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Local Programs
Updated:
October 25, 2020This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Please note that we list the organizations by the town, city or county where the office is located – however, many offices serve multiple towns or counties. You can click the “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in court or to give you legal advice about your situation, go to our Finding a Lawyer page instead.
Addison
WomenSafe
Middlebury, VT 05753
Hotline:
(802) 388-4205
Phone:
(802) 388-9180
Email:
Bennington
PAVE (Project Against Violent Encounters)
102 Dewey Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Hotline:
(802) 442-2111
Phone:
(802) 442-2370
Email:
PAVE offers a 24-hr hotline, court and social service advocacy, housing assistance, case management, support groups, legal assistance and referrals. Serving Bennington county.
Caledonia
AWARE, Inc.
Hardwick, VT 05843
Hotline:
(802) 472-6463
Fax:
(802) 472-3504
Email:
AWARE provides a 24 hr hotline, assistance in obtaining Relief from Abuse Orders, information and referrals to other helping organizations, safe housing, support and women’s groups for victims of domestic violence. AWARE serves the towns of Cabot, Craftsbury, Greensboro, Hardwick, Stannard, Walden, and Woodbury in Caledonia County.
Umbrella
1216 Railroad Street
Suite C
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Hotline:
(802) 748-8645 (Caledonia and Southern Essex Counties)
Fax:
(802) 748-1405
Email:
Umbrella is a private, nonprofit organization serving Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Umbrella offers advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, teen dating violence, human trafficking as well as violence related to gender or sexual orientation. Offering a 24 hr helpline, safety planning, legal advocacy, emergency shelter, transitional housing program, support groups and referrals to other community assistance programs. Also, a live chat line available in website Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Chittenden
Hope Works, Inc.
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone:
(802) 863-1236
Providing crisis counseling and advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. Serving Chittenden county.
SAFESPACE - Anti-violence Program
255 South Champlain Street
Suite 12
Burlington, VT 05401
Hotline:
(802) 863-0003
Phone:
(802) 860-7812
SAFESPACE provides information, support, referrals, and advocacy to LGBTQ+ survivors of violence and offer education and outreach programs in the wider community. Advocates are available Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 6 PM and Friday 10 AM to 2 PM (availability may vary due to holiday closures, weather, etc.).
Steps to End Domestic Violence
294 North Winooski Avenue
Suite 214-A
Burlington, VT 05402
Hotline:
(802) 658-1996
Phone:
(802) 658-3131
Fax:
(802) 658-3832
Email:
Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a 24 hr hotline, emergency shelter, housing services, safety planning, support groups, education and outreach programs through the community.
Franklin
Voices Against Violence
St. Albans, VT 05478
Hotline:
(802) 524-6575
Email:
Voices Against Violence offers a 24-hr hotline with available advocates to provide support and information to survivors of domestic violence, those who support survivors, including loved ones and service providers, who might seek emotional support and/or resources for themselves or the survivor they support. Advocates provide support and advocacy for survivors working through medical, housing, legal, and family processes. Assistance provided: accompanying survivors to SANE exams, talking to survivors’ landlords or employers, supporting and accompanying survivors during legal processes. Voices Against Violence also provides a live chat line through website, monitored Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Serving Franklin and Grand Isle counties.
Lamoille
Clarina Howard Nichols Center
120 Northgate Plaza
Suite 3
Morrisville, VT 05661
Hotline:
(802) 888-5256
Phone:
(802) 888-2584 (Office)
URL:
Email:
Clarina Howard Nichols Center offers a 24-hr helpline, emergency shelter (pet friendly), information about options, legal advocacy, medical and housing issues help, support groups, children services, supervised visitation services, outreach and education. An advocate is generally on-site Mon through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM and other hours by appointment. If you arrive at the Community Center and no one is there, please call the hotline and an advocate will come to meet you. If calling the hotline is not a safe option, you can email an advocate at info
clarina.org.
Orange
Safeline, Inc.
Chelsea, VT 05038
Hotline:
(800) 639-7233
Phone:
(802) 685-7900 (Office)
Email:
Safeline Inc. is located in central Vermont, and serves domestic and sexual violence victims and survivors. Safeline offers a 24 hr hotline, that provides support, information and referrals as well as in-person court, police and hospital advocacy. Serving Orange and Upper Windsor Counties.
Orleans
Umbrella
93 East Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Hotline:
(802) 334-0148 (Orleans & Northern Essex Counties)
Fax:
(802) 334-0148
Email:
Umbrella is a private, nonprofit organization serving Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Umbrella offers advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, teen dating violence, human trafficking as well as violence related to gender or sexual orientation. Offering a 24 hr helpline, safety planning, legal advocacy, emergency shelter, transitional housing program, support groups and referrals to other community assistance programs. Also, a live chat line available in website Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Rutland
NewStory Center
101 Grove Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Hotline:
(802) 775-3232
NewStory Center offers emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, referrals to area resources, advocacy (housing, legal, medical), supportive counseling, support groups, community education and training.
Washington
CIRCLE
Barre, VT 05641
Hotline:
(877) 543-9498
Fax:
(802) 476-4746
URL:
Email:
CIRCLE provides a 24 hr crisis hotline, emergency shelter, support groups, court advocacy and referrals to victims of domestic violence and their families.
Mosaic Vermont
4 Cottage Street
Barre, VT 05641
Hotline:
(802) 479-5577
Phone:
(802) 476-1388
Fax:
(802) 476-1381
Email:
Mosaic Vermont’s mission is to heal communities and end sexual violence. Providing a 24-hr hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy and support services for all victims of sexual abuse. Serving Washington county.
Windham
Women's Freedom Center
Brattleboro, VT 05302
Hotline:
(802) 254-6954
Phone:
(802) 257-7364 (Office)
Fax:
(802) 257-1683
Women’s Freedom Center offers a 24 hour crisis line, emergency shelter for women and children, emotional support, safety planning, advocacy and information. Also, a live chat with advocates available through website, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Also, a live chat with advocates available through website, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Interpreter Services available 24 hours a day at no cost to survivors.
Windsor
Women's Freedom Center
VT
Hotline:
(802) 885-2050
Phone:
(802) 885-2368 (Office)
Women’s Freedom Center offers a 24 hour crisis line, emergency shelter for women and children, emotional support, safety planning, advocacy and information. Also, a live chat with advocates available through website, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Interpreter Services available 24 hours a day at no cost to survivors.
