Assistance for Vermonters in need:

• Your local Community Action Agency is a good starting point to learn about assistance and programs, particularly those to meet basic needs (food, shelter, heating, etc.).  Capstone Community Action covers Bethel: https://capstonevt.org/ 

• Vermont Benefits Programs: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits

  • Programs to help with utility bills:

    • Energy Assistance: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/eap(includes link to Green Mountain Power assistance)

    • Fuel Assistance: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/fuel-assistance

    • Crisis Fuel: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/crisis-fuel   

    • (please also see attached flyer that our office put together)

  • Emergency/General Assistance: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/EA-GA

     Vermont 211 is also a good resource for numerous programs and resources (https://www.vermont211.org/, or simply call 2-1-1)