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A Vermont Harm Reduction & HIV/AIDS Service Organization. “Doin’ it Safer” for more than 35 years. Supporting people living with HIV and people who use drugs.
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We will meet you with Compassion, Acceptance and Respect. We will Encourage you and Support your goals and needs.
Get HelpOur Mission
Vermont CARES provides life-saving harm reduction services, education, and resources to Vermonters affected by HIV, Hepatitis C and substance use by increasing access to care, reducing social stigmas, and building relationships.
Our Vision
Celebrate every small change.
Accept people where they are at.
Respect individual choice and welcome diversity.
Envision compassionate communities.
Stand up for the rights of those we serve.
Programs & Services
Explore the wide range of impactful programs and services offered by Vermont CARES, dedicated to improving lives and fostering community well-being.
We help you get and stay connected to the medical, mental health, housing, and vocational services you need.
The quickest, easiest way to request services and supplies throughout Vermont. Privately chat with us anonymously.
Our Impact
As the state’s leading agency in Harm Reduction and HIV services, we are grateful for your ongoing support. Our impact is felt throughout the state and it is very likely that you know someone who has accessed and/or currently needs our services.
HIV and Care Services
More than 160 Vermonters living with HIV accessed case management to help them stabilize their medical care, mental health, and housing.
HIV Prevention Safer Sex Services
Over 6000 condoms were distributed and over 500 PrEP and HIV basic education pamphlets were shared with community members
Mobile Harm Reduction Services
More than 250 people living in 29 different towns were served, mostly in rural areas of Vermont with our mobile services across more than 500 visits.
Education & Trainings
Find Training Topics
- Harm Reduction & Syringe Service Programs
- Opioid Overdose Response & Administering Narcan
- HIV Basics
- Need something a bit more tailored to your work/environment/group? Contact us.
Request a Training
Are you seeking training for your group, agency, or organization? Please fill out our form completely and we will respond within a week.
Help us do more
Thousands of Vermonters are counting on us to be there for them everyday. Whether it is a gift of financial support, the gift of time or your expertise it can make a difference in someones life.
Vermont CARES
Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!
We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, September 9th where we will be assembling harm reduction supply kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.
If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form (docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeZr3NT_Up6.../viewform) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinators at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com
Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!
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We trained 25 community members on how to respond to an overdose at our Barre training. It was a wonderful and engaged group!
Did you miss it? Join us on August 18th in Montpelier!
Thank you to Vermont CARES Barre City Fire Department and Barre Social Club!
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📣 TWO UPCOMING TRAININGS! Join Vermont CARES and the Central Vermont Prevention Coalition to learn about the basics of harm reduction, the current drug supply, an introduction to opioids and naloxone, and how to identify and respond to an overdose.
Learn more here: Opioid Overdose Prevention Training No registration necessary. We look forward to seeing you!
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Woohoo! More info here: Opioid Overdose Prevention Training
Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!
We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, July 8th where we will be assembling harm reduction supply kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.
If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZr3NT_Up6-KlFUZerpzS442A56s_zhSfCv87a0OQn05Obeg/viewform) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinators at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com
Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!
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Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!
We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, April 15th where we will be assembling Safer Use Kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.
If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form (ow.ly/CB7350VwX9w) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinator at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com
Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!
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✨ JOIN US AT WINTER IS A DRAG BALL THIS SATURDAY! ✨
Mike Oxready presents "ResistDANCE and RevoluSHINE: Celebrating 30 Years of the Winter is a Drag Ball on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Higher Ground in South Burlington!
8pm: DJ Llu (Showcase Lounge) 🎛️
9pm: Oliver Twisted Craig Dance Party (Ballroom) 💃
11:30pm: Costume Parade 🎭
...and more!
💰 SAVE WHEN YOU BUY A FOUR-PACK OF TICKETS! (LIMITED AVAILABILITY. TICKET PRICE INCREASES DAY OF SHOW)
🔗Tickets available at: highergroundmusic.com/events/winter-is-a-drag-ball
Do current events have you clutching your pearls? Join us for ResistDANCE and RevoluSHINE, honoring three decades of fierce drag, amazing performances, and a community united in love, resistance, joy, and unrelenting sparkle. 30th anniversaries are traditionally celebrated with pearls and diamonds, but we welcome all sparkle, glitter, and glam! Dress to impress and channel your inner royalty.
This event benefits Vermont CARES.
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Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!
We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, February 11th where we will be assembling Safer Use Kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.
If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form at our website (vtcares.org/volunteer) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinator at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com
Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!
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✨LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL "ResistDANCE and RevoluSHINE: Celebrating 30 Years of the Winter is a Drag Ball" on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Higher Ground in South Burlington presented by Mike Oxready. ✨
💰 SAVE WHEN YOU BUY A FOUR-PACK OF TICKETS! (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
🔗 Tickets available at: highergroundmusic.com/events/winter-is-a-drag-ball/
Do current events have you clutching your pearls? Join us for ResistDANCE and RevoluSHINE, honoring three decades of fierce drag, amazing performances, and a community united in love, resistance, joy, and unrelenting sparkle. 30th anniversaries are traditionally celebrated with pearls and diamonds, but we welcome all sparkle, glitter, and glam! Dress to impress and channel your inner royalty.
There will be live entertainment in both rooms, plenty of time for dancing, and a costume contest.
This event benefits Vermont CARES and we could not be more honored by the community support we have received over the years. We can't wait to see you!
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LOVE YA'LL see ya soon!!!
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which includes syringe-injected hormones, is medically necessary for many transgender people to be themselves. Vermont CARES is proud to share about an expansion of our services that provides supplies for folks on injectable HRT. For some, the cost of transition-related care is a financial hardship, forcing them to go outside the health care system for the supplies they need to live freely and openly. We hope this expansion of our services helps transgender people in Vermont access lifesaving, gender-affirming care.
We offer syringes for subcutaneous and intramuscular HRT and can support folks with safe disposal of syringes. Ask about our compact (and colorful!) sharps containers!
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