Bridges & Beyond Offers transportation assistance to Rutland Area residents of any age to support independent living and improve quality of life. Website: Visit
Medicaid Bus (The Bus) 158 Spruce Street Rutland, VT 05701 Medicaid Transportation comes from the same company as “The Bus”. It offers free transportation to medical/Reach-up/Fair Hearing appointments for qualified recipients. Requires 48 hour notice. Out of Town: 802-747-3502 Local Phone: 802-773-8682 Website: Visit Directions
One 2 One (Transportation) 6 Court Street Rutland, VT 05701 Volunteers of all ages provide transportation assistance to adults over age 60 and /or physically challenged adults funded by Medicaid. They are RSVP registered volunteers. Local Phone: 802-775-4318 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Thrifty Shuttle Service Specializes in senior transport, but accepts all. Call in order for the rates to your destination. Local Phone: 802-775-2490
VA Hospital Transportation Transportation for disabled American Veterans Local Phone: 802-295-9363 ext 5508 Website: Visit
Veterans Outreach Center 459 South Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 The veterans outreach center provides a great wellness and support service. Their mission is to ensure veterans’ success by overcoming barriers to economic well-being, employment, physical and mental health. Local Phone: 585-546-1081 Toll-Free: 866-906-8387 Website: Visit Directions
802 Quits Tobacco Free one on one, group, phone, & website tobacco cessation coaching. Free or reduced cost nicotine replacement for Vermonters 18 years and older with counseling Local Phone: 802-747-3768 Toll-Free: 800-784-8669 Website: Visit
Alcohol Drug Abuse Division 88 Merchants Row, #300 Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-786-5876 Directions
Alcoholics Anonymous – Bennington, VT AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: (802) 447-1285 Website: Visit
Alcoholics Anonymous – Middlebury, VT AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: (802) 388-9284 Website: Visit
Alcoholics Anonymous – Rutland, VT 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: 802-775-0402 Website: Visit Directions
Family Anonymous For families dealing with alcohol and drug addiction of a family member in a 12 step process. Toll-Free: 800-736-9805
Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Local Phone: 802-265-6414 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Rocking Horse Circle of Support 108 Cherry Street Burlington, VT Local Phone: 802-747-3588 Directions
Rutland Recovery Collaborative This is a local Rutland area pilot project funded by SAMSHA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) BRSS TACS (Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale) with partnering agencies, The Turning Point Center of Rutland and Vermont Psychiatric Survivors (VPS). The goal of this program is to create one door; with one number to call for information and referral to primary care providers and easy access to self- referring individuals. (We will need a signed release by you and your primary care provider so we can place an outreach call to you or you may self -refer as well). Your provider may also make an assisted call with you present. The Turning Point Center provides an array of support groups and a location where people can socialize with others who are in recovery. Website: Visit
WITS End Support Group Rutland City Police Department 108 Wales Street, 2nd Floor Rutland, VT 05701 Are you at your wits end dealing with a loved one’s addiction problem? Free, open and confidential networking with others like you to share what works and what doesn’t. Certified counselor present. Local Phone: 802-775-6608 Directions
Adult and Continuing Education Stafford Technical Center 8 Stratton Road Rutland, VT 05701 Provides educational opportunities for adults over age 16. Courses are typically non-credit. Programs include CDL, plumber and electrician apprenticeships, general contractor courses, business, technology, language, and more. Local Phone: 802-770-1178 Website: Visit Directions
Castleton University Seminary Street Castleton, VT 05735 Castleton University is a VT State University offering two and four year undergraduate degree and graduate programs. Local Phone: 802-468-1213 Toll-Free: 800-639-8521 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Community College of Vermont 60 West Street Rutland, VT 05701 CCV is a VT State college offering Associate’s degrees, Certificate programs, and workshop and workforce training Local Phone: 802-786-6996 Website: Visit Directions
Department of Labor 200 Asa Bloomer Bldg Rutland, VT 05701 The Department’s primary focus is to help support efforts to make Vermont a more competitive place to do business and create good jobs. DOL consists of Economic and Labor Market Information, Workers’ Compensation and Safety, Workforce Development, Workforce Development Council, and Unemployment Insurance and Wages. Local Phone: 802-786-5837 Website: Visit Directions
Reach Up 320 Asa Bloomer Building Rutland, VT 05701 Reach Up helps families with children by providing cash assistance for basic needs and services that support work and self-sufficiency Toll-Free: 800-479-6151 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board 190 Asa Bloomer Building Rutland, VT 05701 Links many Rutland County business and education communities to bridge the gap between workforce of today and the one needed for the future. Fostering relationships among employers, educators, and service providers to enable people to get the skills they need to find productive and rewarding work. Offering an Adult Workforce Council and a Council on Youth. Local Phone: 802-775-0871 Website: Visit Directions
University of Vermont Extension Howe Center Business Park 1 Scale Ave St 55 Rutland, VT 05701 UVM Extension is a family and community resource in the areas of economic development, nutrition, food safety and health, agriculture, and environment and natural resources. Offerings include webinars and Internet-based information, one-on-one meetings, workshops, conferences and youth programs Local Phone: 802-773-3349 Toll-Free: 800-281-6977 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Adult Learning 16 Evelyn Street Suite 101 Rutland, VT 05701 Provides adults with essential skills for their education. Credential programs include: High School Completion Program(HSCP), Vermont Adult Diploma Program(ADP), GED, plus higher level skills to support students wanting to get into college. Also offers programs on computer instruction and adult and family literacy. Local Phone: 802-775-0617 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Associates 88 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 Provides training and employment services to low income Vermonters over age 55 or disabled. Local Phone: 802-282-4423 Website: Visit Directions
Vocational Rehabilitation 88 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 VocRehab offers free, flexible services to any Vermonter or employer dealing with a disability that affects employment. We partner with human service providers and employers across Vermont to help people with disabilities realize their full potential. Local Phone: 802-786-5866 Website: Visit Directions
802 Quits Tobacco Free one on one, group, phone, & website tobacco cessation coaching. Free or reduced cost nicotine replacement for Vermonters 18 years and older with counseling Local Phone: 802-747-3768 Toll-Free: 800-784-8669 Website: Visit
Al-Anon PO Box 4593 Burlington, VT 05406 A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope, in order to solve their common problems. AI-Anon’s primary purpose is to help family and friends of alcoholics, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Toll-Free: 866-972-5266 Website: Visit Directions
Alcoholics Anonymous – Bennington, VT AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: (802) 447-1285 Website: Visit
Alcoholics Anonymous – Middlebury, VT AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: (802) 388-9284 Website: Visit
Alcoholics Anonymous – Rutland, VT 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: 802-775-0402 Website: Visit Directions
Black River Area Community Coalition 37 N Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 BRAC is a prevention coalition focused on providing the community with drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention education and activities for children, young adults and their families. Serves Mount Holly, Ludlow, and Plymouth. Mailing Address: PO Box 197, Ludlow, VT 05149 Local Phone: 802-228-7878 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Brattleboro Retreat 1 Anna Marsh Lane Brattleboro, VT 05301 Provides help for mental health and addictive disorders, alcohol or other drug use. Provides specialized diagnosis and treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a wide range of psychiatric and addiction challenges Local Phone: 802-258-3700 Toll-Free: 800-738-7328 Website: Visit Directions
CRASH Program (Division of Evergreen Center) 135 Granger Street Rutland, VT 05701 Project Crash is a state sponsored drinking driver rehabilitation program that provides mandatory educational courses for people whose motor vehicle privileges have been suspended due to driving violations that involve the use of alcohol Local Phone: 802-747-3588 Website: Visit Directions
Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU) Evergreen Center 300 Asa Bloomer Bldg Rutland, VT 05701 DSU (formerly ADAP) oversees a network of health promotion, prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services to prevent, reduce and eliminate the health impacts of alcohol, cannabis, opioid and other drug use. Works with national, state and community-based organizations to make programs and services available to Vermonters. We use data to plan and guide program improvements, and to support Vermont’s statewide system of providers. Local Phone: 802-786-5876 Toll-Free: 800-738-7328 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Evergreen Services 45 Union Street Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-747-3588 Website: Visit Directions
Grace House 35 Washington Street Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-446-2640 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
HIV/HCV Resource Center 2 Blacksmith Street Lebanon, NH 03766 Provides services for those living with HIV/AIDS in Vermont and New Hampshire Local Phone: 603-488-8887 Website: Visit Directions
Making Recovery Easier – Workshop 141 State Street Rutland, VT 05701 Making Recovery Easier prepares you for a transition into the culture of the 12 step programs. This program explains all of the components of Alcoholics, Narcotics, and Cocaine Anonymous groups. It helps a person understand what is going on at the meetings, explains the format and defines phrases and terms. You can voice your concerns, questions, and share your experiences (positive and negative} about 12-step programs. Preregistration is not required Local Phone: 802-773-6010 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Maple Leaf Farm Associates 10 Maple Leaf Road Underhill, VT 05489 Provides medical detoxification and residential treatment and support services for drug and alcohol abuse to help their patients find recovery Local Phone: 802-899-2911 Website: Visit Directions
Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Local Phone: 802-265-6414 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Partners for Prevention The Partners for Prevention is a volunteer community work group dedicated to sustainable substance use prevention efforts for Rutland County youth and young adults. This collaboration was initiated and is supported by the Regional Prevention Partnerships (RPP) grant held by Rutland Regional Medical Center. This network of stakeholders are helping to shape prevention efforts throughout Rutland County, Vermont to strengthen and increase substance use prevention capacity and implement evidence-based strategies to: reduce underage & binge drinking in youth ages 12-20; reduce prescription drug misuse and abuse in persons aged 12-25; and, reduce marijuana use in persons aged 12-25. Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Pathways Vermont Support Line The Pathways Vermont Support Line provides free, confidential support and connection for all Vermonters via phone and text 24/7 at (833) VT – TALKS / (833) 888-2557. The line is staffed by local peers who have been through challenging situations themselves and are available to listen and provide non-judgmental insight. We focus on supporting individuals who reach out for a wide range of reasons, from anger over a frustrating day, to feeling alone, to wanting support for substance use or processing medical concerns, or just wanting to chat. Local Phone: (833) 888-2557 Toll-Free: (833) VT-TALKS Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Recovery Coaching 141 State Street Rutland, VT 05701 Recovery Coaching is a form of strengths-based support for persons with addictions or in recovery from alcohol, drugs, codependency, or other addictive behaviors. These coaches are helpful for making choices in patient’s lives and to find the role ones addiction or recovery plays in it. Recovery coaches have personal experience, training, knowledge and an understanding of the recovery process Local Phone: 802-773-6010 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Recovery Houses 98 Church Street Wallingford, VT 05773 An alcohol, drug, gambling and family rehabilitation program providing effective treatment with practical goals and a reasonable cost for services. Open to anyone who they feel would benefit from treatment, including those currently supervised by corrections programs, pregnant women, and to intravenous drug users. Local Phone: 802-446-2640 Website: Visit Directions
Rocking Horse Circle of Support Evergreen Center 135 Granger Street Rutland, VT 05701 A program designed for women of all ages including those with young children and pregnant women who are substance users or whose lives are affected by the substance abuse of a spouse, significant other or family member. The curriculum offers education about substance abuse, parenting and coping skills in a supportive environment Local Phone: 802-747-3588 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Recovery Collaborative This is a local Rutland area pilot project funded by SAMSHA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) BRSS TACS (Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale) with partnering agencies, The Turning Point Center of Rutland and Vermont Psychiatric Survivors (VPS). The goal of this program is to create one door; with one number to call for information and referral to primary care providers and easy access to self- referring individuals. (We will need a signed release by you and your primary care provider so we can place an outreach call to you or you may self -refer as well). Your provider may also make an assisted call with you present. The Turning Point Center provides an array of support groups and a location where people can socialize with others who are in recovery. Website: Visit
