Health and Mental Health Resources
This section offers resources and information to help you access physical and mental healthcare, understand your rights, and find support services. Each subsection includes links and phone numbers to organizations that can assist you.
🔹 Access to Care & Services
Department of Vermont Health Access
DVHA administers Medicaid and other public health insurance programs to help Vermont residents access medical care. They assist with enrollment, eligibility, and benefits questions.
Phone: 1 (800) 250-8427
Vermont Health
Connect
The state’s health insurance marketplace where individuals, families, and small businesses can shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans. They offer support to help you find coverage that fits your needs and budget.
Phone: 1 (855) 899-9600
Office of the Health Care Advocate (VLA)
An independent non-profit program of VLA that helps Vermont residents navigate health insurance issues, Medicaid, billing disputes, and understand their healthcare rights.
Phone: 1 (800) 917-7787
Vermont Psychological Association
DThe VPA offers a directory of licensed psychologists practicing in Vermont. All listed providers are VPA members in good standing and are credentialed by their respective regulatory boards. This resource allows you to search for therapists by location, specialty, and other criteria to find a professional who meets your needs.
Vermont
2-1-1
Vermont 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service that connects people with local support resources, including food, housing, mental health services, and emergency assistance. Trained professionals are available 24/7 to help you find the services you need.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
Vermont Family
Network
Support for children with disabilities and special health needs. Provides information, support, and advocacy for families navigating health care systems, early intervention, and special education services. Especially helpful for pediatric care coordination.
Phone: 1 (800) 800-4005
🔹 Healthcare Discrimination
Vermont Legal
Aid
Helps with housing problems, disability services, healthcare access, public benefits, and discrimination. Cannot assist with criminal cases.
Phone: 1 (800) 889-2047
Disability Law
Project
Legal help for Vermonters with disabilities facing discrimination or rights violations. DRVT subcontracts with DLP through multiple federal programs.
Phone: 1 (800) 889-2047
🔹 Crisis & Immediate Help
9-8-8
Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline offers free, confidential support for people in emotional distress, suicidal crisis, or mental health emergencies. Trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 by phone or text.
Phone: Dial 9-8-8
Vermont Crisis
Text Line
The Vermont Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support by text for anyone in any type of emotional crisis. Trained crisis counselors are ready to listen and help you feel heard and supported.
Text VT to 741741
Alyssum
A two bed home is a residential crisis respite and hospital diversion service funded by DMH. The program is free to all eligible Vermont residents. It is peer run and designed for people who need short term support while working on recovery and discovery.
Phone: 1 (802) 767-6000
Soteira
House
Soteria House is a Therapeutic Community Residence for the prevention of hospitalization for individuals experiencing a distressing, extreme state, commonly referred to as psychosis.
Phone: Dial 9-8-8
Pathways Support
Line
A free, confidential phone service staffed by trained peer support specialists—people with lived experience of mental health challenges. You can call any time to talk about what you’re feeling, without judgment or pressure.
Call or Text 24/7: 1 (833) 888-2557
Vermont 2-1-1
Vermont 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service that connects people with local support resources, including food, housing, mental health services, and emergency assistance. Trained professionals are available 24/7 to help you find the services you need.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH)
State psychiatric hospital providing inpatient mental health treatment for Vermonters experiencing a crisis or severe mental health conditions.
Phone: (802) 828-3300
Front Porch, Mental Health Urgent Care
235 Lakemont Road,
Newport City, VT 05855
Phone:Â (802) 624-4016
Mental Health Urgent Care, Howard Center
1 South Prospect St
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone:Â (802) 488-6482
🔹Mental Health Advocacy & Peer Support
NAMI
Vermont
Education, advocacy, and peer support for people with mental health conditions and their families across Vermont.
Phone: 1 (800) 639-6480
Vermont Psychiatric Survivor (Limited Services)
A peer-led advocacy and support organization for people who have lived experience with psychiatric treatment. Despite losing some grant funding, VPS continues to offer peer-run support groups, a warm line, and advocacy services statewide.
Phone: 1-802-595-9829
Mental Health
Law Project
Appointed by the Superior Court to represent Vermonters in involuntary mental health treatment and/or medication cases, both in hospitals and outpatient settings.
Phone: 1 (800) 265-0660
Vermont Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
VFFCMH empowers families through training, legislative advocacy, and connections to local resources. They also offer opportunities for families to share their stories and influence policy.
Phone: 1 (800) 639-6071
Busyhead
Project
A non-profit mental health foundation founded by Noah Kahan aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and providing resources.
Email: info@busyheadproject.org
🔹Healthcare Oversight & Complaints
Vermont Department of Mental Health
The DMH ensures access to mental health care, promotes well-being, and supports recovery for all residents. It collaborates with community mental health agencies to provide services statewide.
Phone: 1 (802) 241-0090
Medical Practice
Board
The Vermont Board of Medical Practice protects and promotes the health and safety of Vermonters by ensuring professional integrity through the licensure of healthcare practitioners and the investigation of complaints in a fair manner that is respectful to all parties.
Phone: 1 (802) 657-4220
Vermont Department of Financial Regulation
Protects consumers by regulating insurance, banking, and investments. Investigates complaints about insurance denials and unfair financial practices.
Phone: 1 (800) 631-7788
🔹 Designated Hospitals
The Department of Mental Health designates hospitals in Vermont to provide services to those under the custody of the Commissioner of Mental Health, also known as involuntary hospitalization.
Brattleboro
Retreat
1 Anna Marsh Lane
P.O. Box 803
Brattleboro, VT, 05302
Toll-Free: 1(800) 738-7328
Phone: 1 (802) 258-3700
Central Vermont
Medical Center
130 Fisher Road
P.O. Box 547
Barre, VT, 05641
Phone: 1 (802) 371-4100
Rutland Regional
Medical Center
160 Allen Street
Rutland, VT, 05701
Phone: 1 (802) 775-7111
University of Vermont
Medical Center
111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT, 05401
Toll-Free: 1 (800) 358-1144
Phone: 1 (802) 847-0000
Veteran’s Affairs
Medical Center (WRJ)
163 Veterans Drive
White River Junction, VT, 05001
Phone: 1 (802) 295-9363
Windham
Center
1 Hospital Court
Bellows Falls, VT, 05101
Phone: 1 (802) 463-1346
🔹 Designated Agencies
The Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL) designates one Designated Agency (DA) in each geographic region of the state as responsible for ensuring needed services are available within their region.
Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC)
89 Main St
Middlebury, VT, 05753
Phone: 1 (802) 388-6751
Help-Line: 1 (802) 388-7641
United Counseling
Service
100 Ledge Hill Drive
Bennington, VT 05201
Phone: 1 (802) 442-5491
Email: contactus@ucsvt.org
Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS)
885 South Barre Road
Barre, VT 05670
Phone: 1 (802) 229-0591
Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS)
181 Crawford Farm Road,
Derby, VT
2225 Portland Street
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Phone (Derby): 1 (802) 334-6744
Phone (St. J): 1 (802) 748-3181
Northwestern Counseling and Support Services (NKHS)
107 Fisher Pond Road
St Albans, VT 05478
Phone: 1(802) 524-6554
Toll Free: 1 (800) 834-7793
Lamoille County Mental Health Services (LCMHS)
72 Harrel Street
Morrisville, VT 05661
Phone: 1 (802) 888-5026
Rutland Mental
Health Services (RMHS)
78 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: (802) 775-2381
Help Line: (802) 775-1000
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS)
390 River Street
Springfield, VT 05156
Phone: 1 (802) 886-4500