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.
Misc. / Other Programs (including adult basic education & transportation):
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 Adult Learning |
462 Hegeman Ave., Colchester |
864-7245 |
High school diploma completion, adult literacy, ESL classes, work readiness |
(both) |
N |
Must be 16+ and VT resident |
Services are available for out of school Vermonters who want to achieve high school credential.
www.vtadultlearning.org |
Mercy Connections |
255 S. Champlain St. - Ste. 8, Burl. |
846-7063 |
Basic computer skills, High school diploma completion, literacy, finances, work readiness |
Clinic |
N |
Must be Chittenden county resident |
Must want access to educational resources www.mercyconnections.org |
Neighbor Keepers
|
32 A Mallets Bay Ave. Winooski |
264-6034 |
Help with social networking, financial literacy, career & vocational development |
(both) |
N |
|
Anti-poverty organization that works to strengthen families by linkages to other families & resources
www.neighborkeepers.org |
Special Services Transportation Agency |
195 Main St., Colchester |
878-1527 |
Transport of elders & adults with disabilities to doctors’ appts. |
Field |
N |
Chittenden County only |
Must be physically unable to use public transportation or operate a vehicle. |
Chittenden County Transit Authority |
15 Industrial Pkwy., Burl. |
864-2282 |
Public bus system linking urban core + commuter service to Middlebury, St. Albans, & Montpelier |
Field |
N |
Routes only go through Chittenden county |
Bus fare; discounts for low income, students & elders
www.ctaride.org |
Good News Garage |
331 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington |
864-3667 |
Refurbishes, repairs & provides donated used vehicles to working low-income residents |
Clinic |
N |
Must meet program criteria & pay some costs. |
Have waiting lists for Reach-Up clients. www.goodnewsgarage.org |
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