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- Internet Access
- General Employment Support Resources in Vermont
- Physical Health and Employment Support Resources
- Mental Health Support and Employment
- Mental Health Self-Care Tips
- Substance Use Disorder and Employment Support Resources
- Social Services: General
- Social Services: Food Security
- Social Services: Housing
- Social Services: Transportation
- Social Services: Caregiving
- Social Services: Domestic Violence
INTERNET ACCESS
For free internet to access the resources below, go to your local public library.
To find your library call: 802-636-0040
vermontlibraries.org/vermonts-public-libraries
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT RESOURCES IN VERMONT
Workforce Development
If you are looking for a job.
Services: career counseling, help finding a job, advancing your career, or finding an apprenticeship
833-719-1051
Program information:
labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development
Find your local office:
labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development/job-centers
Workers' Compensation
If you were injured at work.
Services: medical case management, claims information and adjustment, injury reporting, and dispute resolution
802-828-2286
labor.vermont.gov/workers’-compensation
Vermont 2-1-1
If you are looking for community services.
Services: connect with resources for health care, job services, mental health care, legal services, education, and other community services
Call 211
Text your zip code to: 898211
State Vocational Rehabilitation
If you have a non-work injury, illness, disability, or life situation that affects your employment.
Services: assistive technology, employment counseling, benefits counseling, and help transitioning to a lower risk job that meets your health needs
866-879-6757
Find your local office:
vocrehab.vermont.gov/contact-us/office-locations
Private Vocational Rehabilitation
If you have a Workers' compensation claim and are looking for employment services.
802-828-4000
labor.vermont.gov/workers’-compensation/injured-workers/voc-rehab-information-injured-workers
The ADA National Network
If you need help talking to your employer.
Learn about Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
800-949-4232
adata.org/factsheet/reasonable-accommodations-workplace
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
If you need help talking to your employer.
See the employees' guide to requesting reasonable accommodation
800-526-7234 (v)
877-781-9403 (TTY)
askjan.org/publications/individuals/employee-guide.cfm
Human Resources
If you are employed and have an injury or illness that affects your work.
Services: explaining benefits, processing injury reports, and managing workers' compensation claims
Contact your employer's HR department.
Vermont Returnship Program
For adults with previous work experience who are seeking to return to the workforce or change careers.
Services: promotes job matches and assists with identifying transferable skills, job goals, training needs
800-524-3200
Vermont Project WorkSAFE
For employers who want to maintain safe working conditions.
Services: assess workplace hazards that could impact the health and wellbeing of employees
802-793-5072
labor.vermont.gov/workplace-safety/project-worksafe
Senior Community Service Employment Program
For income eligible, unemployed job seekers age 55+.
Services: transitional employment and job training
800-439-3307
a4td.org/scs-employment-program
PHYSICAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
Physical Therapy
If you need help with physical rehabilitation.
Focus: improve movement, strength, and pain management
Talk with your provider
Occupational Therapy
If you need help with rehabilitation for doing daily activities.
Focus: exercises, assistive devices, and environmental adjustments to help with daily activities and employment
Talk with your provider
Speech and Language Pathology
If you need rehabilitation for problems with speech, language, or swallowing.
Talk with your provider
Neurorehabilitation
For assistance with rehabilitation for head injuries and other cognitive and neurological conditions.
Contact reputable local practice
Sports Medicine
If you need help with physical performance following injury.
Talk with your provider
Functional Restoration Program
If you want help with chronic pain.
Focus: increase physical functioning, improve pain-coping skills, restore productivity and lifestyle, and limit the need for invasive medical treatments
802-748-7345
Vermont Assistive Technology Program
If you are looking for low-cost assistive equipment.
Services: Free equipment loans, demonstrations, training, workshops, assistive technology finance program, exchange site for durable medical equipment
800-750-6355
Vermont Dept. of Health COVID-19 Center
If you are looking for information or resources for COVID-19.
Services: Information and resources for symptoms, testing, travel, or vaccination
802-863-7240
Vermont Medicaid Programs
If you would like to learn about or apply for a medical assistance program.
Services: Information and assistance applying for Medicaid, Dr. Dynasaur (medical coverage for minors and pregnant women), and prescription assistance
802-879-5900
Free and Low-Cost Medical and Dental Clinics
If you are looking for free or low-cost medical care.
802-448-4280
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT
Brief Wellbeing Screen and Intervention Services
Identify risks associated with anxiety, depression, or substance use.
Services: VT RETAIN program participants work with a health counselor to reach goals and receive free collaborative interventions
802-277-6560
INVEST Employee Assistance Program
If you are seeking mental health assistance and have an EAP membership through your employer.
Services: free counseling and prevention services/resources for employees and their family members
Immediate clinical line:
866-660-9533
PAVE at Pathways
If you are looking for mental health and employment support.
Services: Peer Assisted Vocational Exploration
802-777-8602
pathwaysvermont.org/peer-assisted-vocational-exploration
Dept. of Mental Health
If you are looking for mental health services.
Services: Non-profit Designated Agencies throughout the state help provide mental health services for adults and children
Find your local Designated Agency at: ddsd.vermont.gov/designated-agencies-da
Find a therapist by calling 211
Call the peer support line: 833-888-2557
VT Crisis Text Line
If you need immediate help with a mental health crisis.
Services: Help from a crisis counselor
Text “VT” to 741741
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or a loved one is experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Services: confidential support for people in distress and resources for loved ones supporting someone in crisis
Call 988
Veterans Crisis Line
If you are a veteran experiencing an emotional crisis.
