http://humanservices.vermont.gov daily 1 2006-05-15T12:25:54Z http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/adult-protective-services If you suspect that an older person or a person with a disability is being abused, neglected, or exploited, or you feel that you have been, you should report your concerns to the Vermont Adult Protective Services Program. This program investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Call 1-800-564-1612 No publisher mlapera emergency services abuse elderly 2007-01-03T13:56:27Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/crisis-community-services Five Community Action Agencies provide direct services to Vermonters with lower incomes, including emergency food shelves, emergency housing assistance, utility assistance, free tax preparation, help applying for benefits, job counseling, health and nutrition education, housing placement and retention, advocacy, and other assistance. No publisher mlapera emergency services food & nutrition community services 2008-06-19T15:17:17Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/developmental-disability-services-crisis-contact-information Developmental Disability Crisis Services helps people who may be in need of emergency supports. No publisher telat emergency services 2007-09-25T18:14:12Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/domestic-violence Specialized unit that assists staff and communities around safety issues for domestic violence and child abuse. No publisher mlapera emergency services abuse domestic violence 2008-06-19T15:22:38Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/emergency-assistance The Emergency / General Assistance Program helps individuals and families with their emergency basic needs, including housing (e.g., back rent, temporary housing, security deposit), utilities, food, and burial costs. No publisher mlapera food & nutrition emergency services housing assistance 2008-06-19T15:35:20Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/emergency-mental-health-services Emergency Mental Health Services helps people who may be in need of emergency mental health care. Call (802) 652-2000 No publisher mlapera mental health emergency services 2007-09-04T12:11:55Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/crisis-fuel-assistance Crisis Fuel Assistance helps Vermonters who experience a crisis during the winter months. For example, they might have a shut-off notice from their electric company, be out of fuel, or be very close to running out of fuel and have no money to buy more. No publisher mlapera emergency services 2008-06-19T15:42:54Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/guardianship-services-program A guardian is a person with the legal responsibility to protect the well-being and rights of another. A guardian also has authority to make certain legal decisions for the person. No publisher mlapera emergency services disability 2007-06-08T23:06:33Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/hiv-early-intervention-program This program can help by paying for your initial doctor's visits and for medical tests that will give you a baseline of information about your current health. Any doctor in Vermont can charge the program for costs related to these tests, so you will not be faced with large medical bills while also deciding what actions to take in making treatment choices. Call -800-882-2437 No publisher mlapera emergency services health care benefits 2007-01-03T13:56:29Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/housing-homeless-assistance We offer intervention to help prevent eviction and to assist homeless individuals and families in finding permanent housing. Services include tenant education and counseling, tenant/landlord advocacy, promotion of the need for affordable and/or emergency housing, and information about possible home ownership opportunities. No publisher mlapera emergency services 2007-06-04T17:22:19Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/reporting-child-abuse Certain people are required by Vermont law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. These mandated reporters are legally required to report their suspicions to their local Family Services District Office—within 24 hours. In addition, any other person who has reason to believe that a child may have been abused or neglected may make a report to the Family Services Division of DCF. No publisher mlapera emergency services abuse children 2008-06-19T17:13:48Z Link