Health
If you are sick and have questions on how to proceed, call 2-1-1 or visit https://vermont211.org/
Vermont Department of Health: https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/coronavirus-covid-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Vermont Health Connect and Vermont Medicaid is accepting applications. If you need health insurance, sign up by calling 855-899-9600. https://portal.healthconnect.vermont.gov/VTHBELand/welcome.action
Vermont Department of Mental Health: https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/how-to-get-help
Vermont Health Care Advocate: A free resource available to help all Vermonters solve problems related to health care. https://vtlawhelp.org/health
General Information
Vermont 2-1-1 Statewide Resources: Call 2-1-1 or visit https://vermont211.org/
Vermont Attorney General: Coronavirus Scams: https://ago.vermont.gov/covid-19-updates-and-information-from-the-attorney-general/#
How to Report a Concern Regarding Potential Non-Compliance to the Executive Order: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O5O0IK26PEOcAnDtzHVZxp8VoIcMV9NNu0QyG_vdGAVUN1pLSTdOMERRR1dXOVpZMDBZUEtNVlhXMi4u
Businesses
To apply for the Paycheck Protection Program with an eligible lender, use this form: https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form–paycheck-protection-program-borrower-application-form. Visit www.sba.gov for a list of SBA lenders
Information on Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) : https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
The Small Business Administration (SBA) coordinates with the Vermont Small Business Development Center, which can assist with applications and help businesses think through their options. Call 802-728-9101 or 800-464-7232, or request assistance here: https://www.vtsbdc.org/register/
Employee retention tax credit: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-employee-retention-credit-available-for-many-businesses-financially-impacted-by-covid-19
Small business debt relief program: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans
The Center for Women and Enterprise can also assist women-owned businesses. https://www.cweonline.org/About-CWE/CWE-Vermont
Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development: https://accd.vermont.gov/about-us/disaster-planning/covid-19-guidance-vermont-businesses
Vermont Department of Labor: https://labor.vermont.gov/covid19
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Support for food producers: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/covid-19-information
Child Care/Early Education
How to apply for child care for essential workers: https://dcf.vermont.gov/COVID-19
Let’s Grow Kids: https://www.letsgrowkids.org/coronavirus
Vermont Agency of Education: https://education.vermont.gov/documents/guidance-child-care-essential-persons-covid19
Vermont Department of Children and Families Child care for foster families: https://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/COVID19
Economic Services
Community Action Agencies for statewide services that may include emergency food help, fuel and utility assistance, housing assistance, and information and referral for low-income Vermonters: https://vermontcap.org/ or https://dcf.vermont.gov/partners/caps
Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council (BROC) (Southwestern Vermont)
Capstone Community Action Agency (Central Vermont)
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) (Northwestern Vermont)
Northeast Kingdom Community Action Agency (NEKCA) (Northeast Kingdom) http://nekcavt.org/
Southeastern Vermont Community Action Agency (SEVCA) (Southeastern Vermont) https://www.sevca.org/
Economic Services Division: If your financial situation has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may qualify for economic benefits including 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, General Assistance and Housing Assistance. https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd
To reach the Benefits Service Center – https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/contact-us%20, or call 800-479-6151
Fuel assistance: To apply for heating assistance, call 1-800-479-6151 or click here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/fuel-assistance
To apply for SNAP benefits (3squaresVT), call 1-800-479-6151 or click here: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT
DCF COVID-19 Information Page https://dcf.vermont.gov/COVID-19
