Mental Health and Food Resources

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For students, families, staff, or anyone else who may need a little extra support.

Resource Locator 211 

  • Community Resource Directory

  • Text your zipcode to 898211 to connect with Contact specialists 

    • Hours M-F 8 a.m. – 8 p.m

 

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Clara Martin Center 24 hour emergency service (800) 639-6360

  • (need immediate help? – staff will provide an emergency crisis response via phone to any age in a timely manner) 

  • *If the call is between 8am and 4pm the front desk will immediately connect you with someone

  • *If the call is after 4pm it works by a pager system and you will receive a call back after the correct person is notified 

  • Locations: Randolph, White River Junction



CRS ANNUAL REPORTHCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services)

  • Crisis hotline (800) 622-4235

  • Nakina Sammel (access navigator) (855) 220-9430

  • Hartford HCRS number (802) 295-3032



Suicide prevention information

  • 24/7 hotline Call 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)

  • Website with lots of resources! 

  • If you are worried about someone else or need someone to talk to, U Matter U Can Get Help is a great resource

  • Suicide text line

    • Text VT to 741741

 

Domestic violence hotline



Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 

  • National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 

    • 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

  • The Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Trained crisis counselors available.

    • Call 1-800-985-5990  

    • Text TalkWithUs to 66746 



LGBTQ SUPPORT

 

 

FOOD RESOURCES

 

  • WhyHunger? Text your zipcode to 1-800-548-6479 to receive local food resources

  • VeggieVanGO need access to a more nutritious diet/access to fruits and vegetables

  • Sharon Food Shelf – The Lighthouse call 802-763-2007

    • Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6:30; Saturday 10 – 12

  • South Royalton Area Food Shelf 

    • Open Thursdays 10:30am-10:30pm BUT contact Anna Wright at (802) 356-0922 if you need a delivery or have questions!!!

  • Randolph Area Food Shelf  

    • Hours: Mon 3pm-5pm, Tues 1pm-5pm, Wed 3pm-5pm, Thurs 5pm-7pm, Fri 3pm-5pm

    • 12 Prince Street Unit; Randolph, VT – 05060

    • Phone: (802) 431-0144

  • Chelsea Food Shelf 

    • 13 North Common, Chelsea, VT – 05038

    • Phone: (802) 685-4874

  • Tunbridge -Community Food Shelf at Parish House 

    • Fri 4pm-6pm knock on front door to get a list and mark what you need then drive to back door for pick up.  

  • Upper Valley Haven (802) 295-5600

    • Mon-Fri Haven is open 9am-4pm 

    • Mon-Fri Haven food shelf is open 9am-3pm

 
 
OTHER RESOURCES:
 
LISTEN Community Services
About: LISTEN meets the need. As a direct result of our community’s generosity, Upper Valley children, seniors, families, and individuals receive a warm meal, fuel for their homes, holiday presents for their children, and life skill education to help them transition to successful independent living. They also offer clothing assistance and summer camp vouchers.
 
Vermont Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program
About: The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. WIOA promotes employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth. WIOA also works with adult education and literacy programs and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment.
 
Good News Garage
About: Good News Garage (GNG) was founded in 1996 as one of the first nonprofit car donation programs in the U.S. Our goal is to repair donated cars, as needed, and award them to individuals and families striving for self-sufficiency. Over the last 26 years, we have provided over 5,500 New England families with donated vehicles, empowering them to move out of poverty and into financial independence and social stability.
 
 
HealthWell Foundation
About: The HealthWell Foundation is a leading independent non-profit dedicated to improving access to health care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. In 2022, we awarded more than $896 million in grants through our Disease Funds, and since 2004 we have helped more than 822,000 patients afford essential treatments and medications. HealthWell is recognized as one of America’s most efficient charities — 100 percent of every dollar donated goes directly to patient grants and services.
 
Family Reach
About: Family Reach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides non-medical financial support to families facing cancer. Treatment requires more than medicine — families need a roof over their heads and food on their tables to survive. If a family can’t meet these basic needs, cancer treatment takes a back seat. We work with patients, providers, and community organizations to challenge the systems that force families to choose between their health and their home. Together, we’re making financial treatment a standard of cancer care.
 
Funding for Pet Care and Emergency Pet Care
Mitzvah Fund (Vermont): https://www.themitzvahfundvt.org/about-3 (non-emergency)
Bow Wow Buddies: https://www.bowwowbuddies.com/apply-for-grant/ (emergency)