Vermont's Representative & Senators
Vermont State Legislators -
Contact information for representatives and senators in the
Vermont State Legislature.
Senator Bernard
Sanders
Web site:
http://bernie.house.gov
Washington Phone: 202-225-4115
Vermont Phone: 1-800-339-9834
Email:
bernie@mail.house.gov
Senator Patrick Leahy
Web site:
http://leahy.senate.gov
Washington Phone: 202-224-4242
Vermont Phone: 1-800-642-3193
Email:
senator_leahy@leahy.senate.gov
General Information For Seniors
Administration
on Aging The federal focal point and advocacy agency for older
persons and their concerns.
Eldercare Locator National toll-free directory assistance for elder
services in every community in the United States.
First Gov
for Seniors Rich source of information and links, maintained by the
Social Security Administration.
Nursing Home Compare Evaluations for every state.
Hospital Compare - Information about how well hospitals across the
country care for people with certain conditions.
Vermont Long Term Care Options Information on Long Term Care,
including lists of nursing homes and residential care homes.
Screen Door - Helps Vermonters find out about services that might be
available to them.
Benefits Check Up Free screening offered by the National Council on
Aging for federal and state programs. Available to people fifty-five and
older.
Health Concerns
State Health Insurance Assistance Program Answers questions about
Medicare and other State health insurance programs for elders and adults
with disabilities.
Medicare Website
of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
State health insurance programs for elders and adults with disabilities.
Vermont Food Stamp Program A complete description of the Food Stamp
Program and how to apply.
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs Reports and information to guide
consumers and doctors in making more cost-effective prescription drug
choices.
Organizations
Alzheimer's Association This is the site for the Vermont/New
Hampshire chapter.
Vermont
Center for Independent Living Citizens with disabilities working
together for dignity, independence, and civil rights.
Vermont's Free Legal Help Website - Legal information, free legal help
and links to Vermont court.
State
& Federal Government Offices
Social
Security Administration Administers the federal retirement, survivors
and disability insurance programs, as well as the supplemental security
income (SSI) for the aged, blind and disabled.
Vermont Adult Protective Services Program within the Division of
Licensing and Protection that investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and
exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Vermont Division of Advocacy and Independent Living State agency that
helps elders and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible
in the community. Includes a Guide to Services.
Economic Services Division of the Vermont Department for Children and
Families formerly known as PATH, the Division administers State
and federal programs, such as Medicaid, food stamps and fuel assistance to
assist eligible Vermonters in need.
Fuel Assistance in Vermont detailed information about the Home Heating
Fuel Assistance Program.
Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center veterans
and their families from Vermont, New Hampshire and Canada.

Vermont 2-1-1,
a program of United Ways of Vermont, is a health and human services
information and referral program serving the state of Vermont.
Dial the three-digit number 2-1-1
Vermont 2-1-1
Community Information Specialists provide the human touch, help solve
problems, and link callers throughout Vermont with government programs,
community-based organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities,
donation programs, and other local resources.
Partial list of community
services we can help you find:
Child Care Resource and Referral
Clothing
Computer Classes
Consumer Services
Discrimination Assistance
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Employment Services
Food Shelves
GED Instruction
Health Support Services
Homeless Prevention Services
Housing Programs
Independent Living Services
Legal Services
Mother and Baby Care
Medical Transportation
Mental Health Care and Counseling
Senior Information
Smoking Cessation Programs
Support Groups
Substance Abuse Treatment
Tenant Rights Services
Utility Assistance
Youth and Family Services
Veteran Benefits Advocacy
(not limited to United Way funded agencies)
To find out about possible
eligibility for Vermont Agency of Human Services programs for you and your
family, visit
www.screendoor.vermont.gov.
2-1-1
is an easy-to-remember number to call for confidential,
streamlined access to community resources for everyday needs and difficult
times. Please call. Were here to help.
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