Inventory of Local Pregnancy Help Resources for the Parish of

St. Andrew’s Parish
109 S. Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7734

Pastor:  Father Matthew Rensch

 

As part of the nationwide initiative to walk with moms in need, our parish was asked to identify the local pregnancy help resources in our community that are currently available to a woman facing a difficult pregnancy. The needs of pregnant and parenting moms can be overwhelming, and the sources for help may not be apparent to those most needing support. 

Our parish efforts to document and share local resources can make all the difference in the world for a pregnant woman and her child. You can dowload the following list of recources in PDF form here.
 

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Pregnancy Help Related Resources

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Pregnancy Help Centers

Birthright of Burlington    
301 College St, Burlington, VT 05401
802-865-0056   
24/7 Help line 1-800-550-4900
birthright.org/burlington    

Aspire Now  
5399 Williston Rd. Suite 207, Williston, VT 05495
802-658-2184
https://www.aspire-now.org    
 
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Vermont  
105 N. Main Street, Barre, VT 05641
802-479-9215
https://www.carenetcv.org  


Community Hospitals and Health Centers

UVM Medical Center Health Network Care Management 
128 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 106
Burlington, VT 05401
833-763-0652 (toll free)
provides tools, resources and support to help manage patient health
https://www.uvmhealth.org/caremanagement 

Strong Families Vermont
88 Prospect St
White River Junction, VT 05001
(888) 300-8853   Email: [email protected]
https://www.vnhcare.org/strong-families-vermont
Their program offers a nurse available to visit regularly during pregnancy, and
after birth, and through the child's second birthday.

Community Health Centers of Burlington   
617 Riverside Ave Burlington, VT  05401
802-864-6309
Sliding scale fee/ assistance in navigating eligible benefits
https://www.chcb.org/  

Central Vermont Medical Center Women’s Health 
30 Fisher Road, Medical Office Building A,
Suite 1-4, Berlin, VT 05602
802-371-5961
pregnancy services
https://www.cvmc.org 

People’s Health & Wellness Clinic  
553 N. Main St. Barre, VT 05641
802-479-1229
Provide primary health care and wellness education to the uninsured and underinsured community member of Central VT who cannot otherwise afford these services.
https://www.phwcvt.org  

Family Center of Washington County
383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 262-3292 Email: [email protected]
The Family Center's mission is to build resourceful families and healthy children to create a strong community.

Good Beginnings of Central Vermont
174 River Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 595-7953 Email: [email protected]
Their mission is to bring community to families and their babies. Good Beginnings envision a society where the transition to parenthood is supported and communities come together to ensure all infants thrive.
www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org
 

Birthing Center

Gifford Health Care   
44 S Main St, Randolph, VT 05060
802-728-7000
offer range of medical & preventative services to meet the needs of women at every stage of life
https://www.Giffordhealthcare.org

Maternity Homes

Lund Family Center 
76 Glen Road, Burlington, VT 05401 
802-864-7467
pregnancy counseling/treatment services/ education/adoption/short /long term residency
https://lundvt.org/about-lund/  

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Diocese of Burlington

Catholic Charities or Other Diocesan Social Service Agencies
(802) 658-6110 x 1312
https://vermontcatholic.org/ministries-programs/catholic-charities/emergency-aid-2

Catholic Counseling Services
(802) 658-6111 or Toll Free: 1-877-250-4099
Crisis pregnancy services
https://vermontcatholic.org/ministries-programs/catholic-charities/counseling-2     

Food Assistance

Waterbury Area Food Shelf 
57 S. Main St. Suite 3, Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-1561
Open Mon & Fri 10am-noon & Wed 3-5pm
https://www.waterburycast.org 

Mad River Valley Community Pantry 
5308 Main St. (Rt 100), Waitsfield, VT 05673
Email: [email protected]
Open Tues & Sat 10am-noon & Wed 4-6pm
https://www.mrvcommunitypantry.org/

Food Pantry 
137 Main St. Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 375-5369
Open Tues, Thu & Sat 10am-noon
https://www.justbasicvt.org 

Vermont Foodbank 
33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05461
 (800) 585-2265
Open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm 
https://www.vtfoodbank.org

South Burlington Food Shelf   
356 Dorset St. South Burlington, VT 05403    
(802) 658-5267
presently open Thurs -Sat   
call for updated hours of operation
https://www.southburlingtonfoodshelf.org  

Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf   
228 North Winooski Ave.nue, Burlington, VT 05401   
(802) 658-7939
Monday-Friday call for updated hours of operation
www.feedingchittenden.org  

State and Local Services

VT211 and Help Me Grow
www.vermont211.org or Dial 211 for a directory of services or (866) 652-4636
A statewide link to community based services and support for pregnant women as well as women with children from birth through 8 years old.

Janet S. Munt Family Room  
20 Allen St. Burlington, Vermont 05401 
(802) 862-2121
Janet S. Munt Family Room hopes to build healthy, connected communities by supporting families and young children.  Advocates for low-income families and especially women and children.
www.thefamilyroomvt.org  

Job Training

Vermont Works for Women  
32A Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, VT  05404
(802) 658-8900
www.vtworksforwomen.org

Adoption

Holy Family Catholic Adoption Agency 
24/7 Phone: (612) 209-5969
Recommended by the Diocese of Burlington as a Catholic adoption resource.
www.holyfamilyadoption.org  

Lund Family Center  
76 Glen Road, Burlington, VT 05401 
802-864-7467
https://lundvt.org/about-lund/  

Legal Support

Vermont Legal Aid, Burlington, VT
(802) 863-5620
https://www.vtlegalaid.org

Winter Fuel Assistance

Dept. of Children & Families — Seasonal Fuel Assistance (aka Home Heating Assistance)
119 Pearl St.  Burlington, VT 05401
1-800-479-6151
https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/crisis-fuel  

Chittenden Community Action — WARMTH Program
655 South Champlain St. Burlington, VT 05401
802-862-2771
https://www.cvoeo.org/?fuseaction=dep_intro&dept_id=16 

Clothing/Household Articles

Saint Anthony’s Thrift Shop    
305 Flynn Ave. Burlington, VT  
(802) 658-4059
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, and second Saturday each month
https://www.christandanthony.com/thrift-shop

Transportation
                                   
Special Services Transportation Agency
(802) 878-1527
Call at least 48 hours in advance to arrange a ride
https://sstarides.org/  

Green Mountain Transit
Capital District Bus Schedule   
Berlin-BMG_July-2022.pdf (ridegmt.com)

MyRide (Capital District) 
MyRide by GMT (ridegmt.com)

Financial Support

Joseph House   
113 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT 05401  
802-951-4290
https://www.josephshousevt.org/  

Joint Urban Ministry Project (JUMP) — First Congregational Church
38 S. Winooski Ave Burlington, VT 05401
 (802) 862-4501
http://www.jumpvt.org/programflexassistance.html  

Vermont Catholic Charities Emergency Aid
(802) 658-6110 ext. 1312
https://vermontcatholic.org/ministries-programs/catholic-charities/emergency-aid-2/  

 

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Help Available from the Parish

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Direct help already provided by our parish.

St. Andrew’s Parish facilitates requests for Emergency Aid for Vermont Catholic Charities, and entertains another financial assistance requests on a case by case basis. Call the parish for inquiries, at 802-244-7734. 

Annual support from within St. Andrew’s Parish:
-  St. Andrew’s Parish has started an annual diaper drive for diaper bank.
-  St. Andrew’s Parish supports the Waterbury Area Food Shelf with collections.