This is a selective listing by type of public & nonprofit programs serving specific groups in the greater Burlington area, by category.
Space limits preclude listing individual & small group medical & mental health/substance abuse treatment providers.
If you have questions about what kind of service is needed, or need more specific information, please call 211 for VT Human Services Information & Referral – it’s staffed 24/7 & they have access to all this info & much more detail about each program.
Legal Services & Support
Agency /
Program |
Location(s)
& Hours |
Contact / intake number |
Type / scope of services & eligible group(s) |
Clinic
or field services? |
Case Mgrs. avail.? |
Typical barriers to entry |
Current eligibility & Remarks |
VT Legal Aid |
P.O. Box 1367, Burl.
M-F 8:00am–4:30pm |
800-889-2047 |
Legal help for civil (non-criminal) & family law, disability & elder legal issues; intake for Legal Services Law Line of VT |
(both) |
N |
Low-income only |
Must be low-income, elderly or have a disabilities and who would otherwise be denied justice or necessities
www.vtlegalaid.com |
Legal Services Law Line of VT |
(statewide) |
800-889-2047 |
Advice & practical help with legal problems such as family matters, housing, health care, disability, employment, and consumer law |
(both) |
Y |
Low-Income only |
Must be low-income and in need of free consultation or advice
www.lawlinevt.org |
VT Attorney General office – Consumer Assistance program |
(statewide) |
656-3183 |
Consumer info & referral for complaints about businesses, incl. debt collection, & help for victims of fraud & scams |
Clinic |
N |
Specifically consumers only |
Must have questions about violations of VT’s consumer laws www.uvm.edu/consumer |
VT Bar Lawyer Referral Service |
(statewide) |
(800) 639-7036 |
Free referral to lawyers with specific expertise. Initial ½ hour consult w/ referred lawyer only $25. |
n/a |
N |
|
Must be in need of a lawyer, and believe that you have a legal problem. You will be referred to a VT-based lawyer. |
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