•The Wellness Center
Wellness programs including fitness and swimming classes, CPR, Health Education, Life Skills and Support Programs.
North Country Health System
189 Prouty Drive
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-5566
Fax: (802) 334-3240
Email: mbarry@nchsi.org
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
•Essex North Supervisory Union
Public school, special services for students.
99 School St.
Canaan, VT 05903
Phone: (802) 266-3380
Fax: (802) 266-7068
Email: thurlbert@ensu.k12.vt.us
Hours: Mon- Fri.
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
•Community Health-North Country Health System
“Too Smart to Smoke,” resource information on tobacco prevention
and cessation, funding for breast cancer detection and treatment, including
mammograms through the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Women’s Resource
Center.
189 Prouty Drive
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-3208
Fax: (802) 334-3281
Email: jfedele@nchsi.org
Web Site: http://www.nchsi.org
Hours: Mon.- Fri.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
•Northeast Kingdom Learning Services-Independent
Tutorial Program
NEKLS is on Vermont's approved list of supplemental education providers
with it Independent Tutorial Program. Schools contract with NEKLS to provide
tutors to individuals or to groups of students who receive their education
outside a traditional school setting. Coordination between NEKLS and each
school assures that the student's curriculum will receive proper credit
towards grade advancement and towards graduation.
1 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-3030
Email: nekls@vtlink.net
Hours: Hours based on
family needs.
•Northeast Kingdom Learning Services-Migrant
Education Even Start
Migrant Education Even Start is a family literacy program for qualified
families including 4 essential components: Early Education, Adult Education
and Literacy, Parenting, and Parent and Child Together time. If you have
moved with the past three years, do "hands on" work in agriculture,
have a child under 8 years old and have an Adult Education need, you may
be eligilbe for this comprehensive educational service.
P.O. Box 349
Derby, VT 05829
Phone: (802) 766-2517
Email: nekls@vtlink.net
Hours: HOURS MISSING
•Northeast Kingdom Learning Services-Migrant
Education Consortium
Migrant Education provides in-school supplemental educational services
to qualified migrant families. If you have moved within the past 3 years
and do "hands on" work in agriculture, your children may be
eligible to receive these services which help ensure school success.
P.O Box 349
Derby, VT 05829
Phone: (802) 766-2517
Hours: Office hours Mon.-
Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, also hours based on family needs.
•MedQuest
MedQuest is a program of the Northeastern Vermont Area Health Education
Center. The program serves up to 40 Vermont 9th and 10th graders each
summer from our service region of Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille, Orange,
Orleans and Washington counties. MedQuest is a one-week residential health
career exploration program that takes place at Johnson State College and
Lyndon State College. Participants have the opportunity to job shadow
health care professionals, receive CPR certification, first aid training
and attend a variety of presentations related to health careers and personal
and professional development. First year medical students from UVM staff
the programs. Program participants are nominated by their high schools
to attend.
177 Western Ave
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 748-2506
Fax: (802) 748-2910
Email: khardy@nevahec.org
Web Site: http://www.nevahec.org
Hours: June 27-July
3 (JSC) and July 11-17 (LSC)
•aka
Science (All Kids Are Scientists)
Science is a key foundation for a career in health care. Studies show
that children, particularly girls, begin to lose interest in science by
the third grade. aka Science is a program for children in grades K-6 that
is designed to encourage and enhance interest in science through hands
on activities using every day common materials. Each session is eight
hours and set up as an after school program. Training is free to your
organization but kit costs apply. Please call for more information. Northeastern
VT AHEC serves Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, and Washington
Counties.
177 Western Ave
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone:
(802) 748-2506
Fax: (802) 748-2910
Email: khardy@nevahec.org
Web Site: http://www.nevahec.org
Hours: Program Scheduled
as Requested
•Early
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) at the Vermont Department
of Health, Newport District Office
Medicaid's health program for children and young adults up to age 21.
