielding non-emergency calls, offering information about relief services, collecting information about individual property damages, and researching and confirming or denying rumors.

Pursues the preservation and protection of endangered land resources from indiscriminate development. Partners with local and statewide conservation organizations to conserve Vermont lands for the future. Conservation efforts include acquisition of development rights transferred through conservation easements for Vermont farms, working forest projects, and community projects. Also offers an online directory of conserved land open to the public for recreational trails. Staff can meet with interested landowners to explain possible tax benefits and to discuss possible methods for conserving his/her land permanently. To find online list of land trusts, go to Funders and Partners page on website, scroll down to Partners section.

Offers a resource center focused on improving the quality of service and support offered to LGBTQ2+ older adults. Includes an online resource library of information related to LGBTQ2+ aging, and resources specific to each state; an information and referral service for LGBTQ2+ older adults, their families, and their caregivers; and training and technical assistance for healthcare providers, LGBTQ2+ organizations, and LGBTQ2+ older adults.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is also published in the Healthy Community flyer, a publication of the hospital. Topics include movement and exercise, nutrition, childbirth education, car seat safety, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings. Provides the Vermont Department of Health Quit Time services that link Vermonters to free services and information to quit smoking. Offers phone, 802 QUITS, and in-person coaching, online support, access to free nicotine replacement (gum, patches and lozenges) and self-help tools, as well as to a Quit Time Tobacco Cessation series of weekly support meetings. Specially designed phone coaching sessions and self-help materials are available for pregnant smokers. Health and disease-specific support group information is available by calling the Healthy Community Program number at Central Vermont Community Center. Examples of program offerings are: Healthier Living Workshop, Portion Distortion, Pre-Natal Yoga, Childbirth Education Classes, and Community Reiki Clinics.

Provides a victim assistance referral helpline, as well as information and helpful links to resources on crime and victimization. Offers materials on issues ranging from teen victims, survivors of violence against women, victims of stalking, crime victims considering a civil lawsuit, coping with trauma and grief, to provider trainings.

Provides a list and online map of all permanent Vermont locations where unused prescription drugs, including needles/sharps, can be dropped off throughout the year. Offers free prepaid postage envelopes for mailing in unused dry prescription drugs. Also provides information about safe disposal of needles/sharps as well as an online link to all National Drug Take Back Day sites.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided online and is also published in flyer form. Topics can include movement and exercise, nutrition, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings. They partner with Vermont Department of Health 802 Quits program which provides free patches, nicotine gum and lozenges.

Provides a clearinghouse for evidence-based information on ADHD along with education and training for medical professionals. Programs include online media such as podcasts, videos, classes, and toolkits; an ADHD helpline staffed by Health Information specialists; and an ADHD Library. Helpline provides resources and information. It does not provide counseling, medical or legal advice or give direct referrals.

Offers a state-by-state guide to employment laws related to caring for yourself and your family. Includes information on laws about medical leave, family leave, and pregnancy.

Provides an extensive collection of videos focused on providing resources on the subjects of navigating health and safety issues. Collection is maintained by the Vermont Language Justice Project and may include the following topics: preventing mosquito bites, food security programs, mental health and well being, accessing the emergency room, car seat safety, diabetes, voting, and much more. VLJP does not provide translation services. Vermont-based organizations including AALV and USCRI Vermont offer translation and interpretation services.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics include movement and exercise, nutrition, childbirth education, car seat safety, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings. Provides the Vermont Department of Health Quit Time services that link Vermonters to free services and information to quit smoking. Offers phone, 802 QUITS, and in-person coaching, online support, access to free nicotine replacement (gum, patches and lozenges) and self-help tools, as well as to a Quit Time Tobacco Cessation series of weekly support meetings.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is also published in the Healthy Plus, a publication of the hospital. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, childbirth education, car seat safety, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Provides a resource hub in the form of an online directory for individuals seeking information about food, housing, and healthcare assistance.

Pursues the preservation and protection of endangered land resources from indiscriminate development. Partners with local and statewide conservation organizations to conserve Vermont lands for the future. Conservation efforts include acquisition of development rights transferred through conservation easements for Vermont farms, working forest projects, and community projects. Also offers an online directory of conserved land open to the public for recreational trails. Staff can meet with interested landowners to explain possible tax benefits and to discuss possible methods for conserving his/her land permanently. To find online list of land trusts, go to Funders and Partners page on website, scroll down to Partners section.

Provides an online list of state-licensed residential care homes in Vermont, including contact information, bed capacity, level of care, Enhanced Residential Care (ERC) status, and Assistive Community Care Services (ACCS) eligibility. Residential care homes are group living arrangements designed to meet the needs of people who cannot live independently but who do not need the level of care provided in a nursing home. They offer assistance with daily activities such as eating, walking, toileting, bathing and dressing. Meals, activities, and other amenities are typically offered but vary by facility. Level III homes provide nursing overview but not full-time nursing care. Level IV homes provide neither nursing overview nor nursing care. Some Level III homes are designated as ERC providers, allowing them to designate a number of beds for residents requiring a higher level of care.

Publishes and distributes a quarterly parenting magazine that provides a reliable resource for parenting information, as well as a calendar of family-friendly events, activities and classes. Also features a parenting advice column, a list of children's camps and vacation activities, healthy child-friendly recipes, and feature articles submitted by Vermont parents on parenting issues. Also lists upcoming events on the magazine's website between print issues. Printed quarterly magazine is distributed in the Seven Days newspaper and across northern and central Vermont.

Provides an informational guide for those parenting by adoption or guardianship.

Provides an online map of pet food resources statewide.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics include movement and exercise, nutrition, childbirth education, car seat safety, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Provides a search engine on which to find local programs that offer free gun safety kits, and information and materials about gun safety to the public and to schools.

Pursues the preservation and protection of endangered land resources from indiscriminate development. Partners with local and statewide conservation organizations to conserve Vermont lands for the future. Conservation efforts include acquisition of development rights transferred through conservation easements for Vermont farms, working forest projects, and community projects. Also offers an online directory of conserved land open to the public for recreational trails. Staff can meet with interested landowners to explain possible tax benefits and to discuss possible methods for conserving his/her land permanently. To find online list of land trusts, go to Funders and Partners page on website, scroll down to Partners section.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings. Provides the Vermont Deaprtment of Health Quit Time services that link Vermonters to free services and information to quit smoking. Offers phone, 802 QUITS, and in-person coaching, online support, access to free nicotine replacement (gum, patches and lozenges) and self-help tools, as well as to a Vermont Quit Partners Fresh Start Program series of weekly support meetings. Series is four-weeks long; new sessions start every month. Click on Support Group tab to see list of support groups. Project Independence Caregiver Support Group can provide respite care during meetings if it's necessary to bring a loved one. Contact Project Independence the week before to request.