Help is Just a Call Away.
Struggling to make rent after an unexpected car repair? Lost a job and finding it tough to afford groceries? Childcare costs rising or monthly bills piling up? The Resource Hub at BAFS is here for you.
At BAFS we look out for one another, and if you—or someone you care about—needs extra support, you’re not facing it alone. Our community is full of neighbors and local organizations who offer support with respect, understanding, and no judgment.
To make it easier to find the help you need, we’ve gathered trusted contacts for housing, transportation, healthcare and mental health, childcare, and financial assistance. We’re here to walk with you and help make things a little easier to navigate.
Vermont 211 is a free, confidential service of the United Ways of Vermont, making it easy to connect with a wide range of local & regional community, health and human resources services. Just call 211 day or night to talk with someone who'll guide you to the right support. Or search their online database for local programs that can lend a hand.​
Here are some local resources we often recommend to help you get started:
Capstone Community Action
Capstone offers support for food/nutrition, heating/utilities, housing, family services, transportation, financial and job training, etc. They will help you find the programs and services you need. Don’t know where to start? Call 1(800)639-1053 from Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, or fill out their online form.
Pittsfield residents are outside of Capstone's service area, but you can call BROC serving Rutland County at 1(800)717-2762.
Mental Health Emergency - Call or Text 988 Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling, overwhelmed or in a mental health crisis, don't wait, call or text 988. All calls are confidential and free - you'll talk with a real person in Vermont 24/7. People talk about lots of things: substance use, economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, abuse, depression, mental crisis, and loneliness, to name a few. The system is designed to provide resources for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, and will connect you to your local Mobile Crisis Emergency team if you need someone to come help in person.
Emergency Housing
If you or someone you know needs Emergency Housing, please call the VT Economic Services Division (ESD) Emergency Housing Line at 1(800)775-0506. They can help you apply for temporary housing.
*If it's after hours, call 211 for assistance.
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Upper Valley Haven If you are homeless or hungry, need assistance identifying community resources (housing, food, employment services, and more), or simply don't know where to start the process of getting back on your feet, the Haven can help. They offer emergency shelter for homeless families and adults without children, a Food Market, shower, learning opportunities, and support in finding resources. 1(802)295-6500
Childcare and Parenting Support
If you are pregnant or have children under age 6, Vermont Parent Child Center Network offers multiple support services for families from home visits, childcare and education to food, diaper banks, and financial assistance to parenting support, social interaction and education. The town you reside in determines which PCCs can help you.
Orange County PCC - Barnard, Bethel, Rochester, Stockbridge 1(802) 685-2264
The Family Place - Barnard, Bethel, Rochester, Stockbridge 1(800)639-0039
​ Rutland County PCC - Rochester, Pittsfield 1(802) 775-9711
Transportation
Tri Valley Transit: Contact them at: info@trivalleytransit.org or call 1(802)728-3773.