Its goal is to promote healthy behaviors and assure access to quality
medical and dental care. VDH staff contact eligible particpants and provide
information about what health services are available through Medicaid
or Dr. Dynasaur and why these services are important. Services are coordinated
with and through WIC, school supervisory unions, SRS, and other groups
that work with children and adolescents. Services include contacting the
families or gurdians of children enrolled in Med.?Dr. D. through mailings,
telephone, or home visits, collaborate with medical and denal providers
to ensure that children receive al necessary and available services, educate
familes about proper car seat usage, educate parents about baby bottle
tooth decay and coordinate services if requested, provide technical assistance
and support to schools about best practices for prevention and intervention
strategies for school age children.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Healthy
Babies Kids and Families (HBK&F) at the Vermont Department of Health,
Newport District Office
The goal is to improve the health of pregnant women and infants receiving
Medicaid services by assuring the availability and accessibillity of health
and social services. Healthy Babies nurses work with doctors and other
health care providers to assure pregnant women and babies receive health
assessments and that all social and health service providers are working
together to coordinate care. They help determine the needs of women and
infants in the program and help them access needed services. Home visiting
services are provided to families by the staff of the Health Department,
Home Health agencies, and Parent Child Centers. In these visits nurses,
nutritionists, or family support workers answer questions about pregnancy,
delivery, parenting; talk toparents about infant health needs like immunizations
as well as health risks, and help families learn about and access community
services and ongoing medical care.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Infectious
Disease at the Vermont Department of Health,
Newport District Office
R educe the incidence of infectious diseases through immunization, monitoring
disease reports, community education and outbreak investigations. Activities
include: distributing free chlldhood and adolescent vaccines and some
free adult vaccines to health care providers, educating parents about
the importance of childhood immunizations and keeping an upt-to-date recore,
review the immunization records of children and provide information and
referral for those needing immunizations to health care providers, provide
information and vaccines to people who need them through work with community
organizations, work with health care providers on appropriate dosage,
use and storage of vaccines, help coordinate free immunization clinics
with schools, hold special immunization clinics in disease outbreak situations,
investigate reported cases of infectious diseases such as measles, hepatitis
and rabies among others to determine the cause and recommend measures
sto control and prevent the spread of disease.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program at the Vermont Department of Health, Newport
District Office
Goal is to reduce the number of lead poisoned chlidren, increase screening
and help identify and eliminate potential sources of lead. Activities
include: tracking the number of children screened and the number of positive
diagnoses, promote professional and public education about the risks of
lead poisoning, the importance of screening and screening methods, for
severely lead poisoned children arrange environmental ssessmensts of homes
and day cares, and monitor follow-up to make sure children receive apropriate
services, train health care providers to perform capillary blood lead
screening tests, offer free capillary screening for one and two year olds
on WIC or by special request if appropriate.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Women
Infants Children Program (WIC) at the Vermont Department of Health, Newport
District Office
The goal is to improve health by teaching families about good nutritional
practices and providing nutritious foods to eligible Vermonters. WIC serves
children less than 5 years of age, pregnant women, mothers of infants
less than 6 month old, and breastfeeding women of infants less than one
year old. Eligibility involves income less than 185% of poverty and at
least one medical or nutritional condition that would be improved by health
and nutrition education or the the supplelmental foods provides. Women
or children with Medicaid or Dr. Dynasaur are automatically income eligible
for the Program. WIC clinics are held throughout the district and include
health education and nutrition counseling, screening for selected health
problems, development of a supplemental food package that can include
cereals, formula, milk, juice, cheese, eggs, peanut butter, beans, and
carrots. Food packages are delivered to families" homes by private
WIC vendors. Women who are breastfeeding receive additional support and
educational materials.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Youth
Program, DET
The youth program is available to assist youth (ages 14-22) having multiple
barriers to employment find training and/or work, thus aiding them in
becoming productive members of society.
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
Phone: 802-334-6545
Fax: 802-334-3351
Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
Hours: Mon.- Thurs.
7:45 AM
to 4:30 PM;
Fri. 9:45 AM
to 4:30 PM
•Social and Rehabilation Services (SRS)
It is the mission of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
to promote the social, emotional, and physical well being and safety of
Vermont's children and families.
This is done through the provision of protective, developmental, therapeutic, probation, and support services for children and families in partnership with schools, businesses, community leaders, service providers, families, and youth statewide.
You do not need to prove that a child has been abused. An intake worker will talk with you about your observations. If there is enough information to indicate that the child may have been abused or neglected as defined in statute, the referral will be accepted as a report. If you are unsure whether a situation constitutes a report, call and consult an intake worker.
After your initial call, you will be asked to complete a brief one-page
report. Your identity can be kept confidential, unless court action is
necessary to protect the child. However, your open participation in the
process can provide the most benefit to the child and parent. If there
is a court hearing, and your identity must be disclosed, Vermont law provides
you with civil or criminal immunity when your report has been made in
good faith.
100 Main Street, Ste 230
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6723
Fax: (802) 334-3371
Email: tpristow@srs.state.vt.us
or jhunsberger@srs.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.state.vt.us/srs/
Hours: Mon.- Fri.
7:45 AM
to 4:30 PM.
After hours call 1-800-649-5285
•Green Mountain United Way
We provide referral information for a variety of community services, as
well as support and training to our member agencies in five counties.
301 Railroad Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: 802-751-8637
Fax: 802-223-0273
Email: gmunitedway@surfglobal.net
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
•Health & Traffic Safety O.N.E.
