Dial or text 911 if you are in immediate danger.
Suicide Hotline
- Dial 988 for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Trained counselors are available 24/7.
- Facing Suicide VT – If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else, this website will help you find help now.
About the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in
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Physical Abuse or Violence
- Call or text 911 right away if you are in immediate danger.
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-228-7395
- Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-489-7273
- Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Poisoning
- Call or text 911 immediately if the person has collapsed or stopped breathing.
- Northern New England Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222 (available 24/7)
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Information: 1-800-439-8550 (Weekdays 7:45 am–4:30 p.m.)
LGBTQIA+
- LGBT National Hotline is a free and confidential resource available by phone Mon-Fri 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Eastern and Sat 12-5 p.m. Eastern. Volunteers are available to support members of the LGBTQ+ community and provide a safe and affirming space to talk. Call 888-843-4564.
- The Trevor Project has a free and confidential suicide crisis hotline available by text, call, or chat 24/7 and serves LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 across the United States. The TrevorLifeline supports LGBTQ+ young people in active crisis situations and provides suicide intervention and prevention resources. Call 1-866-488-7386. For text-based support, text “START” to 678-678. Access The Trevor Project's chatline or access via The Trevor Poject website.
Rabies
- Vermont USDA Rabies Hotline: 1-800-472-2437 (1-800-4-RABIES) or 1-802-223-8690 (in Vermont)
- The hotline is open Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and is closed on federal holidays.
- If you want to report a strangely behaving animal outside of these hours, contact your town's animal control officer or local game warden.
- If you or someone you know has been bitten or scratched by a wild animal or a strangely behaving domestic animal outside of the hotline hours, you should contact your health care provider.
Alcohol or Drug Use
- VT Helplink is a free resource for Vermonters, providing confidential, non-judgmental support and referrals for you or a loved one. Call or text "LINK" to 802-565-LINK (5465) or visit VTHelplink.org to learn more or chat with a caring professional. VT Helplink is available 24 hours a day, every day.
- Get the overdose reversal nasal spray, naloxone (Narcan), and learn how to respond to an overdose at HealthVermont.gov/Naloxone
Quit Smoking
- Visit 802quits.org for free tips, tools and support for Vermonters ages 18+ who are ready to quit all forms of tobacco use. Teens who need help quitting smoking or vaping can text "Start My Quit" to 36072 to access free, confidential My Life, My Quit services.
Vermont 211
- Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Vermont or visit Vermont211.org to get live referral help to public and private state and community services.