From fresh starts to head starts, United Way succeeds only when people reach out and neighbors help neighbors. When you contribute, your dollars stay in this community - to help improve the lives of our residents, from infants to senior citizens.
BASIC NEEDS/HOUSING
Bridges and Beyond
c/o RRMC Social Work Department, 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT. 05701
(802) 747-3710
Bridges and Beyond volunteer program provides non-medical services to Rutland area residents, of any age, to support independent living and improve quality of life.
BROC - Community Action In Southwestern Vermont
60 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0878
BROC - Community Action In Southwestern Vermont is a comprehensive, multi-service agency offering a broad scope of programs, services, and opportunities to help move people from crisis and vulnerability toward stabilization and self-sufficiency.
Fair Haven Concerned
19 Washington Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-3666
www.sover.net/~fhc
Fair Haven, West Haven, Benson and others in our region give and receive help with housing, clothing, food, transportation, and any emergency.
Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
11 East State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0501 (V/TTY) or (800) 639-1522 (V/TTY)
Vermont citizens with disabilities working together for dignity, independence and civil rights.
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS
Evergreen Substance Abuse Services
PO Box 222, Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 747-3588
Evergreen Substance Abuse Services provides compassionate, high quality, convenient substance abuse intervention, education, and treatment to the people of Rutland County.
Recovery House, Inc.
PO Box 207, 98 Church Street, Wallingford, VT 05773
(802) 446-2640
Recovery House, Inc. has provided residential substance abuse treatment for men and women at Serenity House and halfway sevices at Grace House for three decades.
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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Child First Advocacy Center
PO Box 6822, 162 North Main Street, Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 747-0200 www.childfirstvermont.org
The Child First Advocacy Center (CFAC) provides structure as a central agency through which a collaborative response to allegations of child sexual abuse is conducted.
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
PO Box 829, Montpelier, VT 05601
(802) 229-5724 or (800)-CHILDREN (In VT) www.pcavt.org
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont offers ten free statewude programs, including family support programs and child sexual abuse prevention programs.
Rutland County Head Start
PO Box 222, 78 Meadow Street, Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 775-8225
Rutland County Head Start is a comprehensive family serviceand school-readiness program for low income preschool aged children and their families.
Rutland County Parent/Child Center, Inc.
61 Pleasant Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-9711
Rutland County Parent Child Center provides multiple services for children birth to six years, and their families, including child care, playgroups, and family support services.
Vermont Children's Aid Society
PO Box 127, 79 Weaver Street. Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-0006
www.vtcas.org
Vermont Children's Aid Society offers comprehensive lifetime adoption and counseling services, parenting education programs, recreational summer camps for adopted children, and services for families of incarcerated mothers.
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FAMILY SERVICES
Child and Family Services
PO Box 222, 74 Park Street, Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 773-4225
Provides mental health and substance abuse assessment, outpatient therapy, therapeutic case management, school-based services, psychiatric assessment and medication management, and 24/7 crisis services.
The Compassionate Friends
493 RT 140 W, Tinmouth, VT 05773
(802) 446-2278
Compassionate Friends is a self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents and families.
Rutland County Women's Network & Shelter
PO Box 313, Rutland, VT 05702-0313
(802) 775-6788
www.angelfire.com/vt/rcwn
A non-profit, community based organization serving victims of domestic and sexual violence in Rutland County.
Vermont Catholic Charities
24 1/2 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-3379
Provides a broad spectrum of human services: Counseling, Adoption, Family Educational and Parenting, School Social Worker, Bereavement, Support Groups, Elderly Care, Camp Tara, Prison Ministry.
Vermont Parent Information Center
190 Asa Bloomer Bldg., Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-2023 or (800) 639-7170
www.vtpic.com
Vermont Parent Information Center empowers parents, families, and children with special needs to become effective advocates to improve the child's education and quality of life.
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YOUTHFoxcroft Farm Harvest Program, Inc.
898 Delorm Road, Leicester, VT 05733
(802) 247-3375
Helping at-risk youth to become engaged in their education, stay in school, and graduate to become caring, responsible, productive and contributing members of their community.
Girl Scout Council of Vermont
PO Box 602, 117 Strongs Ave., Rutland, VT 05702-0602
(802) 773-4266
www.girlscoutsvt.org
Girl Scouts is Vermont's largest all-girl organization, where girls develop as leaders - dicovering, connecting and taking action - to make the world a better place.
Green Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America #592
PO Box 557, Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5189 or (800) 704-3089
www.scoutingvermont.org
Is an educational resource for boys and young coed adults to build character, appreciate the values of responsibilities in good citizenship, and develop personal fitness.
Kids on the Move
PO Box 871, 88 Park Street, Rutland, VT 05702-0871
(802) 775-7612
Kids on the Move provides pediatric rehabilitation therapy services to children and young adults in the Rutland area, from birth to 21years of age.
Rutland Area Prevention Coalition (RAP Coalition)
78 South Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4199
The RAP Coalition provides substance abuse prevention throughout Rutland County through educational programming, media campaigns, mentoring, substance free outreach activities, trainings, and community speakers/events.
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GENERAL HEALTH
ARC - Rutland Area
128 Merchants Row, Suite 302, Rutland, Vermont 05701
(802) 775-1370
An advocacy, resource and community organization for citizens with developmental disabilities and their families, offering support to advocacy groups, transportation, newsletters, dances and representative payee services.
Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont
Gryphon Bldg., Rm 209, 56 1/2 Merchants Row, Rutland, Vermont 05701
(802) 565-0972
The Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont provides services for families affected by epilepsy, schools, professionals and the general public.
Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition
67 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 353-0037
The Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition promotes physical activity through marketing/education efforts, advocacy for bike/ped infrastructure, coordination of active events and programs.
Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice
7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, Vermont 05701
www.ravnah.org (802) 775-0568
RAVNAH is a comprehensive, certified home and community health agency serving citizens on Rutland County with acute, chronic and terminal illness.
Vermont CARES
27 South Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
www.vtcares.org (802) 775-5884
Vermont CARES assists people living with and at risk of HIV/AIDS through direct support services, HIV education and testing, and prevention.
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ELDERLY SERVICES
Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program
6 Court Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-4719
A volunteer, stipended program for limited income seniors who can provide a minimum of 15 hours of service working with youth in a range of settings to enhance their academic, behavioral, and social well being.
InterAge Adult Day Program
6 Court Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 747-3587
Full service day program for adults over 18 with cognitive or other health issues and socially isolated seniors which also provides respite for caregivers/families.
One-2-One Program
6 Court Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4318 Volunteers provide transportation and telephone reassurance to Rutland County adults aged 60 or over and/or adults funded by Medicaid.the elders residing in Rutland County.
RSVP and The Volunteer Center
6 Court Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-8220
www.volunteersinvt.org
Mobilizes experienced and dedicated volunteers in service, sharing their expertise and talents with nonprofits, meeting community needs throughout Rutland County.
Southwestern VT Council on Aging
East Ridge Professional Bldg., 1085 US Rte. 4 East, Unit 2B, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 786-5990
www.svcoa.org
SVCOA helps individuals meet the challenges of aging, providing case management, meal support, information & assistance, with priority attention given to frail, low-income elders.
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REHABILITATIONRutland County Court Diversion and Restorative Justice Center, Inc.
50 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2479
Rutland County Court Diversion and Restorative Justice Center, utilizes the community to respond to criminal behavior by holding offenders accountable and by providing support for victims of crime.
Rutland Dismas House
103 Park Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-5539
www.dismasofvermont.org
A safe and sober transitional home for former prisoners living with college students, providing support for men and women as they reintegrate into the community.
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