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General community resources

  • Vermont 211 is a number to dial for information about social services and referrals throughout Vermont. www.vermont211.org
  • The Vermont Center for Independent Living promotes the dignity, independence and civil rights of Vermonters with disabilities. www.VCIL.org
  • Looking for assistance in achieving economic security? Visit Capstone Community Action. www.cvcac.org
  • Common Good Vermont is a statewide network of nonprofits, consultants, funders and allies.www.CommonGoodVT.org
  • For Vermonters with disabilities who want to work, there are benefits, programs and services for job seekers at the state’s VocRehab website. www.vocrehab.vermont.gov
  • United Way of Lamoille County for stronger and healthier communities. www.uwlamoille.org
  • Green Mountain United Way serving Essex, Orleans, Caledonia, Washington, and Orange Counties. www.gmunitedway.org
  • Are you thinking about moving to Vermont for school, work, or play? www.pursuevt.org
  • RSVP Volunteer Program connecting volunteers to current community needs. www.volunteervt.com
  • Onion River Exchange is an organized time bank serving central Vermont, an exchange of services and goods without money. www.orexchange.org

Resources for people 55 and older and their families

  • The first stop for seniors, their families and their caregivers looking for information should be the Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA). www.cvcoa.org.
  • For Vermonters over the age of 60 or who have a disability, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL). www.dail.vermont.gov
  • The Vermont affiliate of AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. www.aarp.org/states/vt/
  • COVE (Community of Vermont Elders), a nonprofit team of elder volunteers, policy specialists and staff who work to improve Vermont’s public policy and programs as they would impact senior citizens. www.vermontelders.org
  • In Washington County, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice. www.cvhhh.org
  • In Lamoille County, Lamoille County Home Health & Hospice. lhha.org
  • In Orange County, the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire. www.vnavnh.org

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