Serenity House Chad Viger 98 Church Street Wallingford, VT 05773 Local Phone: 802-446-2640 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Turning Point Center of Rutland 141 State Street Rutland, VT 05701 Turning Point is a place for people to go for help with recovery. A drop-in recovery center with many programs and facilitated groups to assist in the struggles of recovery. Contact: Tracie Hauck thauck@tpcrutland.org Local Phone: 802-773-6010 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Valley Vista 23 Upper Plain Bradford, VT 05033 80 bed Inpatient Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Treatment Center, offering comprehensive services for Adults (male and female), adolescents and their families. Provides a safe structured environment for treatment of patients with addictive & co-occurring disorders Local Phone: 802-222-5201 Website: Visit Directions
WITS End Support Group Rutland City Police Department 108 Wales Street, 2nd Floor Rutland, VT 05701 Are you at your wits end dealing with a loved one’s addiction problem? Free, open and confidential networking with others like you to share what works and what doesn’t. Certified counselor present. Local Phone: 802-775-6608 Directions
WRAP – Wellness Action Planning Rutland City Police Department 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 The Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP®, is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be. It was developed in 1997 by a group of people who were searching for ways to overcome their own mental health issues and move on to fulfilling their life dreams and goals. It is now used extensively by people in all kinds of circumstances, and by health care and mental health systems all over the world to address all kinds of physical, mental health and life issues. Local Phone: 802-776-5507 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Alzheimer’s Association Anyone who would like to see some of the interesting options we have going on right now in terms of support, and virtual programming, please visit www.alzhereforyou.org. The Caregiver page lists some unique support groups and our virtual education programs. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersVT/ Local Phone: 800-272-3900 Website: Visit
Alzheimer’s Care Giver Support Group The Alzheimer’s Association Monthly Telephone Caregiver Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 4-5:30pm. Anyone interested in attending this group can reach out to me at ervivyan@alz.org. Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons living with Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia to exchange practical information on care giving challenges and possible solutions. Local Phone: 802-776-2900
Alzheimer’s Engagement Programs and Activities For folks with early-onset dementia, looking for some engagement activities, they can visit https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/, select Early Stage Programs, and type in their zip code. Website: Visit
Alzheimer’s Support Group Community Health Allen Pond 71 Allen Street, Suite 403 Rutland, VT 05701 Community Health’s Alzheimer’s support group will be meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Community Health Allen Pond, 71 Allen Street, Rutland, Suite 403. Future meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. Local Phone: 802-465-2255 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Alzheimer’s Training & Education Programs For a list of all of the Alzheimer’s Association’s education programs, and to take them on your own time, whenever is convenient, please visit www.alz.org/education. Website: Visit
Mental Health Hotline Provides mental health information and resources. Able to refer callers to treatment facilities or federal, state and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illness. Toll-Free: 800-789-2647 Website: Visit
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need. Toll-Free: 800-950-6264
Rutland County Peer-Run Warm Line 1 Scale Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 Volunteer-run program provides telephone support and information. Local Phone: 802-770-4248 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Cancermount Support system for patients with cancer who want help in dealing with life changes and emotional support Local Phone: 802-747-1828
Alzheimer’s Care Giver Support Group The Alzheimer’s Association Monthly Telephone Caregiver Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 4-5:30pm. Anyone interested in attending this group can reach out to me at ervivyan@alz.org. Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons living with Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia to exchange practical information on care giving challenges and possible solutions. Local Phone: 802-776-2900
Assisted Living Research Institute The Assisted Living Research Institute is an industry-leading research organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies, and real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand actionable guides and resources. This organization provides information for families and senior citizens including all services available for seniors living in Vermont, helpful city and state programs, and allows users to find the best assisted living facilities in their community. Website: Visit
Bayada Hospice Virtual Caregiver Support Group A virtual caregiver support group 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:30-3:30pm. EVERYONE WELCOME Email shalliday@bayada.com to get a Zoom link Toll-Free: 800-282-4122 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Rutland Mental Health Crisis Line Adults 78 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 The Health Crisis line has a 24 hour availability that can be used for any mental health crisis. Local Phone: 802-775-1000 Website: Visit Directions
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24 Hour confidential help line for any type of suicide thoughts. Toll-Free: 800-273-8255 Website: Visit
Tea for the Soul A caregiver’s support group for anyone who cares for someone with cancer Local Phone: 802-747-1693
Vermont Psychiatric Survivors 128 Merchants Row, Suite 606 Rutland, VT 05701 An independent, statewide, survivor-run organization for mental health workers and psychiatric consumers/survivors/ex-patients. The primary focus of VPS is to empower individuals, assist in recovery and employment Local Phone: 802-775-6834 Toll-Free: 800-564-2106 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Suicide Prevention Center – Zero Suicide Project Center for Health and Learning 28 Vernon Street - Suite 319 Brattleboro, VT 05301 Zero Suicide, a project of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), is a key concept of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and a priority of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The Vermont Department of Mental Health has chosen Zero Suicide as the framework for current state efforts in health care systems. As Vermont aligns its efforts with the National Strategy, the results and successes of this growing national initiative in communities around the country present an opportunity to have an immediate impact on the number of deaths by suicide. If you or someone you know is depressed or suicidal, and there is cause for immediate concern, there are a number of resources that can help: https://vtspc.org/get-help/ VTSPC also has an online resource directory for suicide prevention: https://vtspc.org/suicide-resources/list-of-resources Local Phone: (802) 254-6590 Website: Visit Directions
Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County 71 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 The Club’s programs and services promote and enhance the development of children by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. Local Phone: 802-747-4944 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Building Bright Futures 279 Dorr Drive Rutland, VT 05701 Building Bright Futures (BBF) is a statewide nonprofit, public-private partnership, and the designated Vermont Early Childhood Advisory Council to the Governor, Administration, and Legislature in Vermont. BBF is focused on improving the well-being of young children and families by improving the system that serves them. BBF does this through three program areas: Community, Data, and Policy Local Phone: 802-775-9711 Website: Visit Directions
Child Car Seats Offers clinics on child car seats and safety, check that car seat is in working order, instruction on how to properly use and install the car seats, any questions regarding car sears and safety. Call for an appointment Local Phone: 802-773-1746
Child Care Consumer Concern Line Provides a place for parents to receive information about Vermont Child Care Providers as well as an avenue for anyone to voice concerns about child care providers in Vermont. Local Phone: 802-241-2110 Toll-Free: 800-649-2642 Website: Visit
Child Care Support Services at VAC 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 Child Care Support Services of Rutland County (CCSS) provides services and information that helps improve the lives of families, children and the people who seek to care for them. CCSS staff are available to assist with matters related to finding and paying for quality child care, specialized child care, starting a child care program, or education and information related to child care. Resource and Referral: 802-747-0033 Subsidy: 802-773-4365 Local Phone: 802-747-0033 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Child Development Clinic 108 Cherry Street, Suite #102 Burlington, VT 05401 For children (generally under age 8) who may have a developmental delay or disability. They provide developmental evaluation services, follow-up and referral to community services. Local Phone: 802-863-7338 Website: Visit Directions
Child Development Division (CDD) Department of DCF 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671 Increases access to high quality childcare and child development services Toll-Free: 800-649-2642 Website: Visit Directions
Children with Special Health Needs Rutland Office - VT Department of Health 88 Merchants Row, #310 Rutland, VT 05701 Children with Special Health Needs provides a range of services to Vermont children – birth to age 21 – who have complex health conditions, and to their families. CSHN provides information, referral , medical services, care coordination, and resources to help families support their children’s well being, growth, and development. CSHN services begin with Newborn Screening and continue throughout childhood. CSHN also oversees the Children’s Personal Care and Hi-Tech Nursing Programs and collaborates to oversee the Children’s Palliative Care Program. At the community level, CSHN partners with Children’s Integrated Services Early Intervention (CIS-EI) and the Community Health Teams of the Vermont Blueprint for Health. Local Phone: 802-786-5852 Toll-Free: 800-724-5077 Website: Visit Directions
Children’s Integrated Services 78 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 A statewide program to help identify and coordinate early childhood prevention as well as early intervention resources and services for families with children birth to six and pregnant women Local Phone: 802-770-1621 Directions
Early Childhood Mental Health/CUPS Rutland Mental Health 78 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 The Early Childhood team utilizes a holistic assessment process to assist children and families in mobilizing their strengths. We support parents, teachers and other caregivers in strengthening relationships and uncovering “meanings” of challenging behavior. We provide consultation to families, child care programs and others to improve community and family outcomes. Alternate Phone: Through CIS 770-1621 Local Phone: 802-786-7391 Website: Visit Directions
Help Me Grow VT Help Me Grow VT provides a centralized telephone access point, via Vermont 2-1-1, for parents, caregivers, pre-schools, and healthcare providers to get information about and referrals to local services for children birth through age 8. Help Me Grow Child Development Specialists answer questions about children’s behavior and development and help identify children who are at risk for delays so that services can begin as early as possible. Local Phone: 802-865-1323
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Rutland Office 1 Scale Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 PCAVt works to effectively prevent child abuse and neglect through parent education, support, and public awareness . Courses include those specialized for families in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, military families and reunification and foster and adoptive families as well as a program for nurturing fathers. Mailing Address: PO Box 829, Montpelier, VT 05601 (94 Main Street, Suite #3, Montpelier, VT 05601) Local Phone: 802-498-0608 Toll-Free: 800-244-5373 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland County Head Start 78 Meadow Street Rutland, VT 05701 Head Start promotes school readiness for low income children by working on their social and emotional development through early education, mental health support, social services, and parent involvement. Mailing Address: PO Box 222, Rutland VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-775-8225 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland County Parent-Child Center 61 Pleasant Street Rutland, VT 05701 Community-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and meeting the needs of parents, children, and families. They strive to nurture children and families through positive educational experiences that enhance their success in the community. Local Phone: 802-775-9711 Website: Visit Directions
Tapestry- Rutland City Schools A licensed Afterschool Program for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Offers enrichment activities, homework assistance, outdoor activities, wholesome snack and bus transportation home. Call for more info. Northwest Primary, Northeast Primary, Rutland Intermediate School Local Phone: 802-786-1935
VAC Early Education and Care Serving children 6-12 years of age. Before and after-school program on-site. After-School program at Castleton Elementary School. Voted “Best of the Best Child Care Center for Greater Rutland County” 14 years running. Local Phone: 802-775-2395 Ext 612 Website: Visit
Vermont Achievement Center 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 Organization serving children and families, providing vital programs in special education, family social services, early education and care, and water therapy and instruction. Determines eligibility for families to receive financial assistance for childcare, offers professional development opportunities and support for registered and licensed child care providers, provides referral information and educational literature for families searching for child care. Local Phone: 802-775-2395 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Family Network 79 Merchants Row, Suite 204 Rutland, VT 05701 Empowers parents, families, and children and adults who have special needs to be effective advocates for their health, education and well-being; provides information, support, and advocacy; and promotes family-centered policies and practices. Toll-Free: 800-800-4005 Website: Visit Directions
