Vergennes

Local offices in Vergennes

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Vergennes City Hall

  120 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491

  Help here

  • City services and recordsVisit City Hall for help with city services, records, and forms.
  • Tax and sewer bill paymentsPay city tax and sewer bills online or ask City Hall for help.Apply online
  Call 802-877-2841DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vergennes.org

• Library · Regional office

  Bixby Memorial Free Library

  258 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources and programs.
  Call 802-877-2211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bixbylibrary.org

City of Vergennes website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Vergennes

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Addison County

Vergennes is in Addison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Middlebury Economic Services District Office

  156 South Village Green, Suite 201, Middlebury, VT 05753

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceApply for state benefits and get help with basic needs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-479-6151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Vermont 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local and state services for needs such as housing, food, health care, and utilities.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vermont211.org

• Public health · State office

  Middlebury Local Health Office

  156 South Village Green, Suite 102, Middlebury, VT 05753

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, family and child health, healthy homes, and public health programs.
  • WICPregnant people, new parents, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply online
  Call 802-388-4644DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Counseling Service of Addison County

  89 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesGet mental health, youth and family, developmental, and substance use services.
  Call 802-388-6751DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csac-vt.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Addison Family Division

  7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753

  Help here

  • Court information and accessGet information about court services and ask for an interpreter for court proceedings.
  Call 802-388-7741DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vtcourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Age Well Addison County Office

  39 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, in-home support, and community services.Read more
  Call 800-642-5119DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agewellvt.org

Everything in Addison County

Vermont programs by kind of help

These are run by Vermont and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026