If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal, call or text 988
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Programs and Services
Parents and caregivers do not need to feel alone as they go through every day with the challenges of raising children. There are many supportive programs and resources available to parents, caregivers, and families. Check out the programs and resources below:
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The Vermont Federation of Families
Exists to support families and children where a child or youth, who is experiencing or at risk to experience mental health challenges.
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Vermont Kin As Parents
Support and advocacy for relatives who are raising children. Offers education and resources as well as coordinates events.
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Voices At The Table
Blog offering a place for Vermont kinship, foster, and adoptive families to share knowledge, concerns, insights, and triumphs with one another.
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State Kinship Caregivers Resources
Detailed information for caregivers including education, support, legal and financial resources.
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Teen Mental Health
Excellent information on many teen mental health issues with guides for teens and parents.
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​Transgender Support Groups
Every first Thursday the Greater Rockingham LGBTQIA+ Group offers free peer support groups for transgender folks. Teens, 13-17, meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and adults, 18+, meet from 6 to 7 p.m. The meetings are held at Parks Place. Snacks will be provided. The groups will be led by a transgender staff member.
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March 2024 Newsletter
Want to see what we're up to? Download our newsletter for updates, achievements, and upcoming events! Click here to read.
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LGBTQIA+ Hangout
Join us for a FREE hangout for LGBTQIA+ members, ages 18 and old on the second Saturday of each month . For September and October we invite you to hang out with us as we table at community events, September 14th we'll be at The Westminster Community Festival. October 12 we'll be at the Apple Festival in Springfield, VT.
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Online Narcan training
If you've picked up a package of Narcan or Naloxone and don't know how to use it, check out this video with instructions from the Vermont Department of Health.​
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