Tools to Help You Find Services and Programs

The Screen Door - Vermont Agency of Human Services
http://www.screendoor.vermont.gov/

Use this screening tool to find out what programs (e.g. foodstamps, fuel assistance, health care, child care subsidy) you might qualify for.

Vermont 211
http://vermont211.org
Vermont 211.org is an online database that can help you find government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, and other resources.

Hotlines

DCF
Statewide after hours emergency number: 1-800-649-5285

Domestic Violence.1-800-228-7395 24-hour statewide hotline
This number will connect you to the hotline serving your local area.

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning Chat line
Statewide 1-800-452-2428, Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm

Mental Health Crisis

• Windham and Windsor counties: HCRS of southeastern Vermont: (800) 622-4235 24 hr hotline
• Bennington County: United counseling service Bennington (802) 442-5491 24-hr hotline, Manchester (802)362-3950 24-hr hotline
• Orange County and Upper Valley Region: Clara Martin Center: 1-800-639-6360 24-hr hotline
• Chittenden County: Howard Center Adult Behavioral Health Services: (802) 863-2400 24-hr hotline, First call for Children and Families: (802) 864-7777 24-hr hotline
• Addison County: Counseling service of Addison County: (802) 388-7641 24-hr service
• Washington County: Washington County mental health services: (802) 229-0591 24-hr service
• Lamoille County: Lamoille County Mental Health 888- 4231, ask for mental health emergency worker on duty 24 hrs
• Rutland County: Rutland mental health services: (802) 775-1000 24-hr service
• Franklin and Grand Isle counties: Northwestern Counseling and Support Services: (800) 834-7793 24 hr hotline

Poison Control
Statewide 1-800-222-1222

Sexual Assault 1-800-489-7273 24-hour statewide hotline
This number will connect you to the hotline serving your local area.

Substance Abuse
Rutland Mental Health Services: (802) 775-1000 24-hour Hotline

Suicide Prevention
Headrest: 1-800-273-8255 24-hr statewide hotline

Teen Line
Headrest: 1-800-639-6095 24-hr statewide hotline

Youth Crisis Hotlines

• Caledonia and Southern Essex Counties: Northeast Kingdom Youth Services: (802) 748-8141 24-hr hotline
• Franklin and Grand Isle counties: Northwestern Counseling and Support Services: (802) 527-2262 information and services, (802) 524-3381 after hours hotline
• Chittenden County: First Call: (802) 864-7777 24-hr
• Windham County: Youth services: (800) 287-3107, press 1 (24-hr)

National Hotlines
For a list of national hotlines click here: http://www.focusas.com/Hotlines.html

Websites

FYI3
http://www.fyi3.com/fyi3/index.cfm
A website designed for youth preparing to transition out of foster care. It's packed with resources, success stories, scholarship opportunities, discussion forums, youth boards, advocacy, and legislation information. FYI3 stands for foster youth informed + involved + independent.

Outright Vermont

http://www.outrightvt.org
Statewide organization that offers support and resources to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youths. This website also provides all of Outright’s events, programs, and resources.

TeenGrowth
http://www.teengrowth.com
An interactive website that offers teens a secure environment to search for, request, and receive valuable health-care information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, emotions, health, family, friends, school, sex, and sports.

Teenwire
http://www.teenwire.com
Sponsored by Planned Parenthood, teenwire.com is the leading website for teens who need information about sexual health. The site includes information about sex, sexuality, sexually transmitted infections, self-esteem, body image, and drugs and alcohol, as well as relationship advice.

That's Not Cool
http://www.thatsnotcool.com

That's Not Cool is a national public education campaign that uses digital examples of controlling, pressuring and threatening behavior to raise awareness about and prevent teen dating abuse. That's Not Cool is sponsored and co-created by the Family Violence Prevention Fund, the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, and the Advertising Council.

Publications

Frequently Asked Questions About the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 and the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
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Frequently Asked Questions II About the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 and the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
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Frequently Asked Questions III About the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program and the Chafee Educational and Training Voucher Program
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It's My Life Employment: A Guide for Transition Services from Casey Family Programs
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