Voices for Vermont’s Children 149 State Street Montpelier, VT 05601 This is a member organization that makes it easy for people to support kids and their needs. There are many ways to help our community and we provide sound research and analysis to give you the tools you need to make chance happen for our children Local Phone: 802-229-6377 Website: Visit Directions
BROC (Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council) 45 Union Street Rutland, VT 05701 BROC is committed to empower, support, and educate individuals and families to be self sufficient in their employment, homes and communities through family stabilization and development. It helps assist with education, training, job creation, affordable housing, and expanding community awareness and advocacy. Local Phone: 802-775-0878 Website: Visit Directions
Castleton Cares Inc. 504 Main Street Castleton, VT 05735 Providing assistance support and resources for residents of Castleton and surrounding area in times of financial difficulty. Also has a food pantry Monday and Friday 1p – 3p. Mailing Address: PO Box 475, Castleton, VT 05735 Local Phone: 802-468-2444 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
DCF Economic Services (formerly PATH) 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671 Helping Vermonters in finding programs, services, and resources for assistance. The divisions of the DCF are Child Development, Disability Determination, Economic Services, Family Services, Office of Child Support, and Office of Economic Opportunity. Toll-Free: 800-479-6151 Website: Visit Directions
Fair Haven Concerned 73 Main Street Fair Haven, VT 05743 Serves Fair Haven, Benson, and West Haven. Local Phone: 802-265-3666 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Goodwill 230 North Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 Clothing, furniture and household goods donation center Local Phone: 802-772-4383 Directions
Open Door Mission – Thrift Store 31 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 A 51 bed facility with Emergency Shelter and a Long Term Veterans Shelter. A soup kitchen is held three times a day Mon-Fri, and twice a day Sat & Sun. The mission is a dry, no tolerance shelter. It also offers a thrift store, of which the proceeds assist in supporting the mission. Local Phone: 802-775-5661 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Operation Bundle Up An annual event to provide winter outerwear for families in need. Please call for additional information or to donate items. Local Phone: 802-770-4280
Salvation Army The Howe Center 1 Scale Avenue, Bldg 12B Rutland, VT 05701 The Salvation Army seeks to help people with the basic needs of life such as food, shelter, and warmth. Local Phone: 802-775-5150 Website: Visit Directions
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging East Ridge Professional Building 1085 US Route 4 East, Unit 2B Rutland, VT 05701 The goal of SVCOA is to support elders in keeping their maximum independence. A community based organization offering support and assistance to community members in need. Local Phone: 802-786-5991 Website: Visit Directions
Brandon Recreation Department 49 Center Street Brandon, VT 05733 Coordinating recreational activities in the Brandon community. Local Phone: 802-247-3635 ext. 213 Website: Visit Directions
Castleton Recreation Commission 1655 Main Street Castleton, VT 05735 Coordinates recreational activities for all ages in the Castleton community. Local Phone: 802-468-2122 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Clarendon Recreation Committee 279 Middle Road North Clarendon, VT 05759 Sponsors recreational activities in the Clarendon community. Mailing Address: PO Box 30, N Clarendon, VT 05759 Local Phone: 802-747-4074 Website: Visit Directions
Fair Haven Recreation Committee 3 North Park Place Fair Haven, VT 05743 Coordinating recreational activities in the Fair Haven community. Local Phone: 802-265-3010 Website: Visit Directions
Godnick Adult Center 1 Deer Street Rutland, VT 05701 This center provides many opportunities to get more involved with the community with activities such as dance lessons, yoga, Zumba, Bone Builders, knitting, lunches, bingo, movies, and book discussions. Local Phone: 802-773-1853 Website: Visit Directions
It Takes a Village: A Community of Parents Wonderfeet Kids' Museum 11 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Free playgroup, meet-up and support group! We meet on Mondays from 10-11:30am at Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. Snacks provided, siblings welcome. Find connection, education, and a community to share with. We’re here to support you during the transition of adding a new baby or child to your family – or whenever you need a community of parents to listen! All parents including expecting parents and caregivers welcome. Local Phone: (802) 282-2678 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Killington Recreation Department 2706 River Road Killington, VT 05751 Providing activities for all ages in the Killington community. Local Phone: 802-422-3932 Website: Visit Directions
Pittsford Recreation Department 223 Recreation Area Road Pittsford, VT 05733 Providing activities for the all ages in the Pittsford community. Local Phone: 802-483-6500 ext 17 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Poultney Recreation Commission 9 Main Street Poultney, VT 05764 Sponsors recreation programs for the Poultney community. Local Phone: 802-287-9751 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Proctor Recreation Programs 45 Main Street Proctor, VT 05765 Coordinates recreation programs for the Proctor community. Local Phone: 802-459-3333 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Recreation and Parks Department 16 North Street Rutland, VT 05701 Providing activities for the all ages in the Rutland County. Activities include team sports, individualized sports, creative arts programs, hunter safety programs, day camps, special events, rock climbing, and more. Local Phone: 802-773-1822 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Town Recreation Commission 181 Business Route 4 Rutland, VT 05701 Coordinating recreational activities in the Rutland Town community. Local Phone: 802-770-5072 Website: Visit Directions
The Center 44 Evelyn Street Rutland, VT 05701 A program for 16-21 years olds. Open Monday thru Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm, with a free lunch at 12:00. Provides support and resources for young adults in the community. Local Phone: 802-747-4944 Directions
Tinmouth Community Center This center provides activities in the Tinmouth community including contra dance, yoga, workouts and community activities. Website: Visit
Wallingford Recreation Committee 75 School Street Wallingford, VT 05773 Coordinates recreational activities in the Wallingford community. Local Phone: 802-446-2336 Website: Visit Directions
West Rutland Recreation 35 Marble Street West Rutland, VT 05777 Sponsors recreation programs in the West Rutland community. Local Phone: 802-438-2263 Website: Visit Directions
Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 The museum encourages children to appreciate their role in local and global communities by creating a dynamic environment which fosters curiosity and exploration through play. Local Phone: 802-282-2678 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Black River Area Community Coalition 37 N Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 BRAC is a prevention coalition focused on providing the community with drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention education and activities for children, young adults and their families. Serves Mount Holly, Ludlow, and Plymouth. Mailing Address: PO Box 197, Ludlow, VT 05149 Local Phone: 802-228-7878 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Mentor Connector 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 Mentor Connector recruits and trains adults to be mentors for kids in Rutland County. Local Phone: 802-775-3434 Website: Visit Directions
Outright Vermont McClure Multigenerational Building 241 North Winooski Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 Outright is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) ‘queer’ youth center and statewide advocacy organization. Their Mission is to build safe, healthy, and supportive environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth (ages 13-22). Outright includes programs at its Burlington office as well as workshops, summer camp programs and additional Friday night support groups in Rutland, Burlington, and Montpelier. Local Phone: 802-865-9677 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Project Vision Rutland City Police, Vision Center 2nd Floor 108 Wales Street Rutland, VT 05701 This is a collaborative community based on relationship building, leveraging resources, and information sharing by implementing best practices, committee work, and common engagement to improve the quality of life in Rutland. Local Phone: 802-773-1816 Website: Visit Directions
RSVP/Volunteer Center 6 Court Street Rutland, VT 05701 RSVP gives opportunities for citizens of all ages to help, serve, and support our community by volunteering. Programs include Telecare, Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program, and The Volunteer Center. Local Phone: 802-775-8220 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
United Way of Rutland County 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 This organization collaborates with community organizations, partners with businesses, teams with service delivery organizations and joins forces with dedicated leaders and volunteers. UWRC is a funding source for local services. Together they work to solve community needs that affect families and children and assure community-wide services infrastructure. Local Phone: 802-773-7477 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Department of Liquor Control 13 Green Mountain Drive Montpelier, VT 05620 Vermont Department of Liquor Control Toll-Free: 800-832-2339 Website: Visit Directions
Health Care Administration Consumer Assistance Regulates health insurance, monitor insurance complaints. Toll-Free: 800-631-7788 Website: Visit
Rutland City Police Department 108 Wales Street Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-773-1816 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland County Court Divisions: 9 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 Division Phone Rutland Family Division: 802-786-5856 Rutland Criminal Division: 802-786-5580 Rutland Probate Division: 802-775-0114 Rutland Civil Division: 802-775-4394 Directions
Rutland County Diversion Program Carbine Building 50 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-775-2479 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Rutland County Sheriff’s Department 80 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-775-8002 Directions
Rutland County Treatment Program 151 West Street, Room 204 Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-786-3835 Directions
Teen Alcohol Safety Program 50 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Makes kids aware of consequences of buying, consuming, and possessing alcohol under the legal age. Local Phone: 802-786-3840 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Legal Aid 57 North Main Street, Suite #2 Rutland, VT 05701 Vermont Legal Aid provides free civil legal service to people throughout our community who are poor, elderly, or have disabilities. Toll-Free: 800-889-2047 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program 462 Hegeman Avenue, Suite 101 Colchester, VT 05446 Local Phone: 802-654-1705 Directions
Vermont State Police 124 State Place Rutland, VT 05701 Alt Number: 802-468-5355 Local Phone: 802-773-9101 Directions
Victims’ Advocate State's Attorney's Office 88 Merchants Row, #400 Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-786-2531 Directions
Adult Protective Services 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05676 The mission of this program is to protect vulnerable adults whose health and welfare may be adversely affected by abuse, neglect or exploitation, raise public awareness of adult abuse issues, and educate mandatory reporters about their reporting responsibilities. (Work Hours) 800-649-5285 Toll-Free: 800-564-1612 Website: Visit Directions
New Story Center 92 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 The New Story Center is dedicated to assisting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This includes prevention, education and outreach to the communities with the goal of preventing and decreasing incidences of further abuse. Services are confidential and free of charge. Offers assistance in establishing new residence, alcohol and substance abuse referrals, short term counseling and support, community referrals, legal advocacy, and community education. Hotline Phone Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-489-7273 24-hour Hotline: 802-775-3232 Local Phone: 802-775-6788 Website: Visit Directions
Pathways Vermont Support Line The Pathways Vermont Support Line provides free, confidential support and connection for all Vermonters via phone and text 24/7 at (833) VT – TALKS / (833) 888-2557. The line is staffed by local peers who have been through challenging situations themselves and are available to listen and provide non-judgmental insight. We focus on supporting individuals who reach out for a wide range of reasons, from anger over a frustrating day, to feeling alone, to wanting support for substance use or processing medical concerns, or just wanting to chat. Local Phone: (833) 888-2557 Toll-Free: (833) VT-TALKS Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Rutland Mental Health Crisis Line Adults 78 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 The Health Crisis line has a 24 hour availability that can be used for any mental health crisis. Local Phone: 802-775-1000 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Suicide Prevention Center – Zero Suicide Project Center for Health and Learning 28 Vernon Street - Suite 319 Brattleboro, VT 05301 Zero Suicide, a project of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), is a key concept of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and a priority of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The Vermont Department of Mental Health has chosen Zero Suicide as the framework for current state efforts in health care systems. As Vermont aligns its efforts with the National Strategy, the results and successes of this growing national initiative in communities around the country present an opportunity to have an immediate impact on the number of deaths by suicide. If you or someone you know is depressed or suicidal, and there is cause for immediate concern, there are a number of resources that can help: https://vtspc.org/get-help/ VTSPC also has an online resource directory for suicide prevention: https://vtspc.org/suicide-resources/list-of-resources Local Phone: (802) 254-6590 Website: Visit Directions
