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 Crisis Community Services provides help such as shelter and food through nonprofit, community organizations. Call (802) 241-3570. No publisher mlapera emergency services food & nutrition community services 2007-06-04T17:25:08Z 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 Helping battered women provide safe environments for themselves and their children. Call 1-800-228-7395 No publisher mlapera emergency services abuse domestic violence 2007-02-12T21:33:59Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/emergency-assistance General Assistance (GA) and Emergency Assistance (EA) programs provide help with housing and utilities, food and personal needs money, and medical assistance to individuals and families who have experienced a catastrophe and are unable to provide for their basic needs. Call 1-800-287-0589 No publisher mlapera food & nutrition emergency services housing assistance 2007-09-25T13:02:56Z Link http://humanservices.vermont.gov/services/links-to-service/emergency-food-assistance-program The Vermont Foodbank, through food shelves around the state, provides households depending on income levels with commodities. Organizations serving prepared meals may also be eligible for commodities if they mostly serve needy persons. Call 1-800-585-2265 No publisher mlapera food & nutrition emergency services 2007-01-03T13:56:28Z 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 If you are in a heating crisis (you have no fuel, or are very close to running out of fuel), or if you have received a disconnection notice from your electric company, and electricity is required to run your heating system or you have electric heat, you may be eligible for assistance through the Crisis Fuel program. Contact your local Community Action Agency for help. Crisis assistance is available at night, on the weekends, or during holidays. Call 1-800-287-0589 No publisher mlapera emergency services 2007-01-03T13:56:28Z 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 Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect: You do not need to prove that a child has been abused. An intake worker will talk with you about your observations. If there is enough information to indicate that the child may have been abused and/or neglected as defined in statute, the information will be accepted and investigated. Please call your nearest district office between 7:45am and 4:30pm weekdays-- click here for the phone number. After 4:30 you may contact the DCF emergency services program at 800-649-5285. No publisher mlapera emergency services abuse children 2008-03-12T13:25:42Z Link