Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless provides safe shelter, food, and support services from homeless families and individuals in Bennington County. Established in 2000, BCCH is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in Bennington, Vermont. We provide two year-round shelters for those in our community experiencing homelessness; a family shelter and a shelter for adults. We also provide Outreach Case Management for those experiencing homelessness not in our shelters. Our shelters provide more than just a bed; we offer financial literacy, budgeting, and credit repair programming along with case management and employment readiness. We believe it is essential to provide the tools necessary to maintain and sustain permanent housing that will ultimately break the cycle of homelessness.

The mission of the Bennington Center for Restorative Justice (CRJ) is to create opportunities for individuals to take responsibility for their actions, to help themselves and to give back to their community, strengthen the community through prevention, education and intervention and to empower individuals to take an active role in responding to the safety and well-being of themselves and their community.

Our academic center is proudly located downtown on Main Street and serves over 450 degree, certificate and continuing education students. Call or stop by to schedule a new student advising appointment with an academic advisor and financial aid counselor who can help you get started.

The program provides resources for families of children from birth to age three who have questions about their child's development. The family-centered program helps families meet their child's special health needs and address developmental delays. Services include assistive technology, audiology, family training and home visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language services, specialized instruction, and service coordination.

GBICS (pronounced gee-bix) is a community-based, non-profit organization. We work with people who live in or near poverty in Bennington County, Vermont. Our mission is to advance the health of our neighbors by helping them meet their basic human needs including access to food, shelter and healthcare. In other words, our programs aim to improve the health and well-being of Bennington area residents.

Meals on Wheels of Bennington County, Vermont, a 501(c)3, offers healthy, nutritious and tasty meals to eligible seniors over 60 years old, and to disabled adults under age 60. Hot meals are delivered to seniors in their homes or served at our meal sites, located throughout the county.

Turning Point is a safe place individuals and families struggling with effects of alcohol and other drug abuse, addiction or addictive behaviors can find fellowship and support among peers. Peer support is effective and sustainable. Our efforts are inclusive and we focus on the positives of recovery while supporting people at various stages of their own recovery path. Recovery is for a lifetime and our support is ongoing throughout their journey.

Vermont Tech is a Vermont State College that emphasizes practical learning. We provide career-focused, technical, and specialized education in a caring community which prepares students for immediate workplace success and continued learning.