List of Resources
STATEWIDE
Vermont 211: Statewide database for programs and services available to people living in Vermont, including basic needs, healthcare, mental health, addiction, income support and employment, consumer services, and many others.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH ROOMMATES AND GUESTS
Talking to your roommates about keeping your household safe during COVID, while difficult, are important and can strengthen relationships. For how to have these conversations see page 14 of the Off Campus Living Guide and the conflict workbook Turning Towards Each Other.
FOOD
- UVM Food Assistance Resource Page
- UVM Rally Cat Cupboard: the pantry is open to all students. Follow @rallycatscupboard on Facebook and Instagram for more information. Direct message on social media or email cupboard@uvm.edu to set up a time to get items.
- BTV Free Food Access Map
- Check out Facebook group - Burlington Leftovers
- ShiftMeals
- The City of Burlington Food Assistance Resource Page
- Check in with your local grocery stores to see if they do grocery delivery and if they have special hours for the most at-risk populations here
- Feeding Chittenden
- 3 Squares Vermont - Students are still eligible to have the student work requirement waived if they are eligible (no need to participate) for work-study and/or have a FAFSA Expected Family Contribution of $0 until June 10, 2023. Vermont will no longer be able to exempt students from the work requirement after that date.
- Vermont Food Bank
- Hunger Free Vermont
- NOFA-VT Farm Share Program reduces the cost of a local CSA (community supported agriculture) share for Vermonters in need of financial assistance, while ensuring farmers are fully paid.
RENT AND HOUSING
- Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- Vermont Emergency / General Assistance
- Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program
- CVOEO Resources for Housing
- The City of Burlington Housing Resources
- Vermont Legal Aid has resources to help with emergency housing, past due utility bills, mortgage assistance, and other things.
- VT Legal Aid Resource Page (info. on tenant rights)
- VT Tenants housing education and advocacy
- If you are moving out or moving in, it is good to work out a plan with your roommates. Here are some resources that will be helpful. You can purchase low cost items and also donate to the places listed below:
UTILITIES
- Vermont Emergency / General Assistance
- Burlington Electric Department
- Vermont Gas Energy Assistance
- Green Mountain Power Energy Assistance
- Seasonal Fuel Assistance
- Map of libraries, local and state buildings, and schools offering free, open Wi-Fi internet access
- Free Xfinity Hot Spots
- Comcast COVID Response
- 5 Tech Firms Offering Remote Work Tools Free
TRANSPORTATION
- Green Mountain Transit. All UVM students have free and unlimited access to Green Mountain Transit
- Go Vermont
- City of Burlington Parking Updates
- CarShare memberships are discounted for all full-time students
UVM AND BURLINGTON IDENTITY SPECIFIC RESOURCES
- Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Office of International Education
- Center for Academic Success
- Center for Health and Wellbeing
- Spectrum Vermont
- Outright Vermont
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
- First Call for emergency, immediate help: 802-488-7777
- Vermont Department of Health: Coping With Stress
- Turning Towards Each Other: Self-care and conflict resolution resources
- Vermont Department of Mental Health Vermont Peer Support Line: To receive non-judgmental from a "peer" call or text 833-888-2557
- Vermont Health Care Advocate: A free resource available to help all Vermonters solve problems related to health care
- Crisis Text Line: For 24/7 free, confidential counseling text VT to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: For 24/7 free, confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, call 1-800-273-8255
- VT Helplink - statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services
- RAINN sexual violence hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- COVID Support VT
- UVM Counseling and Psychiatry Services
- Soundcloud Mindfulness
- UVM Center for Health and Wellbeing
- The City of Burlington Mental Health and Safety
- Front Porch Forum: electronic neighborhood to keep connected to your community
LOCAL THINGS TO DO
- UVM Bored
- Seven Days StayTripper
- Vermont AllTrails
- Trail Finder
- City Market classes
- Higher Ground
- Vermont Art Online
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- UVM Career Center
- UVM Student Financial Services
- Check out Facebook groups like Burlington Gifting
- Vermont Department of Labor Unemployment
- City of Burlington unemployment and job opportunities
- Burlington volunteering opportunities
- Child Care Financial Assistance Program
- Women, Infants, and Children
(Updated: 02/08/22)