Telephone Hotlines and Information Lines
For Fire, Police or Ambulance, Dial 911 Anywhere in Vermont
Dial 2-1-1
A health and human services information and referral program available for everyone in Vermont. This services helps you solve problems and links individuals and families with local, statewide, regional and nationwide resources. You can also learn about government benefits and services, non-profit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources.
AIDS Hotline
- Answered weekdays (except holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- From within Vermont: 800-882-AIDS (800-882-2437)
- From anywhere: 802-863-7245
- Information about HIV/AIDS programs
Poison Hotline: 800-222-1222
- Has the person collapsed or stopped breathing? Call 911 immediately.
- Poison Control Website
Rabies Hotline
- USDA'S VERMONT RABIES HOTLINE: 800-472-2437 (800-4-RABIES). Answered seven days a week (except federal holidays), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- If you have contact with an animal that may have rabies, call the Vermont Health Department at 800-640-4374. Answered Monday through Friday (except state holidays), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Information about rabies
Smokers' Toll-Free Quit Line
- Answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Toll-Free: 877-YES-QUIT (877-937-7848)
- Tobacco Control Program
Childhood Lead Poisoning Information Line
- Answered weekdays (except holidays), 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 1-800-439-8550
- Lead Resource Guide