Vermont Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Resources

This page lists Vermont child and adolescent psychiatry resources organized by category:

• State government agencies
• Mental health and substance abuse
• Family service organizations
• Networking
• Support groups

State government agencies

• Vermont Mental Health Counselors Association
  Information, services and resources for practitioners in Vermont
  Phone: (802) 828-2390
• Vermont Department of Mental Health
  Services listed by county
  Phone: (800) 464-4343
• Vermont Agency of Human Services
  Helping families access health care, child care, and recovery from addiction and abuse
  Phone: (802) 241-2220
• Vermont Agency of Education
  Phone: (802) 828-3135
• Office of Vermont Health Access – Medicaid Preferred Drug List

Mental health and substance abuse

Information and support

• NAMI-VT (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
  A national organization with advocacy, referrals and support group information
  Phone: (800) 639-6480
• Vermont Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
  For families and children 0-22 experiencing emotional, mental health or behavioral challenges
  Phone: (800) 639-6071
• Evidence-Based Treatment for Children and Adolescents
  General information about types of depression in children
• Alcohol and Drug Treatment Options
  A regional guide to services for the Upper Valley
• Vermont 2-1-1
  A health and human services information and referral program from the United Way
• Vermont Health Organizations
  From the Agape Center

Care providers

• Vermont Children's Hospital
  A full-service children's hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care that serves those in need
  Phone: (800) 358-1144
• Retreat Healthcare
  Located in Brattleboro, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to children, families, and adults
  Phone: (800) RETREAT
• Valley Vista
  Substance abuse treatment center for adolescents, women, and families
  Phone: (802) 222-5201

Family service organizations

• Vermont Children's Aid Society
  Child/family counseling, adoption, pregnancy counseling
  Phone: (802) 457-3084
• Spectrum Youth and Family Services
  Supporting homeless, foster, and at-risk youth in making a successful transition to a productive adulthood.
  Phone: (802) 864-7423
• Vermont Family Network
  Provides families of children who have special needs with information and support regarding their child's disability, the education process, and community resources.
  Phone: (800) 800-4005

Networking

• Autism Society of Vermont
  Dedicated to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the Society is comprised of individuals with ASD, families, professionals, friends, and community members.
  Phone: (800) 559-7398
• Vermont Family Network
  A network of parents with children who have special medical, developmental, emotional or learning needs.
  Phone: (800) 800-4005

Support groups

Support groups for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

• Approaching Autism with Advocacy, Recovery and Education (AAWARE)
  Areas Served: Washington, Orange, Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex counties
  Contact: Claudia Pringles at (802) 229-2526 or Cpringles@AAware.org
• ARCH of the Upper Valley
  Areas served: Vermont and New Hampshire
  Contact: Kirsten Murphy at (603) 448-6311, (603) 443-0652, or kirsten.murphy23@gmail.com
• Autism Support Daily
  Areas served: All counties in Vermont
  Contact: Laurie Mumley at (802) 985-8773
• Chittenden Families Together
  For families who have a transitional age youth or adult with developmental disabilities
  Areas served: Chittenden county
  Contact: Jan Hancock at (800) 800-4005 ext. 215 or jan.hancock@vtfn.org
• Exceptional Parents of Exceptional Children (EPEC)
  Autism support and advocacy group
  Areas served: Rutland
  Contact: Jon Gilbert at (802) 779-3024, Heidi Wener at (802) 345-5006, or rutlandepec@yahoo.com
• Franklin/Grand Isle Families Together
  For families who have a transitional age youth or adult with developmental disabilities
  Areas served: Franklin/Grand Isle
  Contact: Betty Morse at (800) 800-4005 ext. 201 or betty.morse@vtfn.org
• Inspire Support Group
  Areas served: Brattleboro
  Contact: Lynette Cheek at (716) 969-3394 or lcheek@theinspireschool.org
• Parents Supporting Our Children
  Areas served: Bennington
  Contact: Wendy and Dave Ballou at (802) 447-5716
• Windham Families Together
  For families who have a transitional age youth or adult with developmental disabilities
  Areas served: Windham
  Contact: Barbara Lee at (802) 257-4853 or bklmd@sover.net
• Northeast Kingdom Families Together
  For families who have a transitional age youth or adult with developmental disabilities
  Areas served: Northeast Kingdom
  Contact: (800) 800-4005 or lori.christopher@vtfn.org
• Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group and The Social Club (group for children) 
  Areas served: St. Johnsbury area
  Contact: Jean Metevier at (802) 748-3400 ext. 2