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POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS | CENTRAL VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

Provides an educational series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Skilled trainers provide lessons on reducing stress, communicating effectively with others, reducing guilt/anger/depression, setting goals, problem-solving and taking care of oneself.

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Kinship Caregivers
Caregiver Consultation and Support
Public Awareness/Education
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VOICES FOR VERMONT'S CHILDREN | VOICES FOR VERMONT'S CHILDREN

Advocates for public policies that promote the well-being of children, youth, and their families. Provides periodic e-newsletters, issue briefs, data reports, fact sheets, and legislative agendas to educate the public on issues affecting Vermont's children and youth.

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Children's Issues
Public Awareness/Education
Children's Rights Groups
System Advocacy
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VERMONT SOLID WASTE DISTRICTS AND ACT 148 INFORMATION | VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

Provides a webpage with a map of Vermont divided into towns. Each town is color-coded to indicate which Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) covers that town. The key to the map provides the phone numbers for all the SWMDs. The website itself (as well as individual SWD websites) contains important information about hazardous waste disposal, including how to properly dispose of such items as computers, tires, and batteries. The website also provides detailed information about Act 148, Vermont's Universal Recycling Law, which covers how to comply with the law's requirements on how to dispose of plastic, paper, yard debris, clean wood, food scraps, and other organic materials.

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Household Goods
Home Composting Programs
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Hazardous Materials Collection Sites
Public Awareness/Education
Computer Donation Programs
Household Goods Donation Programs
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RECOVERY CENTER SERVICES | TURNING POINT CENTER OF ADDISON COUNTY

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, recovery coaching, educational programs, information and referral to needed services such as recovery housing, transportation services and medication assisted treatment. Maintains a 24/7 harm reduction vending machine located on the porch which distributes free items to the public, including naloxone, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, wound care kits, and personal hygiene items. Provides socializing opportunities, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery meetings.

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Substance Use Disorder Issues
Individuals Recovering from a Drug Use Disorder
Individuals Recovering from an Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Public Awareness/Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Medical Dressing
Xylazine Test Strip Distribution
Opioid Antidote Distribution
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Drug Related Harm Reduction Dispensing Machine
Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
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TAX SCAM AND FRAUD PREVENTION AND REPORTING | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

Provides information about preventing tax scams and fraud, as well as identity theft. Offers forms and other methods of reporting these abuses. Provides alerts about tax scams, including an annual "Dirty Dozen" list of common scams.

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Identity Theft Prevention
Public Awareness/Education
Tax Fraud Reporting
Tax Issues
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | OUTRIGHT VERMONT

Offers a variety of educational presentations and professional development workshops around LGBTQ+ affirming practices to middle school, high school, and college staff and students, as well as to service providers. In addition, offers online education modules, included in trainings and available for individuals. Provides support for Gender and Sexuality Alliance groups, facilitates Vermont's Gender and Sexuality Alliance Network, and hosts an annual statewide Queer and Allied Youth Summit. Workshops can be tailored for any audience.

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LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups
Bullying Prevention
Public Awareness/Education
LGBTQ2+ Issues
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RECOVERY CENTER SERVICES | JOURNEY TO RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, recovery coaching, educational programs, information and referral to needed services such as recovery housing, transportation services and medication assisted treatment. Provides socializing opportunities, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery meetings. Also offers shower facilities for those experiencing homelessness.

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Xylazine Test Strip Distribution
Opioid Antidote Distribution
Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Substance Use Disorder Issues
Individuals Recovering from a Drug Use Disorder
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Individuals Recovering from an Alcohol Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Public Awareness/Education
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COMMUNITY AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY | DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT

Provides technical assistance on disability rights and policies to individuals, organizations, state agencies, and advocacy groups. Supports community education and statewide advocacy efforts on disability-related issues.

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Disability Rights Groups
System Advocacy
Centers for Independent Living
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Public Awareness/Education
Disabilities Issues
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SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES | AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION - VERMONT

Provides information and education about depression and suicide to the public. Promotes professional education for the recognition and treatment of depressed and suicidal individuals and supports programs for suicide survivor treatment, research and education.

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Suicide Issues
Public Awareness/Education
Suicide Prevention Programs
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RECOVERY CENTER SERVICES | TURNING POINT OF WINDHAM COUNTY

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, recovery coaching, educational programs, information and referral to needed services such as recovery housing, transportation services and medication assisted treatment. Provides socializing opportunities, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery meetings.

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Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Xylazine Test Strip Distribution
Opioid Antidote Distribution
Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Public Awareness/Education
Individuals Recovering from an Alcohol Use Disorder
Individuals Recovering from a Drug Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder Issues
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
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EXTREME WEATHER INFORMATION | VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Provides information about climate change and health. Cold weather topics include shoveling and heart attacks, what to do if the power goes out, and wood stove safety. Hot weather topics include heat safety tips and heat illnesses. Also provides a searchable map of indoor cooling centers.

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Public Awareness/Education
Climate Change Prevention Programs
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RECOVERY CENTER SERVICES | TURNING POINT CENTER OF RUTLAND

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, recovery coaching, educational programs, information and referral to needed services such as recovery housing, transportation services and medication assisted treatment. Provides socializing opportunities, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery meetings.

