Vermont Domestic Violence hotline: 800-228-7395
Clarina Howard Nichols Center hotline: 802-888-5256
Child Protection
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected:
- Call the Child Protection Line: 1-800-649-5285 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- If a child is in immediate danger, dial 911 or the local police first. Then, call to make a report.
All Vermonters are encouraged to report their concerns about children’s safety. More information about child protection and reporting child abuse.
Lamoille County Child Advocacy Center
(and Lamoille County Special Investigation Unit)
Criminal investigations and victim services in response to reports of child sexual abuse, serious child physical abuse, adult sexual violence, and abuse of vulnerable adults and the elderly.
- Website
- 802-851-8116
- info@lamoillesiu.org
- 111 Main St., Hyde Park
Clarina Howard Nichols Center
If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, human trafficking, or stalking, help is available. Clarina's hotline is answered 24/7 – 802-888-5256. Advocates are available to listen and can help with safety planning, exploring legal options including filing Relief from Abuse Orders and police reports, and exploring shelter options. If you can’t reach out now, they will be here later when you can.
If you know someone who is isolated at home with an abusive partner, you can help. You are welcome to call Clarina's hotline to receive support and suggestions about how you can best support your friend, colleague, or family member.
Here are some basic tips:
- Reach out: call, video chat, go for a walk (maintaining social distancing, of course)
- Listen: allow the survivor to share what they want when they want
- Believe: do not question the survivor about the severity or details of the abuse
- Offer resources: share Clarina’s hotline number, talk about safety planning
- Don’t judge: the survivor knows the safest options for their circumstance
For more information visit Clarina's website.
Legal Housing Aid
Are you a victim or survivor of abuse, sexual assault or stalking? Did your landlord evict you or charge you for damage your abuser did? Did a landlord refuse to rent to you because you are a victim or survivor? Did a landlord treat you unfairly because you are a victim or survivor? You have rights!
If you you are a victim or survivor and you are being discriminated against in housing, contact them.
Fill out their form and they will call you back. Your information will be sent to Legal Services Vermont, which screens requests for help for both Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont. They can give you quick advice and send you legal information.
Also see their Housing Discrimination: What To Do page.
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