The Health & Traffic Safety O.N.E. promotes health and traffic safety
awareness through activities, events, press releases, and public service
announcements. Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-7266
Email: willey@surfglobal.net
•The Northeast Kingdom's Promise
The Northeast Kingdom's Promise, chartered as part of America's Promise
- The Alliance for Youth, is committed to fulfilling the five promises:
Caring Adults, Safe Places, Healthy Start, Markeetable Skills, and Opportunity
to Serve.
100 Main Street, Suite 260
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-7915
Fax: (802) 334-5730
Email: cnbtk@together.net
Web Site: www.nekpromise.com
•Youthlinks Vermont
We provide grants to youth organizations for projects/activities whereby
youth are involved in the interaction with adults to enhance their communities
through the planning and implementation of such projects/activities. The
main purpose of the organization is to empower youth to have a voice in
their community by providing community service or enriching the lives
of youth.
P. O. Box 472
Island Pond, VT 05846
Phone: 723-6636
Fax: 723-6636
Email: dmeehan@surfglobal.net
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00
AM to 4:00 PM
•Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger
The Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger works with schools and local
organizations to assist them in making the federally funded child nutrition
programs more available to children and families statewide, including
the Northeast Kingdom. These programs include school meals, summer meals,
food stamps, and the innovative Cooking for Life series that teaches youth
and parents to prepare nutritious meals on a tight budget.
108
Flynn Ave.
Burlington,
VT 05401
Phone:
(802) 865-0255
Fax:
(802) 865-0266
Email:
jheidkamp@vtnohunger.org
Web
Site: http://www.vtnohunger.org
Hours:
Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM
to 4:30 PM
•North Country Schools/OENSU Early Childhood
Programs
OENSU Early Childhood Programs offers center-based and home-visiting for
eligible children free of charge. Families are encouraged to contact us
for more information at the telephone number above. Center-based preschool
services are offered in Derby, Newport, and Troy, but we serve the entire
Orleans-Northern Essex region. Evaluations and developmental screenings
are also provided upon request.
447
Sias Ave.
Newport,
VT 05855
Phone:
(802) 334-5704
Fax:
(802) 334-2047
Email:
ejerunes@yahoo.com
Hours:
School year, Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
•NEKCA
- Community Action Youth Services
CAYS, serving Orleans and Northern Essex counties, works with youth and
families to develop positive life skills through prevention programs and
support services.Programs include: CAYS Transition Services, Runaway Program,
Orleans County Court Diversion, VYDC AmeriCorps, Juvenile Restorative
Program, Street Checkers, Street Outreach, and the Teen Center located
in the basement of the Municipal building in Newport.
343
Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone:
(802) 334-0184
Fax:
(802) 334-1068
Email:
cays@nekca.org
Web
Site: www.nekca.org/cays/index_cays.htm
Hours:
Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, except Teen Center
•Northeast
Kingdom Community Action
NEKCA provides a variety of direct program activities, referrals, advocacy,
and education in a non-judgmental manner to more than 6,000 moderate-
to low-income familes in communities of the Northeast Kingdom. NEKCA has
its main administrative offices in Newport and St. Johnsbury, and program
sites throughout Caledonia, Orleans and Essex counties.
70
Main Street
Newport,
VT 05855
Phone:
802-334-7316
Fax:
802-334-5249
WebSite:
www.nekca.org
Hours:
Generally Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
•NEKCA
- Parent Child Centers - South
NEKCA Parent Child Centers provide services and support to families and
children via a comprehensive prevention-oriented holistic approach, offering
a menu of eight core services - Home Visiting, Playgroups, Early Childhood
Programs, Parent Education, Parent Support, Community Development, On-site
Services, and Resource & Referral. Parent Child Centers are historically
viewed as "community hubs," and are often an initial point of entry for
families in need of support.
506 Portland Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 748-6040
Fax:
(802) 748-6042
Email: pcsouth@necka.org
WebSite: http://www.nekca.org/p_c_c/index_pcc.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM
•NEKCA
- Parent Child Centers - North
NEKCA Parent Child Centers provide services and support to families and
children via a comprehensive prevention-oriented holistic approach, offering
a menu of eight core services - Home Visiting, Playgroups, Early Childhood
Programs, Parent Education, Parent Support, Community Development, On-site
Services, and Resource & Referral. Parent Child Centers are historically
viewed as "community hubs," and are often an initial point of entry for
families in need of support.
32 Central Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-4072
Fax:
(802) 334-4079
Email: pccnorth@nekca.org
WebSite: http://www.nekca.org/p_c_c/index_pcc.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM
•NEKCA
- Child and Family Development Program
NEKCA CFDP Head Start/Early Head Start offers comprehensive early childhood
and family development services for parents with children prenatal through
age five. Programs are free for eligible children and their families.
A variety of options are available including home based, full day, part
day and family child homes.
