Parks Place Community Resource Center
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  Parks Place Community Resource Center
Park Place Programs
                                     
     
Resources & Programs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Substance Abuse  
 
Parents & Children
 
Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Group support for those in recovery
from alcoholism.
Saturday 7-8pm
Sunday 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
Parenting Classes
Presented at Parks Place by the Springfield Area Parent Child Center and the Nurturing Program. 802.886.5242; 800-CHILDREN (800-244-5373)
Economic Services Division
You may complete an application online at www.mybenefits.vt.us.gov or pick a paper application at Parks Place reception desk.
If you have questions or need help, call the Benefits Service Center at 1-800-479-6151.
 
 
Health 
 
 
 







Housing 
 
 
 
 
Lead Safe & Healthy Homes
Lead poisoning prevention, information and consultation.
Michelle Pong: 802.463.9927 x. 208
Brianne Dunleavy: 802-463-9927 x 207
 
 






Springfield Family Center/Supported Housing
Helps people obtain housing.
Richard Moore and Kathleen Sargent
By appointment: 802.885.3034
 
   

Education
 
 
 








Employment
 
 
 
Vermont Adult Diploma Program (VADP)
Provides a way for Vermonters over 21
to earn a high school diploma within a
year.
Alternate Thursdays, 9:00-12:00 pm
Janice Baldwin: 802.257.9449 x. 112
Vermont Adult Learning (VAL)
Provides tutoring in reading and math,
preparation for GED and Adult Diploma
Program.
Thursday, 9:00-3:00 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: 800.642.3177
 
 







Economic Services/Reach Up
Assists with training, education and
employment counseling for parents
receiving TANF.
Thurs, 8 am-4 pm
Terri Morey: 885.8873
Helen Miller: 885.1419
Vocational Rehabilitation
Prepares persons with disabilities for employment.
William Pendlebury, Aisha Pandelaki: 802.885.2279
Derek Young: 802.885.1409
David Cilley: 802.885.6457
 
 

Offenders Options
 
 
 
Reparative Probation Board
Provides a sentencing option for offenders to make reparations to victims and the community.  First Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm
802.463.1234
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
Eddie Van Dijk: Wednesdays
Lisa Johnstone: Fridays
Please call for an appointment: 802.885.3544
 
 









Resources 
 
 
 









Patch Team
A group of service providers and community members who meet monthly to discuss community needs and resources.
Third Wednesday of 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.
 
 
 
Youth & Counseling
 
 
 

Family Services
 
 
   
 
Youth Services Case Management
Michelle Sacco 802-463-9927, x.201 
Ruston Mitchell 802.463.9927,x.202

Youth Services Teen Program
Jessica Southard: 802-463-9927, x. 205

Greater Falls Prevention Coalition
Debra Witkus: 802-463-9927, x.212
Chad Simmons:802-463-9927, x. 210

Big Brother/Big Sister
Janice Berube: 802-463-9927, x. 203

Helping Hands
By appointment
Patty Stickney: 802.463.9927
Phil Brubaker: 802.257.4561
Norm Skorstad: 802.257.4561
Mark Kilgallon: 413.522.9158
Sue Dennison:802.463.9927
 
 

SEVCA-Family Services
Help with fuel assistance and
emergency needs.
Tues, 1-4 pm
Susan Howes: 802.722.4575 x.124