Alzheimer’s Association Anyone who would like to see some of the interesting options we have going on right now in terms of support, and virtual programming, please visit www.alzhereforyou.org. The Caregiver page lists some unique support groups and our virtual education programs. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersVT/ Local Phone: 800-272-3900 Website: Visit
Alzheimer’s Care Giver Support Group The Alzheimer’s Association Monthly Telephone Caregiver Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 4-5:30pm. Anyone interested in attending this group can reach out to me at ervivyan@alz.org. Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons living with Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia to exchange practical information on care giving challenges and possible solutions. Local Phone: 802-776-2900
Alzheimer’s Engagement Programs and Activities For folks with early-onset dementia, looking for some engagement activities, they can visit https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/, select Early Stage Programs, and type in their zip code. Website: Visit
Alzheimer’s Support Group Community Health Allen Pond 71 Allen Street, Suite 403 Rutland, VT 05701 Community Health’s Alzheimer’s support group will be meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Community Health Allen Pond, 71 Allen Street, Rutland, Suite 403. Future meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. Local Phone: 802-465-2255 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Alzheimer’s Training & Education Programs For a list of all of the Alzheimer’s Association’s education programs, and to take them on your own time, whenever is convenient, please visit www.alz.org/education. Website: Visit
ARC- Rutland Area, Serving Citizens with Developmental Disabilities 128 Merchants Row, Suite 302 Rutland, VT 05701 The ARC advocates for the rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families to have opportunities to participate in their communities as valued citizens. Local Phone: 802-775-1370 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Autism Support Daily Offers a parent-only message board for parents and professionals, and additional support opportunities for families. Local Phone: 802-985-8773 Website: Visit
Community Access Program (CAP) CAP assists those who are developmentally disabled and their family members or guardian. They work with families and other service providers to develop the supports necessary within the community to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to identify and achieve personal goals. Local Phone: 802-775-0828 Website: Visit
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter 75 Talcott Road, Suite 40 Williston, VT 05495 Helps each person address the challenges of living with MS Local Phone: 802-872-5696 Website: Visit Directions
Adult Protective Services 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05676 The mission of this program is to protect vulnerable adults whose health and welfare may be adversely affected by abuse, neglect or exploitation, raise public awareness of adult abuse issues, and educate mandatory reporters about their reporting responsibilities. (Work Hours) 800-649-5285 Toll-Free: 800-564-1612 Website: Visit Directions
ARC- Rutland Area, Serving Citizens with Developmental Disabilities 128 Merchants Row, Suite 302 Rutland, VT 05701 The ARC advocates for the rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families to have opportunities to participate in their communities as valued citizens. Local Phone: 802-775-1370 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Autism Supports The role of this program is to develop and enhance the system of support in the home and community for people with autism spectrum disorder. Local Phone: 802-871-3062 Website: Visit
Blind and Visually Impaired Division Division of the Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living 190 Asa Bloomer Building, Room 14 Rutland, VT 05701 This division supports the efforts of Vermonters who are blind and visually impaired to achieve or maintain economic independence, self-reliance, and community integration. Local Phone: 802-786-5822 Toll-Free: 800-708-7712 Website: Visit Directions
Children with Special Health Needs Rutland Office - VT Department of Health 88 Merchants Row, #310 Rutland, VT 05701 Children with Special Health Needs provides a range of services to Vermont children – birth to age 21 – who have complex health conditions, and to their families. CSHN provides information, referral , medical services, care coordination, and resources to help families support their children’s well being, growth, and development. CSHN services begin with Newborn Screening and continue throughout childhood. CSHN also oversees the Children’s Personal Care and Hi-Tech Nursing Programs and collaborates to oversee the Children’s Palliative Care Program. At the community level, CSHN partners with Children’s Integrated Services Early Intervention (CIS-EI) and the Community Health Teams of the Vermont Blueprint for Health. Local Phone: 802-786-5852 Toll-Free: 800-724-5077 Website: Visit Directions
Community Access Program (CAP) CAP assists those who are developmentally disabled and their family members or guardian. They work with families and other service providers to develop the supports necessary within the community to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to identify and achieve personal goals. Local Phone: 802-775-0828 Website: Visit
Deaf Independence Program Montpelier, VT 11 East Street Montpelier, VT 05602 The Deaf Community in Vermont is small, but strong. The Vermont Center for Independent Living’s Deaf Independence Program works together to create equal opportunities for all Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Vermont. Toll-Free: 800-639-1522 Website: Visit Directions
Disability Rights Vermont 1 Scale Avenue, Bldg 14 Rutland, VT 05701 A statewide agency dedicated to advancing the rights of people with disabilities and mental health issues. It is separate and independent from all state agencies, hospitals, and community mental health centers. Local Phone: 802-773-3944 Toll-Free: 800-834-7890 Website: Visit Directions
Division of Disability and Aging Services 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05676 This division provides assistance in obtaining services and supports for older Vermonters, people with developmental or physical disabilities, and people with traumatic brain injuries, and their family members and/or caregivers. Local Phone: 802-871-3065 Website: Visit Directions
Emma’s Place 212 N Main Street Wallingford, VT 05773 Supervised residential apartment facility for residents with head injuries, providing apartments for independent living with monitoring and supervision of the residents provided by the staff of Lenny Burke Farm. Local Phone: 802-446-3574 Directions
Head Injury /Stroke lndep. Project Main Street Wallingford, VT 05773 Serves survivors of traumatic brain injury age 18 & up. Rehabilitation in effort to move survivors from institution to higher levels of independence with support system. Local Phone: 802-446-2302 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Kids on the Move — VNAHSR 7 Albert Cree Drive Rutland, VT 05701 Kids on the Move is dedicated to serving children of all ages with rehabilitation needs, providing physical, occupational and speech-language therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age. Local Phone: 802-775-0568 Website: Visit Directions
Lenny Burke’s Farm 1409 US Route 7 Wallingford, VT 05773 Mailing Address: PO Box 1837A, Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-446-6020 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter 75 Talcott Road, Suite 40 Williston, VT 05495 Helps each person address the challenges of living with MS Local Phone: 802-872-5696 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Mental Health 78 South Main Street Rutland , VT 05701 RMHS is organized to maintain and operate a community mental health and developmental disabilities system providing medical, clinical and supportive services, to promote health, and to further other benevolent, scientific and educational activities. RMHS provides services and education for adults, children, and families. Services include programs for developmental disabilities, seniors and volunteers, substance abuse, and the community. Mailing Address: PO Box 222, Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-775-2381 Website: Visit Directions
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Diverts and/or returns Vermonters, with a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, from hospitals and facilities to a community-based setting. This is a rehabilitation-based, choice-driven program intended to support individuals to achieve their optimum independence and help them return to work. Local Phone: 802-871-3069 Website: Visit
Vermont Achievement Center 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 Organization serving children and families, providing vital programs in special education, family social services, early education and care, and water therapy and instruction. Determines eligibility for families to receive financial assistance for childcare, offers professional development opportunities and support for registered and licensed child care providers, provides referral information and educational literature for families searching for child care. Local Phone: 802-775-2395 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Assistive Technology Program Rutland Office: 190 Asa Bloomer Bldg 88 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 This program is committed to enabling Vermonters with disabilities to have greater independence, productivity, and confidence, and to provide Vermonters a clear and direct avenue toward integration and inclusion in school, the work force and the community. Local Phone: 802-786-5936 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Communication Support Project 141 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05602 The VCSP provides specialized communication accommodations for people with disabilities to assure equal access to the Vermont system of justice and state services VCSP serves people with disabilities whose disabilities affect their ability to communicate and supports them with their participation in Court and Agency proceedings. Toll-Free: 888-686-8277 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Interpreter Referral Service Serves all Vermonters in the need of a sign language interpreter. Local Phone: 802-254-3920 Toll-Free: 800-639-1519 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Vermont Relay 99 East River Drive East Hartford, CT 06108 A free service for all Vermonters connecting deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled individuals with users of regular phones. To use: either party can dial 7-1-1 to reach a trained operator Toll-Free: 866-931-9028 Website: Visit Directions
Vocational Rehabilitation 88 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 VocRehab offers free, flexible services to any Vermonter or employer dealing with a disability that affects employment. We partner with human service providers and employers across Vermont to help people with disabilities realize their full potential. Local Phone: 802-786-5866 Website: Visit Directions
VT Adaptive Ski and Sports VT Adaptive is a place where youth and adults with disabilities gain a measure of self-confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs and activities. It offers diverse winter and summer programs. Mailing Address: PO Box 139, Killington, VT 05751 Local Phone: 802-786-4991 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired 80 West Street, Suite 202 Rutland, VT 05701 This program serves Vermonters who are visually impaired. The main objective of this organization is to help clients achieve and maintain independence. Programs include rehabilitation, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, social networking, and other services such as transportation, readers, and companions. Local Phone: 802-775-6452 Toll-Free: 800-639-5861 Website: Visit Directions
VT Center for Independent Living 1 Scale Avenue, Suite 130 Rutland, VT 05701 VCIL believes that individuals with disabilities have the right to live with dignity and with appropriate support in their own homes, fully participate in their communities, and to control and make decisions about their lives. Local Phone: 802-779-9021 Toll-Free: 800-639-1522 Website: Visit Directions
VT Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program 9 West Street Montpelier, VT 05602 We value collaboration with families and educators to help children develop linguistic, educational and social skills in order to achieve their full potential. We encourage the use of the most current technologies and evidence-based methods to best meet the diverse needs of this community. Local Phone: 802-229-0100 Directions
Domestic Violence — Finding Safety & Support Handbook Below please find a great resource for dealing with domestic violence: https://www.chcrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Domestic-Violence-Finding-Safety-and-Support-Handbook.pdf This booklet is for anyone who may be abused, or anyone who thinks they know someone who may be abused. It is not always easy to recognize abuse. This booklet will help you figure out if your current or former partner is abusing you. You can find information about how to get help if any of the following describes your situation: Your partner does things that make you afraid. Your partner does things to control you. Your partner physically hurts you or threatens to hurt you. Your partner forces you to perform any kind of sexual act. If your partner does any of these things to you, please know that none of it is your fault. You are not to blame. You are not alone. You do not deserve to be treated this way. There is help available. If you know someone, including a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor who is being abused, please know that it is not their fault. This booklet will give you information on how to help them, including: How to talk to them about the abuse. How you can be prepared to help. How to help them get support and services. How to consider your own safety. If you are a professional in certain fields such as criminal justice, health, mental health, faith based communities, or social services who works with victims of domestic violence, you will find useful information in this booklet as well. Consider sharing this booklet with someone who might find it helpful, if you believe it is safe for the person to have it.
