A community bail fund that pays bail for people in Vermont. They aim to support pretrial release and reduce the number of people held in jail due to poverty.

Official Vermont portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.

Local Vermont Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.

The Vermont Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential phone coaching to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with a trained quit coach. Many callers qualify for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to their home. Open to all Vermont residents — no insurance required. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, with specialized support for pregnant smokers, teens, and veterans.

Licensed bail bond company serving Rutland. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Licensed bail bond company serving Rutland. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Free professional grief counseling and consultation services available to Vermont residents. Individual and family sessions help those coping with the loss of a loved one, with no cost and no insurance required. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation. The Grief.com National Helpline (800-537-9353) offers free 24/7 grief support, and SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to local grief counseling and mental health services.

Free grief support groups meeting in Burlington and throughout Vermont. GriefShare offers weekly in-person and online grief recovery support groups where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical help after the loss of a loved one. The Compassionate Friends provides free support specifically for families grieving the death of a child, with local chapters across Vermont. The National Alliance for Grieving Children (Hellogrief) connects families with free children's grief support programs statewide.

Same-day pay gig work available in Vermont through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Amazon Flex, and Instacart in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living connects residents to free yoga programs at community centers statewide.

Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living connects residents to free Tai Chi programs at community centers statewide.

Habitat for Humanity Vermont builds affordable homes and offers repair programs in Burlington and statewide. Zero-interest mortgages for qualifying low-income families.

Amazon is hiring delivery and warehouse associates in Burlington, VT and surrounding areas. Competitive pay and full benefits. No resume or prior experience needed.

FAA-approved aviation technology program in Vermont. Small class sizes and hands-on training environment. Career placement assistance included.

Vermont's main food bank, distributing 12 million pounds of food annually through 280+ partner agencies statewide including rural communities.

Emergency shelter and social services for homeless adults. Meals and case management provided. One of Vermont's primary emergency shelters.

Free clothing and hygiene items for low-income and homeless individuals in Burlington. Coordinated through local community organizations.

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless adults and families in Vermont. Meals, case management, mental health referrals, and connections to permanent housing.

Free and low-cost mental health counseling for Bennington County. Vermont Medicaid accepted. Individual, group, and family therapy, crisis services.

Low-cost comprehensive mental health services for Chittenden County. Vermont Medicaid accepted. Outpatient, crisis, residential, and community support programs.

Free and low-cost mental health services for north-central Vermont. Vermont Medicaid accepted. Individual, group therapy, crisis services, and psychiatric care.

Low-cost outpatient substance abuse treatment and mental health services. Medicaid accepted. Detox, outpatient, residential, and MAT services.

Free recovery community center and sober housing support. Peer recovery coaches, support groups, and connections to treatment. No cost for recovery support services.

FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment to low-income and uninsured Vermont residents. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens are welcome.

Community Health Centers of Burlington is a FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services to all Burlington-area residents. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens are welcome and not turned away.

Western Express recruits Vermont residents for their free CDL training program. Burlington and statewide applicants welcomed. Felon-friendly — non-violent and drug-related felonies actively welcomed. New England regional routes available after graduation.

Free college application help in Burlington through Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Counselors assist with applications to CCV, UVM, Champlain, and other Vermont schools. FAFSA, Vermont Grant, and scholarship guidance. Returning citizens welcome — CCV's open-access community college model accommodates all adults.

Community College of Vermont and Vermont Adult Learning offer free GED and HiSET preparation at Burlington and statewide locations. Returning citizens from Vermont prisons are welcomed and supported through the enrollment process.

Social Security Administration office serving Burlington and northwest Vermont. Full SSA services. Vermont supplements federal SSI with significant additional payments. Handles SSDI, SSI, retirement, Medicare, and card replacement.

Green Mountain Transit (GMT) serves much of Vermont with bus service. Free rides for seniors and people with disabilities on all GMT routes. Vermont Community Action agencies provide emergency transportation assistance for returning citizens.

Vermont has Ban the Box for state government employment. Manufacturing, agriculture, and service industries hire returning citizens. Vermont Department of Labor provides free job placement for returning citizens.

Free statewide civil legal services for low-income Vermonters. Handles housing, family law, expungements, disability, and public benefits.

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless men and women in Burlington. Meals, case management, and recovery support.

Registered apprenticeships in construction, healthcare, and manufacturing across Vermont.

Welding, HVAC, automotive, electrical, and construction programs in Vermont. Strong regional employer connections.

Administers 3SquaresVT (SNAP), TANF, Medicaid, and social services. Vermont has among the most progressive benefit policies for formerly incarcerated.

Affordable clothing and winter gear for Vermont's cold weather. Ask about emergency clothing assistance and other Salvation Army social services.