Get Help. Give Help.
Get connected with us.
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.
We are here for you. Help is free and anonymous.
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
HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Lawson's Liquids, Babes Bar, and Central Vermont Community Radio!!
We are now only 2 weeks away from the 31st Annual Winter Is A Drag Ball and things are really heating up. There are only 2 weeks left to win your ticket from Vermont CARES and presenter @mike_oxreadyTo enter, do the 3 following steps: 1) tag 3 friends you want to go with
2) follow Vermont CARES and Mike Oxready
3) share the giveaway post to your feed.
One entry per week can be made through Thursday and winners will be randomly selected and announced each Friday! We need a little community and a lot of dancing, so don’t miss the biggest drag show and dance party in the region.
Purchase advanced tickets at: wl.eventim.us/event/winter-is-a-drag-ball/675019?afflky=HigherGround
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Gail Porter Roger Comes Brenden Bingham
Rose Geiger, Brandy Elise, Alyx Bessette
Done
Done
I keep trying but I can't seem to do it right
This week's ticket winner is Taliesin! Congratulations and see you this month at Beauty and the Beach, Winter is a Drag Ball 2026!!
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Next Tuesday we will be hosting our monthly Volunteer Night! We will be assembling safer use kits from 5:30-8:00pm on Tues Feb 10th. No prior experience is required, but we do ask volunteers to be respectful of our participants and our mission.
If you have not before volunteered with us, please fill out our Volunteer Form (vtcares.org/volunteer/) or email our Volunteer Coordinators (vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com).
We would love to see you there!
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thanks to all of you who have been donating! This Wednesday, we are asking for more socks (adult, wool) and winter gloves to continue and provide outerwear to the VT community. To donate, visit giftdrive.org/drive/294!
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A big THANK YOU this week to Gilead for their sponsorship of this event.
We are only a few weeks out from the 31st Annual Winter Is A Drag Ball and this year we are casting Beauty and the Beach vibes all winter long. The next 3 weeks, Vermont CARES and presenter @Mike_Oxready will give away a ticket to one lucky winner. To enter do the 3 following steps:
1) tag 3 friends you want to go with
2) follow Vermont CARES and Mike Oxready
3) share the giveaway post to your feed.
One entry per week can be made through Thursday and winners will be randomly selected and announced each Friday! We need a little community and a lot of dancing, so don’t miss the biggest drag show and dance party in the region.
Purchase advanced tickets at: wl.eventim.us/event/winter-is-a-drag-ball/675019?afflky=HigherGround
1 CommentComment on Facebook
I hope i got it right
We are happy to announce our week 1 winner @emmaflorez2000 !! Congratulations and see you next moth at Beauty and the Beach, Winter is a Drag Ball 2026!!
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A BIG thank you to all those of you who have donated this month! We really appreciate the support you are providing to our Vermont community. This Wednesday we are asking for more hand/feet warmers to help keep folks warm this winter. As always, you can donate at our gift drive (www.giftdrive.org/drive/294). Thank you again!!
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We are only a month away from the 31st Annual Winter Is A Drag Ball and this year we are casting Beauty and the Beach vibes all winter long. Each week Vermont CARES and presenter @Mike_Oxready will give away a ticket to one lucky winner. To enter do the 3 following steps:
1) tag 3 friends you want to go with
2) follow Vermont CARES and Mike Oxready
3) share the giveaway post to your feed.
One entry per week can be made through Thursday and winners will be randomly selected and announced each Friday! We need a little community and a lot of dancing, so don’t miss the biggest drag show and dance party in the region.
Purchase advanced tickets at: wl.eventim.us/event/winter-is-a-drag-ball/675019?afflky=HigherGround
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Is this where I go?
Due to the storm, our offices and programs across the state of Vermont will be closed on Monday January 26, 2026
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you haven't already, purchase your tickets so you can join us for Winter is a Drag Ball on Saturday February, 21, 2026 at Higher Ground!
Get your tickets here: highergroundmusic.com/events/winter-is-a-drag-ball-2/
Interested in Sponsorship? Contact melissa@vtcares.org
0 CommentsComment on Facebook