3 Squares VT/SNAP

VT DCF – Economic Services Division – 3SquaresVT can help you stretch your food budget so you can put three healthy meals on your table every day.

Building Bright Futures

Building Bright Futures is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization and the designated Vermont Early Childhood Advisory Council to the Governor, Administration and Legislature in Vermont. BBF is the statewide nonprofit, public-private partnership focused on improving the well-being of young children and families by improving the systems that serves them. BBF improves child and family well-being through three program areas: Community, Data and Policy.

Find out more about the Caledonia & Southern Essex Region, including the BBF Regional Coordinator and regional council, here: http://buildingbrightfutures.org/caledonia/about/

Community Connections

The Community Health Workers of Community Connections will take the time to talk with you to determine which social and community services you need, and then help connect you to the right people at the right services. The Community Health Workers are uniquely familiar with the many agencies, organizations, and individuals in the area. They know who to call to get you an appointment, health information, legal services, medical transportation assistance, or a place to live.

Diabetes Education and Support – NVRH

The NVRH Diabetes Self-Management Services provides support, tools, and education for accomplishing your personal health goals. The NVRH Diabetes Self-Management Services are located on the third floor of the hospital.

Northeast Kingdom Youth Services (NEKYS)

Northeast Kingdom Youth Services (NEKYS) provides family, youth, and restorative justice programs to the Caledonia and Southern Essex Counties of Vermont. Services include a 24 hour On-Call System, Family Connections Program, Outdoor Adventure Program, NEK Kids on the Move, Summer Central Scholarship Program, JUMP Mentoring Program, Transitional Living Program (TLP), Youth Development Program (YDP), Youth in Transition (YIT), Living Room Community Center, Family and Criminal Court Diversion, Youth Substance Abuse Safety Program (YSASP), Drivers’ License Suspension Program (DLS), Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ), and Pre-Trial Monitor Program.

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH)

NVRH is a community, not for profit, acute care, critical access hospital. It is one of two Vermont hospitals designated as a Baby FriendlyTM hospital by the United Nations. NVRH provides primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care and 24 hour, physician staffed emergency services.

Office of Local Health (OLH) – Vermont Department of Health (VDH)

The Office of Local Health in St. Johnsbury offers a wide variety of public health services to our local area.  Programs include the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) nutritional program for prenatal through age 5 as well as immunization information, infection control, breastfeeding support, and Safe Sleep programs.  Our services serve the Lyndon area as well as all of Caledonia County and southern Essex.

Prevent Child Abuse Vermont

Prevent Child Abuse Vermont promotes and supports healthy relationships within families, schools and communities to eliminate child abuse. Programs include Family Support Programs, Child Sexual Abuse, Prevention Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head, Trauma Prevention, and VT Parents’ Home Companion.

UVM Extension Service – Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

University of Vermont Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) empowers Vermonters to lead healthier lives through hands-on nutrition education. Programs serve income eligible parents, caregivers and expecting mothers, as well as children and teens. The best part? It’s free.