Chittenden County, VT Assistance Programs

Chittenden County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Chittenden County.

The Committee on Temporary Shelter

PO Box 1616
Burlington, VT - 05401
(802)864-7402
COTS has been providing comprehensive services to homeless individuals and families for over 15 years. COTS offers a wide range of services including case management, vocational training, immediate referals for medical and health care, outreach to the streets and encampments, and transitional and permanent housing. The Mission of COTS is twofold : to provide for a person's most immediate needs and create lasting solutions to homelessness and poverty...

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Chittenden County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Chittenden County.

Oxford House for Women - Kirk

42 Bright St
Burlington, VT - 05401
(802) 825-7875
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group suport are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Women - East Terrace

10 East Terrace
South Burlington, VT - 05403
802-497-1999
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group suport are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Catherine Street

8 Catherine Street
Burlington, VT - 05401
(802) 497-0483
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group suport are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Callahan Park

10 Catherine Street
Burlington, VT - 05401
(802) 497-0483
Oxford House is a self-managing, self-sustaining recovery home for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts offering shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Bayside Activity Center

36 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT - 05446
(802)264-5640
The Colchester Bayside Activity Center, formerly known as the "Senior Center," is located at 36 Blakely Road at the entrance to Bayside Park. It is a 1-story building that is primarily used for recreation programs, and benefits from access to Bayside Beach and all of the Bayside Park amenities. The Center was renovated in 2011 and now offers a new kitchen, meeting space, upgraded bathroom facilities, and fresh paint throughout...

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Chittenden County Rent and Bill Pay Assistance Programs

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in Chittenden County.

Barre Area Senior Center

131 South Main Street #4
Barre, VT - 05401
(802)479-9512
The Barre Area Senior Center currently serves about 385 members, most of whom reside in Barre City and Barre Town, as well as older adults from various central Vermont towns, including Berlin, Montpelier, Plainfield, Orange, Washington, Williamstown and East Calais. BASC relies on donations, fundraisers, voter-approved funding, and endowment gifts. BASC is an independent 501c3 charitable nonprofit, and as such, welcomes your tax-deductible donation for our ongoing needs. We hope you will consider BASC when you are completing your will or doing estate planning...

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Chittenden County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Chittenden County.

Winooski Senior Center

123 Barlow Street
Winooski, VT - 05404

They empower older adults by offering services that foster personal independence, healthy aging, social connection, and life-long learning. ..

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Essex Area Senior Center

2 Lincoln Street
Essex Junction, VT - 05452
(802)876-5087
It is the mission of the Essex Area Senior Center to be a friendly gathering place for people 50 years of age and older. Programs are provided to promote physical, intellectual and social well-being and enhance dignity, self-worth and independence. Programs include exercise, games, activities, volunteer opportunities and trips...

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Charlotte Senior Center

212 Ferry Road
Charlotte, VT - 05445
(802)425-6345
The Charlotte Senior Center, built through the generous bequest of Walter Irish and opened in 2002, is the successful hub for senior (and not so senior) residents of our community...

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Champlain Senior Center

20 Allen Street
Burlington, VT - 05401
(802)316-1510
The Champlain Senior Center, founded in 1990, supports the independence and well-being of older adults, enhances their dignity and self-respect, and promotes their participation in all aspects of community life...

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Arrowhead Senior Center

46 Middle Road
Milton, VT - 05468
(802)891-9086
The Arrowhead Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is a great place to meet with friends, and family...

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Chittenden County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.