Community Resources

Health Education in Our Community

Healthy Living Workshops  (learn how to feel better with chronic illness or pain)      447-5078
Fresh Start - Quit in Person   (classes and support to quit smoking)                          440-4098
Other classes at SVMC and Area Support Groups  (The Wellness Connection)        447-5076
Meditation for Everyone

Help with Money, Housing, Health Insurance and Other Needs

211                                               (large data base of local resources)                        211
BROC           (local help with basic needs, dental vouchers other resources)          447-7515
Children's Integrative Services        (help for families: pregnancy to age six)           447-2887
WIC                                             (pregnancy and family nutrition support)           447-3531
The Department for Children and Families   (on line resource listing)
SWV Counsel on Aging                     (resources for seniors)                                442-5436
Green Mountain Care               (state supported insurance plans)                   800-250-8427
Medicare                             (insurance for seniors and those with disability)
Planned Parenthood                  (birth control and abortions services)             802-775-2333
Prescription Assistance       (on line resource for help paying for medications)
Green Mountain Express                   (public bus service)                                    447-0477
Bennington Free Library                                                                                    442-1037
McCullough Free Library                                                                                      447-7121
Disposal of drugs                                                                                                442-4900
Trouble finding what you need? Please contact Dr. Wood for a free referral to a social worker.

Help with Personal Problems

Grief support                                                                                                 688-4557
Alcoholics Anonymous                                                                           866-652-4636
Alanon and Alateen  (for families of an alcoholic)                                    888-425-2666
Narcotics Anonymous                                                                            866-652-4636
Overeaters Anonymous                                                                          505-891-2664
Vermont Quit Network  (quitting tobacco)                                                800-784-8669
Protect Kids from Sexual Abuse  (The Child Advocacy Center)                       447-6974
PAVE  (domestic violence hot line and support)                                               442-2111
Suicide Hotline                                                                                               442-5491
                                                    
If you find any of these links or numbers not working please let Dr. Wood know.