Services: Immediate crisis support and referral to community mental health services
Call 988 then press 1
Text 838255
Chat at veteranscrisisline.net
MENTAL HEALTH SELF-CARE TIPS
health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-to-reduce-stress
mentalhealth.vermont.gov/coronavirus-covid-19-information-specific-groups/self-care
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
ADAP VT Helplink
If you are looking for help with a drug and/or alcohol use disorder.
802-565-5465
Better Life Partners
If you are looking for treatment for a substance use disorder.
Services: access to a treatment facility and referral source for a patient actively using illicit substances
866-679-0831
VT Foundation of Recovery
If you have a substance use disorder and are looking for housing.
Services: housing and assistance with transition to independent living
802-735-4340
Working Fields
If you have a substance use disorder or past conviction and are looking for employment services.
Services: employment services, support, and training
802-348-4610
secondchances@workingfields.com
SOCIAL SERVICES | GENERAL
Community Action Agencies
If you are looking for help with basic needs.
Services: Head Start programs and assistance with food, fuel and utilities, housing, and income taxes
Call 211 or find a Community Action Agency near you at:
dcf.vermont.gov/contacts/partners/caps
Dept. for Children and Families' (DCF) Economic Services Division (ECD)
If you are looking for help covering costs of food, basic needs, fuel, utilities, housing, or caregiving.
800-479-6151
Find your district office at: dcf.vermont.gov/esd/contact/districts
Pathways Vermont
Housing, community center, support line, vocational exploration
pathwaysvermont.org/what-we-do/our-programs
SOCIAL SERVICES | FOOD SECURITY
3SquaresVT* (SNAP)
If you need help covering the cost of food.
Services: Monthly financial assistance for buying food
800-479-6151
Text VFBSNAP to 85511
dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT
ICAN
*Anyone receiving SNAP is eligible for the ICAN program with fast track for vocational rehabilitation, employer assistance program, and financial assistance services
800-479-6151
dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/get-started-ican
VT Foodbank
If you or your family need help getting enough food.
Services: Food delivery boxes, school meals, meals for elderly Vermonters, food shelf locator for local food distribution
800-585-2265
Find a Food shelf in your area: vtfoodbank.org/agency-locator
Vermont WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
If you are a pregnant woman, parent, or caregiver with a child under the age of 5 and need food or resources.
Services: healthy food, breastfeeding support, counseling, tools, and support
800-464-4343 and 802-863-7200
Meals on Wheels
If you have a disability or mobility impairment that makes it hard to get and prepare food.
Services: Deliver prepared food to homes or provide prepared food at designated sites in the community
800-642-5119
agewellvt.org/services/food-meal-delivery/meals-on-wheels
SOCIAL SERVICES | HOUSING
Vermont State Housing Authority
If you are looking for affordable housing.
Services: rental/mortgage assistance and links to housing partners for homeownership counseling, money management programs, and homebuyer education
802-828-3295
Vermont Legal Aid
If you need legal help for housing discrimination.
Services: legal advice, representation, advocacy, and tools
800-889-2047
Vermont Shelters
If you are experiencing homelessness.
Services: day/drop-in locations, short term overnight housing, and long term overnight/transitional housing
Call 211
General Assistance Temporary Housing Program
If you are experiencing homelessness and have nowhere to stay.
Services: Temporary housing in a hotel/motel
800-479-6151
dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/crisis-housing
Seasonal Fuel Assistance
If you need help covering the cost of heating your home.
Services: Financial assistance for home heating and assistance with weatherization
800-479-6151
SOCIAL SERVICES | TRANSPORTATION
Vermont Public Transportation Association
If you are looking for information about low-cost transportation.
Services: Public transportation routes, medicaid transportation, education/resources for additional transportation options
802-442-0629
Call 211
Go! Vermont
If you are looking for information about low-cost transportation.
Services: “Guaranteed Ride Home” benefits and resources for finding public transportation, carpooling, and rideshares
800-685-7433
American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery
If you have cancer and are looking for help with transportation to cancer-related medical appointments.
800-227-2345
cancer.org/involved/volunteer/road-to-recovery.html
SOCIAL SERVICES | CAREGIVING
Child Care for Parents
If you are a parent looking for child care information and resources.
Services: Resources for finding child care, paying for child care, obtaining child tax benefits, and learning about child care regulations
802-241-3110
dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/families/find-care
Vermont Association on Aging
If you are looking for information or resources for eldercare.
Services: Resources for eldercare, meals/nutrition, Medicare, financial planning, and more
800-642-5119
Essential Person Program
If you are looking for live-in help with essential care needs.
Services: Financial assistance for in-home essential care
800-479-6151
dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/essential-person
SOCIAL SERVICES | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 9-1-1 FIRST
Report Child Abuse
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected.
800-649-5285
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Adult Protective Services
If you suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
800-564-1612
dlp.vermont.gov/aps/make-aps-report
Domestic Violence Hotline
If you are looking for support with domestic violence.
800-228-7395
Sexual Violence Hotline
If you are looking for support with sexual violence.
800-489-7273
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
If you are looking for local help with domestic violence.
Services: map of domestic violence services in your area, resources and education, training
802-223-1302
Vermont Legal Partnership for Victims
If you are looking for legal relief from abuse.
Services: legal assistance with protective orders, stopping financial exploitation, or safeguarding rights
800-889-2047
vtlawhelp.org/victims-of-crime
COMING SOON Work-Health Resources for:
- Massachusetts workers
- New Hampshire workers
- New York workers
- Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
- Individuals Out of Work for More Than 3 Months