Local Resources
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.