Alzheimer’s Support Group Community Health Allen Pond 71 Allen Street, Suite 403 Rutland, VT 05701 Community Health’s Alzheimer’s support group will be meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Community Health Allen Pond, 71 Allen Street, Rutland, Suite 403. Future meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. Local Phone: 802-465-2255 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Autism Support Daily Offers a parent-only message board for parents and professionals, and additional support opportunities for families. Local Phone: 802-985-8773 Website: Visit
Family and Children Support Services 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 Family and Children support services help with questions and struggles regarding the family and the children within the family. Local Phone: 802-773-4365 Website: Visit Directions
It Takes A Village: A Community of Parents Wonderfeet Kids' Museum 11 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Free Support Group – Mondays from 10:00-11:30 at Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum We’re here to support you during the transition of adding a new baby or child to your family. Find connection, education, and a community to share with. All parents including expecting parents and caregivers welcome. Bring your baby, siblings welcome. Childcare provided. Light refreshments and coffee provided. For updates, check our Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/579645349467400/ Local Phone: 802-282-2678 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Kin Conversations in Rutland Monthly support for group caregivers who are relatives of the children, any child 0-18 Local Phone: 802-747-0490 Website: Visit
Outright VT Friday Night Support Meets two Fridays a month for a peer to peer social and support group for queer and questioning youth across the state of Vermont. FNG is open to queer and questioning youth between the ages 13-22. Local Phone: 802-865-9677 Email: [javascript protected email address]
WITS End Support Group Rutland City Police Department 108 Wales Street, 2nd Floor Rutland, VT 05701 Are you at your wits end dealing with a loved one’s addiction problem? Free, open and confidential networking with others like you to share what works and what doesn’t. Certified counselor present. Local Phone: 802-775-6608 Directions
BROC (Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council) 45 Union Street Rutland, VT 05701 BROC is committed to empower, support, and educate individuals and families to be self sufficient in their employment, homes and communities through family stabilization and development. It helps assist with education, training, job creation, affordable housing, and expanding community awareness and advocacy. Local Phone: 802-775-0878 Website: Visit Directions
Child Care Support Services at VAC 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 Child Care Support Services of Rutland County (CCSS) provides services and information that helps improve the lives of families, children and the people who seek to care for them. CCSS staff are available to assist with matters related to finding and paying for quality child care, specialized child care, starting a child care program, or education and information related to child care. Resource and Referral: 802-747-0033 Subsidy: 802-773-4365 Local Phone: 802-747-0033 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
DCF Economic Services (formerly PATH) 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671 Helping Vermonters in finding programs, services, and resources for assistance. The divisions of the DCF are Child Development, Disability Determination, Economic Services, Family Services, Office of Child Support, and Office of Economic Opportunity. Toll-Free: 800-479-6151 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Office of Child Support 420 Asa Bloomer Building Rutland, VT 05701 OCS is the state agency responsible for establishing, collecting upon, enforcing, and modifying support orders for children who do not live with both parents. Local Phone: 802-786-5060 Toll-Free: 800-786-3214 Website: Visit Directions
3 Squares Vermont 141 Main Street Vergennes, VT 05491 Toll-Free: 800-479-6151 Website: Visit Directions
Brandon Emergency Food Shelf Brandon Congregational Church Union Street Brandon, VT 05733 Serves Brandon, Forestdale, and Goshen. Local Phone: 802-247-6720 Directions
BROC (Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council) 45 Union Street Rutland, VT 05701 BROC is committed to empower, support, and educate individuals and families to be self sufficient in their employment, homes and communities through family stabilization and development. It helps assist with education, training, job creation, affordable housing, and expanding community awareness and advocacy. Local Phone: 802-775-0878 Website: Visit Directions
Calvary Bible Church 2 Meadow Lane Rutland, VT 05701 Church services 9:30am Sunday, Children’s Church, Awana and Youth group offered during the school year. Food for Thought Community meal 6pm on the last Wednesday of every month. Men’s, Women’s, College Age ministries available. Local Phone: 802-775-0358 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Castleton Cares Inc. 504 Main Street Castleton, VT 05735 Providing assistance support and resources for residents of Castleton and surrounding area in times of financial difficulty. Also has a food pantry Monday and Friday 1p – 3p. Mailing Address: PO Box 475, Castleton, VT 05735 Local Phone: 802-468-2444 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Commodity Supplemental Food Program The Vermont Food Bank 33 Parker Road Barre, VT 05641 A VT resident food program for those 60 or older and children under 6 not receiving WIC, and pregnant women not receiving WIC. Toll-Free: 800-214-4648 Website: Visit Directions
EFNEP UVM Extension Food and Nutrition Program 1 Scale Avenue, Suite 55 Rutland, VT 05701 The Nutrition Program helps limited resource families, their children, and pregnant women learn to shop smarter, eat healthier, and save money. Local Phone: 802-773-3349 Website: Visit Directions
Fair Haven Concerned 73 Main Street Fair Haven, VT 05743 Serves Fair Haven, Benson, and West Haven. Local Phone: 802-265-3666 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Grace Congregational Church 8 Court Street Rutland, VT 05701 Monthly (4th Sunday of each month) FREE community supper: 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Local Phone: 802-775-4301 Website: Visit Directions
Hubbardton-Castleton Food Dist. Center Serves Hubbardton and some Castleton. Mailing Address: PO BOX 1413, Castleton, VT 05735 Local Phone: 802-273-2241
Manchester Community Food Cupboard Manchester Town Hall 6039 Main Street Manchester Center, VT 05255 Serves Danby, Dorset, East Dorset, Londonderry, Manchester, Manchester Center, Middletown Springs, Mt Tabor, Pawlet, Peru, Rupert, Sandgate, South Dorset, Sunderland, Wells and Winhall. Local Phone: 802-362-0057 Directions
Meals on Wheels 80 Belden Road Rutland, VT 05701 MOW delivers meals to disabled persons or others, 60 or older. Noon meals are delivered Mon-Fri throughout Rutland County. Local Phone: 802-775-0133 Directions
Open Door Mission 31 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 A 51 bed facility with Emergency Shelter and a Long Term Veterans Shelter. A soup kitchen is held three times a day M-F, and twice a day S-S. The mission is a dry, no tolerance shelter. It also offers a thrift store, of which the proceeds assist in supporting the mission. Local Phone: 802-775-5661 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Pawlet Community Food Pantry Pawlet Community Church 38 Route 133 Pawlet, VT 05761 Serves Pawlet, West Pawlet. Alternative Phone: 802-325-3814 Local Phone: 802-325-3022 Directions
Pittsford Food Shelf Keith's Country Store Route 7 Pittsford, VT 05763 Serves Pittsford, Proctor and Florence. Local Phone: 802-483-2967 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Reach Up 320 Asa Bloomer Building Rutland, VT 05701 Reach Up helps families with children by providing cash assistance for basic needs and services that support work and self-sufficiency Toll-Free: 800-479-6151 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland United Methodist Church 71 Williams Street Rutland, VT 05701 Emergency food kits. We only accept requests for financial aid from non-church members if they are accompanied by a referral received from another local non-profit organization, such as BROC, Community Cupboard, the RCWNS, etc. Please contact our office for more information. Local Phone: 802-773-2460 Directions
Salvation Army The Howe Center 1 Scale Avenue, Bldg 12B Rutland, VT 05701 The Salvation Army seeks to help people with the basic needs of life such as food, shelter, and warmth. Local Phone: 802-775-5150 Website: Visit Directions
The Community Cupboard 65 River Street Rutland, VT 05701 Serves Chittenden, Clarendon, East Wallingford, Killington, Mendon, North Clarendon, Rutland City, Rutland Town, Shrewsbury, Wallingford, Tinmouth, Cuttingsville, and West Clarendon. Hours: M, W, F 11-3 Tu, Thr 4-6. Day Hours Monday 11-3 pm Tuesday 4-6 pm Wednesday 11-3 pm Thursday 4-6 pm Friday 11-3 pm Local Phone: 802-747-6119 Website: Visit Directions
Trinity Church 85 West Street Rutland, VT 05701 Community lunch 4th Saturday of every month. Local Phone: 802-775-4368 Directions
Vermont Food Bank 33 Parker Road Barre, VT 05641 Offers links to resources with a network of food shelves that run programs that feed Vermonters. Youth Programs: 802-477-4126 Agricultural Programs: 802-477-4130 Toll-Free: 800-585-2265 Website: Visit Directions
West Rutland Food Shelf 72 Marble Street West Rutland, VT 05777 Food Shelf for West Rutland/Ira residents. Second and Fourth Saturdays 12-2:30 P.M. Emergencies considered. Local Phone: 802-282-5374 Directions
WIC (Women, Infant and Children) 300 Asa Bloomer Building Rutland, VT 05701 Offers peer counselors and educational information on breastfeeding. Also offers nutrition information and support for pregnant women and children and their families. Supplementary food and nutrition program for pregnant women and children through age 5. Local Phone: 802-786-5811 Toll-Free: 888-253-8802 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Compassionate Friends Compassionate friends are a support group to assist families who have suffered the loss of a child any age Local Phone: 802-446-2278 Website: Visit
Empty Arms Bereavement This is a free, peer-facilitated group for bereaved parents with a prior loss who are currently pregnant, trying to conceive, or pursuing adoption or surrogacy. Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm, online Local Phone: 802-232-2512 Email: [javascript protected email address]
SIDS: VT Department of Health Provides public health nursing services for support and information to families who have experienced the loss of a child from SIDS. Local Phone: 802-786-5811
VNA and Hospice of the Southern Region Free, Bereavement Support Group for Adults Free bereavement support group for adults, facilitated by Jesse Bradley, Chaplain/Spiritual Care Coordinator at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region. Bereavement support groups often allow participants to process their grief, share and receive helpful advice, and create a community with others walking in similar paths. The groups will take place weekly on Tuesday at 6pm in the Casella Conference Room at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region. The Casella Conference Room can be accessed by the lower parking lot (last driveway on the left). To learn more please contact Jesse Bradley, Chaplain/Spiritual Care Coordinator at 1.802.855.4225 or at jesse.bradley@vnahsr.org Toll-Free: 800-244-0568 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
AIDS Hotline Serves all of Vermont. Provides AIDS education information, HIV testing, and counseling. Toll-Free: 800-882-2437
Better Breathers Support Group An American Lung Association support group for people with breathing issues and their loved ones or caregivers. Local Phone: 802-345-3187
Diabetes Education & Support An individualized program to give patients and their family members a better understanding of diabetes. Call for more information. Local Phone: 802-775-7844 Website: Visit
HIV/AIDS Support Group For those whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS Local Phone: 802-775-5884
Veterans Suicide Help This hotline connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring responders from Department of Veterans Affairs through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. This line is for veterans and the veterans loved ones. Or text to: 838255 Local Phone: 802-273-8255 Website: Visit
Bayada Home Health Care 2 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 Bayada Nurses provides personal nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and personal home health care services to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their own homes. Local Phone: 802-775-7272 Website: Visit Directions
Bayada Hospice Gryphon Building 56 1/2 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 Bayada Hospice provides hospice to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their own homes. Local Phone: 802-775-7272 Website: Visit Directions
Community Health Improvement – Blueprint for Health Rutland Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 The CHI is a multi-disciplinary team that coordinates care of patients who have chronic health conditions. The goal of the CHI and Blueprint is to improve the health of individuals by engaging patients in self-management and working with primary care providers and community health resources to provide proactive care. Local Phone: 802-776-5501 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Planned Parenthood 6 Roberts North Rutland, VT 05701 Services offered include: abortion services, birth control, general health care, HIV testing, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy testing and services, STD testing, treatment and vaccines; provides health care for men and women; Sliding scale fee, Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Local Phone: 802-775-2333 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Free Clinic Medical and Dental Clinic 145 State Street Rutland, VT 05701 A free health clinic for uninsured and underinsured adult Vermonters. Medical and Dental Care. No emergency services available. Local Phone: 802-775-1360 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 More than 30 specialized service areas to meet your health care needs. For medical emergencies, dial: 9-1-1 Local Phone: 802-775-7111 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Department of Health 300 Asa Bloomer Building Rutland, VT 05701 Provides essential health promotion and disease prevention service. Local Phone: 802-786-5811 Website: Visit Directions
VNAHSR Travel Health Clinic 7 Albert Cree Drive Rutland, VT 05701 Resource for comprehensive and safe travel health services including vaccines and individualized disease prevention plans to international travelers. Local Phone: 802-770-1536 Website: Visit Directions
You First Mammograms and Pap tests. Removing financial barriers that prevent many women from being screened for breast and cervical cancer and heart disease. Toll-Free: 800-508-2222 Website: Visit
2-1-1 Vermont Dial 2-1-1 for information about health and human services and organizations in your community. A local call anywhere in Vermont. A free, confidential service available 24 hours/7 days. For everyday needs and difficult times, 2-1-1 is a connection to thousands of resources across Vermont. Toll-Free: 802-652-4636 Website: Visit
AIDS Hotline Serves all of Vermont. Provides AIDS education information, HIV testing, and counseling. Toll-Free: 800-882-2437
Alcohol Safety Program 50 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Makes kids aware of the consequences of buying, consuming, and possessing alcohol under the legal age. Local Phone: 802-786-3840 Website: Visit Directions
American Red Cross 117 Strongs Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 Community classes include CPR and First Aid Local Phone: 802-773-9159 Website: Visit Directions
Brain Injury Association of VT 92 South Main Waterbury, VT 05676 Advocacy for brain injury survivors, Monday – Friday. Toll-Free: 877-856-1772 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Breast Feeding Support Rutland Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 Free classes and information to help in the days after birth and the time that follows. Local Phone: 802-747-3695 Website: Visit Directions
Care Net Pregnancy Center 138 West Street Rutland, VT 05701 Care Net gives free pregnancy testing, confidential services, information and support. Local Phone: 802-775-5611 Website: Visit Directions
