Windham County
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Local offices in Windham County
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Child support · State office
Office of Child Support, Southeast Region
100 Mineral Street, Suite 202, Springfield, VT 05156
Help here
- Child support servicesThe regional office helps families with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
State office
Brattleboro District Office, Economic Services Division
232 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT 05302
Help here
- Economic assistanceResidents can get help with state economic assistance programs at this district office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Public health · State office
Brattleboro Local Health Office
232 Main Street, Suite 3, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Help here
- Public health servicesThe office provides local public health services for Windham County.
- WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Windham Civil Division
7 Court Street, Newfane, VT 05345
Help here
- Civil court servicesThe court handles civil cases and provides access to court processes and forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vtcourts.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Windham Criminal Division
30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Help here
- Criminal court servicesThe court handles criminal cases and provides access to court processes and forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vtcourts.gov
Local office · County office
Windham County Sheriff's Office
185 Old Ferry Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Help here
- Civil process and transportationThe Sheriff's Office serves civil legal papers and transports people in custody.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on windhamcountyvt.gov
Human services · State office
Brattleboro District Office, Family Services Division
232 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Help here
- Family ServicesThe office provides family support and child safety services to residents in its service area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Solutions
205 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding benefits, care, and local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorsolutionsvt.org
Jobs and training · State office
Brattleboro Job Center
28 Vernon Street, Suite 410, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Help here
- Job and career helpJob seekers can get in-person help with career services and finding work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.vermont.gov
State office
Dummerston DMV Office
870 US Route 5, Dummerston, VT 05301
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can apply for or renew licenses, permits, identification cards, and vehicle registrations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.vermont.gov
Windham County Sheriff's Office website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Windham County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Vermont Foodbank
33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services Vermont
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southeastern Vermont Community Action
Serves Windsor County except Rochester, Bethel, Stockbridge, Royalton, Sharon and Barnard Towns
91 Buck Drive, Westminster, VT 05158
Listed on humanservices.vermont.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Windham 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
Talk to a person
- Vermont 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988