# Homelessness Help Resources - Vermont ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness:** - **Phone:** 802-229-4281 - **Website:** [https://helpingtohousevt.org](https://helpingtohousevt.org/) - **Services Provided:** Coordination of homelessness services, advocacy, and resources for emergency and transitional housing. - **Vermont Department for Children and Families - Economic Services Division:** - **Phone:** 1-800-479-6151 - **Website:** [https://dcf.vermont.gov/](https://dcf.vermont.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency housing assistance, rental subsidies, and support for low-income families. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Burlington - **Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO):** - **Phone:** 802-863-6248 - **Website:** [https://www.cvoeo.org](https://www.cvoeo.org/) - **Office Location:** 255 South Champlain Street, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Housing assistance, financial literacy programs, and emergency shelters. - **Spectrum Youth & Family Services:** - **Phone:** 802-864-7423 - **Website:** [https://www.spectrumvt.org](https://www.spectrumvt.org/) - **Office Location:** 31 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Shelter and services for homeless youth, including job training and counseling. ### Brattleboro - **Groundworks Collaborative:** - **Phone:** 802-257-5415 - **Website:** [https://groundworksvt.org](https://groundworksvt.org/) - **Office Location:** 81 Royal Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, housing support, and food assistance. ### Rutland - **BROC Community Action in Southwestern Vermont:** - **Phone:** 802-775-0878 - **Website:** [https://www.broc.org](https://www.broc.org/) - **Office Location:** 45 Union Street, Rutland, VT 05701 - **Specialized Services:** Homelessness prevention, crisis fuel assistance, and transitional housing. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Homelessness in Vermont (Vermont Public Radio):** - **Website:** [https://www.vermontpublic.org](https://www.vermontpublic.org/) - **Description:** In-depth coverage and resources about homelessness challenges and solutions in Vermont. ## Additional Support - **Capstone Community Action:** - **Phone:** 802-479-1053 - **Website:** [https://www.capstonevt.org](https://www.capstonevt.org/) - **Services Provided:** Homelessness prevention, energy assistance, and workforce development. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact Vermont 2-1-1._