Provides information and answers to frequently asked questions about pets and COVID-19, such as: transmission to pets, care of pets if owners test positive for COVID-19, what to do if your pet tests positive, and other topics.

Provides an educational series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Skilled trainers provide lessons on reducing stress, communicating effectively with others, reducing guilt/anger/depression, setting goals, problem-solving and taking care of oneself.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, childbirth education, car seat safety, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings. Classes and workshops may be held at various host sites throughout the area.

Outlines a step-by-step approach to advance care planning, including appointment of a health care agent, documentation of health care goals and treatment priorities (living wills), and consideration of medical orders to limit treatment at the end of life. Trainings and presentations are available for health care professionals, health care facilities, and community groups. The website has downloadable forms that can be used for establishing Advance Directives, registering documentation with the Vermont Advance Directives Registry, and reporting forms for Vermont's law on Physician Assisted Death. There is additional information about medical decision-making and relevant topics on medical ethics and palliative care.

Promotes the well-being of women in Vermont through provision of publications, workshops, conferences, speaking engagements, and an online resource directory. Some topics include: child support, employment discrimination, nursing mothers returning to work, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and women's entrepreneurship. Publications are available by mail upon request.

Provides information assistance about services and resources specific to brain injury. Information assistance may include referrals to professionals, assistance in accessing appropriate resources, individual and family advocacy, and brain injury prevention information and education.

Provides speakers and workshops about kinship care. Publishes a newsletter and holds an annual conference.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, recovery coaching, educational programs, information and referral to needed services such as recovery housing, transportation services and medication assisted treatment. Provides socializing opportunities, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery meetings. The Turning Point Center is open for meetings ONLY on weekends- Saturdays and Sundays.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, recovery coaching, educational programs, information and referral to needed services such as recovery housing, transportation services and medication assisted treatment. Provides socializing opportunities, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery meetings. The Turning Point Center is open for meetings ONLY on weekends- Saturdays and Sundays.

Develops partnerships, coordinates volunteers, and offers program initiatives that address specific issues in education, income, and health. This includes the areas of financial stability, financial literacy, individual nutritional and physical well being, early learning, addiction prevention, and supporting the basic needs of housing, food, and accessibility in service communities. The United Way of Rutland County initiates fund raising designed to help the communities it serves in a critical time of need. All funds are used to support organizations and people in UWRC service area.

Provides shelter, medical treatment for shelter pets, and other basic care for stray and surrendered pets, including dogs and cats. Facilitates adoption of shelter animals. Call the shelter to schedule an intake date for surrendering a pet; walk-ins are only accepted on an emergency and case-by-case basis.

Provides shelter, medical treatment, and other basic care for surrendered and stray animals, including dogs, cats, and small pets. Facilitates pet adoptions, with adoption counseling to best match shelter animals with appropriate households. Also offers disaster preparedness services including education and emergency boarding. Provides a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Appointment is required to surrender an animal. Welcomes donations of pet food and pet supplies (towels, blankets, food and water bowls, nail clippers).

Provides assistive technology (AT) device demonstrations, loans, and trainings, as well as information and assistance regarding AT devices and services, funding resources, and other disability-related topics. People can check out loans online, and have the item mailed to them. The program also offers public awareness via informational displays and equipment demonstrations at outreach events, and technical assistance regarding AT to agencies and programs.

Provides strength based psychotherapy services both in area schools and in Waterbury and Waitsfield offices. Offers resource and referral information, free consultations, and parenting education and prevention training.

Works to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Invites membership and non-member civic engagement in racial equality initiatives/events and provides public education and awareness about racial inequality and racism in the United States.

Provides speakers for small groups to large conferences who cover the topics of mental health and substance abuse recovery.

Provides strength based psychotherapy services both in area schools and in Waterbury and Waitsfield offices. Offers resource and referral information, free consultations, and parenting education and prevention training.

Provides workshops, groups, and retreats to assist individuals with their relationship with food while connecting with a community of like-minded individuals.

Provides an educational series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Skilled trainers provide lessons on reducing stress, communicating effectively with others, reducing guilt/anger/depression, setting goals, problem-solving and taking care of oneself.

Provides information and education about depression and suicide to the public. Promotes professional education for the recognition and treatment of depressed and suicidal individuals and supports programs for suicide survivor treatment, research and education. Organizes "Out of the Darkness" community walk events.

Offers a substance free environment for peer support, recovery coaching, educational programs, information and referral to needed services such as recovery housing, transportation services and medication assisted treatment. Provides socializing opportunities, recreational activities, and meeting space for a variety of recovery meetings. Call Ahead or Check website for weekend hours

Provides a safe, accommodating, and child-friendly space for victims, as well as a neutral, non-threatening space for investigators, victim advocates, and prosecutors to interview and meet with victims. Victim advocacy services provide support to assure that victims are supported throughout the entire process. Neutral, non-threatening space is provided for provision of therapy to children and non-offending family members if DCF has substantiated that sexual abuse has occurred. Team members include investigators from Vermont Department for Children and Families, law enforcement officers, victim advocates, prosecutors and medical and mental health professionals. The team also provides community outreach to educate and increase awareness of impact of these crimes on victims.

Provides online information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that includes information on screening and diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Provides links to information on research and resources.

Offers trainings and speakers that explain restorative justice processes, promote effective group facilitation skills, and assist with the development of conflict resolution skills.

Offers resources related to child abuse awareness and prevention for children and teenagers, parents, and educators.