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Economic Impact Payments – What you need to know: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
The IRS will post key information and updates as it becomes available
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
You can file for free using IRS’s Free File program here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/
The IRS will be issuing details on what additional actions SSI recipients need to take in the coming days. Please visit the IRS website for updates: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
Guide on Coronavirus Economic Impact Payments (Vermont Legal Aid) – https://vtlawhelp.org/coronavirus-economic-impact-stimulus-payments
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development launched a COVID-19 Resource Recovery Center is a great resource for Vermonters: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/
Vermont Attorney General – Coronavirus Scams: https://ago.vermont.gov/covid-19-updates-and-information-from-the-attorney-general/#
Education
Vermont Agency of Education Guidance: https://education.vermont.gov/news/covid-19-guidance-vermont-schools
Vermont Afterschool Inc. Resources for Afterschool and Youth-Serving Organizations: http://www.vermontafterschool.org/coronavirus/
Hunger Free Vermont– For information about Meals for Vermont Students: https://www.hungerfreevt.org/news/coronavirus
Vermont Public Service Department Internet/WiFi Map: https://vtpsd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c926d155167d4a5586e8e1aca1701cfa
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau FAQ: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-student-loans-and-coronavirus-pandemic/
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC): https://www.vsac.org/covid-19-updates-ways-vsac-can-help
Federal Student Aid & COVID-19: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus
Emergency Responders
Vermont Fire Academy: COVID-19 Updates for Work/Volunteer Fire Departments: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001To64HXS7GSgEiM37bMO_H8onVkrybop_tmTUlS1Yle5Hc8UvYpkz7b87ycr9DXFYHPkoUFwbHKv2Bmq4rIFr31la1UnHHn3D3RecoDDGsUgWUouHsclurwbg67f8b-g_1YktLJmTS2pjNZdbZgbGi8ToEcBSn4mPtlwqlqqB9CQ%3D
State of Vermont How to Request PPE: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O5O0IK26PEOcAnDtzHVZxnYHsES1qh9Hs2EGYmwc2tBURDVPSDJDS1hUTzdJMFIxVDZHQ1JHS1cxViQlQCN0PWcu
Center for Crime Victim Services: http://www.ccvs.vermont.gov/news/center-for-crime-victim-services-covid-19-response-and-resources/
Employment/Unemployment
List of Essential Workers: https://vem.vermont.gov/sites/demhs/files/Critical%20Service%20and%20Function%20Guidance.pdf
How to File a Complaint about Health of Safety Concerns at the Workplace:
Federal Employees (OSHA): https://www.osha.gov/workers/file_complaint.html
All Other Employees (VOSHA): https://labor.vermont.gov/vermont-occupational-safety-and-health-administration-vosha
Unemployment claim info:
To file an initial claim, call 1-877-214-3330 or 1-888-807-7072, or complete this form: https://vermont.force.com/DOLClaim/s/
If you are self-employed: https://labor.vermont.gov/CARESact_Vermont/SelfEmployed
If you’ve already applied for unemployment insurance, complete your weekly claim by calling 1-800-983-2300, or complete the online form:
https://uipublic01.labor.vermont.gov/Claimantportal/portal/login.aspx
For general claims assistance call 1-877-214-3332.
Vermont Legal Aid & Legal Services Vermont Unemployment Benefits in Response to COVID-19 Coronavirus: https://vtlawhelp.org/vermont-unemployment-benefits-coronavirus
Career Resource Centers: https://labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development/find-your-local-career-resource-center
Food/Nutrition
Guide on how to access food from Hunger Free Vermont: https://www.hungerfreevt.org/coronavirus
Direct link to statewide resources – https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586e858220099e929f5eca70/t/5e861e434b3e1c2c734ae284/1585847876140/COVID-19-handout+w+V4A.pdf
To apply for SNAP benefits (3squaresVT), call 1-800-479-6151 or https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT
Vermont Food Bank: https://www.vtfoodbank.org/
Vermont Retail & Grocers Association Grocery and Retail Store Resources: https://vtrga.org/news/stores-offering-vulnerable-hours-and-additional-services-in-response-to-covid-19
Housing
If you need emergency housing call 2-1-1 or https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/EA-GA
Vermont Legal Aid if you need legal advice regarding your housing situation, call 1-800-889-2047 or fill out a request form: https://vtlawhelp.org/vlh-intake
COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/individuals#individual-housing
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Guide to COVID-19 Mortgage Relief Options:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/guide-coronavirus-mortgage-relief-options/
Public Housing Authorities in Vermont – To apply for Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Barre Housing Authority http://www.barrehousingauthority.com/
Burlington Housing Authority https://burlingtonhousing.org/
Montpelier Housing Authority https://www.montpelier-vt.org/434/Housing-Authority
Rutland Housing Authority https://www.rhavt.org/
Vermont State Housing Authority https://www.vsha.org/
Winooski Housing Authority http://www.winooskihousing.org/
Directory of Affordable Housing in Vermont: https://www.housingdata.org/
USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Rentals:
Champlain Housing Trust: https://www.getahome.org/
Vermont Housing Finance Agency Grants to housing providers: https://www.vhfa.org/news/blog/vhfa-grants-120000-help-meet-immediate-housing-needs-arising-coronavirus-pandemic
Mobile Home Program: https://www.cvoeo.org/?fuseaction=dep_intro&dept_id=13
Vermont Department of Children and Families Extended Housing Supports for Vulnerable, Homeless Vermonters: https://dcf.vermont.gov/dcf-blog/covid19-housing-supports
Vermont Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs: https://vcrhyp.org/
Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness: https://helpingtohousevt.org/
Immigrants
Vermont Immigrant Assistance Project – South Royalton Legal Clinic – Vermont Law School: https://www.vermontlaw.edu/academics/clinics-and-externships/south-royalton-legal-clinic/projects
Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV):
https://www.aalv-vt.org/copy-of-health-and-behavior
Intimate Partner Violence
VT Network: https://vtnetwork.org/covid-19-resources/ or
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-228-7395
Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-489-7273
Legal
Vermont Law Help’s COVID-19 Legal and Benefits Updates for Vermonters: https://vtlawhelp.org/coronavirus-updates
Legal Services Vermont (formerly Vermont Law Line): https://legalservicesvt.org/
Vermont Law Help (Vermont Legal Aid): https://vtlawhelp.org/
South Royalton Legal Clinic at Vermont Law School:
https://www.vermontlaw.edu/academics/clinics-and-externships/south-royalton-legal-clinic/projects
Seniors
Vermont Area Agencies on Aging – Information and help for older Vermonters and their families
https://dcf.vermont.gov/partners/aaa
Age Well VT https://www.agewellvt.org/
Central Vermont Council on Aging https://www.cvcoa.org/
Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging https://www.nekcouncil.org/
Senior Solutions – Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont https://www.seniorsolutionsvt.org/
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging https://www.svcoa.org/
Office of the Vermont Attorney General COVID-19 Information & Resources for Vermonters: https://ago.vermont.gov/covid-19-updates-and-information-from-the-attorney-general/
Vermont Meals on Wheels – https://www.vermont4a.org/meals-nutrition
Vermont Senior Centers – https://asd.vermont.gov/services/vermont-senior-centers
Vermonters with Disabilities
Vermont Meals on Wheels: https://www.vcil.org/services/meals-on-wheels
Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living: https://dail.vermont.gov/novel-coronavirus-information/developmental-service-providers
Peer support for Vermonters with Disabilities: Green Mountain Self Advocates: http://www.gmsavt.org/about-us/locate-a-group-near-you/
Veterans
VA White River Junction Medical Center & Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs): https://www.whiteriver.va.gov/emergency/index.asp
Vermont Veteran and Family Outreach – Available 24 hours a day: https://www.ngfamily.vt.gov/Programs-Services/Vermont-Veteran-Outreach/
Vermont National Guard Family Programs:
https://www.ngfamily.vt.gov/Programs-Services/Vermont-Veteran-Outreach/Veteran-Outreach-Contact/
For Veterans in Crisis – Available 24 hours a day: https://veterans.vermont.gov/veterans-crisis
VA Debt Management Center & COVID-19: https://www.va.gov/debtman/
Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs – Benefits and services for Vermont Veterans:
Vermont Veterans Legal Clinic – South Royalton Legal Clinic at Vermont Law School: https://www.vermontlaw.edu/academics/clinics-and-externships/south-royalton-legal-clinic/projects