273 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-8676
Fax:
(802) 334-8212
WebSite:
http://www.nekca.org/headstar/index_headstart.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM
•NEKCA
- Step O.N.E.
Step O.N.E. provides 24-hour support to victims and survivors of domestic
and sexual violence and abuse. Specific services include: 24-hour hot
line, Court support, Support groups,Public awareness, Safety planning
and help for fleeing victims, Children's emotional support and social,
education programs
P.O. Box 1004
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-0148
WebSite: http://www.nekca.org/step_one/index_stepone.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM, 24-hour hotline
•The
Wellness Center
Wellness programs including fitness and swimming classes, CPR, Health
Education, Life Skills and Support Programs
North Country Health System
189 Prouty Drive
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-5566
Fax: (802) 334-3240
Email: mbarry@nchsi.org
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30
AM to 4:30 PM
•Essex North Supervisory Union
Public school, special services for students
99 School St.
Canaan, VT 05903
Phone: (802) 266-3380
Fax: (802) 266-7068
Email: thurlbert@ensu.k12.vt.us
Hours: Mon.- Fri.
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
•Community Health-North Country Health System
“Too Smart to Smoke,” resource information on tobacco prevention
and cessation, Funding for breast cancer detection and treatment, including
mammograms through the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Women’s Resource
Center
189 Prouty Drive
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-3208
Fax: (802) 334-3281
Email: jfedele@nchsi.org
Web Site: http://www.nchsi.org
Hours: Mon.- Fri.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
•Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
PPNNE provides reproductive health care services including yearly exams,
birth control, pregnancy testing, testing & treatment for sexually
transmitted infections, HIV testing and counseling, pre- and post-menopausal
care, services for men, and much more. Education and training programs
are also available. Visit www.ppnne.org
or call 1.800.230.PLAN to reach the nearest Planned Parenthood health
center.
79 Coventry Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-5822
Fax: (802) 334-5312
Email: allegra@ppnne.org
Web Site:
www.ppnne.org
Hours: Mon. 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM, Tues. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Thurs. 11:00 AM to 7:00
PM
•Planned
Parenthood of Northern New England
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England offers affordable, confidential
reproductive health care for men, women, and teens. Services include birth
control information, pregnancy testing, pregnancy options counseling and
referrals for prenatal care, adoption and abortion, HIV testing, testing
and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, annual exams including
pap tests and breast exams and emergency contraception.
357 Western Avenue Suite 101
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (800) 230-PLAN
Email: supportus@ppnne.org
Web Site: www.ppnne.org
Hours: Call for an
appointment
•Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Education Department
In addition to our health services, PPNNE also has an education department
that offers professional trainings to the public on a variety of topics
including sexuality education, sexual violence, gender identity and health
innovations. We offer presentations to high school students and community
groups as well.
23 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (800) 488-9638
Email: education@ppnne.org
Web Site: www.ppnne.org
Hours: Call for specific
information
•Northeast Kingdom Learning Services - Migrant
Education Even Start
Migrant Education Even Start is a family literacy program for qualified
families including 4 essential components: Early Education, Adult Education
and Literacy, Parenting, and Parent and Child Together time. If you have
moved with the past three years, do "hands on" work in agriculture,
have a child under 8 years old and have an Adult Education need, you may
be eligilbe for this comprehensive educational service.
P.O. Box 349
Derby, VT 05829
Phone: (802) 766-2517
Email: nekls@vtlink.net
Hours: HOURS MISSING
•Northeast Kingdom Learning Services - Migrant
Education Consortium
Migrant Education provides in-school supplemental educational services
to qualified migrant families. If you have moved within the past 3 years
and do "hands on" work in agriculture, your children may be
eligible to receive these services which help ensure school success.
P.O Box 349
Derby, VT 05829
Phone: (802) 766-2517
Hours: Office hours Mon.
- Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, also hours based on family needs.
•Early
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) at the Vermont Department
of Health, Newport District Office
Medicaid's health program for children and young adults up to age 21.
