If you are in crisis and unable to reach your CHC provider, please contact one of the following local resources for immediate support:
Howard Center’s First Call line: (802) 488-7777
Howard Center’s First Call for Chittenden County serves clients and the community regardless of age or diagnosis. Trained, professional staff are available 24/7/365, regardless of the type of service. When you call First Call, you can expect phone support, crisis intervention and assessment, referrals to appropriate services, and connection to follow-up care.
Mental Health Urgent Care: 1 South Prospect St. Burlington
An alternative to emergency department visits for adults experiencing a self-defined mental health crisis. Offering immediate support in a trauma-informed setting.
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Hotline: Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) or text VT to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Trained counselors are available 24/7.
The Vermont Department of Health has many resources on suicide prevention.
Pathways Vermont Support Line: Call or text (833) 888-2557
The Pathways Vermont Support Line provides anonymous, non-judgmental support and connection for all Vermonters by phone. It’s staffed by local peers who’ve been through tough situations themselves. They listen, talk with you, provide insight, and help you face life’s challenges. Different from a crisis helpline or emergency hotline, the Vermont Support Line is a “warm line” — a go-to support resource that can help prevent a situation from escalating to an emergency.
Northwest Counseling Services Crisis Hotline: Call (802) 524-6554
The mission of Northwest Counseling Services is to ensure that the residents of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties have access to high quality services, which promote healthy living and emotional well-being.
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