Support Services
211 - Vermont 2-1-1 is a simple number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in your community. At Vermont 2-1-1, callers will speak with a real person every time. Call Specialists will problem solve and refer callers from throughout Vermont to government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, and other local resources. It is a local call from anywhere in Vermont providing confidential telephone assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is live translation services for 170 languages and access for persons who have special needs and the ability to transfer emergency calls to 9-1-1.
Hartland Christmas Project – Food baskets given to those over 80 and those in need – First Congregational and Unitarian Universalist Churches with support from schools and other town residents.
Hartland First Congregational Church
Rev. Amy Davin, 802-436-2224 hartlandcongregationalchurch.org
Hartland Unitarian Universalist Church
Rev. Paul Sawyer, 802-436-2592, https://www.hartlanduu.com/
Interim Hartland Town Manager, Martin R. Dole, www.Hartland.govoffice.com 802-436-2464
Adult Day Care, https://springfieldhospital.org/adult-day-service/
Connected-at-Home, Ellaway Properties, Woodstock. Fee-based membership service to support living well at home 802-457-1052, http://connected-at-home.com/
Cover Home Repair. Home repair projects (income sensitive), Recover Store, White River Junction. For used merchandise (donations accepted as well). 802-296-7241
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Aging Resource Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766.Hours of operation 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lending library, computers with internet access, assistance with finding information and resources, as well as support groups, lectures, and workshops. All programs are offered free of charge. https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/aging_resource_center.html 603-653-3460
Green Mountain RSVP Matches individual volunteers with agencies and neighbors. Mentors in schools. Linda Husband, 802-885-2083. https://www.rsvpvt.org/
Head Rest. 24 hour hotline dealing with suicide, crisis, and substance abuse. Refers to other services. Substance abuse counseling on a sliding scale basis. Michael Cryans, Executive Director, 603-448-4872 https://headrest.org/
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont. Out-patient mental health services; alcohol and drug treatment services; and community rehabilitation and treatment. 802-674-2539 (Windsor office) or 1-800-622-4235 (24 hour emergency service).
Life Care Planning, Melendy Moritz PLLC, Woodstock. Fee-based service to support living well at home 802-457-9492, daphne@melendymoritz.com
Lifeline DHMC 603-653-1610 or 888-699-4034 https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/
Ottauquechee Health Foundation, Woodstock. Promotes healthy aging; limited assistance with health care costs, 802-457-4188 https://ohfvt.org/ Community Care Coordinator, Susan Jantos, Ottauquechee Health Foundation, 802-457-3030, ext. 203
Senior Solutions (Council on Aging) Senior Solutions is a non-profit organization that provides information, services and resources to seniors and those who care about them. Call the toll-free Senior HelpLine to get information, referrals, transportation, Meals on Wheels, help applying for benefits, assistance with Medicare issues, caregiver respite grants, planning for long term care and other care needs, and much more. 1-800-642-5119 (Senior HelpLine) www.SeniorSolutionsVT.org
Southeastern Vermont Community Action. Community-based anti-poverty program. Services include: weatherization; emergency services, e.g. fuel/utility, housing, food assistance; crisis intervention; tax preparation. Stephen Geller, Executive Director, Main Office – Westminster, 802-722-4575 https://www.sevca.org/
Volunteers in Action (office in Windsor). Connects neighbors in need with volunteers who assist with: transportation; shopping; chores; friendly visits; telephone contact; reading; walking; companionship; installation of life lines; shoveling and raking. Sponsors Meals on Wheels and congregate meals in Windsor, Ascutney, and Hartland. Jannice Ellen, Director, 802-674-5971 https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/about/volunteers-action
Veterans Administration Medical Center, White River Junction. Toll Free 866-687-8387, (866-OUR-VETS), or local 802-295-9363 https://www.whiteriver.va.gov/
Windsor Connection Resource Center, 1 Railroad Plaza, Windsor. Resources Guide for families, https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/centers-programs/windsor-connection-resource-center,