Its goal is to promote healthy behaviors and assure access to quality
medical and dental care. VDH staff contact eligible particpants and provide
information about what health services are available through Medicaid
or Dr. Dynasaur and why these services are important. Services are coordinated
with and through WIC, school supervisory unions, SRS, and other groups
that work with children and adolescents. Services include contacting the
families or gurdians of children enrolled in Med.?Dr. D. through mailings,
telephone, or home visits, collaborate with medical and denal providers
to ensure that children receive al necessary and available services, educate
familes about proper car seat usage, educate parents about baby bottle
tooth decay and coordinate services if requested, provide technical assistance
and support to schools about best practices for prevention and intervention
strategies for school age children.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Healthy
Babies Kids and Families (HBK&F) at the Vermont Department of Health,
Newport District Office
The goal is to improve the health of pregnant women and infants receiving
Medicaid services by assuring the availability and accessibillity of health
and social services. Healthy Babies nurses work with doctors and other
health care providers to assure pregnant women and babies receive health
assessments and that all social and health service providers are working
together to coordinate care. They help determine the needs of women and
infants in the program and help them access needed services. Home visiting
services are provided to families by the staff of the Health Department,
Home Health agencies, and Parent Child Centers. In these visits nurses,
nutritionists, or family support workers answer questions about pregnancy,
delivery, parenting; talk toparents about infant health needs like immunizations
as well as health risks, and help families learn about and access community
services and ongoing medical care.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Infectious
Disease at the Vermont Department of Health,
Newport District Office
R educe the incidence of infectious diseases through immunization, monitoring
disease reports, community education and outbreak investigations. Activities
include: distributing free chlldhood and adolescent vaccines and some
free adult vaccines to health care providers, educating parents about
the importance of childhood immunizations and keeping an upt-to-date recore,
review the immunization records of children and provide information and
referral for those needing immunizations to health care providers, provide
information and vaccines to people who need them through work with community
organizations, work with health care providers on appropriate dosage,
use and storage of vaccines, help coordinate free immunization clinics
with schools, hold special immunization clinics in disease outbreak situations,
investigate reported cases of infectious diseases such as measles, hepatitis
and rabies among others to determine the cause and recommend measures
sto control and prevent the spread of disease.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program at the Vermont Department of Health, Newport
District Office
Goal is to reduce the number of lead poisoned chlidren, increase screening
and help identify and eliminate potential sources of lead. Activities
include: tracking the number of children screened and the number of positive
diagnoses, promote professional and public education about the risks of
lead poisoning, the importance of screening and screening methods, for
severely lead poisoned children arrange environmental ssessmensts of homes
and day cares, and monitor follow-up to make sure children receive apropriate
services, train health care providers to perform capillary blood lead
screening tests, offer free capillary screening for one and two year olds
on WIC or by special request if appropriate.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Women
Infants Children Program (WIC) at the Vermont Department of Health, Newport
District Office
The goal is to improve health by teaching families about good nutritional
practices and providing nutritious foods to eligible Vermonters. WIC serves
children less than 5 years of age, pregnant women, mothers of infants
less than 6 month old, and breastfeeding women of infants less than one
year old. Eligibility involves income less than 185% of poverty and at
least one medical or nutritional condition that would be improved by health
and nutrition education or the the supplelmental foods provides. Women
or children with Medicaid or Dr. Dynasaur are automatically income eligible
for the Program. WIC clinics are held throughout the district and include
health education and nutrition counseling, screening for selected health
problems, development of a supplemental food package that can include
cereals, formula, milk, juice, cheese, eggs, peanut butter, beans, and
carrots. Food packages are delivered to families" homes by private
WIC vendors. Women who are breastfeeding receive additional support and
educational materials.
100 Main St. Suite 220
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6707,
or (800) 952-2945
Fax: 334-3904
Email: acreave@vdh.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.HealthyVermonters.info
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 7:45
AM to 4:30 PM
•Social
and Rehabilitaion Services (SRS)
It is the mission of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
to promote the social, emotional, and physical well being and safety of
Vermont's children and families.
This is done through the provision of protective, developmental, therapeutic, probation, and support services for children and families in partnership with schools, businesses, community leaders, service providers, families, and youth statewide.
You do not need to prove that a child has been abused. An intake worker will talk with you about your observations. If there is enough information to indicate that the child may have been abused or neglected as defined in statute, the referral will be accepted as a report. If you are unsure whether a situation constitutes a report, call and consult an intake worker.
After your initial call, you will be asked to complete a brief one-page
report. Your identity can be kept confidential, unless court action is
necessary to protect the child. However, your open participation in the
process can provide the most benefit to the child and parent. If there
is a court hearing, and your identity must be disclosed, Vermont law provides
you with civil or criminal immunity when your report has been made in
good faith.
100 Main Street, Ste 230
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-6723
Fax: (802) 334-3371
Email: tpristow@srs.state.vt.us
or jhunsberger@srs.state.vt.us
Web Site: http://www.state.vt.us/srs/
Hours: Mon.-Fri.
7:45 AM
to 4:30 PM.
After hours call 1-800-649-5285
•Green
Mountain United Way
We provide referral information for a variety of community services, as
well as support and training to our member agencies in five counties.
301 Railroad Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: 802-751-8637
Fax: 802-223-0273
Email: gmunitedway@surfglobal.net
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
•Health
& Traffic Safety O.N.E.
