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MENTAL HEALTH OMBUDSMAN PROJECT | DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT

Provides information, advice and advocacy to patients voluntarily admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities or who are held on an involuntary 72-hour hold as part of an Emergency Examination. Offers outreach to individuals with mental health issues at designated hospitals and emergency departments. Investigates cases of serious abuse, neglect, and violation of rights against persons with mental illness who may not otherwise have access to Disability Rights Vermont services.

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Individual Advocacy
Patient Rights Assistance
Involuntary Psychiatric Intervention
Mental Health Issues
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VETERAN SUPPORT | FRIENDS OF VETERANS

Provides funding which includes assistance for utility shut-offs, security deposits, back rent, fuel assistance, car repairs for vehicles needed for work and/or medical appointments and livability-related home repairs for veterans who are homeowners. Other services include individual advocacy, information about other service providers, connecting combat veterans with PTSD to services, as well as helping to obtain a service animal.

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Veterans
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Individual Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
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DISABLED VETERANS SERVICES | DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Provides support to disabled American veterans, including assistance with applying for disability benefits, health care, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation and employment, education, discharges, and military records. Also provides transportation to medical appointments.

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Veterans
Individual Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
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VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES | MONTPELIER COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER

Provides outreach to victims of crime with community-based emotional support and resource navigation. Offers outreach to victims of low-level crimes for a restorative response. Victims in these cases are contacted and offered ways to participate in whatever way is comfortable for them. Offers options for victims to meet with those who have offended against them to ask questions and talk about the impact of the incident on themselves and others.

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Individual Advocacy
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victims
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SERVICES TO ARMED FORCES | AMERICAN RED CROSS - NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND REGION

Provides social services that include Information and Referral for families who are separated and/or have relocated, and Emergency Communication Services that, in family emergency cases such as critical accident, illness or death, will verify the situation and relay an emergency leave request to military authorities. Provides Health and Wellness Inquiries Services that allow for worldwide communications to report on the welfare of a service member.

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Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Social Services for Military Personnel
Individual Advocacy
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | MOSAIC VERMONT

Provides confidential 24-hour telephone support. Person-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, hospital emergency room support, and community resource referrals.

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Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Sexual Assault Issues
Human Trafficking Issues
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY | CIRCLE

Provides a confidential support and information hotline. Person-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Issues
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
Sexual Assault Issues
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Human Trafficking Issues
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY | AWARE

Provides a confidential support and information hotline. Person-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Individual Advocacy
Sexual Assault Issues
Sexual Assault Hotlines
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Individual Advocacy
Domestic Violence Issues
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Hotlines
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FAMILY SUPPORT - EDUCATION | VERMONT FAMILY NETWORK

Provides one-on-one help and support by telephone or in person to families regarding their child's education, development, special health care needs, and transition from school to adult life. Support may include helping parents prepare for school and other meetings about their child. On a limited basis, consultants can attend Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 and other meetings with families. Family consultants also provide information about community resources that are available to help parents and children. Also offers parent, represenative support at Act 264 or Coordinated Services Plan meetings.

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Parents of People With Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized Information and Referral
Transition Services for Students with Disabilities
Special Education Advocacy
Individual Advocacy
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | WISE

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Domestic Violence Issues
Sexual Assault Issues
Human Trafficking Issues
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Sexual Assault Hotlines
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PRISONERS' RIGHTS OFFICE | OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER GENERAL

Addresses a wide range of issues that deal with the length and conditions of imprisonment and community supervision for individuals serving sentences. Issues include appeals, furlough, parole and supervised community sentence, health care, prison discipline, and sentence calculation.

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Inmates
Correctional Facility Complaints
Individual Advocacy
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VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAMS | VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Provides services and programs for victims of crime, which includes informing victims about their rights, offender status, safety planning, and wrap-around services. Offers assistance to victims participating in the offender release process or parole board hearings, reviews requests for victims concerning offender contact, and referrals to community support resources such as support groups and counseling.

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Parole Related Crime Victim Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Individual Advocacy
Crime Victims
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POLYTRAUMA SUPPORT CLINIC AND PTSD CENTER | WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Provides intensive inpatient and outpatient medical services to treat specific traumatic injuries generally incurred in or around combat.

