State of Vermont Economic Services Division (ESD)
ESD provides benefits to help Vermonters meet basic needs, Apply for Emergency Assistance (family) or General Assistance (single person). It is possible, if you meet certain criteria, to be given a motel stay. If you are homeless and have no options, ask for a referral to the GA Pilot Transitional Housing Program.
Location: 100 Mineral St., Springfield, VT 05156
Warming shelters
Warming shelters are available throughout our region in both Vermont and New Hampshire. Individuals and families in need of temporary shelter can also contact 211 to find a facility.
Vermont
- Vermont Emergency Management provides a current list of shelters and warming shelters.
New Hampshire
- The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services provides a list of warm shelters and services (PDF).
SEVCA Housing Assistance Program
The Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) Housing Assistant Program provides family services and crisis intervention services, including:
- Crisis resolution services for housing, fuel, clothing and food
- Homelessness prevention
- Housing stabilization
- Food stamp outreach
- Budget counseling
- Information and referrals
- Case management services
Phone: (802) 579-1314
Housing Group / Springfield Supported Housing Program (SSHP)
Get a list of subsidized housing providers and call the property managers on the list below and ask for applications (request income-based housing). Get the private landlord list too.
Springfield Supported Housing Program
56 Main St., (The Bank Block, 2nd floor)
Springfield, VT 05156
When: 1:00 pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month
What: Learn about SSHP, local housing programs, and subsidized housing
Parks Place
44 School St. Extension
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
When: 10:00 am on the last Thursday of each month
What: Learn about local housing programs and subsidized housing
Windsor Connection Resource Center
1 Railroad St.
Windsor, VT 05089
When: 11:00 am to noon on the last Friday of each month
What: Learn about local housing programs and subsidized housing; pick up Housing Crisis Packet and Landlord Listings; get help completing housing applications and other information