The Health & Traffic Safety O.N.E. promotes health and traffic safety
awareness through activities, events, press releases, and public service
announcements. Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-7266
Email: willey@surfglobal.net
•The
Northeast Kingdom's Promise
The Northeast Kingdom's Promise, chartered as part of America's Promise
- The Alliance for Youth, is committed to fulfilling the five promises:
Caring Adults, Safe Places, Healthy Start, Markeetable Skills, and Opportunity
to Serve.
100 Main Street, Suite 260
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-7915
Fax: (802) 334-5730
Email: cnbtk@together.net
Web Site: www.nekpromise.com
•Youthlinks
Vermont
We provide grants to youth organizations for projects/activities whereby
youth are involved in the interaction with adults to enhance their communities
through the planning and implementation of such projects/activities. The
main purpose of the organization is to empower youth to have a voice in
their community by providing community service or enriching the lives
of youth.
P. O. Box 472
Island Pond, VT 05846
Phone: 723-6636
Fax: 723-6636
Email: dmeehan@surfglobal.net
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00
AM to 4:00 PM
•Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger
The Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger works with schools and local
organizations to assist them in making the federally funded child nutrition
programs more available to children and families statewide, including
the Northeast Kingdom. These programs include school meals, summer meals,
food stamps, and the innovative Cooking for Life series that teaches youth
and parents to prepare nutritious meals on a tight budget.
108
Flynn Ave.
Burlington,
VT 05401
Phone:
(802) 865-0255
Fax:
(802) 865-0266
Email:
jheidkamp@vtnohunger.org
Web
Site: http://www.vtnohunger.org
Hours:
Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM
to 4:30 PM
•NEKCA
- Community Action Youth Services
CAYS, serving Orleans and Northern Essex counties, works with youth and
families to develop positive life skills through prevention programs and
support services.Programs include: CAYS Transition Services, Runaway Program,
Orleans County Court Diversion, VYDC AmeriCorps, Juvenile Restorative
Program, Street Checkers, Street Outreach, and the Teen Center located
in the basement of the Municipal building in Newport.
343
Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone:
(802) 334-0184
Fax:
(802) 334-1068
Email:
cays@nekca.org
Web
Site: www.nekca.org/cays/index_cays.htm
Hours:
Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, except Teen Center
•Northeast
Kingdom Community Action
NEKCA provides a variety of direct program activities, referrals, advocacy,
and education in a non-judgmental manner to more than 6,000 moderate-
to low-income familes in communities of the Northeast Kingdom. NEKCA has
its main administrative offices in Newport and St. Johnsbury, and program
sites throughout Caledonia, Orleans and Essex counties.
70
Main Street
Newport,
VT 05855
Phone:
802-334-7316
Fax:
802-334-5249
WebSite:
www.nekca.org
Hours:
Generally Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
•Northeast
Kingdom Community Action - Outreach Department
The Outreach Department assists low income residents get the help they
need through referrals, advocacy and case management. Outreach has offices
in Newport, St. Johnsbury, Island Pond and Canaan that provide assistance
with emergency food, shelter and fuel.
70 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone:
(802) 334-7316
Fax:
(802) 334-5249
Web
Site: www.nekca.org/outreach/index_outreach.htm
Hours:
Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
•NEKCA
- Work & Self Reliance Department
The NEKCA's Work & Self Reliance Department works with people with
little or no work history, or with barriers to employment. The Department
offers opportunities for these people to overcome these issues and move
into the work force. W & SR houses the Careers Program, the Work Placement
and Training program, and the Kingdom Cars Program. Careers is a workshop
program that runs 7 weeks long, 5 times a year. It offers educational
and hands on work training. The Work Placement and Training Program runs
all year, and offers hands- on work training. Kingdom Cars is a donated
vehicle program. Cars are fixed and sold for the cost of the repairs.
This program is used to help people get to work.
108 Cherry Street City
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 748-8997
Fax:
(802) 748-8998
WebSite: http://www.nekca.org/careers/index_careers.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM
•NEKCA - Parent Child Centers - South
NEKCA Parent Child Centers provide services and support to families and
children via a comprehensive prevention-oriented holistic approach, offering
a menu of eight core services - Home Visiting, Playgroups, Early Childhood
Programs, Parent Education, Parent Support, Community Development, On-site
Services, and Resource & Referral. Parent Child Centers are historically
viewed as "community hubs," and are often an initial point of entry for
families in need of support.
506 Portland Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 748-6040
Fax:
(802) 748-6042
Email: pcsouth@necka.org
WebSite: http://www.nekca.org/p_c_c/index_pcc.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM
•NEKCA
- Parent Child Centers - North
NEKCA Parent Child Centers provide services and support to families and
children via a comprehensive prevention-oriented holistic approach, offering
a menu of eight core services - Home Visiting, Playgroups, Early Childhood
Programs, Parent Education, Parent Support, Community Development, On-site
Services, and Resource & Referral. Parent Child Centers are historically
viewed as "community hubs," and are often an initial point of entry for
families in need of support.
