(802) 442-2559 | Worship every Sunday @ 10 a.m.
(802) 442-2559 | Worship every Sunday @ 10 a.m.
Whether it’s facing physical health issues, mental health disorders, or difficult life circumstances, there is help available.
The Dr. G. Richard Dundas Free Clinic (formerly the Bennington Free Clinic) offers free medical care to uninsured or underinsured adults living in the Bennington County area. Because we are a clinic, we do not perform dental or emergency care. Instead, we offer primary medical care, care coordination and referrals. By providing free health care to those that cannot afford it, we aim to improve the well-being of our community.
The Free Clinic serves uninsured adults, 16 and over, who cannot otherwise afford health care. You may be eligible for care if you:
You may be eligible for other health care programs as well. If so, we can help you enroll. Of course, we will continue to provide health care as you switch to other providers.
Located at 186 North Street, the VA provides medical and mental health help for veterans including audiology, dermatology, laboratory and pathology, mental health care, nutrition, food, and dietary care, pharmacy, podiatry, primary care, social work, telehealth, urology.
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/facility/vha_405GA
Exercise for Seniors meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30-10:30am in the All Purpose Room at Second Congregational Church . This easy-going group follows gentle exercise videos from their chairs, sometimes using light weights. No reservation or cost– just a warm welcome, easy exercise and friendship all while staying healthy.
Green Mountain RSVP volunteers lead exercises classes in Bennington, Windham and Windsor counties. All the classes are free to attend for all people aged 55 and over. Attendees must provide the volunteer leader a signed medical clearance form before using weights. Bone Builders is a strength training and balance class that helps improve bone density and can help with fall prevention. There is a Bone Builders class that meets at Second Congregational Church weekly. Most classes meet twice a week for one hour. Chair Yoga is a gentle movement class that can improve balance and flexibility.
To learn more, find a schedule and sign up, go to:
https://www.rsvpvt.org/bonebuilders
Vermont 211 is a free and confidential service to find out about hundreds of important community resources, like emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation agencies, educational and volunteer opportunities, and much more.
A map of locations and organizations in Bennington that offer FREE menstrual products (such as pads and tampons) as well as personal care items like soap, shampoo, deodorant or diapers can be found at the link below. These items are available at Second Congregational church as well as at other local locations.
Note: Hours and product availability may potentially be affected by holidays or other circumstances. Call ahead to locations whenever possible.
United Counseling Service (UCS) provides immediate mental health assistance to individuals in crisis 24 hours a day. For immediate assistance in a crisis, call (802) 442-5491 in Bennington.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. You can call, text or chat anonymously.
Learn the risk factors that make it more likely for someone to consider, attempt, or die by suicide, as well as warning signs to help you determine if a loved one is at risk. Talking about suicide and listening without judgment and with compassion and empathy can help save a life.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Their crisis counselors provide information and support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7 through phone, chat or text
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for anyone in crisis in Vermont or nationally.
Just text VT to 741741 from anywhere in Vermont to connect anonymously with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Crisis counselors respond within 5 minutes through a secure platform. You get an automated text response first and then a response from a crisis counselor. They work with you until you are cool and calm and have a positive plan for the next steps. Free for anyone and funded by private donations. Staffed by volunteers who first undergo 34 hours of training and access to clinical supervision.
Our specialists are not therapists, but will help you with active listening, which is empathetic, understanding and respectful.
Children’s Integrated Services (CIS) are early intervention, family support, and prevention services that help ensure the healthy development and well-being of children, from before birth up to age 6.
CIS services are available to support your health and well-being throughout pregnancy and postpartum; your child’s healthy growth with speech, language, movement, vision and hearing from birth to age 3, finding quality child care that supports your child’s and family’s goals and needs; and the positive social and emotional development of your child up to age 6.
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