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
Volunteers provide non-clinical 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
A multi-service agency offering a broad scope of programs, services, and opportunities to help move people from crisis to 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.
Rutland Industries
123 Park St., Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-7638
Employs individuals with varying disabilities for light manufacturing, with a goal to provide meaningful employment and to develop the skills they need for other jobs in the community.
Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
1 Scale Ave., Suite 30, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 229-0501 (V/TTY)
www.vcil.orgWorks to promotr the dignity, independence, and civil rights of Vermonters with diabilities.
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS
Evergreen Substance Abuse Services
PO Box 222, 135 Granger St., Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 747-3588
Evergreen Substance Abuse Services provides compassionate, high quality, convenient substance abuse intervention, education, and outpatient treatment to Rutland County.
Recovery House, Inc.
PO Box 207, 98 Church Street, Wallingford, VT 05773
(802) 446-2640
Serenity House programs have provided residential substance abuse detoxification, treatment and therapeutic community services for men and women for almost four decades.
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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Child First Advocacy Center
59-67 Merchants Row in the Opera House, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 747-0200 www.childfirstvermont.org
The Child First Advocacy Center (CFAC) provides a safe and supportive environment to assist victims and their families in the discovery, intervention, treatment and prevention of child sexual abuse.
The Dream Program, Inc.
PO Box 361, Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 338-8979
Builds communities of families and college students that empower children from low-income neighborhoods to recognize their options, make informed decisions and achieve their dreams.
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
PO Box 829, Montpelier, VT 05601
(802) 229-5724 or (800)-CHILDREN (In VT)
www.pcavt.orgPrevent Child Abuse Vermont offers thirteen free statewude prevention 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 service and school-readiness program for low income preschool aged children and their families.
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FAMILY SERVICES
Child and Family Services
78 South Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-4225
Provides mental health , substance abuse assessment, therapeutic case management, outpatient, school-based services, psychiatric assessment, medication management and 24/7 crisis services to individuals, groups and families.
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
101 Grove Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-6788
www.rcwn.org
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
www.vermontcatholic.org
A state wide human service organization, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington providing support services to families and the elderly.
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YOUTH
Castletons Community of Promise
4375 Route 30N, Bomoseen, VT 05732
(802) 273-3954
An alliance of Castleton community leaders committed to providing opportunities to nurture, support and strengthen families and children to ensure safe, happy and healthy growth.
Foxcroft Farm Harvest Program, Inc.
898 Delorm Road, Leicester, VT 05733
(802) 247-3375
Helping struggling youth to become engaged in their education, stay in school, and graduate to become caring, responsible, productive and contributing members of their community.
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains
PO Box 602, Howe Center, 1 Scale Ave., Rutland, VT 05702-0602
(800) 769-7452
www.girlscoutsgwm.org
Builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
Kids on the Move
PO Box 871, 88 Park Street, Rutland, VT 05702-0871
(802) 775-7612
Kids on the Move is a pediatric rehabilitation therapy program for children and young adults, 0 to 21 years of age in the Rutland area.
The Mentor Connector
77 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-3434
Recruits adults to mentor youth in Rutland County, develops a culture of mentoring, nurtures growrh of existing programs and builds new programs.
Rutland Area Prevention Coalition (RAP Coalition)
78 South Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4199
The RAP Coalition provides substance abuse prevention education, programs and activities throughout Rutland County.
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GENERAL HEALTH
ARC - Rutland Area
128 Merchants Row, Suite 302, Rutland, Vermont 05701
(802) 775-1370An advocacy, resource and community organization for citizens with developmental disabilities and their families, offering supporting advocacy and service groups, transportation, 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 and programs for families affected by epilepsy, schools, professionals and the general public. Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition
78 South Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 353-0037The Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition promotes physical activity by providing active events and programs, educational outreach, and advocating for improved bike/pedestrian infrastructure. 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 of Rutland County with acute, chronic and terminal illness.
Rutland Free Clinic
145 State Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-1360
For uninsured Vermonters, offering medical & dental care, women's clinics, nutrition and counseling. Will assist with application to healthcare and prescription programs.
Vermont CARES
PO Box 6033, Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 775-5884
www.vtcares.org
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
www.volunteersinvt.org
A program for limited income seniors who can provide 15 to 40 hours of service per week working with youth to enhance their academic, behavioral, and social well being. One-2-One Program
6 Court Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4318
Volunteers provide essential transportation services to Rutland County adults aged 60 or over and/or adults funded by Medicaid .
Park House
16 Park Row, #4, Rochester, VT 05767
(802) 767-3416
Provides affordable, congregate housing with meals and housekeeping to independent seniors, while seving as a center for valley activities. RSVP and The Volunteer Center
6 Court Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-8220
www.volunteersinvt.org
Recruits, trains and mobilizes volunteers to share their expertise and talents to meet community needs and enhance the capacity of nonprofits 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.
REHABILITATION
Rutland 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 transitional home where men & women leaving prison live in a safe, drug free, supportive environment as they reintegrate back into the community.
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