32 Central Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-4072
Fax:
(802) 334-4079
Email: pccnorth@nekca.org
WebSite: http://www.nekca.org/p_c_c/index_pcc.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM
•NEKCA - Child and Family Development Program
NEKCA CFDP Head Start/Early Head Start offers comprehensive early childhood
and family development services for parents with children prenatal through
age five. Programs are free for eligible children and their families.
A variety of options are available including home based, full day, part
day and family child homes.
273 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-8676
Fax:
(802) 334-8212
WebSite:
http://www.nekca.org/headstar/index_headstart.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM
•NEKCA
- Step O.N.E.
Step O.N.E. provides 24-hour support to victims and survivors of domestic
and sexual violence and abuse. Specific services include: 24-hour hot
line, Court support, Support groups,Public awareness, Safety planning
and help for fleeing victims, Children's emotional support and social,
education programs
P.O. Box 1004
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-0148
WebSite: http://www.nekca.org/step_one/index_stepone.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM, 24-hour hotline
•The
Wellness Center
Wellness progrAMs including fitness and swimming classes, CPR,
Health Education, Life Skills and Support Programs
North Country Health System
189 Prouty Drive
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-5566
Fax: (802) 334-3240
Email: mbarry@nchsi.org
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30AM
to 4:30PM
•Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont,
Newport Office
The Area Agency on Aging office in Newport is the community's connection
to elder services in Orleans and No. Essex counties. Services include
information and assistance, health benefits counseling, Senior Companions
and Neighbor to Neighbor Corps, advocacy and case management, mental health
programs, caregiver support, legal services, nutrition programs, transportation,
connection to housing and other in-home services,etc.
55 Seymour Lane
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: 802-334-2190
or the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119
Fax: (802) 334-3389
Email: info@nevaaa.org
Web Site: www.ourkingdom.com/our_region/social_services/nevaaa
Hours: Mon.- Fri.
8:30AM to 4:30PM
•Green Mountain United Way
We provide referral information for a variety of community services, as
well as support and training to our member agencies in five counties.
301 Railroad Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: 802-751-8637
Fax: 802-223-0273
Email: gmunitedway@surfglobal.net
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Vermont Associates For Training & Development,
Inc.
Statewide employment & training program for Vermont residents ages
55 and over who meet income requirements. Twelve offices located statewide.
Local office in Newport also a staff person is available in the DET Office
as well. Vermont Associates meets the employment & training needs
of persons through computer classes, on-site skills development, and sponsored
internships for qualified persons. All persons enrolled in training program
receive a training stipend.
132
North Main Street, P.O. Box 107
St.
Albans, VT 05478
Local
office:
189
East Main St. Suite D
Newport,
VT 05855
Phone:
(800) 439-3307
Fax:
(802) 524-9933
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
•Rural & Farm Family Vocational Rehabilitation
Program (UVM Extension)
A cooperative program between the University of Vermont Extension and
the VT Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. We provide services to individuals
with physical and emotional disabilities in order to assist them to return
to work. We serve individuals who live in rural areas or who are involved
in agriculture.
107 Eastern Ave.
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 751-8307,
ext. 28 or 800-545-8920
Fax: (802) 751-8800
Email: Phil Wolf at phil.wolf@uvm.edu
Web Site: http://www.uvm.edu/farmfamily
Hours: (Office) Mon.
- Fri. 8:00AM to 4:30PM
•Employment
Search, DET
Learn which jobs are available locally, state-wide, nationally. Qualified
jobseekers are matched with and referred to suitable employment.
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
Phone: (802) 334-6545
Fax: (802) 334-3351
Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
Hours: Mon.- Thurs. 7:45AM
to 4:30PM, Fri. 9:45AM to 4:30PM
•Training
and Workshops, DET
We offer a variety of assessments, training, workshops, apprenticeships,
and other services to assist with career growth.
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
Phone: (802) 334-6545
Fax: (802) 334-3351
Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM
to 4:30PM,
Fri. 9:45AM
to 4:30PM
•Veterans
Services, DET
Services for those who served their country in the armed forces.
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
Phone: (802) 334-6545
Fax: (802) 334-3351
Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM
to 4:30PM,
Fri. 9:45AM
to 4:30PM
•Career
Counseling, DET
Find assistance managing, changing or choosing a career.
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
Phone: (802) 334-6545
Fax: (802) 334-3351
Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM
to 4:30PM,
Fri. 9:45AM
to 4:30PM
•Employer
Resource Services, DET
Assistance in recruitment of new employees through placement of job orders;
space provided for interviewing applicants; assistance with the application
process; Apprenticeships; employee counseling; employee training; extensive
labor market information; on-the-job training; rapid response to short
or long term layoffs or plant closings; job fairs; employer resource consultant
available.
