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Monday 9am - 6pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Vermont CARES

Providing life-saving harm reduction services, education, and resources to Vermonters.

11/27/2025

Come by for free HIV testing throughout the state next week.
Check out locations and drop-in hours below.💓

11/10/2025

VOLUNTEER with Vermont CARES! From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!

We typically host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; however our next event will be on the THIRD Tuesday, November 18th. We will be assembling harm reduction supply kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.

If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZr3NT_Up6-KlFUZerpzS442A56s_zhSfCv87a0OQn05Obeg/viewform) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinators at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com

Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!

10/07/2025

Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!

We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, September 9th where we will be assembling harm reduction supply kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.

If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZr3NT_Up6-KlFUZerpzS442A56s_zhSfCv87a0OQn05Obeg/viewform) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinators at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com

Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!

09/02/2025

Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!

We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, September 9th where we will be assembling harm reduction supply kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.

If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form (https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeZr3NT_Up6.../viewform) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinators at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com

Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!

07/30/2025

We trained 25 community members on how to respond to an overdose at our Barre training. It was a wonderful and engaged group!

Did you miss it? Join us on August 18th in Montpelier!

Thank you to Vermont CARES Barre City Fire Department and Barre Social Club!

07/14/2025

📣 TWO UPCOMING TRAININGS! Join Vermont CARES and the Central Vermont Prevention Coalition to learn about the basics of harm reduction, the current drug supply, an introduction to opioids and naloxone, and how to identify and respond to an overdose.

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/16d1GQHRyh/ No registration necessary. We look forward to seeing you!

07/01/2025

Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!

We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, July 8th where we will be assembling harm reduction supply kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.

If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZr3NT_Up6-KlFUZerpzS442A56s_zhSfCv87a0OQn05Obeg/viewform) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinators at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com

Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!

04/10/2025

Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!

We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, April 15th where we will be assembling Safer Use Kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.

If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form (https://ow.ly/CB7350VwX9w) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinator at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com

Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!

02/18/2025

✨ JOIN US AT WINTER IS A DRAG BALL THIS SATURDAY! ✨

Mike Oxready presents "ResistDANCE and RevoluSHINE: Celebrating 30 Years of the Winter is a Drag Ball on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Higher Ground in South Burlington!

8pm: DJ Llu (Showcase Lounge) 🎛️
9pm: Oliver Twisted Craig Dance Party (Ballroom) 💃
11:30pm: Costume Parade 🎭..and more!

💰 SAVE WHEN YOU BUY A FOUR-PACK OF TICKETS! (LIMITED AVAILABILITY. TICKET PRICE INCREASES DAY OF SHOW)

🔗Tickets available at: highergroundmusic.com/events/winter-is-a-drag-ball

Do current events have you clutching your pearls? Join us for ResistDANCE and RevoluSHINE, honoring three decades of fierce drag, amazing performances, and a community united in love, resistance, joy, and unrelenting sparkle. 30th anniversaries are traditionally celebrated with pearls and diamonds, but we welcome all sparkle, glitter, and glam! Dress to impress and channel your inner royalty.

This event benefits Vermont CARES.

02/14/2025

With Love,
Vermont CARES ❤️

02/10/2025

Interested in volunteering with Vermont CARES? From supporting our syringe service program to drop-in support at our Burlington office, and more; our volunteer opportunities are expanding!

We host a monthly Volunteer Night on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at our Burlington office; our next event will be on Tuesday, February 11th where we will be assembling Safer Use Kits. While no prior experience is required to attend, we ask all volunteers to be respectful of our participants and mission.

If you have not volunteered with us before, please submit a Volunteer Form at our website (vtcares.org/volunteer) or reach out directly to our Volunteer Coordinator at vtcaresvolunteers@gmail.com

Can’t make it this month? Don’t worry, we have these events every month and have other opportunities to volunteer! These opportunities are a great way to get to know your local harm reduction organization better and learn about the work we do. Your support will go a long way to ensuring our neighbors have the tools they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your support!

02/09/2025

✨LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL "ResistDANCE and RevoluSHINE: Celebrating 30 Years of the Winter is a Drag Ball" on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Higher Ground in South Burlington presented by Mike Oxready. ✨

💰 SAVE WHEN YOU BUY A FOUR-PACK OF TICKETS! (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

🔗 Tickets available at: highergroundmusic.com/events/winter-is-a-drag-ball/

Do current events have you clutching your pearls? Join us for ResistDANCE and RevoluSHINE, honoring three decades of fierce drag, amazing performances, and a community united in love, resistance, joy, and unrelenting sparkle. 30th anniversaries are traditionally celebrated with pearls and diamonds, but we welcome all sparkle, glitter, and glam! Dress to impress and channel your inner royalty.

There will be live entertainment in both rooms, plenty of time for dancing, and a costume contest.

This event benefits Vermont CARES and we could not be more honored by the community support we have received over the years. We can't wait to see you!

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139 Bank Street
Burlington, VT
05401

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.vtcares.org/

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