Questions people ask in Burlington
Where can I get free food in Burlington, Vermont?
We have confirmed 9 places that can help in Burlington: Burlington Salvation Army (Food pantry: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM last week of the month...), (802) 864-6991, call first; Feeding Champlain Valley/CVOEO (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday...), (802) 658-7939, call first; Heineberg Community Senior Center (Senior Box 60 and older, income limits apply: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Food pantry: Thursday...), (802) 863-3982, call first. 6 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Burlington, Vermont?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Burlington: Vermont DCF Benefits Service Center (3SquaresVT, fuel help), (800) 479-6151. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get housing help in Burlington, Vermont?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Burlington: Burlington Housing Authority, (802) 864-0538. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Burlington, Vermont?
We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Burlington: Community Health Centers, Pearl Street, (802) 652-1080, call first; Community Health Centers, Riverside, (802) 864-6309, call first; Community Health Centers, Safe Harbor, (802) 860-4310, call first. 3 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Burlington, Vermont?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Burlington: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Burlington, Vermont?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Burlington: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Burlington, Vermont?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Burlington: Legal Services Vermont, (800) 889-2047. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.