Childbirth Education Classes Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Southwest Region 7 Albert Cree Drive Rutland, VT 05701 VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region and Rutland Regional Medical Center present informative childbirth education classes for parents and parents-to-be. Local Phone: 802-770-1693 Website: Visit Directions
Community Health Improvement – Blueprint for Health Rutland Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 The CHI is a multi-disciplinary team that coordinates care of patients who have chronic health conditions. The goal of the CHI and Blueprint is to improve the health of individuals by engaging patients in self-management and working with primary care providers and community health resources to provide proactive care. Local Phone: 802-776-5501 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Diabetes Education & Support An individualized program to give patients and their family members a better understanding of diabetes. Call for more information. Local Phone: 802-775-7844 Website: Visit
Donate LIFE New England 60 First Avenue Waltham, MA 02451 Register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor. Toll-Free: 800-446-6362 Website: Visit Directions
Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont Program provides information, referral, and advocacy for treatment, driver’s licenses, employment, and education for persons with epilepsy and their families. The foundation is working to stop seizures, find a cure, and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy. Also provides information on support programs in the area for individuals, families, and friends. Mailing address: PO Box 6292, Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-775-1686 Toll-Free: 800-565-0972 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Healthier Living Workshops The Community Health Team (CHT) provides 6 week programs to help participants improve their self-care skills, learn to better manage chronic diseases, and work closer with their medical providers. Local Phone: 802-776-5502 Website: Visit
National MS Society 75 Talcott Road Williston, VT 05495 Helps each person address the challenges of living with MS, provides services, offers education and furthers more advocacy efforts than any other MS organization has in the world. Toll-Free: 800-344-4867 Website: Visit Directions
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Rutland Office 1 Scale Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 PCAVt works to effectively prevent child abuse and neglect through parent education, support, and public awareness . Courses include those specialized for families in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, military families and reunification and foster and adoptive families as well as a program for nurturing fathers. Mailing Address: PO Box 829, Montpelier, VT 05601 (94 Main Street, Suite #3, Montpelier, VT 05601) Local Phone: 802-498-0608 Toll-Free: 800-244-5373 Website: Visit Directions
Regional Ambulance Service 275 Stratton Road Rutland, VT 05701 CPR classes information. Local Phone: 802-773-1746 Directions
Vermont CARES (Committee for AIDS Resources, Education, and Services) 1 Scale Avenue, Suite #310 Rutland, VT 05701 Vermont CARES works for and with Vermonters affected by HIV/AIDS to promote wellbeing through a continuum of prevention, support, and advocacy services. Local Phone: 802-775-5884 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Chronic Care Initiative 207 Asa Bloomer Building Rutland, VT 05701 Free case management services for medicaid members affected by chronic health conditions. Alternative Phone: (802) 786-2524 Local Phone: 802-786-0303 Toll-Free: 866-900-5004 Website: Visit Directions
VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired 80 West Street, Suite 202 Rutland, VT 05701 This program serves Vermonters who are visually impaired. The main objective of this organization is to help clients achieve and maintain independence. Programs include rehabilitation, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, social networking, and other services such as transportation, readers, and companions. Local Phone: 802-775-6452 Toll-Free: 800-639-5861 Website: Visit Directions
WIC (Women, Infant and Children) 300 Asa Bloomer Building Rutland, VT 05701 Offers peer counselors and educational information on breastfeeding. Also offers nutrition information and support for pregnant women and children and their families. Supplementary food and nutrition program for pregnant women and children through age 5. Local Phone: 802-786-5811 Toll-Free: 888-253-8802 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
At Home Senior Care 14 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 At Home Senior Care is to provide dependable, responsive non-medical care while ensuring that seniors maintain their quality of life, with dignity and independence, while aging at home. Local Phone: 802-747-3426 Directions
Bayada Home Health Care 2 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 Bayada Nurses provides personal nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and personal home health care services to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their own homes. Local Phone: 802-775-7272 Website: Visit Directions
Bayada Hospice Gryphon Building 56 1/2 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 Bayada Hospice provides hospice to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their own homes. Local Phone: 802-775-7272 Website: Visit Directions
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region 7 Albert Cree Drive Rutland, VT 05701 VNAHSR is a local non-profit, Medicare-certified home health agency that provides the high quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, hospice care, private duty and community health services to people of all ages in their homes throughout Bennington and Rutland County. Local Phone: 802-775-0568 Website: Visit Directions
DISMAS of Vermont 103 Park Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 Their mission is to reconcile prisoners with society and society with prisoners. They are working locally to serve former prisoners in their difficult transition from prison to the community, assuring harmony in their lives and greater public safety. Local Phone: 802-775-5539 Website: Visit Directions
Dodge House 95 Crescent Street Rutland, VT 05701 Provides shelter, clothing, food, and an individualized program to reintegrate veterans back into the community and help them to achieve self sufficiency. Local Phone: 802-775-6772 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Homeless Prevention Center 56 Howe Street Rutland, VT 05701 Provides services to prevent homelessness or re house those experiencing homelessness by offering hope. Assist families and individuals in addressing barriers in maintaining and sustaining their housing, coordination of services, assist with housing search, advocacy, appeals and tenancy education, facilitate the understating of terms and conditions of your lease, can provide financial assistance with back rent or a new lease for qualifying households. Local Phone: 802-775-9286 Website: Visit Directions
Housing Trust of Rutland County 27 Wales St. Suite 201 Rutland, VT 05701 Housing resources, property management Local Phone: 802-775-3139 Directions
Neighborworks of Western Vermont 110 Marble Street Rutland, VT 05701 Provides Vermonters in Addison, Bennington, and Rutland Counties with education, counseling, and access to affordable loans needed to purchase, improve, and help keep their homes. They promote safe and affordable housing, focusing on sustainable home ownership. They offer information and assistance for many home improvement programs including weatherization, accessibility, lead removal, and structural issues. Local Phone: 802-438-2303 Website: Visit Directions
New Story Center 92 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 The New Story Center is dedicated to assisting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This includes prevention, education and outreach to the communities with the goal of preventing and decreasing incidences of further abuse. Services are confidential and free of charge. Offers assistance in establishing new residence, alcohol and substance abuse referrals, short term counseling and support, community referrals, legal advocacy, and community education. Hotline Phone Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-489-7273 24-hour Hotline: 802-775-3232 Local Phone: 802-775-6788 Website: Visit Directions
Open Door Mission 31 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 A 51 bed facility with Emergency Shelter and a Long Term Veterans Shelter. A soup kitchen is held three times a day M-F, and twice a day S-S. The mission is a dry, no tolerance shelter. It also offers a thrift store, of which the proceeds assist in supporting the mission. Local Phone: 802-775-5661 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Rutland Housing Authority 5 Tremont Street Rutland, VT 05701 Works to create diverse housing opportunities by building partnerships that support healthy, vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods. RHA assists with information, administration, and applications for subsidized and fair market housing. Local Phone: 802-775-2926 Website: Visit Directions
Vista Senior Living Vista Senior Living 103 US Route 4 Killington , VT 05751 Proudly providing superior service and quality customized Residential Care and Specialty/Memory Assisted Living Care! ~Pet-Friendly To learn more, view our brochures: Vista Senior Living Respite Holiday Vista Senior Living Independent Living Flyer Vista Senior Living Residential Care & Memory Care Brochure Brochure Local Phone: 802.772.7118 Website: Visit Directions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of VT 445 Industrial Lane Berlin, VT 05602 Toll-Free: 800-247-2583 Website: Visit Directions
Green Mountain Health Care Healthcare for eligible Vermont residents. Toll-Free: 800-250-8427 Website: Visit
Gables at East Mountain (The) 200 Gables Place Rutland, VT 05701 A full-service senior community. Local Phone: 802-775-5263 Website: Visit Directions
Harvey House, Ltd 1997 Main Street Castleton, VT 05735 Level III Local Phone: 802-468-5357 Directions
Lakewood Adult Family Home 69 Rainbows End Bomoseen, VT 05732 Level III Local Phone: 802-468-3010 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Lenny Burke’s Farm 1409 US Route 7 Wallingford, VT 05773 Mailing Address: PO Box 1837A, Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-446-6020 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Loretto Home 59 Meadow Street Rutland, VT 05701 Level III with a 9 bed Special Care. Dementia Unit: 802-773-8840 Local Phone: 802-773-8840 Directions
Meadows at East Mountain (The) 240 Gables Place Rutland, VT 05701 Assisted Living Residence Local Phone: 802-775-3300 Website: Visit Directions
Misty Heather Morn Community Care Home 174 Blissville Road Hydeville, VT 05750 Level III Mailing Address: PO Box 176, Hydeville, VT 05750 Local Phone: 802-265-3300 Directions
Mountain View Center 9 Haywood Ave Rutland, VT 05701 Nursing Home, OT/PT/ST, Short Stay Rehab, Long Term Care, Transitional Care, and Memory Impairment services. Local Phone: 802-775-0007 Website: Visit Directions
Our House Residential Care Home 196 Mussey Street Rutland, VT 05701 Level III Local Phone: 802-773-4294 Directions
Rutland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 46 Nicols Street Rutland, VT 05701 Nursing Home, OT/PT/ST, Short Stay Rehab, Long Term Care and Memory Impairment services. Local Phone: 802-775-2941 Directions
Rutland Manor 48 Nichols Street Rutland, VT 05701 Level III Local Phone: 802-775-4939 Website: Visit Directions
St. Josephs Kervick Residence 131 Convent Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 Level III and IV Local Phone: 802-775-5133 Directions
The Pines 99 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 Nursing Home, OT/PT/ST, Short Stay Rehab, Long Term Care and Rehab. Local Phone: 802-775-2331 Website: Visit Directions
Vista Senior Living Vista Senior Living 103 US Route 4 Killington , VT 05751 Proudly providing superior service and quality customized Residential Care and Specialty/Memory Assisted Living Care! ~Pet-Friendly To learn more, view our brochures: Vista Senior Living Respite Holiday Vista Senior Living Independent Living Flyer Vista Senior Living Residential Care & Memory Care Brochure Brochure Local Phone: 802.772.7118 Website: Visit Directions
Wintergreen Residential Care 3 Union street Brandon, VT 05733 Level III Local Phone: 802-465-4101 Directions
Rutland Free Clinic Medical and Dental Clinic 145 State Street Rutland, VT 05701 A free health clinic for uninsured and underinsured adult Vermonters. Medical and Dental Care. No emergency services available. Local Phone: 802-775-1360 Website: Visit Directions
You First Mammograms and Pap tests. Removing financial barriers that prevent many women from being screened for breast and cervical cancer and heart disease. Toll-Free: 800-508-2222 Website: Visit
Adult Outpatient Department Rutland Mental Health 78 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 Offers a variety of programs and services designed to assist people in improving the quality of their lives. These programs include group therapy and medication evaluation and treatment to meet the needs of people with mental health and substance abuse problems . Current groups include Stabilization, Weekly Therapy Group, and Seeking Safety Group. Local Phone: 802-775-2381 Website: Visit Directions
Behavioral Health Outpatient behavioral health services. May require physician referral. Local Phone: 802-747-1857 Website: Visit
Early Childhood Mental Health/CUPS Rutland Mental Health 78 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 The Early Childhood team utilizes a holistic assessment process to assist children and families in mobilizing their strengths. We support parents, teachers and other caregivers in strengthening relationships and uncovering “meanings” of challenging behavior. We provide consultation to families, child care programs and others to improve community and family outcomes. Alternate Phone: Through CIS 770-1621 Local Phone: 802-786-7391 Website: Visit Directions
Making Recovery Easier – Workshop 141 State Street Rutland, VT 05701 Making Recovery Easier prepares you for a transition into the culture of the 12 step programs. This program explains all of the components of Alcoholics, Narcotics, and Cocaine Anonymous groups. It helps a person understand what is going on at the meetings, explains the format and defines phrases and terms. You can voice your concerns, questions, and share your experiences (positive and negative} about 12-step programs. Preregistration is not required Local Phone: 802-773-6010 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Maple Leaf – Rutland 71 Allen Street, Suite 202 Rtuland, VT 05701 Assessments of children, adolescents, and adults (educational, psychological, and neuropsychological), therapy over the lifespan, consultation (clinical and educational), supervision, and professional development. Local Phone: (802) 446-3577 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Maple Leaf Clinic – Wallingford 167 North Main Street Wallingford, VT 05773 Assessments of children, adolescents, and adults (educational, psychological, and neuropsychological), therapy over the lifespan, consultation (clinical and educational), supervision, and professional development. Local Phone: 802-446-3577 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Mental Health Hotline Provides mental health information and resources. Able to refer callers to treatment facilities or federal, state and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illness. Toll-Free: 800-789-2647 Website: Visit
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need. Toll-Free: 800-950-6264
National Mental Health Crisis Number Effective Saturday, July 16, 2022, a national mental health crisis number will become available to connect callers with rapid access to a network of crisis call centers across the country. The number to call is 988. The national 988 number was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing suicide and mental health related crisis care needs. 988 will provide easier access to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline network and related crisis resources, which are distinct from 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire and police as needed). The 988 dialing code will be available nationwide for call (multiple languages), text or chat (English only) on July 16, 2022.
