Resources for Vermonters and their families who are seeking recovery from addiction
Jess Aloe
Over 8,000 Vermonters are currently getting treatment for opioid addiction, but thousands more have yet to seek help.
If you need help, there are several organizations that can connect you to the right resources. There are specialized addiction clinics in eight cities around the state, and all of Vermont's counties have recovery support centers that offer coaching, support and help.
Organizations across Vermont that help connect people with services
Vermont Attorney General's Opioids Project
Attorney General T.J. Donovan's office maintains a map of all treatment and related services for opioid addiction.
Email them at: AGO.info@vermont.gov
The United Ways of Vermont run a 24-hour referral and information hotline that connects people with treatment, recovery and harm reduction resources.
Call or text: 2-1-1
Recovery centers across the state help people who have struggled with addiction find and maintain recovery through peer support and sober community.
Call: 802-738-8998, or email: vtrecoverynetwork@gmail.com
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Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
Also known as Pear Vermont, the group was founded in 1939 by the Montpelier Ladies' Garden Club. Today, the organization advocates for people struggling with addiction and provides an online clearinghouse of addiction resources.
Call: 802-223-6263, or email: info@pear-vt.com
Vermont Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
The association represents the agencies and individuals in Vermont who provide treatment for people struggling with substance use and addiction. Members meet regularly and coordinate to educate the public.
A list of member agencies around the state, including contact information and specialties, can be found on their website.
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program has created guides to seeking treatment for each county in Vermont. Each guide on their website lists contact information for residential programs, treatment hubs and preferred providers.
Call: 802-651-1550, or email: AHS.VDHADAP@vermont.gov
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Support for families of people struggling with addiction
A free support group for people whose lives have been affected by a problem drinker or a drug user. A list of meetings can be found on their website.
Call: 802-860-8388 or 802-472-6463, or email: info@vermontalanonalateen.org
Many of the recovery centers in the network hold regular support meetings for the families and friends of those facing addiction.
Call: 802-738-8998, or email: vtrecoverynetwork@gmail.com
Resources in Chittenden County
Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
A safe place for people in recovery to seek various types of support, including coaching, job help and a myriad of different groups and activities.
Call 802-861-3150.
Howard Center Substance Use and Recovery Services
The Howard Centers offers several treatment and recovery options, including addiction medication through the Chittenden Clinic, counseling and detoxification through Act One and Bridge.
Call 802-488-6000 for the general line or 802-488-7777 for the center's always-open crisis line, First Call.
To reach the Chittenden Clinic or Act One, call 802-488-6425.
Howard Center's Safe Recovery program
Safe Recovery runs a needle exchange and distributes fentanyl test strips. The program also connects people seeking help with resources and recently began a program to offer medication-assisted treatment immediately upon request. Unlike many other Howard Center programs, no appointment is needed.
Call: 802-488-6067, or walk in at 45 Clarke Street in Burlington.
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