Community Organizations
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Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
SEVCA began operating in Bellows Falls in 1965 as a community action agency under the Economic Opportunity Act. SEVCA’s mission was founded on the belief that people can be empowered to rise out of poverty, and that the strength of our communities is measured by the quality of life of everyone within them. They provide a number of economic services, including:
Westminster, VT 05158 Website: SEVCA Phone: (802)-722-4575 |
Parks Place Community Resource Center
Founded in 1992, Parks Place Community Resource Center is recognized as the hub of health and human services in the Greater Falls Area. They work closely with other agencies to identify gaps in services and strengthen connections between our neighbors and the services they need. Parks Place provides resource coordination in the following areas:
Location: 44 School Street Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Website: Parks Place Phone: (802)-463-9927 |
Alcohol/Substance Use Recovery
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Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield
Turning Point is a peer based network of support for all people affected by any type of addiction. Our mission is to enhance the spiritual, mental, physical, and social growth of our community affected by any form of addiction. Turning Point seeks to facilitate recovery of individuals and their families by providing: a substance-free environment, drop-in center, meeting location, recovery coach program, facilitated groups, substance-free social functions, transitional housing program, and a prevention / resource referral network for services in the area. The center focuses on rebuilding the community, and providing a positive outlook for individuals seeking help with addiction and throughout the recovery process. Starting July 10th, Turning Point will be opening a drop-in center at the carriage house behind Parks Place Community Center in Bellows Falls. Location: 7 Morgan Street Springfield, VT 05156 Website: Springfield Turning Point Phone: (802)-885-4668 To reach a recovery coach, call any time: (802)-376-4302 |
Brattleboro Retreat
The Retreat helps individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. It provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for individuals of all ages and their families including:
How to Apply: phone, or stop in for an intake Address: 75 Linden St., Brattleboro, VT Phone: (802) 257-7785 Website: Brattleboro Retreat |
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA)
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous run support groups for men and women who are recovering from addiction to either alcohol or drugs. Both meetings are confidential and free to join. Most AA meetings in District 10 (Greater Springfield/Bellows Falls) are non-smoking. For a complete list of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in District 10, click HERE. District 10 24-hour hotline: (802)-885-8281 Website: Alcoholics Anonymous Area 70 For a list of Narcotics Anonymous meetings in the Green Mountain Area, click HERE. Phone: (802)-265-6414 Email: info@gmana.org Website: Green Mountain Area Narcotics Anonymous |
Healthcare
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Healthcare & Rehabilitation Services of Southern Vermont
HCRS works with over 60 area service providers, health care agencies, and community organizations to provide comprehensive care for individuals in southern Vermont, with locations in Springfield and Bellows Falls. The services they provide include:
Bellows Falls location: 1 Hospital Court Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Phone: (802)-463-3947 Springfield location: 390 River Street Springfield, VT 05156 Phone: (802)-886-4580 Website: HCRS |
AIDS Project of Southern Vermont
Founded by volunteers in 1988 as a grassroots, community based group, the AIDS Project now fills an important statewide role in making sure the fight against the AIDS epidemic is strong and effective. The AIDS Project of Southern Vermont is a regional AIDS service organization providing direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention services to those at most risk in Windham, Bennington, and southern Windsor counties. APSV also provides free AIDS testing. Address: 15 Grove Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 Phone: (802)-254-4444 Email: apsv@sover.net Website: AIDS Project of Southern Vermont |
Housing
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Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
Windham & Windsor Housing Trust's mission is to provide permanent affordable housing solutions in Southeastern Vermont. They provide a wide range of services to this end, including but not limited to:
Bellows Falls Address: 44 School Street Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Windsor Address: 1 Railroad Avenue Windsor, VT 05301 Phone: (802)-254-4604 Email: info@homemattershere.org Website: W&W Housing Trust |
Springfield Supported Housing Program
Springfield Supported Housing Program helps families and individuals in Windsor and northern Windham Counties who were either homeless, or in danger of losing their housing, find permanent, affordable housing. The head-of-household participant must be at least 18 years of age, and must demonstrate an ability to pay rent. If accepted into the program, the SSHP Program Coordinator contacts landlords and advocates for the Participant(s). If accepted by a landlord, Participants prepare a Transition Plan with the Coordinator’s assistance. Participants receive at home case management for 6 months to two years. To contact SSHP about participating in their programs, click HERE. Address: 56 Main Street, Suite 208 (2nd Floor) Springfield, VT 05156 Phone: (802)-885-3034 |
Registering to Vote
Voter registration is available...
If you are homeless, you can register to vote at the town clerk's office of the town you consider to be your principal residence.
Convicted and incarcerated felons CAN vote in the State of Vermont.
- online at https://olvr.vermont.gov/
- in-person at your town clerk's office. Click HERE to view a complete list of Vermont town clerks.
- by mailing this form to your town clerk.
If you are homeless, you can register to vote at the town clerk's office of the town you consider to be your principal residence.
Convicted and incarcerated felons CAN vote in the State of Vermont.
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Bellows Falls, VT 05101 |
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