New Story Center 92 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 The New Story Center is dedicated to assisting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This includes prevention, education and outreach to the communities with the goal of preventing and decreasing incidences of further abuse. Services are confidential and free of charge. Offers assistance in establishing new residence, alcohol and substance abuse referrals, short term counseling and support, community referrals, legal advocacy, and community education. Hotline Phone Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-489-7273 24-hour Hotline: 802-775-3232 Local Phone: 802-775-6788 Website: Visit Directions
Pathways Vermont Support Line The Pathways Vermont Support Line provides free, confidential support and connection for all Vermonters via phone and text 24/7 at (833) VT – TALKS / (833) 888-2557. The line is staffed by local peers who have been through challenging situations themselves and are available to listen and provide non-judgmental insight. We focus on supporting individuals who reach out for a wide range of reasons, from anger over a frustrating day, to feeling alone, to wanting support for substance use or processing medical concerns, or just wanting to chat. Local Phone: (833) 888-2557 Toll-Free: (833) VT-TALKS Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Recovery Coaching 141 State Street Rutland, VT 05701 Recovery Coaching is a form of strengths-based support for persons with addictions or in recovery from alcohol, drugs, codependency, or other addictive behaviors. These coaches are helpful for making choices in patient’s lives and to find the role ones addiction or recovery plays in it. Recovery coaches have personal experience, training, knowledge and an understanding of the recovery process Local Phone: 802-773-6010 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Rutland County Peer-Run Warm Line 1 Scale Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 Volunteer-run program provides telephone support and information. Local Phone: 802-770-4248 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Rutland Mental Health 78 South Main Street Rutland , VT 05701 RMHS is organized to maintain and operate a community mental health and developmental disabilities system providing medical, clinical and supportive services, to promote health, and to further other benevolent, scientific and educational activities. RMHS provides services and education for adults, children, and families. Services include programs for developmental disabilities, seniors and volunteers, substance abuse, and the community. Mailing Address: PO Box 222, Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-775-2381 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Mental Health Crisis Line Adults 78 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 The Health Crisis line has a 24 hour availability that can be used for any mental health crisis. Local Phone: 802-775-1000 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Recovery Collaborative This is a local Rutland area pilot project funded by SAMSHA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) BRSS TACS (Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale) with partnering agencies, The Turning Point Center of Rutland and Vermont Psychiatric Survivors (VPS). The goal of this program is to create one door; with one number to call for information and referral to primary care providers and easy access to self- referring individuals. (We will need a signed release by you and your primary care provider so we can place an outreach call to you or you may self -refer as well). Your provider may also make an assisted call with you present. The Turning Point Center provides an array of support groups and a location where people can socialize with others who are in recovery. Website: Visit
Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community 1169 Spring Lake Road Cuttingsville, VT 05738 A private non-profit corporation, provides licensed residential treatment on a working farm and a variety of transitional options in Rutland. Offering a healing community for people with mental illness, or mental illness with an associated addiction disorder. Local Phone: 802-492-3322 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24 Hour confidential help line for any type of suicide thoughts. Toll-Free: 800-273-8255 Website: Visit
Vermont Support Line The Pathways Vermont Support Line provides free, confidential support and connection for all Vermonters via phone and text 24/7 at (833) VT – TALKS / (833) 888-2557. The line is staffed by local peers who have been through challenging situations themselves and are available to listen and provide non-judgmental insight. We focus on supporting individuals who reach out for a wide range of reasons, from anger over a frustrating day, to feeling alone, to wanting support for substance use or processing medical concerns, or just wanting to chat. Toll-Free: 888-492-8218 Email: [javascript protected email address]
Vermont Catholic Charities 24 1/2 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Services include: counseling, including pre-marriage counseling, and assessment and referral. Limited financial assistance available. VCC serves on a nondiscriminatory basis. Local Phone: 802-773-3379 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Vermont Federation for Families Provides information and an open ear to talk about what you are going through with your child and their mental health. This allows individuals to talk and get advice about how to help and treat their child. It provides emotional support, help with locating services, referrals, peer navigation, family resource library, and trainings. Mailing Address: PO Box 1577, Williston, VT 05495 Local Phone: 802-876-7021 Toll-Free: 800-639-6071 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Vermont Psychiatric Survivors 128 Merchants Row, Suite 606 Rutland, VT 05701 An independent, statewide, survivor-run organization for mental health workers and psychiatric consumers/survivors/ex-patients. The primary focus of VPS is to empower individuals, assist in recovery and employment Local Phone: 802-775-6834 Toll-Free: 800-564-2106 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Suicide Prevention Center – Zero Suicide Project Center for Health and Learning 28 Vernon Street - Suite 319 Brattleboro, VT 05301 Zero Suicide, a project of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), is a key concept of the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and a priority of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The Vermont Department of Mental Health has chosen Zero Suicide as the framework for current state efforts in health care systems. As Vermont aligns its efforts with the National Strategy, the results and successes of this growing national initiative in communities around the country present an opportunity to have an immediate impact on the number of deaths by suicide. If you or someone you know is depressed or suicidal, and there is cause for immediate concern, there are a number of resources that can help: https://vtspc.org/get-help/ VTSPC also has an online resource directory for suicide prevention: https://vtspc.org/suicide-resources/list-of-resources Local Phone: (802) 254-6590 Website: Visit Directions
WRAP – Wellness Action Planning Rutland City Police Department 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 The Wellness Recovery Action Plan® or WRAP®, is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be. It was developed in 1997 by a group of people who were searching for ways to overcome their own mental health issues and move on to fulfilling their life dreams and goals. It is now used extensively by people in all kinds of circumstances, and by health care and mental health systems all over the world to address all kinds of physical, mental health and life issues. Local Phone: 802-776-5507 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
New York State Resources Tri-County United Way 696 Upper Glen St. Queensbury, NY 12804 New York State resources: The United Way provides a comprehensive Resource Guide for New York residents: https://www.tricountyunitedway.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ResourceGuide.pdf Local Phone: (518) 793-3136 Website: Visit Directions
Black River Area Community Coalition 37 N Depot Street Ludlow, VT 05149 BRAC is a prevention coalition focused on providing the community with drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention education and activities for children, young adults and their families. Serves Mount Holly, Ludlow, and Plymouth. Mailing Address: PO Box 197, Ludlow, VT 05149 Local Phone: 802-228-7878 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Family Mediators 27 West Street Rutland, VT 05701 Mediation is used to help people reach agreements with one another. A trained mediator works with families in order to come to a settlement. Local Phone: 802-773-3410 Website: Visit Directions
Family Tree Access Center Howe Center 1 Scale Avenue, #62 Rutland, VT 05701 Provides safe contact between children and their non-residential parents and family members in supervised, child-focused environments. Local Phone: 802-775-0068 Website: Visit Directions
Get Net Wise Provides information, education, and guidance for parents in regards to children and the internet. Website: Visit
It Takes a Village: A Community of Parents Wonderfeet Kids' Museum 11 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Free playgroup, meet-up and support group! We meet on Mondays from 10-11:30am at Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. Snacks provided, siblings welcome. Find connection, education, and a community to share with. We’re here to support you during the transition of adding a new baby or child to your family – or whenever you need a community of parents to listen! All parents including expecting parents and caregivers welcome. Local Phone: (802) 282-2678 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Kin Conversations in Rutland Monthly support for group caregivers who are relatives of the children, any child 0-18 Local Phone: 802-747-0490 Website: Visit
La Leche League of Rutland County La Leche League is dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Website: Visit
Parents’ Assistance Line 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05676 Helps parents find the answers they need in order to give their child the best care possible. Toll-Free: 800-727-3687 Website: Visit Directions
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Rutland Office 1 Scale Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 PCAVt works to effectively prevent child abuse and neglect through parent education, support, and public awareness . Courses include those specialized for families in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, military families and reunification and foster and adoptive families as well as a program for nurturing fathers. Mailing Address: PO Box 829, Montpelier, VT 05601 (94 Main Street, Suite #3, Montpelier, VT 05601) Local Phone: 802-498-0608 Toll-Free: 800-244-5373 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland County Parent-Child Center 61 Pleasant Street Rutland, VT 05701 Community-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and meeting the needs of parents, children, and families. They strive to nurture children and families through positive educational experiences that enhance their success in the community. Local Phone: 802-775-9711 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies Helps parents find the answers they need in order to give their child the best child care possible Website: Visit
Vermont Department of Education Parent Representative 219 North Main Street, Suite 402 Barre, VT 05641 This department provides information about the education system in Vermont and what services your child should be receiving. Local Phone: 802-479-1030 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Family Network 79 Merchants Row, Suite 204 Rutland, VT 05701 Empowers parents, families, and children and adults who have special needs to be effective advocates for their health, education and well-being; provides information, support, and advocacy; and promotes family-centered policies and practices. Toll-Free: 800-800-4005 Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Federation for Families Provides information and an open ear to talk about what you are going through with your child and their mental health. This allows individuals to talk and get advice about how to help and treat their child. It provides emotional support, help with locating services, referrals, peer navigation, family resource library, and trainings. Mailing Address: PO Box 1577, Williston, VT 05495 Local Phone: 802-876-7021 Toll-Free: 800-639-6071 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Vermont Kin as Parents (VKAP) 46 Main Street Winooski, VT 05404 VKAP supports relatives who are raising children. VKAP offers information about resources to kinship families; assists in the development of support groups; organizes an annual kinship care conference, and publishes a quarterly newsletter. Rutland Support: 802-747-0490 Local Phone: 802-871-5104 Website: Visit Directions
WITS End Support Group Rutland City Police Department 108 Wales Street, 2nd Floor Rutland, VT 05701 Are you at your wits end dealing with a loved one’s addiction problem? Free, open and confidential networking with others like you to share what works and what doesn’t. Certified counselor present. Local Phone: 802-775-6608 Directions
Bone Builders 6 Court Street Rutland, VT 05701 A free exercise program hosted through RSVP throughout the Rutland Area. Local Phone: 802-775-8220 Website: Visit Directions
Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County 71 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 The Club’s programs and services promote and enhance the development of children by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. Local Phone: 802-747-4944 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Castleton University Gym and Pool Pool Info Number: (802) 468-1426 Local Phone: 802-468-1252 Website: Visit
Godnick Adult Center 1 Deer Street Rutland, VT 05701 This center provides many opportunities to get more involved with the community with activities such as dance lessons, yoga, Zumba, Bone Builders, knitting, lunches, bingo, movies, and book discussions. Local Phone: 802-773-1853 Website: Visit Directions
Mitchell Therapy Pool 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 This is an indoor, heated pool for adults and children. Swim lessons and exercise classes are available, as well as open swim times. Local Phone: 802-775-2395 ext 303 Website: Visit Directions
Movers and Shakers A free exercise program for those living with Parkinson’s and other related diseases and their loved ones. RSVP/Volunteer Center and Godnick Center Website: Visit
Pine Hill Park 2 Oak Street Extension Rutland, VT 05701 Includes trail information for biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and running. Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Recreation and Parks Department 16 North Street Rutland, VT 05701 Providing activities for the all ages in the Rutland County. Activities include team sports, individualized sports, creative arts programs, hunter safety programs, day camps, special events, rock climbing, and more. Local Phone: 802-773-1822 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Vermont Health Department 88 Merchants Row, #300 Rutland, VT 05701 Interactive website that provides tracking of activity, weight, nutrition, stress, and more. Website: Visit Directions
Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County 71 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 The Club’s programs and services promote and enhance the development of children by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. Local Phone: 802-747-4944 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Child First Advocacy Center 80 West Street Rutland, VT 05701 The CAC focuses on child abuse and prevention and assisting victims and non-offending family members. Education, information, and referrals are available. Local Phone: 802-747-0200 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Fair Haven Concerned 73 Main Street Fair Haven, VT 05743 Serves Fair Haven, Benson, and West Haven. Local Phone: 802-265-3666 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
National Runaway Switchboard 3080 North Lincoln Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 24-hour hotline providing crisis intervention, information and referral, message delivery, and conferencing services. Free bus rides home for qualified runaways via the “Home Free Program” Toll-Free: 800-786-2929 Website: Visit Directions
New Story Center 92 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 The New Story Center is dedicated to assisting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This includes prevention, education and outreach to the communities with the goal of preventing and decreasing incidences of further abuse. Services are confidential and free of charge. Offers assistance in establishing new residence, alcohol and substance abuse referrals, short term counseling and support, community referrals, legal advocacy, and community education. Hotline Phone Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-489-7273 24-hour Hotline: 802-775-3232 Local Phone: 802-775-6788 Website: Visit Directions
Partners for Prevention The Partners for Prevention is a volunteer community work group dedicated to sustainable substance use prevention efforts for Rutland County youth and young adults. This collaboration was initiated and is supported by the Regional Prevention Partnerships (RPP) grant held by Rutland Regional Medical Center. This network of stakeholders are helping to shape prevention efforts throughout Rutland County, Vermont to strengthen and increase substance use prevention capacity and implement evidence-based strategies to: reduce underage & binge drinking in youth ages 12-20; reduce prescription drug misuse and abuse in persons aged 12-25; and, reduce marijuana use in persons aged 12-25. Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Rutland Office 1 Scale Avenue Rutland, VT 05701 PCAVt works to effectively prevent child abuse and neglect through parent education, support, and public awareness . Courses include those specialized for families in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, military families and reunification and foster and adoptive families as well as a program for nurturing fathers. Mailing Address: PO Box 829, Montpelier, VT 05601 (94 Main Street, Suite #3, Montpelier, VT 05601) Local Phone: 802-498-0608 Toll-Free: 800-244-5373 Website: Visit Directions
Probation and Parole, Rutland Office 92 State Street Rutland, VT 05701 Mailing Address: PO Box 175, Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-786-5808 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland City Fire Department 104 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-773-1812 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland City Police Department 108 Wales Street Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-773-1816 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Country Sheriff’s Department 88 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 Anonymous Crime Tip: (802) 775-8002 Local Phone: 802-775-8002 Website: Visit Directions
Rutland Mental Health Crisis Line Adults 78 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 The Health Crisis line has a 24 hour availability that can be used for any mental health crisis. Local Phone: 802-775-1000 Website: Visit Directions
Safer Society Program and Press Safer Society Press is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources for the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse. Mailing Address: PO Box 340, Brandon, VT 05733 Local Phone: 802-247-3132 Website: Visit
Stop It Now Stop It Now seeks to prevent the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families, and communities to take action that protect children before they are harmed. Toll-Free: 888-PREVENT Website: Visit
Vermont State Police: Rutland Barracks 124 State Place Rutland, VT 05701 Alternative Phone: 802-468-5355 Local Phone: 802-773-9101 Website: Visit Directions
Advance Directives An advance directive is what many people think of as a “living will,” or a “durable power of attorney for healthcare.” It is a written document that outlines your wishes for medical treatment, including if you are no longer able to make those decisions on your own. In Vermont it is not automatically your spouse or next of kin that will make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself. Please click her to visit the Community Health Advance Directives page for more information.
