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Provides an online pediatric health resource library where up-to-the-minute information that is specific to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults is maintained and made available to professionals and parents.

Provides information about child care providers, such as when they became licensed, if they are accredited or have a STARS rating, and if they've had any licensing violations in the past year. Also provides a way to voice a concern about a provider (for example, they are unregulated, there is lack of supervision or too many children, unqualified or not enough staff, inappropriate guidance and discipline, unsafe environment), or make a formal complaint about a child care provider.

Provides information, guidance and assistance that supports the ability of family member caregivers to make decisions and solve problems relating to their responsibility of raising children in situations where the birth parents are unable or unwilling to provide for their care. Provides respite grants to kinship caregivers.

Offers a place-based education program that uses treasure hunts to celebrate community by connecting participants to natural, historical, and cultural sites, stories, and special places in the Greater Upper Valley, for both primary education and adult community education.

Provides shelter, medical treatment for shelter pets, and other basic care for stray and surrendered pets, including dogs and cats. Facilitates adoption of shelter animals.

Offers educational presentations about HIV and Hepatitis C prevention, testing and care, along with HIV/AIDS information materials.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, educational programs, information and referral to needed services, recovery coaching, socializing, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery workshops and meetings. They offer Narcan.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, educational programs, information and referral to needed services, recovery coaching, socializing, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery workshops and meetings. They offer Narcan.

Provides an online directory of community resources and services to assist families of children with special needs. Offers affordable educational and recreational programs that are specifically tailored to children with special needs, including skating, soccer, adaptive running, dancing, and art classes. Purchases adaptive equipment for local organizations.

Provides information and education about women's health and the health of their children. Educators are available to answer questions about childbirth preparation, postpartum care, and breastfeeding issues, as well as parenting infants and older children. Offers a lending library service, classes, women's support groups,and an on-site boutique. Provides disposable diapers in support of women with babies for whom disposable diaper purchases are a strain on the monthly budget and assists with accessing infant formula. Also provides menstruation supplies.

Offers a variety of health and wellness activities, including Tai Chi classes, multi-generational activities, as well as informational and educational presentations relevant to senior health and wellness.

Offers technical assistance on disability rights and policies to individuals with disabilities, as well as to organizations, state agencies, and advocacy groups. Assists with local and statewide education and advocacy on disability issues.

Provides promotion, education, and awareness events that bring together the products of local and regional farms with Upper Valley consumers. Maintains an online directory, the Vital Guide to Food, Farm, and Businesses.

Provides links to resources on money management. Topics include budgeting, credit, credit scores, identity theft, and online data protection. Also offers a savings calculator.

Teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and helps connect them to the appropriate care. Also includes information about mental health crises and risks for suicide. Separate courses are geared to different audiences: Mental Health First Aid is for adults, such as first responders, faith leaders, and caring adults; Youth Mental Health First Aid is for adults working with youth; and Teen Mental Health First Aid for high school students and youth-serving organizations.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, educational programs, information and referral to needed services, recovery coaching, socializing, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery workshops and meetings. They offer shower facilities for those experiencing homelessness. They also offer Narcan.

Provides information about preventing tax scams and fraud, as well as identity theft. Offers forms and other methods of reporting these abuses. Provides alerts about tax scams, including an annual "Dirty Dozen" list of common scams.

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.

Provides an educational series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Skilled trainers provide lessons on reducing stress, communicating effectively with others, reducing guilt/anger/depression, setting goals, problem-solving and taking care of oneself.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, educational programs, information and referral to needed services, recovery coaching, socializing, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery workshops and meetings. Also provides a community health vending machine which dispenses harm reduction and hygiene supplies located outside on the center's grounds.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, educational programs, information and referral to needed services, recovery coaching, socializing, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery workshops and meetings. They offer Narcan.

Provides technical assistance on disability rights and policies to individuals, organizations, state agencies, and advocacy groups. Supports community education and statewide advocacy efforts on disability-related issues.

Provides technical and financial assistance regarding lead and lead hazards. Primarily a childhood lead poisoning prevention program. Eligible residents can apply for grants and interest-free deferred loans for the payment of lead hazards reduction work. Many free services are available regardless of eligibility for or enrollment in the Burlington Lead Prevention program.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, educational programs, information and referral to needed services, recovery coaching, socializing, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery workshops and meetings. They offer Narcan.

Provides a range of support services to those impacted by flooding or other natural disasters. Some services include outreach and information on individual flood recovery, financial assistance, and navigation through state and federal application processes.