Vermont Catholic Charities financial assistance programs.
Catholic Charities is one of the leading organizations in Vermont to turn to during a time of need. They are dedicated to extending services to struggling individuals, the elderly, unemployed and lower income families in the state. Services are provided in all communities throughout the state of Vermont, including Burlington and other cities.
Much of the support they provide is from counseling, referrals, and information. However if they have resources they may be able to provide emergency assistance to qualified applicants for needs such as rent, food, or heating bills. Any type of financial support provided is very short term in nature and is not to be though of as a hand out.
Senior housing and elder care may be offered from programs such as Level III Residential Care. These housing units provide older women and men with a caring, safe, and homelike environment. The units are run with the approval and in partnership with other non-profits and government organizations as well, such as the Vermont Department of Aging and Disability, Division of Licensing and Protection.
The exact services offered at each unit will vary, but they can include some or all of the following. Catholic Charities may provide a room, free food, personal care, hot meals, general supervision, medication management and nursing overview. Senior recreational activities may be provided as well. Some of the housing units will provide clinics for basic medical care too.
Additional resources provided by Level III care include some or all of the following. Prescription medication management; personal care, general supervision of physical or emotional well-being; and nursing overview. This will be observation, assessment, establishing goals, supervision, and the administration of prescription medications as well. The units will be affordable, safe, and ensure senior citizens and the elderly get the care they rightfully deserve.
Emergency aid and case management is available at some Vermont centers. These resources can help families and individuals address a number of needs and a sampling of them are below.
- The charity may be able to provide immediate short-term financial aid and support for a crisis situation. Normally this will mean if someone is facing eviction due to unpaid rent or maybe their heat was disconnected during the winter and they need help paying their utility bills.
- Catholic Charities can provide support to people in developing skills and provide linkage to non-profit community resources in Vermont.
- A number of food pantries operate in the state, including in Montpelier and Burlington, and they can offer groceries or hot meals. This can include assistance around Thanksgiving and Christmas too.
- Prison Ministries is a program for those who have recently been released from jail or prison. It can provide them, and their families, a sense of hope and spiritual renewal. Case managers will work with those who qualify and provide them with social services and maybe even information on employment opportunities.
Confidential counseling services are offered for a number of needs. They can be offered for pregnant mothers, marriage counseling, family and life issues. Specialists will provide support, education and enrichment to those who qualify. Most of these services are performed at churches and parishes across Vermont. The services will take a holistic approach to providing care to the needy and other qualified clients.
While Catholic Charities does operate across Vermont, the main center is at 55 Joy Drive, South Burlington, Vermont 05403. Call 802-658-6110. A number of assistance programs are available to those seeking help. The southern part of the state, including Rutland area and Southern Vermont, can be reached by calling 802-773-3379.
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