Provides mediation services within which parties resolve their disputes with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from self-help or mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.

Provides mediation services through which disputes are resolved with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise disputes, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; landlord tenant disputes; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.

Provides conflict resolution assistance that helps neighbors find a way to untangle problems and find effective, lasting solutions. Experienced mediators listen to individual story/concern and assist with thinking through options, act as go-betweens, provide a comfortable way for people to come together, keep conversation productive, and provide follow-up to see if members are following through with arrived-upon solution.

Provides mediation services through which disputes are resolved with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; landlord tenant disputes; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.

Provides mediation services through which disputes are resolved with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; landlord tenant disputes; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts. Mediator asks questions, clarifies information, and helps the parties to understand each other, which may produce new information and help toward a possible solution. If resolution is gained, a written agreement is produced and signed by both parties. Provides coaching and "shuttle diplomacy".

Provides mediation services through which disputes are resolved with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; landlord tenant disputes; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.

Provides mediation services through which disputes are resolved with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise disputes, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; landlord tenant disputes; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.

Provides mediation services through which disputes are resolved with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise disputes, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; landlord tenant disputes; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.

Provides a voluntary, confidential process for handling issues related to separation, divorce, and post-divorce, as well as parental matters. Assists couples as they define their differences, explore their interests, and evaluate possible solutions. The end result is a written document that clearly defines and outlines the agreements the two parties have reached and does not produce a judgment of who is right or wrong. Visit website to find information about using mediation and lists of mediators by county. The court may help pay a portion of the mediator cost for income-eligible individuals.

Provides information and assistance to help consumers self-advocate about utility issues, and provides a form for consumers to file complaints against regulated utility companies and billing or service related to unregulated broadband and wireless companies. Services may include information and education about how to address and resolve problems. Will also investigate, track, and attempt to resolve complaints by consumers against unregulated services such as broadband, wireless, cable modem, and Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). The Consumer Affairs and Public Information Division will assist ONLY if consumer has been unable to resolve the problem directly with the company. Vermont Department of Public Service (DPS) DOES NOT assist with consumer information or complaints about propane; complaints related to fraud should be addressed to the Attorney General's office. DPS does not provide direct financial assistance for bill payment. Utility Disconnection Protection: per Vermont law, utilities cannot be disconnected if the temperature is less than 10° F or less than 32° F for households with people aged 62 or older.

Provides mediation services through which disputes are resolved with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; landlord tenant disputes; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.

Provides conflict resolution assistance that helps neighbors find a way to untangle problems and find effective, lasting solutions. Experienced mediators listen to individual story/concern and assist with thinking through options, act as go-between's, provide a comfortable way for people to come together, keep conversation productive, and provide follow-up to see if members are following through with arrived-upon solution.

Serves as the decision-making authority in utility regulatory cases. Consumers may file utility complaints directly with the Public Utility Commission (PUC). More often, the PUC becomes involved in resolving consumer disputes after a formal complaint is filed and a contested case proceeding. The commission also has the ability to order a moratorium on utility shut-offs in case of disasters. While consumers may file utility complaints directly with the PUC, it strongly encourages consumers to contact the Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) for dispute resolution first, as its Consumer Affairs and Public Information division (CAPI) is dedicated to assisting consumers with utility-related issues. PUC does not provide direct financial assistance for bill payment. Currenlty, all public hearings will be held remotely. public information sessions will be on a case-by-case basis. All scheduling conferences, status conferences, oral arguments, and workshops will be held remotely.

Provides mediation services within which parties resolve their disputes with the help of a mediator in an effort to avoid resorting to court intervention. Situations that may benefit from self-help or mediation are disputes with neighbors, such as noise, vandalism, animal complaints, and parking issues; school discipline and truancy matters; and problems related to business or workplace conflicts.