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
Phone: (802) 334-6545
Fax: (802) 334-3351
Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM
to 4:30PM,
Fri. 9:45AM
to 4:30PM
•Trade
Adjustment Assistance, DET
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is a federal progam which offers help
to workers who lost their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced
as a result of increased imports. TAA may provide reemployment services,
retraining, job search allowances, relocation allowances and trade readjustment
allowances to eligible workers (TRA).
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
Phone: (802) 334-6545
Fax: (802) 334-3351
Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7:45AM
to 4:30PM,
Fri. 9:45AM
to 4:30PM
• Youth
Program, DET
The youth program is available to assist youth (ages 14-22) having multiple
barriers to employment find training and/or work, thus aiding them in
becoming productive members of society.
100 Main Street, Suite 120
Newport, VT 05855-4898
Phone: 802-334-6545
Fax: 802-334-3351
Web Site: http://www.det.state.vt.us/~newport/
Hours: Mon. - Thurs.
7:45 AM
to 4:30 PM;
Fri. 9:45 AM
to 4:30 PM
Vermont
Associates For Training & Development, Inc.
Statewide employment & training program for Vermont residents ages
55 and over who meet income requirements. Twelve offices located statewide.
Local office in Newport also a staff person is available in the DET Office
as well. Vermont Associates meets the employment & training needs
of persons through computer classes, on-site skills development, and sponsored
internships for qualified persons. All persons enrolled in training program
receive a training stipend.
132
North Main Street, P.O. Box 107
St.
Albans, VT 05478
Local
office:
189
East Main St. Suite D
Newport,
VT 05855
Phone:
(800) 439-3307
Fax:
(802) 524-9933
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
•NEKCA - Work & Self Reliance Department
The NEKCA's Work & Self Reliance Department works with people with
little or no work history, or with barriers to employment. The Department
offers opportunities for these people to overcome these issues and move
into the work force. W & SR houses the Careers Program, the Work Placement
and Training program, and the Kingdom Cars Program. Careers is a workshop
program that runs 7 weeks long, 5 times a year. It offers educational
and hands on work training. The Work Placement and Training Program runs
all year, and offers hands- on work training. Kingdom Cars is a donated
vehicle program. Cars are fixed and sold for the cost of the repairs.
This program is used to help people get to work.
108 Cherry Street City
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 748-8997
Fax: (802)
748-8998
WebSite: http://www.nekca.org/careers/index_careers.htm
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to 4:30PM
•WIB
– Northeast Kingdom Workforce Investment
Board
The Northeast Kingdom Workforce Investment Board is an
open forum for addressing workforce development needs. Northeast Kingdom
members work to anticipate current and future needs in occupational skills
and support education and training providers to meet these needs. Volunteer
members include business leaders, state agency representatives, and community
members. They facilitate workshops, training programs, and continuing
education to build a highly skilled workforce
Phone: (802)
626-3965
Fax:
(802) 626-3965
E-mail: SpikeW@earthlink.net
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00AM to
4:30PM
•Green Mountain
United Way
We provide referral information for a variety of community services, as
well as support and training to our member agencies in five counties.
301 Railroad Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: 802-751-8637
Fax: 802-223-0273
Email: gmunitedway@surfglobal.net
Hours: Mon. - Fri.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
•Northeast
Kingdom Community Action
NEKCA provides a variety of direct program activities, referrals, advocacy,
and education in a non-judgmental manner to more than 6,000 moderate-
to low-income familes in communities of the Northeast Kingdom. NEKCA has
its main administrative offices in Newport and St. Johnsbury, and program
sites throughout Caledonia, Orleans and Essex counties.
70
Main Street
Newport,
VT 05855
Phone:
802-334-7316
Fax:
802-334-5249
WebSite:
www.nekca.org
Hours:
Generally Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
•NEKCA
- Micro Business Development Program
MBDP offers free services to income eligible Vermont who are small business
owners or prospective business owners. Our service area includes Orleans,
Essex and Caledonia counties, as well as some adjoining towns. Technical
assistance for start-up and existing micro enterprises consists of a combination
of one-on-one counseling, support networking, and classroom training.
108 Cherry Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone:
802-748-6048
Fax:
802-748-0732
Email:
mbdp@nekca.org
Web
Site: www.nekca.org/microbus/index_microbusiness.htm
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM generally
•Northeast
Kingdom Community Action - Outreach Department
The Outreach Department assists low income residents get the help they
need through referrals, advocacy and case management. Outreach has offices
in Newport, St. Johnsbury, Island Pond and Canaan that provide assistance
with emergency food, shelter and fuel.70 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
Phone:
(802) 334-7316
Fax:
(802) 334-5249
Web
Site: www.nekca.org/outreach/index_outreach.htm
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM