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 variety of services aimed at keeping families connected when a parent is incarcerated, including case management and coordination of family care plans. The program also facilitates opportunities for incarcerated parents to communicate with their children, including individual and group visits in the child-friendly Kids-A-Part visiting space. Case management for families/caregivers in the community include financial support to facilitate visitation. Services also include statewide education and advocacy to community members and groups working with children.

Provides information and education about depression and suicide to the public. Promotes professional education for the recognition and treatment of depressed and suicidal individuals and supports programs for suicide survivor treatment, research and education. Organizes "Out of the Darkness" community walk events.

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 meetings. They offer Narcan.

Advocates for public policies that promote the well-being of children, youth, and their families. Provides periodic e-newsletters, issue briefs, data reports, fact sheets, and legislative agendas to educate the public on issues affecting Vermont's children and youth. Does NOT provide direct services.

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 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, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Provides information on important things to do and available resources in the aftermath of flooding and other disasters, with links to more detailed information. This page is being updated on an ongoing basis so please check back often for new or updated details.

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.

Outlines a step-by-step approach to advance care planning, including appointment of a health care agent, documentation of health care goals and treatment priorities (living wills), and consideration of medical orders to limit treatment at the end of life. Trainings and presentations are available for health care professionals, health care facilities, and community groups. The website has downloadable forms that can be used for establishing Advance Directives, registering documentation with the Vermont Advance Directives Registry, and reporting forms for Vermont's law on Physician Assisted Death. There is additional information about medical decision-making and relevant topics on medical ethics and palliative care.

Offers educational programs about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Maintains a resource lending library and publishes a newsletter for families and caregivers. Speakers are available to address issues and concerns to community groups.

Fields housing discrimination complaints. People with credible issues covered by fair housing law are then referred to the Vermont Human Rights Commission, HUD, or Vermont Legal Aid, as appropriate. Also provides public advocacy, outreach, and education on fair housing issues, including publishing information, such as the Guide to Fair Housing for Families in Vermont, and conducting trainings and workshops about fair housing law.

Provides a webpage with a map of Vermont divided into towns. Each town is color-coded to indicate which Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) covers that town. The key to the map provides the phone numbers for all the SWMDs. The website itself (as well as individual SWD websites) contains important information about hazardous waste disposal, including how to properly dispose of such items as computers, tires, and batteries. The website also provides detailed information about Act 148, Vermont's Universal Recycling Law, which covers how to comply with the law's requirements on how to dispose of plastic, paper, yard debris, clean wood, food scraps, and other organic materials.

Provides a variety of information, guidance, and resources on specific policy issues, including model legislation, research overviews, and “know your rights” documentation. Accepts testimonials from those willing to share their story to help enact change.

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 information and conducts training about civil rights laws and the Commission's role in enforcing those laws, by speaking with groups about their rights and responsibilities under those laws. In addition, VHRC staff members participate in a number of workshops, networks, coalitions, and committees as a partner with other public and private entities. Appointment Requested for In-Person Meeting.

Provides HIPAA compliant virtual psychiatric support. Care includes navigating anxiety, grief, and caregiver stress. Offers psychiatric evaluations and medication management, therapy-informed approach focused on emotional resilience, and integrated care with individuals' primary doctor or therapist.

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. Does not provide testing for lead in water.

Offers parenting support and education services including playgroups, training sessions, resources information, and referrals.

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.

Provides resources and community connections to individuals living with paralysis, whether through combat-related, service-related, or non-service related events.

Offers free information and non-legal advice about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords in Vermont. Provides educational workshops and classes about Vermont's residential rental housing laws and codes, and enforcement policies. Class may include such topics as "Tenant Skills" and "Finding Housing." Also publishes the "Finding Common Ground: The Definitive Guide to Renting in Vermont," which summarizes Vermont's Landlord-Tenant laws. Other publications available include "An Illustrated Guide To Vermont Renter's Rights" and Vermont's Rental Housing Health Code. Advocate CANNOT respond to a tenant's question via email. Tenant must telephone the Vermont Tenants and Fair Housing Hotline and leave a message. Downloadable copies of Renting in Vermont, An Illustrated Guide To Vermont Renter's Rights and other publications are available on the website.

Offers online resources about domestic violence issues

Provides a LGBTQIA2S+ Community Center dedicated to creating a safe, loving, and joyful home away from home. Focus on providing engagement, education, resources, and services that can uplift and strengthen the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Offers one-on-one and group HIV prevention education and support, prevention supplies and materials, peer outreach program, and HIV-positive speakers bureau.