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Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Substance Use Disorder Issues
Xylazine Test Strip Distribution
Opioid Antidote Distribution
Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Public Awareness/Education
Individuals Recovering from an Alcohol Use Disorder
Individuals Recovering from a Drug Use Disorder
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KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

Provides information, guidance and assistance that supports the ability of family member caregivers to make decisions and solve problems relating to their responsibility of raising children in situations where the birth parents are unable or unwilling to provide for their care. Provides respite grants to kinship caregivers.

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Respite Care Subsidies
Kinship Caregivers
Public Awareness/Education
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Caregiver Consultation and Support
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HEALTHYCHILDREN.ORG | AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Provides an online pediatric health resource library where up-to-the-minute information that is specific to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults is maintained and made available to professionals and parents.

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Pediatrics
Parenting Materials
Public Awareness/Education
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UMATTER SUICIDE PREVENTION | CENTER FOR HEALTH AND LEARNING, THE

Provides a public information campaign geared toward cultivating community and professional "gatekeepers" prepared to respond to suicide risk and warning signs. Provides Umatter professional development trainings for schools and communities, and leadership training for youth. Offers a website geared to youth to help themselves or someone else.

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Suicide Prevention Programs
Public Awareness/Education
Youth
Suicide Issues
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HEALTHY AND LEAD-SAFE HOMES | VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD

Provides financial and technical assistance to income-eligible landlords and homeowners in Vermont to reduce the risk of lead poisoning caused by lead-based paint hazards. VHCB also provides lead information for parents, homeowners, renters, landlords and contractors via the LeadSafeVermont website; offers a free guide to lead paint safety for painting, home maintenance, and renovation; and provides free trainings on lead paint safety for rental property owners, managers and contractors.

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Lead Abatement
Lead Information
Public Health Inspection/Remediation Expense Assistance
Public Awareness/Education
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VALLEY QUEST | VITAL COMMUNITIES

Offers a place-based education program that uses treasure hunts to celebrate community by connecting participants to natural, historical, and cultural sites, stories, and special places in the Greater Upper Valley, for both primary education and adult community education.

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Public Awareness/Education
Cultural Heritage Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Outdoor Environmental Education
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RECOVERY CENTER SERVICES | TURNING POINT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, recovery coaching, educational programs, information and referral to needed services such as recovery housing, transportation services and medication assisted treatment. Provides socializing opportunities, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery meetings.

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Substance Use Disorder Issues
Specialized Information and Referral
Individuals Recovering from a Drug Use Disorder
Individuals Recovering from an Alcohol Use Disorder
Public Awareness/Education
Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs
Opioid Antidote Distribution
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
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VERMONT NAACP BRANCHES | NAACP

Works to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Invites membership and non-member civic engagement in racial equality initiatives/events and provides public education and awareness about racial inequality and racism in the United States.

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Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Cultural/Racial Issues
Public Awareness/Education
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GOOD BEGINNINGS POSTPARTUM ANGEL PROGRAM | GOOD BEGINNINGS OF CENTRAL VERMONT

Provides practical assistance and a wide range of supports through up to 12 weekly visits by "Postpartum Angels". Services may include meal preparation assistance, light housekeeping, errand running, and respite childcare. Includes health and safety information and referrals to community resources, prenatal care, and perinatal mood and anxiety concerns. Also offers ongoing public education classes on childbirth and early parenting.

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Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Home Based Parenting Education
Public Awareness/Education
Postpartum Mothers
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MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES | HANNAH'S HOUSE

Provides strength based psychotherapy services including play and various group therapies both in area schools and in Waterbury and Waitsfield offices. Also offers resource and referral information, free consultations, parenting education and prevention training.

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General Counseling Services
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Family Counseling
Play Therapy
Public Awareness/Education
Mental Health Issues
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VALLEY FOOD AND FARM | VITAL COMMUNITIES

Provides promotion, education, and awareness events that bring together the products of local and regional farms with Upper Valley consumers. Maintains an online directory, the Vital Guide to Food, Farm, and Businesses.

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Public Awareness/Education
Farmers Markets
Community Supported Agriculture
Fresh Food
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HEALTHY AGING PROGRAMS | WESTMINSTER CARES

Offers wellness, fitness, and fall prevention programs that may include classes in yoga, strength training, and tai chi. The Secrets of Healthy Aging, a twice monthly facilitated discussion group that is followed by a social pot luck lunch is currently on hold until further notice.

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Older Adult/Aging Issues
Fall Prevention Programs
Wellness Programs
Physical Fitness
Public Awareness/Education
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PFLAG CHAPTERS | PFLAG

Provides national advocacy, public education, and outreach programs, as well as support resources through regional and local chapters. Provides an online find-a-chapter location map and contact information.

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LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Public Awareness/Education
Families/Friends of LGBTQ2+ Individuals
LGBTQ2+ Issues
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VERMONT NAACP BRANCHES | NAACP

Works to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Invites membership and non-member civic engagement in racial equality initiatives/events and provides public education and awareness about racial inequality and racism in the United States.

What's Here

Cultural/Racial Issues
Public Awareness/Education
Ethnic Advocacy Groups