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

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 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 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.

Provides a lending library of books and DVDs and a reference library of magazines, newsletters, and periodicals on the topics of economic and racial justice, peace, and human rights. The program also provides meeting space, job postings, and a petition area.

Works to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Invites membership and non-member civic engagement in racial equality initiatives/events and provides public education and awareness about racial inequality and racism in the United States.

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

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 shelter and care for surrendered and stray animals, including dogs, cats, and other small furry pets. Facilitates pet adoptions, matching shelter animals with appropriate households. Also offers low-cost microchip clinics, volunteer opportunities, dog training, and educational programs on pet care.

Offers a variety of educational presentations and professional development workshops around LGBTQ+ affirming practices to middle school, high school, and college staff and students, as well as to service providers. In addition, offers online education modules, included in trainings and available for individuals. Provides support for Gender and Sexuality Alliance groups, facilitates Vermont's Gender and Sexuality Alliance Network, and hosts an annual statewide Queer and Allied Youth Summit. Workshops can be tailored for any audience.

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.

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.

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.

Provides strength based psychotherapy services including play and various group therapies both in area schools and in Waterbury and Waitsfield offices. Also offers resource and referral information, free consultations, parenting education and prevention training.

Provides a way to search by county for financial literacy classes. Also provides some statewide resources.

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

Provides dementia-informed education through live and virtual formats. Education includes understanding dementia, managing behaviors, and improving quality of life.

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

Provides an online resource center that explains the development and capabilities of children birth to age three and the importance of play as the foundation of early child development and learning, guides intentional teaching practices that address the uniqueness of each child, and contributes to a shared language and public awareness around the importance of high quality early childhood education and experiences. Includes an online calendar of trainings and events.

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.

Provides public awareness and education with community members, legislators, and key decision makers about hunger in Vermont and how to create systemic change to ensure all Vermonters have access to food. Advocates at the state and federal levels to help individuals in need access nutrition programs and to build systems that help individuals move out of poverty.

Provides information about climate change and health. Cold weather topics include shoveling and heart attacks, what to do if the power goes out, and wood stove safety. Hot weather topics include heat safety tips and heat illnesses. Also provides a searchable map of indoor cooling centers.

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 national advocacy, public education, and outreach programs, as well as support resources through regional and local chapters. Provides an online find-a-chapter location map and contact information.