Wellness Resources

The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is a Brattleboro Vermont based resource for wellness, recovery, community inclusion and peer support. They are also the international leaders for the Wellness Recovery Action Plan®. For more information, please visit CopelandCenter.com.
Deaf Diabetes Can Together is the only Deaf-led and ASL-focused diabetes program in the United States. Visit DeafDiabetesCan.org for informational videos, tips, and other resources to support diabetes management.

Food Resources

There are many ways to access healthy food across Vermont. For more information, contact Vermont 211.

Local & Fresh Food Resources

Find a farmers market near you.
Interested in a weekly share of fresh veggies and other local products? Find community-supported agriculture (CSA) share program near you.
Farm to Family Coupons allow income-eligible Vermonters to receive $30-$60 worth of coupons to use at farmers’ markets.
Crop Cash doubles 3SquaresVT benefits to spend at farmers markets, helping households purchase more fresh produce from area farmers.

Healthy & Affordable Food Resources

3SquaresVT (Vermont SNAP) can help you stretch your food budget so you can put three healthy meals on your table every day.
Emergency Food Shelves and Community Meal Sites—There’s no sign-up necessary to access these food pantries.
Vermont’s Farm Share Program provides income-eligible adults and families with a subsidized weekly box of veggies through their cost-sharing CSA program.
You First offers farmers’ market coupons for eligible members as part of its heart healthy lifestyle programs. You First also helps pay for breast, cervical, heart screenings and more.
If you are a patient at Central Vermont Hospital, UVM Medical Center, Rutland Regional Medical Center, North Country Hospital or Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, ask your provider if you are eligible for a Health Care Share for a subsidized box of fresh veggies and access to accompanying nutrition and food programs.

Lady pushing a shopping cart in the supermarket.

Families with Children

Women Infants Children (WIC) is for families with children under the age of 5. This program offers a monthly stipend to supplement your food budget and provides nutritional counseling to make sure your kids grow up healthy and strong.
Eat Smart, Move More is for families who are eligible for food assistance programs. Learn new skills in this self-led, interactive, online series that you can use at home today, and every day.
Other school-based programs include the Child Nutrition Program, the Summer Meals Program, and Backpack Program.

Older Vermonters

Our health changes as we age, but by staying on top of it and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can reduce your risk for memory loss, confusion, and Alzheimer’s disease. Some of the best ways to protect your brain health include regular physical activity, practicing healthy sleep and eating habits, quitting smoking, and scheduling regular appointments with your health provider so you can best manage your overall health. Visit this page on the CDC for more information on brain health and aging.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CCSFP) is a USDA nutrition program which offers free monthly nutrition information and nutritious foods for income-eligible older adults.
Community Meal Sites are in churches or senior centers and may not only provide meals and opportunities for socializing but may also provide wellness activities.
Older Vermonters Nutrition Coalition connects older adults with critical food and nutrition programs. For more information and support and to find out if you’re eligible, call 1-800-642-5119.
Other programs include Vermont Meals on Wheels and the Senior Farm Share.

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Physical Activity

Come Alive Outside helps people rediscover the joy and health benefits of spending time outdoors. Through community partnerships, events, and resources, it works to make outdoor experiences more accessible and welcoming for all. Visit Come Alive Outside to find fun ways to get active and connect with nature.

Regular gentle physical activity can help reduce pain and increase movement for people with arthritis. Several organizations in Vermont offer free movement programs helpful for arthritis and other chronic conditions. Look for one near you on this Interactive Care Map found on the Vermont Department of Health website.