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Capstone Community Action 
Offers food & nutrition programs, home heating & utility assistance, housing counseling & services, and weatherization services.  
https://capstonevt.org/#home 
20 Gable Place, Barre 
1-800-639-1053 
802-479-1053 
 
Vermont 2-1-1 
The Vermont 2-1-1 database contains detailed descriptions of programs and services available to Vermonters that are provided by local community groups, social service and health-related agencies, government organizations, and others.  
 
Vermont 2-1-1 can provide clients with much more than a phone number or the service hours of an agency. Their Community Resource Specialists follow an information and referral process that includes:  
 
Establishing rapport 
Gathering information through active listening 
Determining the caller’s previous efforts 
Problem solving in partnership with the caller 
Matching resources with needs 
Identifying potential barriers 
Making appropriate referrals to services 
Offering follow-up if appropriate 
 
 
SERVICES FALL UNDER THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CATEGORIES: 
Basic Needs  
Consumer Services  
Criminal Justice and Legal Services  
Education  
Environment/Public Health/Public Safety  
Health Care  
Income Support and Employment  
Individual and Family Life  
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services  
Organizational/Community Services 
 
TYPES OF AGENCIES IN THE DATABASE INCLUDE: 
Federal, state and local entities  
Community Action Agencies  
Non-Profit organizations  
Churches, service organizations and civic groups that provide services to the public  
Out-of-state entities that offer services to Vermonters  
And more 
 
https://www.vermont211.org/ 
or dial 2-1-1 
 
If you cannot connect with a live person, please try calling: 802-652-4636 or 866-652-4636.