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PARKS PLACE
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Resources & Programs
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Substance Abuse
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Parents & Children
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Benefits
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Group support for those in recovery
from alcoholism.
Mon—Fri, 12:15—1 pm
Sat, 7—8 pm / Sun, 10—11 am
Phoenix House/CRASH
Screening for driver’s license
reinstatement.
Thursday, 3:30—5:00 pm
Christopher Wesolowski
Contact the Brattleboro office for an
appointment for CRASH interview:
802.257.1147 x. 103
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Parenting Classes
Taught at Parks Place by the Springfield Area Parent Child Center and the Nurturing Program. 802.886.5242; 802.254.6686
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Economic Services / Eligibility
A caseworker meets with Economic
Services recipients to review their
eligibility.
1st Fri. each month, 8 am—4 pm
Bill Lockwood: 802.885.8856
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Health
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Housing
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AIDS Project of Southern Vermont
Provides free anonymous HIV testing. By appointment only: 802.254.4444
Lead Safe Program
Lead poisoning prevention, information and consultation.
• Jim McNamara: 802.463.9927 x. 208
• Michelle
Womack: 802.463.9927 x.207
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Springfield Family Center/Supported Housing
Helps people obtain housing.
Richard Moore
By appointment: 802.885.3646 x. 1011
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Education
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Employment
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Vermont Adult Diploma Program (VADP)
Provides a way for Vermonters over 21
to earn a high school diploma within a
year.
Thursday, 9:30—11:30 am
Jay Callahan: 802.463.9927 x. 222
Vermont Adult Learning (VAL)
Provides tutoring in reading and math,
preparation for GED and Adult Diploma
Program.
Mon, 8 am—2 pm / Thurs, 8 am—6 pm
Barbara Cain
802.463.9927 x. 101
Vermont Student
Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
Free career, educational and financial aid counseling. Available monthly. Call to make an appointment with Michele Delhaye and ask for Outreach: 800.642.3177
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Economic Services/Reach Up
Assists with training, education and
employment counseling for parents
receiving TANF.
Thurs, 8 am—4 pm
Terri Morey: 802.885.8856
Vocational Rehabilitation
Prepares persons with disabilities for employment.
• Bonnie Olson: Wed, 1pm—4pm
• Mike Jenzen: Tues & Fri, 9am—3pm 802.885.2279
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Reparative Probation Board
Provides a sentencing option for offenders to make reparations to victims and the community. 1st Tues. each month, 6:30—8:30 pm Ed Cooney-Moore: 802.254.5911
Windham County Court Diversion Board
A local volunteer board that reviews first-time offenders. 2nd Wed. each month, 6:30—8:30 pm Michele Wright: 802.257.0361
Department of Corrections
• Mike Malick: Mon, 8am – 4pm
• Joey Holmes: Thurs, 8am – 4pm
• Garry Shanon: Fri, 7:45am – 4:30pm Please call for an appointment: 800.287.3107 |
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Resources
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Patch Team
A group of service providers and community members who meet monthly to discuss community needs and resources.
3rd Thurs. each month, 9:30—11:30am at Parks Place. All are welcome.
Resource Directory
A listing over 200 agencies and programs that serve our area is available at www.parksplacevt.org Visit the web site or call 802.463.9927 for more information.
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Counseling
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Youth Services Counseling
Offers individual, family, drug and alcohol counseling, and case management.
• Chris Danforth: Mon—Fri, 9am—5pm
• Sue Dennison: Wed, 9am—5pm
• Bianca Fernandez: Mon — Fri, 9am — 5pm Call for info & appts: 802.463.9927
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SEVCA-Family Services
Help with fuel assistance and
emergency needs.
Tues, 1—4 pm
Susan
Howes: 802.722.4575 x.124
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Please note: Parks Place does its best to ensure the information we provide here is accurate, but sometimes program changes are made after the newsletter is printed. Feel free to call the contact numbers to confirm program availability and schedule information.
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6 PARKS PLACE . May/June 2008
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