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Case/Care Management
Hearing Screening
Individual Advocacy
Amputee Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Veterans
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Brain Injuries
Physical Therapy
Specialized Information and Referral
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VIETNAM VETERANS VERMONT COUNCIL | VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA - VERMONT STATE COUNCIL

Provides advocacy and support through information and referral, education and awareness programs, and local service officers. There are local chapters in Bennington, Brattleboro, Bristol, Chester, Fairfax, Essex Junction, Rutland, and Saint Albans. Local service officers are located in Bennington, Colchester, Montpelier, and White River Junction.

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Veterans
Specialized Information and Referral
Individual Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Support Groups
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | SAFELINE

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Cell Phone Donation Programs
Domestic Violence Issues
Human Trafficking Issues
Sexual Assault Issues
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | NEWSTORY CENTER

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Domestic Violence Issues
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Cell Phone Donation Programs
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Issues
Human Trafficking Issues
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Human Trafficking Hotlines
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | PAVE

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Domestic Violence Hotlines
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Issues
Human Trafficking Issues
Sexual Assault Issues
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YOUTH PROGRAMS | AWARE

Provides support to children and teens through prevention education, individual advocacy, and group support. Provides confidential advocacy and support services for teens around Teen Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, Stalking, Healthy Relationships, and Consent.

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Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Children
Individual Advocacy
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Dating Violence Issues
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Sexual Assault Issues
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VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES | SOUTH BURLINGTON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER

Provides outreach to victims of crime with community-based emotional support and resource navigation in partnership with the Saint Johnsbury Police Department. Offers outreach to victims of low-level crimes for a restorative response. Victims in these cases are contacted and offered ways to participate in whatever way is comfortable for them. Offers options for victim to meet with those who have offended against them to ask questions and talk about the impact of the incident on themselves and others.

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Individual Advocacy
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victims
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HOTLINE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES | CLARINA HOWARD NICHOLS CENTER

Provides confidential support and information. 24-hour hotline. Survivor-directed services may include safety planning, emotional support, assistance in obtaining emergency relief from abuse orders, hospital emergency room support, assistance in finding emergency shelter, advocacy for legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, and community resource referrals.

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Sexual Assault Issues
Human Trafficking Issues
Domestic Violence Issues
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Individual Advocacy
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
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PARALLEL JUSTICE | BURLINGTON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER

Provides information, resources, and support to individuals who have experienced crime and harm , even if the individual responsible is never identified or apprehended. Types of assistance include emotional support, safety planning, referrals to other organizations, systems advocacy, and limited financial assistance.

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General Crime Victim Assistance
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
Individual Advocacy
Crime Victims
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DISABLED VETERANS SERVICES | DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Provides support to disabled American veterans, including assistance with applying for disability benefits, health care, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation and employment, education, discharges, and military records. Also provides transportation to medical appointments.

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Individual Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veterans
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CONSTITUENT SERVICES | SENATOR PETER WELCH, OFFICE OF

Answers questions about federal agencies and provides help with resolving a problem with such agencies, including the Social Security Administration, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Offers help resolving problems with Social Security, Immigration, IRS, and other federal agencies. Assists with service academy nominations. Provides help with federal grant searches, US flags, and visits to the Capitol and White House.

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Tax Issues
Passports
Individual Advocacy
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Social Security Issues
Welfare Rights Assistance
United States Senate Offices
Pension Benefits Assistance
Medicare
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VERMONT'S VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCATES PROGRAM | OFFICE OF THE VERMONT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Maintains contact information about crime victim advocates' offices located throughout Vermont's 14 counties. Provides a variety of supportive services for victims of crimes and their families which may include general emotional support, information about police investigative procedures, and information on the status of court cases and proceedings. Victim Advocates guide victims through the criminal justice process and serve as a liaison with the State's Attorneys and other criminal justice agencies. Advocates notify victims of hearings, prepare victims to testify, and assist victims with applications for Victims Compensation. They also assist with completing Victim Impact Statements, requesting restitution, and requesting notification of their offender's release.

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Victims' Rights Groups
Crime Victims
Individual Advocacy
General Crime Victim Assistance