Bellows Falls Community Garden
Offering garden space and informational workshops. Available to Bellows Falls residents. Call for application. 802-463-9257
Black River Good Neighbor Services, Inc
Providing food, clothing, and financial assistance to those in need.
Audrey Bridge, Director
105 Main Street
Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-3663
email: brgns@tds.net
Community Cares Network
Neighbor-to-neighbor volunteer support network serving elderly and disabled who are at risk of losing their ability to live independently. Services include companionship, transportation assistance, respite for family caregivers, referral services.
Phone 802-875-6341
Community Education/Springfield Hospital
Annual calendar of educational programs.
802-885-7686
email: speplau@springfieldmed.org
Council on Aging, Springfield, VT
Social services assistance for people 60 years and older, caregivers and families
802-885-2655
email: information@coasevt.org
Diabetes Support Group
Monthly support group - free - offers education and support
802-885-7508
email: mmanner@springfieldmed.org
Edgar May Health & Recreation Center
Promoting healthy lifestyles for children and adults through education and exercise.
140 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT
802-885-2568
Christian Craig, Executive Director
email: info@myreccenter.org
www.myreccenter.org
Grafton Cares
Helps neighbors in need of assistance, Grafton, VT. Contact Judy Ross, 802-843-1112.
Healthy Living Workshops
This FREE six-week series of Healthy Living classes helps those with chronic conditions, including arthritis, asthma, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, emphysema, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, etc. learn to live a healthier life. 802-885-3744
email: inmotion@vermontel.net
In Motion Walking Programs
802-885-3744
email: inmotion@vermontel.net
Lifeline
Safety alert communication for individuals living alone, or who have disabilities, illnesses, recent surgery, are at risk for falls, etc.Available 24/7. 1-888-472-1424
Meals on Wheels for Seniors
139 Main Street
Springfield, VT 05156
802-885-5879
Our Place Drop-In Center
Food shelf, showers, children's play area. Breakfast is served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9 0 10:30 am. Lunch served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Referrals to treatment programs and support services, on-site therapist, home deliveries for shut-ins. 4 Island Street, Bellows Falls, VT. Call Susan Shea, 804-463-2217, email: ourplace@sover.net.
Parks Place Community Resource Center
Connecting community members with health, human, and educational resources. Located at 44 School Street, Bellows Falls, VT
802-463-9927
http://www.parksplacevt.org/index.php
email: info@parksplacevt.org
Ready, Set, Stop! (Quit Smoking)
Smoking cessation classes offered every Tuesday, from 9:30 am - 10:30 am in LaPinney Conference Room, Springfield Hospital, and every Wednesday, from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Springfield Hospital Library. Contact Celia Taylor, RRT
Tobacco Cessation Coordinator
Springfield Hospital, Springfield, VT
802-885-7346
email: ctaylor@springfieldmed.org
Southeastern Vermont Community Action
Enabling people to cope with, and reduce the hardships of poverty; create sustainable self-sufficiency; and reduce the causes and move toward the elimination of poverty.
Steve Geller, Executive Director
91 Buck Drive
Westminster, VT 05158
802-722-4575
www.sevca.org
Email: sgeller@sevca.org
Southern Vermont AHEC
Improving Vermont's public health by establishing educational partnerships with Vermont communities, health professionals, and in health training programs.
Nancy Lanoue, MEED, Executive Director
802-885-2126, ext. 204
email: info@southernvermontahec.org
Southern Vermont AHEC Physical Activity Options
Learn how 30 minutes of exercise and eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily are good for your health through AHEC's 30+5 program.
Nancy Schaefer, 30+5 Program Coordinator
Daylyn Finnegan, 30+5 Program Coordinator
802-885-2126 ext. 206
email: info@southernvermontahec.org
Springfield Area Parent/Child Center
Childcare resources, referrals, education, and family support.
Betty Kinsman, Executive Director
2 Main Streeet
North Springfield, VT 05150
802-885-5242
www.sapcc-vt.org
Support Groups/Springfield Hospital
Monthly support groups for Alzheimers, Breast Cancer, Breastfeeding, Diabetes, Ostomy/IBD, and Pulmonary Puffers. Click here for information available on-line. Contact Sandy Peplau, 802-885-7686, or email: speplau@springfieldmed.org
Valley Health Connections
Connecting people with needed services, i.e. health care, food stamps, insurance, home heating fuel, etc.
Wilda Pelton, Executive Director
Valley Health Connections
802-885-1616
email: pvfcclinic@vermontel.net
Visiting Nurse Association
Services include home health, hospice, clinics, education and wellness programs. Serves 86 communities in NH and VT.
802-886-2500
email: vnahospicevtnh.org
Westminster Cares, Inc.
Helping seniors and disabled adults remain healthy and independent. Meals, visits, transportation. Social, educational opportunities in exercise, art, and nutrition. 9 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Ronnie Friedman, Director, 802-722-3607. Email wecares@sover.net. www.westminstercares.org.