At Home Senior Care 14 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701 At Home Senior Care is to provide dependable, responsive non-medical care while ensuring that seniors maintain their quality of life, with dignity and independence, while aging at home. Local Phone: 802-747-3426 Directions
Brandon Senior Center 1591 Forest Dale Road Brandon, VT 05733 A Senior Center servicing Brandon Local Phone: 802-247-3121 Directions
Bridges & Beyond Offers transportation assistance to Rutland Area residents of any age to support independent living and improve quality of life. Website: Visit
Castleton Community Center 2108 Main Street Castleton, VT 05735 The CCC strives to enrich the lives of their residents, particularly seniors, by providing education, recreation, communication, health and social opportunities. Local Phone: 802-468-3093 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Division of Disability and Aging Services 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT 05676 This division provides assistance in obtaining services and supports for older Vermonters, people with developmental or physical disabilities, and people with traumatic brain injuries, and their family members and/or caregivers. Local Phone: 802-871-3065 Website: Visit Directions
Godnick Adult Center 1 Deer Street Rutland, VT 05701 This center provides many opportunities to get more involved with the community with activities such as dance lessons, yoga, Zumba, Bone Builders, knitting, lunches, bingo, movies, and book discussions. Local Phone: 802-773-1853 Website: Visit Directions
Green Mountain Foster Grandparents 6 Court Street Rutland, VT 05701 Opportunity for senior citizens to give their wisdom, experience, and knowhow to the children within our community. By being a volunteer grandparent you are able to reach out to schools, recreation departments, health care facilities, and libraries that are in need of your services. Local Phone: 802-773-4719 Website: Visit Directions
Lifeline Program This program is a personal response system that allows subscribers to remain in their homes with the security of someone available at the touch of a button, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Local Phone: 802-747-1816 Website: Visit
One 2 One (Transportation) 6 Court Street Rutland, VT 05701 Volunteers of all ages provide transportation assistance to adults over age 60 and /or physically challenged adults funded by Medicaid. They are RSVP registered volunteers. Local Phone: 802-775-4318 Email: [javascript protected email address] Directions
Poultney Young Heart Senior Center 35 Furnace Street Poultney, VT 05764 This club provides meals and activities for senior citizens. Local Phone: 802-287-9200 Website: Visit Directions
RSVP/Volunteer Center 6 Court Street Rutland, VT 05701 RSVP gives opportunities for citizens of all ages to help, serve, and support our community by volunteering. Programs include Telecare, Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program, and The Volunteer Center. Local Phone: 802-775-8220 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Senior Helpline East Ridge Professional Building 1085 US Route 4 East, Unit 2B Rutland, VT 05701 Program of SVCOA Enables Seniors to age in place safely and comfortably by providing transportation services, telephone relationships, information and referrals; and offers opportunities for seniors and others who care about issues related to aging to get involved in advocacy and change in order to make our communities good places to age. Includes Senior Meal Program. Toll-Free: 800-642-5119 Website: Visit Directions
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging East Ridge Professional Building 1085 US Route 4 East, Unit 2B Rutland, VT 05701 The goal of SVCOA is to support elders in keeping their maximum independence. A community based organization offering support and assistance to community members in need. Local Phone: 802-786-5991 Website: Visit Directions
TeleCare, RSVP 6 Court Street Rutland, VT 05701 Provides free telephone check-in to area seniors on a scheduled basis. Local Phone: 802-775-8220 Directions
Vermont Associates 88 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 Provides training and employment services to low income Vermonters over age 55 or disabled. Local Phone: 802-282-4423 Website: Visit Directions
Vista Senior Living Vista Senior Living 103 US Route 4 Killington , VT 05751 Proudly providing superior service and quality customized Residential Care and Specialty/Memory Assisted Living Care! ~Pet-Friendly To learn more, view our brochures: Vista Senior Living Respite Holiday Vista Senior Living Independent Living Flyer Vista Senior Living Residential Care & Memory Care Brochure Brochure Local Phone: 802.772.7118 Website: Visit Directions
Allen Street Campus Rutland City School 101 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-773-1906 Directions
Rutland Central 16 Evelyn Street Rutland, VT 05701 (Proctor, Rutland Town, West Rutland) Local Phone: 802-775-4342 Directions
Rutland Northeast 49 Court Drive Brandon, VT 05733 (Barstow, Leicester, Lothrop, Neshobe, Otter Valley, Sudbury, Whiting) Local Phone: 802-247-5757 Directions
Rutland Southwest 96 School Circle Poultney, VT 05764 (Middleton Springs, Poultney, Tinmouth, Wells) Local Phone: 802-287-5286 Directions
802 Quits Tobacco Free one on one, group, phone, & website tobacco cessation coaching. Free or reduced cost nicotine replacement for Vermonters 18 years and older with counseling Local Phone: 802-747-3768 Toll-Free: 800-784-8669 Website: Visit
AIDS Hotline Serves all of Vermont. Provides AIDS education information, HIV testing, and counseling. Toll-Free: 800-882-2437
Alcohol Drug Abuse Division 88 Merchants Row, #300 Rutland, VT 05701 Local Phone: 802-786-5876 Directions
Alcoholics Anonymous – Bennington, VT AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: (802) 447-1285 Website: Visit
Alcoholics Anonymous – Middlebury, VT AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: (802) 388-9284 Website: Visit
Alcoholics Anonymous – Rutland, VT 160 Allen Street Rutland, VT 05701 AA helps people find local help with their alcohol addiction and treatment. Local Phone: 802-775-0402 Website: Visit Directions
Alzheimer’s Care Giver Support Group The Alzheimer’s Association Monthly Telephone Caregiver Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 4-5:30pm. Anyone interested in attending this group can reach out to me at ervivyan@alz.org. Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons living with Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia to exchange practical information on care giving challenges and possible solutions. Local Phone: 802-776-2900
Alzheimer’s Support Group Community Health Allen Pond 71 Allen Street, Suite 403 Rutland, VT 05701 Community Health’s Alzheimer’s support group will be meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Community Health Allen Pond, 71 Allen Street, Rutland, Suite 403. Future meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. Local Phone: 802-465-2255 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
ARC- Rutland Area, Serving Citizens with Developmental Disabilities 128 Merchants Row, Suite 302 Rutland, VT 05701 The ARC advocates for the rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families to have opportunities to participate in their communities as valued citizens. Local Phone: 802-775-1370 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Assisted Living Research Institute The Assisted Living Research Institute is an industry-leading research organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies, and real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand actionable guides and resources. This organization provides information for families and senior citizens including all services available for seniors living in Vermont, helpful city and state programs, and allows users to find the best assisted living facilities in their community. Website: Visit
Autism Support Daily Offers a parent-only message board for parents and professionals, and additional support opportunities for families. Local Phone: 802-985-8773 Website: Visit
Bayada Hospice Virtual Caregiver Support Group A virtual caregiver support group 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:30-3:30pm. EVERYONE WELCOME Email shalliday@bayada.com to get a Zoom link Toll-Free: 800-282-4122 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
Better Breathers Support Group An American Lung Association support group for people with breathing issues and their loved ones or caregivers. Local Phone: 802-345-3187
Cancermount Support system for patients with cancer who want help in dealing with life changes and emotional support Local Phone: 802-747-1828
Community Access Program (CAP) CAP assists those who are developmentally disabled and their family members or guardian. They work with families and other service providers to develop the supports necessary within the community to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to identify and achieve personal goals. Local Phone: 802-775-0828 Website: Visit
Compassionate Friends Compassionate friends are a support group to assist families who have suffered the loss of a child any age Local Phone: 802-446-2278 Website: Visit
Diabetes Education & Support An individualized program to give patients and their family members a better understanding of diabetes. Call for more information. Local Phone: 802-775-7844 Website: Visit
Empty Arms Bereavement This is a free, peer-facilitated group for bereaved parents with a prior loss who are currently pregnant, trying to conceive, or pursuing adoption or surrogacy. Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm, online Local Phone: 802-232-2512 Email: [javascript protected email address]
Family and Children Support Services 88 Park Street Rutland, VT 05701 Family and Children support services help with questions and struggles regarding the family and the children within the family. Local Phone: 802-773-4365 Website: Visit Directions
Family Anonymous For families dealing with alcohol and drug addiction of a family member in a 12 step process. Toll-Free: 800-736-9805
HIV/AIDS Support Group For those whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS Local Phone: 802-775-5884
It Takes A Village: A Community of Parents Wonderfeet Kids' Museum 11 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701 Free Support Group – Mondays from 10:00-11:30 at Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum We’re here to support you during the transition of adding a new baby or child to your family. Find connection, education, and a community to share with. All parents including expecting parents and caregivers welcome. Bring your baby, siblings welcome. Childcare provided. Light refreshments and coffee provided. For updates, check our Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/579645349467400/ Local Phone: 802-282-2678 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit Directions
Kin Conversations in Rutland Monthly support for group caregivers who are relatives of the children, any child 0-18 Local Phone: 802-747-0490 Website: Visit
Mental Health Hotline Provides mental health information and resources. Able to refer callers to treatment facilities or federal, state and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illness. Toll-Free: 800-789-2647 Website: Visit
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need. Toll-Free: 800-950-6264
Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Local Phone: 802-265-6414 Email: [javascript protected email address] Website: Visit
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter 75 Talcott Road, Suite 40 Williston, VT 05495 Helps each person address the challenges of living with MS Local Phone: 802-872-5696 Website: Visit Directions
New Story Center 92 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 The New Story Center is dedicated to assisting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This includes prevention, education and outreach to the communities with the goal of preventing and decreasing incidences of further abuse. Services are confidential and free of charge. Offers assistance in establishing new residence, alcohol and substance abuse referrals, short term counseling and support, community referrals, legal advocacy, and community education. Hotline Phone Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-489-7273 24-hour Hotline: 802-775-3232 Local Phone: 802-775-6788 Website: Visit Directions
