
Domestic Violence Resources
If you are in need of domestic violence support, including hotline assistance or a shelter, or know someone who needs help in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, the following resources and organizations may be helpful:
Aware Domestic & Sexual Violence Services. Hotline: (802) 472-6463. Provides 24 hotline, assistance in obtaining Relief from Abuse Orders, safe housing, support, and referrals.
Umbrella. Hotline:(802) 748-8645 (Caledonia & Essex Counties); (802) 334-0148 (Orleans & Northern Essex Counties). Offers support and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, teen dating violence, violence related to gender, human trafficking, and more.
VT Network For a Violence Free Vermont. Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Offers links to resources throughout Vermont.
Domestic Violence Emergency Hotline – 24-hour Hotline
1-800-228-7395
Other Vermont Hotlines & Support Resources:
The following is a list of hotlines and support resources available to Vermonters and people in the Northeast Kingdom. Please note: this is not a comprehensive list, but serves as a guide and starting point for those looking for help and support.
AID/HIV
AIDS/HIV Hotline (Vermont)
Hotline 800-882-2437
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Vermont Alcohol & Abuse Programs (ADAP)
802-651-1550
Child Abuse
Department For Children & Families (DCF)
Vermont’s Child Protection Hotline
800-649-5285
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
1-800-CHILDREN (800-244-5373)
Disability Services
Disability Rights
1-800-834-7890 or 802-229-1355
Eating Disorders
National Association of Anorexia and Associated Disorders
630-577-1330
Gender Identity & Support
Outright Vermont Hotline
802-865-9677
Legal Assistance
Have Justice Will Travel
1-877-496-8100
Vermont Legal Aid
1-800-889-2047 (State-wide)
Teen Crisis / Runaway Hotline
National Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-448-4663 (24-hour)
Mental Health
Vermont Association for Mental Health
1-800-639-4052
Pregnancy & Post-Partum
Depression After Delivery
1-800-944-4773
Pregnancy Risk Information Service
1-800-724-2545
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
1-800-273-TALK (802-273-8255)
The Hope Line – Hotline
1-800-273-8255