Resources
Resource categories are listed alphabetically - Click any of the catagories below to view them.
Child Care, Preschool & After School
BEAMS Program at Brattleboro Area Middle School
(BAMS) - 451.3500, www.bams.k12.vt.us
Bellows Falls Boys & Girls Club - 460.4400
Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro - 254.5990,www.bgcbrattleboro.com
Early Education Services (EES) - 254.3742, 1.800.427.3730 (VT Only), www.ees-vt.org -
Early Head Start, Head Start, and Infant Toddler program at Brattleboro Union High School
Meeting Waters YMCA - 463.4769, www.meetingwatersymca.org
Putney Family Services (PFS) - 387.2120,www.putneyfamilyservices.net
VT Bright Futures Child Care Information System - www.brightfutures.dcf.state.vt.us
Windham Central Supervisory Union - 365.9510, http://district.wcsu.k12.vt.us
Windham Child Care Association (WCCA) - 254.5332,www.windhamchildcare.org
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union - 254.3730,www.wssu.k12.vt.us/index.html
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union - 464.1300,www.windhamsw.k12.vt.us
Bellows Falls Boys & Girls Club - 460.4400
Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro - 254.5990,www.bgcbrattleboro.com
Early Education Services (EES) - 254.3742, 1.800.427.3730 (VT Only), www.ees-vt.org -
Early Head Start, Head Start, and Infant Toddler program at Brattleboro Union High School
Meeting Waters YMCA - 463.4769, www.meetingwatersymca.org
Putney Family Services (PFS) - 387.2120,www.putneyfamilyservices.net
VT Bright Futures Child Care Information System - www.brightfutures.dcf.state.vt.us
Windham Central Supervisory Union - 365.9510, http://district.wcsu.k12.vt.us
Windham Child Care Association (WCCA) - 254.5332,www.windhamchildcare.org
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union - 254.3730,www.wssu.k12.vt.us/index.html
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union - 464.1300,www.windhamsw.k12.vt.us
Children with Special Needs
Children’s Integrated Services - 1.800.649.2642
Early Childhood and Family Mental Health - 254.3742, 1.800.427.3730 (VT Only), www.ees-vt.org
Essential Early Education Program (EEE)/Special
Education - Windham Southeast, 254.3765;
Windham Central, 348.6801;
Windham Southwest, 368.2985
Families First in Southern VT, Inc. - 275.4919 (Brattleboro), 464.9633 (Wilmington),
www.familiesfirstvt.com
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) - 1.888.888.5144, www.hcrs.org
Theatre Adventure Program (New England Youth Theatre) - 257.7024, www.neyt.org
Southern VT Therapeutic Riding Center - 365.9434, www.winchesterstables.com
VT Dept. of Health - 257.2884, www.healthvermont.gov
VT Family Network - 1.800.800.4005, www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
Winston Prouty Center for Child Development - 258.2414, www.winstonprouty.org
Early Childhood and Family Mental Health - 254.3742, 1.800.427.3730 (VT Only), www.ees-vt.org
Essential Early Education Program (EEE)/Special
Education - Windham Southeast, 254.3765;
Windham Central, 348.6801;
Windham Southwest, 368.2985
Families First in Southern VT, Inc. - 275.4919 (Brattleboro), 464.9633 (Wilmington),
www.familiesfirstvt.com
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) - 1.888.888.5144, www.hcrs.org
Theatre Adventure Program (New England Youth Theatre) - 257.7024, www.neyt.org
Southern VT Therapeutic Riding Center - 365.9434, www.winchesterstables.com
VT Dept. of Health - 257.2884, www.healthvermont.gov
VT Family Network - 1.800.800.4005, www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
Winston Prouty Center for Child Development - 258.2414, www.winstonprouty.org
Clothing - Free or Low Cost
Agape Church (Brattleboro) -
257.4069
Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center - 1.800.852.2005, www.brattleborodropin.org
Clothespins (Whitingham) - 368.7999 ($)
Cream of the Crop (Brattleboro) - 254.0056
Experienced Goods Thrift Shop (Brattleboro) - 254.5200, www.brattleborohospice.org ($)
PeekABoutique (Putney) - 387.4469 ($)
New 2 You Thrift Store (Newfane) - 365.9918 ($)
Reformer Christmas Stocking*
Swirl (Putney) - 387.4347 ($)
Community Bible Chapel (Brattleboro) - 254.2910
Twice Blessed (Wilmington) - 464.7500 ($)
Twice Upon a Time (Brattleboro) - 254.2261, www.twicetime.com ($)
Twisted Threads (Brattleboro) - 275.5180 ($)
Whippersnappers (Brattleboro) - 275.5176,www.whippersnappersvt.com ($)
*Contact your child’s school for an application for free winter clothing.
Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center - 1.800.852.2005, www.brattleborodropin.org
Clothespins (Whitingham) - 368.7999 ($)
Cream of the Crop (Brattleboro) - 254.0056
Experienced Goods Thrift Shop (Brattleboro) - 254.5200, www.brattleborohospice.org ($)
PeekABoutique (Putney) - 387.4469 ($)
New 2 You Thrift Store (Newfane) - 365.9918 ($)
Reformer Christmas Stocking*
Swirl (Putney) - 387.4347 ($)
Community Bible Chapel (Brattleboro) - 254.2910
Twice Blessed (Wilmington) - 464.7500 ($)
Twice Upon a Time (Brattleboro) - 254.2261, www.twicetime.com ($)
Twisted Threads (Brattleboro) - 275.5180 ($)
Whippersnappers (Brattleboro) - 275.5176,www.whippersnappersvt.com ($)
*Contact your child’s school for an application for free winter clothing.
Crisis/Emergency - Helplines/Hotlines
911 - Police, Fire
VT 211
24/7 Youth and Family Crisis Support (Youth Services) - 257.0361
Child Care Helpline - 1.800.649.2642
Child Protection Line - 1.800.649.5285
Child Support Helpline - 1.800.786.3214
Economic Benefits (Brattleboro Agency of Human Services District Office) - 1.800.479.6151
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services Crisis Line (HCRS) - 1.800.622.4235
Intensive Family-Based Services (Youth Services) - 257.0361
Parents Assistance Line (PAL) - 1.800.727.3687
Parents Stress Line - 1.800.244.5373
Poison Center of Northern NE - 1.800.222.1222
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.8255
VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence - 1.800.244.5373
Women’s Freedom Center - 1.800.228.7395
24/7 Youth and Family Crisis Support (Youth Services) - 257.0361
Child Care Helpline - 1.800.649.2642
Child Protection Line - 1.800.649.5285
Child Support Helpline - 1.800.786.3214
Economic Benefits (Brattleboro Agency of Human Services District Office) - 1.800.479.6151
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services Crisis Line (HCRS) - 1.800.622.4235
Intensive Family-Based Services (Youth Services) - 257.0361
Parents Assistance Line (PAL) - 1.800.727.3687
Parents Stress Line - 1.800.244.5373
Poison Center of Northern NE - 1.800.222.1222
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.8255
VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence - 1.800.244.5373
Women’s Freedom Center - 1.800.228.7395
Financial Assistance
Bankruptcy Advice (Free) -
1.800.379.0985
Brattleboro Area Drop In Center - 257.5415
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of NH & VT - 1.800.327.6778
Debt Relief Hotline (credit card) - 1.800.685.2705
Dept of Employment and Training - 254.4555
Fuel Assistance - 1.800.479.6151
Housing Finance Agency - 1.800.287.8432
Lifeline Telephone Service Credit - 1.800.479.6151
Link-Up VT (telephone) - 1.800.479.6151
Mortgage Payment Assistance - 1.800.750.8956
ReachUp - 1.800.479.6151
Southeastern VT Community Action (SEVCA)
Brattleboro - 254.2795
Westminster - 722.4575
Wilmington - 464.7864
Student Loan Relief Hotline - 1.866.836.9168
Tax Relief Hotline - 1.877.283.8580
VT Dept for Children and Families - 257.2820
VT Adult Learning - 257.9449, www.vtadultlearning.org
Brattleboro Area Drop In Center - 257.5415
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of NH & VT - 1.800.327.6778
Debt Relief Hotline (credit card) - 1.800.685.2705
Dept of Employment and Training - 254.4555
Fuel Assistance - 1.800.479.6151
Housing Finance Agency - 1.800.287.8432
Lifeline Telephone Service Credit - 1.800.479.6151
Link-Up VT (telephone) - 1.800.479.6151
Mortgage Payment Assistance - 1.800.750.8956
ReachUp - 1.800.479.6151
Southeastern VT Community Action (SEVCA)
Brattleboro - 254.2795
Westminster - 722.4575
Wilmington - 464.7864
Student Loan Relief Hotline - 1.866.836.9168
Tax Relief Hotline - 1.877.283.8580
VT Dept for Children and Families - 257.2820
VT Adult Learning - 257.9449, www.vtadultlearning.org
Food
3SquaresVT (food stamps) -
1.800.479.6151, www.vermontfoodhelp.com
Angel Food Ministries, 1.877.FOOD.MINISTRY, www.angelfoodministries.com
Brattleboro District Agency of Human Services (AHS) Office - 1.888.253.8805
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - 1.800.214.4648, www.vtfoodbank.org
Farmers Markets - Brattleboro Area - 254.8885, www.brattleborofarmersmarket.com
Brattleboro Market Basket - 869.2141, www.postoilsolutions.org
Brattleboro Winter Market - 869.2141, www.postoilsolutions.org
Putney Farmers Market - 387.4234, www.putneyfarmersmarket.org
Townshend Common - 869.2141, www.postoilsolutions.org
Wilmington - 464.9069, www.wilmingtonfarmersmarket.com
Farm to Family Program - 1.800.464.4343 x7333
Food Shelves -
Agape Christian Fellowship - 254.9547
Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center - 1.800.852.2005
Community Bible Chapel (Brattleboro) - 254.2910
Deerfield Valley Food Pantry - 464.0148
Guilford Food Pantry - 257.8136
Jamaica-Wardsboro Food Pantry - 874.7234
Putney Community Food Shelf - 387.2120
Townsend Community Food Shelf - 365.4321
Free and Reduced Lunch Program* (inc. breakfast and summer) - 865.0255, www.hungerfreevt.org
Meal Programs -
Agape Christian Fellowship (Brattleboro) - 254.9547
Brigid’s Kitchen (Brattleboro) - 254.6800
Grace’s Kitchen (First Baptist Church, Brattleboro) - 257.5415
Loaves & Fishes (Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro) - 254.4730
Nutrition Education/Healthy Cooking Classes -
Brattleboro Food Coop - 254.3267, www.brattleborofoodcoop.com
Hunger Free VT - 865.0255, www.hungerfreevt.org
Post Oil Solutions - 248.904.8324, www.postoilsolutions.org
VT Dept. of Health (WIC) - 257.2880, www.healthvermont.gov
Post Oil Solutions - 869.2141, www.postoilsolutions.org
Serve New England - 1.888.742.7363, www.servenewengland.org
VT Foodbank - 1.800.585.2265, www.vtfoodbank.org
WIC in VT - 1.800.214.4648, www.healthvermont.gov/wic
*Contact your child’s school for an application.
Angel Food Ministries, 1.877.FOOD.MINISTRY, www.angelfoodministries.com
Brattleboro District Agency of Human Services (AHS) Office - 1.888.253.8805
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - 1.800.214.4648, www.vtfoodbank.org
Farmers Markets - Brattleboro Area - 254.8885, www.brattleborofarmersmarket.com
Brattleboro Market Basket - 869.2141, www.postoilsolutions.org
Brattleboro Winter Market - 869.2141, www.postoilsolutions.org
Putney Farmers Market - 387.4234, www.putneyfarmersmarket.org
Townshend Common - 869.2141, www.postoilsolutions.org
Wilmington - 464.9069, www.wilmingtonfarmersmarket.com
Farm to Family Program - 1.800.464.4343 x7333
Food Shelves -
Agape Christian Fellowship - 254.9547
Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center - 1.800.852.2005
Community Bible Chapel (Brattleboro) - 254.2910
Deerfield Valley Food Pantry - 464.0148
Guilford Food Pantry - 257.8136
Jamaica-Wardsboro Food Pantry - 874.7234
Putney Community Food Shelf - 387.2120
Townsend Community Food Shelf - 365.4321
Free and Reduced Lunch Program* (inc. breakfast and summer) - 865.0255, www.hungerfreevt.org
Meal Programs -
Agape Christian Fellowship (Brattleboro) - 254.9547
Brigid’s Kitchen (Brattleboro) - 254.6800
Grace’s Kitchen (First Baptist Church, Brattleboro) - 257.5415
Loaves & Fishes (Centre Congregational Church, Brattleboro) - 254.4730
Nutrition Education/Healthy Cooking Classes -
Brattleboro Food Coop - 254.3267, www.brattleborofoodcoop.com
Hunger Free VT - 865.0255, www.hungerfreevt.org
Post Oil Solutions - 248.904.8324, www.postoilsolutions.org
VT Dept. of Health (WIC) - 257.2880, www.healthvermont.gov
Post Oil Solutions - 869.2141, www.postoilsolutions.org
Serve New England - 1.888.742.7363, www.servenewengland.org
VT Foodbank - 1.800.585.2265, www.vtfoodbank.org
WIC in VT - 1.800.214.4648, www.healthvermont.gov/wic
*Contact your child’s school for an application.
Fun Things to Do with Kids -
Free or Low Cost
Bellows Falls Fish Ladder –
843.2111
Bellows Falls Boys & Girls Club - 460.4400 ($)
Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro – 254.5990, www.bgcbrattleboro.com ($)
Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept*- 254.5808, www.brattleboro.org (free, $)
Help Empower Youth Guide (Youth Services) - 257.0361, www.helpempoweryouth.com
KidsPLAYce – 254.5212 ($)
Libraries (VT Dept of Libraries) - 828.3261, www.windhamcountylibraries.org, (free)
Museums – www.vtliving.com/museums/sout.shtml ($)
Playgroups (Early Ed. Services) - 254.3742 (free)
Retreat Petting Farm - 257.2240 ($)
Summer Camp List (Youth Services) - 257.0361 ($)
Vernon Recreation Dept* - 254.9251, www.vernon-vt.org (free, $)
VT State Parks – 241.3655, www.vtstateparks.com ($)
*If not listed, contact your town office to inquire about recreation options.
Bellows Falls Boys & Girls Club - 460.4400 ($)
Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro – 254.5990, www.bgcbrattleboro.com ($)
Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept*- 254.5808, www.brattleboro.org (free, $)
Help Empower Youth Guide (Youth Services) - 257.0361, www.helpempoweryouth.com
KidsPLAYce – 254.5212 ($)
Libraries (VT Dept of Libraries) - 828.3261, www.windhamcountylibraries.org, (free)
Museums – www.vtliving.com/museums/sout.shtml ($)
Playgroups (Early Ed. Services) - 254.3742 (free)
Retreat Petting Farm - 257.2240 ($)
Summer Camp List (Youth Services) - 257.0361 ($)
Vernon Recreation Dept* - 254.9251, www.vernon-vt.org (free, $)
VT State Parks – 241.3655, www.vtstateparks.com ($)
*If not listed, contact your town office to inquire about recreation options.
Health & Wellness
AIDS Project of Southern Vermont - 254.4444, www.aidsprojectsouthernvermont.org
Brattleboro Free Walk-In Clinic - 257.6536, www.brattleborowalkinclinic.com
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital/The Birthing Center 257.8830, www.bmhvt.org
Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic - 254.9332, www.brattleboronaturopathic.com
Catamount Health Insurance - 1.800.250.8427, www.greenmountaincare.org
Center for Homeopathy - 254.2928, www.centerforhomeopathy.com
Dr. Dynasaur - 1.800.250.8427, www.greenmountaincare.org
Grace Cottage Hospital - 365.7357, www.gracecottage.org
Health Care Member Services - 1.800.250.8427
Medicaid - 1.800.250.8427, www.greenmountaincare.org
Planned Parenthood (Brattleboro Health Center) - 257.0534, www.plannedparenthood.org/ppnne
Putney Walk-In Health Clinic - 387.2120, www.putneyfamilyservices.net
Sojourns Community Health Clinic - 722.4023, www.sojourns.org
VT Department of Health - 1.800.649.4357, www.healthvermont.gov
VT Health Access Program (VHAP) - 1.800.250.8427, www.greenmountaincare.org
*The Family Guide to Area Healthcare Services - Free copies available at BMH
Brattleboro Free Walk-In Clinic - 257.6536, www.brattleborowalkinclinic.com
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital/The Birthing Center 257.8830, www.bmhvt.org
Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic - 254.9332, www.brattleboronaturopathic.com
Catamount Health Insurance - 1.800.250.8427, www.greenmountaincare.org
Center for Homeopathy - 254.2928, www.centerforhomeopathy.com
Dr. Dynasaur - 1.800.250.8427, www.greenmountaincare.org
Grace Cottage Hospital - 365.7357, www.gracecottage.org
Health Care Member Services - 1.800.250.8427
Medicaid - 1.800.250.8427, www.greenmountaincare.org
Planned Parenthood (Brattleboro Health Center) - 257.0534, www.plannedparenthood.org/ppnne
Putney Walk-In Health Clinic - 387.2120, www.putneyfamilyservices.net
Sojourns Community Health Clinic - 722.4023, www.sojourns.org
VT Department of Health - 1.800.649.4357, www.healthvermont.gov
VT Health Access Program (VHAP) - 1.800.250.8427, www.greenmountaincare.org
*The Family Guide to Area Healthcare Services - Free copies available at BMH
Mental Health: Children and/or Adult
Brattleboro Pastoral Counseling Center -
254.9071, www.bpccvt.com
Brattleboro Retreat - 1.800.738.7328, www.brattlebororetreat.org
Center for Creative Healing - 387.2550
Early Childhood and Family Mental Health
(Infant Child Guidance) - 254.3742, www.ees-vt.org
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) - 1.888.888.5144, www.hcrs.org
Northeastern Family Institute (NFI) - 254.2558, www.nafi.com
*Contact your child’s school for a school counselor
Brattleboro Retreat - 1.800.738.7328, www.brattlebororetreat.org
Center for Creative Healing - 387.2550
Early Childhood and Family Mental Health
(Infant Child Guidance) - 254.3742, www.ees-vt.org
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) - 1.888.888.5144, www.hcrs.org
Northeastern Family Institute (NFI) - 254.2558, www.nafi.com
*Contact your child’s school for a school counselor
Substance Abuse Prevention,
Treatment and Recovery
Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition - 257.2175, www.BrattleboroAreaPreventionCoalition.org
Brattleboro Retreat - 1.800.738.7328, www.brattlebororetreat.org
Friends of Recovery VT - 1.800.769.2798, www.friendsofrecoveryvt.org
Deerfield Valley Community Partnership - 464.1698, www.dvcp.org
Greater Falls Prevention Coalition - 463.9927, www.gfpcandtheline.org
Turning Point of Windham County Recovery Center - 257.5600
VT Department of Health - 257.2880, www.healthvermont.gov
VT Recovery Network -738.8998, www.vtrecoverynetwork.org
*Contact your child’s middle or high school for the Student Assistance Program counselor
Brattleboro Retreat - 1.800.738.7328, www.brattlebororetreat.org
Friends of Recovery VT - 1.800.769.2798, www.friendsofrecoveryvt.org
Deerfield Valley Community Partnership - 464.1698, www.dvcp.org
Greater Falls Prevention Coalition - 463.9927, www.gfpcandtheline.org
Turning Point of Windham County Recovery Center - 257.5600
VT Department of Health - 257.2880, www.healthvermont.gov
VT Recovery Network -738.8998, www.vtrecoverynetwork.org
*Contact your child’s middle or high school for the Student Assistance Program counselor
Housing/Shelter
Brattleboro Area
Drop-In Center - 1.800.852.2005, www.brattleborodropin.org
Brattleboro Housing Authority - 254.6071
Morningside Shelter - 257.0066, www.morningsideshelter.org
Social Services (emergency housing) - 257.2888
Windham Housing Trust - 254.4604, www.windhamhousingtrust.org
Winter Overflow Shelter (Bratt.) - 1.800.852.2005
Youth Services (housing for youth) - 257.0361, www.youthservicesinc.org
Parent Education Brattleboro Area Prevention
Coalition - 257.2175, www.BrattleboroAreaPreventionCoalition.org
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) - 257.0341, www.bmhvt.org/events.shtml
Deerfield Valley Community Partnership (DVCP) - 464.1698, www.dvcp.org
Early Education Services (EES) - 254.3742, 1.800.427.3730, www.ees-vt.org
Grace Cottage Hospital - 365.7357, www.gracecottage.org
Greater Falls Prevention Coalition - 463.9927, www.gfpcandtheline.org
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) - 1.888.888.5144, www.hcrs.org
Healthy Media Choices - 254.7487, www.healthymediachoices.org
Know Media - 258.2402, www.knowmedia.org
Prevent Child Abuse VT (PCAVT) - 1.800.244.5373, www.pcavt.org
VT Dept. for Children & Families
(DCF) Family Services Division - 257.2888, www.dcf.vermont.gov
VT Family Matters - 772.4093, www.vermontfamilymatters.org
Welcome Baby Program (EES) - 254.3742, www.ees-vt.org
Brattleboro Housing Authority - 254.6071
Morningside Shelter - 257.0066, www.morningsideshelter.org
Social Services (emergency housing) - 257.2888
Windham Housing Trust - 254.4604, www.windhamhousingtrust.org
Winter Overflow Shelter (Bratt.) - 1.800.852.2005
Youth Services (housing for youth) - 257.0361, www.youthservicesinc.org
Parent Education Brattleboro Area Prevention
Coalition - 257.2175, www.BrattleboroAreaPreventionCoalition.org
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) - 257.0341, www.bmhvt.org/events.shtml
Deerfield Valley Community Partnership (DVCP) - 464.1698, www.dvcp.org
Early Education Services (EES) - 254.3742, 1.800.427.3730, www.ees-vt.org
Grace Cottage Hospital - 365.7357, www.gracecottage.org
Greater Falls Prevention Coalition - 463.9927, www.gfpcandtheline.org
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) - 1.888.888.5144, www.hcrs.org
Healthy Media Choices - 254.7487, www.healthymediachoices.org
Know Media - 258.2402, www.knowmedia.org
Prevent Child Abuse VT (PCAVT) - 1.800.244.5373, www.pcavt.org
VT Dept. for Children & Families
(DCF) Family Services Division - 257.2888, www.dcf.vermont.gov
VT Family Matters - 772.4093, www.vermontfamilymatters.org
Welcome Baby Program (EES) - 254.3742, www.ees-vt.org
Safety Classes/Training
Content 1American Red Cross -
254.2377, www.redcrossvtnhuv.org -
Babysitter course, Infant and Child CPR
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital - 257.0341, www.bmhvt.org - Safe Sitter babysitting course
Lead Safe VT - www.leadsafevermont.org
NetSmartz (internet/technology) - www.netsmartz.org
Northern New England Poison Center - 1.800.222.1222
Prevent Child Abuse VT (PCAVT) - 1.800.244.5373, www.pcavt.org
Rescue, Inc. - 257.7679, www.rescueinc.org - CPR training
Safe Kids Windham County - 257.7679, www.safekids.org
VT Dept. for Children and Families (DCF) Family
Services Division - 257.2888, www.dcf.vermont.gov
Windham County Sheriff’s Office - 365.4941, www.windhamsheriff.com
*Contact your local police or fire department about special safety trainings they might offer.3
Babysitter course, Infant and Child CPR
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital - 257.0341, www.bmhvt.org - Safe Sitter babysitting course
Lead Safe VT - www.leadsafevermont.org
NetSmartz (internet/technology) - www.netsmartz.org
Northern New England Poison Center - 1.800.222.1222
Prevent Child Abuse VT (PCAVT) - 1.800.244.5373, www.pcavt.org
Rescue, Inc. - 257.7679, www.rescueinc.org - CPR training
Safe Kids Windham County - 257.7679, www.safekids.org
VT Dept. for Children and Families (DCF) Family
Services Division - 257.2888, www.dcf.vermont.gov
Windham County Sheriff’s Office - 365.4941, www.windhamsheriff.com
*Contact your local police or fire department about special safety trainings they might offer.3
Support Groups
Casey Family Services (foster care and
adoption) - 1.800.244.1408, www.caseyfamilyservices.org
Center for Creative Healing - 387.2550
The Children and Parents Project (step-parent) - 257.3075
Fatherhood Services/Resource Center (EES) - 254.3742, www.ees-vt.org
La Leche League of Brattleboro (breastfeeding) - 879.3000; Monthly meetings and phone support;
Amanda, 257.5648, Carol, 254.5264
Lund Family Center (adoption) - 1.800.639.1741, www.lundfamilycenter.org
New Mom’s Network (BMH) - 257.8877, www.bmhvt.org
Prevent Child Abuse VT - 1.800.244.5373, www.pcavt.org
Rocking Horse Program (EES) - 254.3742, www.ees-vt.org
Turning Point of Windham County (Recovery Center) - 257.5600
VT Kinship Care Kids - 285.2102, www.vermontkinshipcarekids.com
Center for Creative Healing - 387.2550
The Children and Parents Project (step-parent) - 257.3075
Fatherhood Services/Resource Center (EES) - 254.3742, www.ees-vt.org
La Leche League of Brattleboro (breastfeeding) - 879.3000; Monthly meetings and phone support;
Amanda, 257.5648, Carol, 254.5264
Lund Family Center (adoption) - 1.800.639.1741, www.lundfamilycenter.org
New Mom’s Network (BMH) - 257.8877, www.bmhvt.org
Prevent Child Abuse VT - 1.800.244.5373, www.pcavt.org
Rocking Horse Program (EES) - 254.3742, www.ees-vt.org
Turning Point of Windham County (Recovery Center) - 257.5600
VT Kinship Care Kids - 285.2102, www.vermontkinshipcarekids.com
Transportation: Public
Bee Line (Brattleboro Area) - 251.8137, www.beelinevt.com
The Current/Connecticut River Transit (Windham Co.) - 885.5165, www.crtransit.org
Deerfield Valley Transit Assoc. (Wardsboro, Wilmington, Whitingham,
Halifax, Dover, and Readsboro) - 464.5165
The Moover/Deerfield Valley Transit Assoc. - 464.8487, www.moover.com
The Current/Connecticut River Transit (Windham Co.) - 885.5165, www.crtransit.org
Deerfield Valley Transit Assoc. (Wardsboro, Wilmington, Whitingham,
Halifax, Dover, and Readsboro) - 464.5165
The Moover/Deerfield Valley Transit Assoc. - 464.8487, www.moover.com
Other Resources
Parent Express of Windham and Cheshire Counties
- Free monthly publication of ideas, resources and
activities for parents, caregivers, and children,
available at hundreds of locations.
1.800.765.9994, www.parentexpress.net
Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) VT - 1.800.800.4005, www.pircvermont.org
The VT Parents’ Home Companion & Resource Directory - Published annually by Prevent Child Abuse VT. Contact PCAVT at 1.800.244.5373 to request a copy.
1.800.765.9994, www.parentexpress.net
Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) VT - 1.800.800.4005, www.pircvermont.org
The VT Parents’ Home Companion & Resource Directory - Published annually by Prevent Child Abuse VT. Contact PCAVT at 1.800.244.5373 to request a copy.