List of Resources
Statewide
Vermont 211: Statewide database for programs and services available to people living in Vermont, including basic needs (housing, utilities, food), 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, while difficult, are important and can strengthen relationships. For how to have these conversations see page 14 of the Off Campus Living Guide (PDF) and the conflict workbook Turning Towards Each Other (PDF).
Food
- UVM Food Assistance Resources
- 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
- Feeding Champlain Valley
- 3 Squares Vermont
- 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 / General Assistance
- 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 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 Crisis Fuel Assistance
- Burlington Electric Department
- Vermont Gas Energy Assistance
- Green Mountain Power Energy Assistance
- Seasonal Fuel Assistance
- Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in VT
Transportation
- Green Mountain Transit. All UVM students have free and unlimited access to Green Mountain Transit
- Go Vermont
- City of Burlington Parking
- CarShare memberships are discounted for all full-time students
UVM and Burlington Identity Specific Resources
- Division of Inclusive Excellence
- Office of International Education
- Center for Academic Success
- Center for Health and Wellbeing
- Spectrum Vermont
- Outright Vermont and thier crisis resources
Health and Wellbeing
- UVM Addressing Sexual Violence
- First Call for emergency, immediate help: 802-488-7777
- Turning Towards Each Other (PDF): 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
- UVM Counseling and Psychiatry Services
- UVM Soundcloud Mindfulness
- Front Porch Forum: electronic neighborhood to keep connected to your community
Local Things To Do
Additional Resources
- UVM Career Center
- UVM Student Financial Services
- Check out Facebook groups like Burlington Gifting
- Vermont Department of Labor Unemployment
- United Way Volunteering Opportunities
- Child Care Financial Assistance Program
- Women, Infants, and Children
(Updated: 04/22/25)