Vermont Resources

Quick summary (top five things to know)

  1. VTARR (Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences) is the state NARR affiliate and the place to find certified recovery residences in Vermont.
  2. The Vermont Department of Health — Division of Substance Use (DSU) runs a recovery-housing voucher program and published guidance (voucher & placement details; phone: 802-863-7200).
  3. Vermont Foundation of Recovery operates and supports affordable recovery homes statewide (good for verified bed options).
  4. Adult & Teen Challenge — Vermont is a long-term, faith-based residential program (men’s center in Johnson, VT).
  5. For immediate navigation and local assistance, dial 2-1-1 (Vermont 211) — they can connect you to recovery housing, local supports, and small emergency funds.

1) Certification & directories (start here)

  • VTARR (Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences) — state certifier and the single best directory for NARR-style certified recovery residences. If you want safe, standards-based homes, search VTARR’s certified list and ask houses if they accept Vermont DSU vouchers or VTARR mini-grants. Contact: info@vtarr.org; P.O. Box 793, Burlington, VT.
  • SoberHouseDirectory / Fletcher Group — useful secondary listings and technical assistance pages that compile certified homes and funder links for VT.

2) State programs & larger funding sources

  • Vermont Department of Health — Division of Substance Use (DSU): Recovery Housing / Voucher Program
    • DSU runs a recovery-housing voucher program (financial assistance/vouchers for early recovery placements) and publishes program guidance. Main DSU phone: 802-863-7200. Ask about voucher eligibility, length of assistance, and how to be placed into a VTARR-certified home.
  • Vermont Housing & community development / VHFA links to recovery housing funding — state housing partners (including VHFA and ACCD) sometimes make capital or operating funds available for recovery residences (useful for providers and larger projects). The Fletcher Group resource summarizes these funder links.
  • Re-Housing / Rehab Capital Grants (NeighborWorks / Re-Housing Recovery Program — historical/one-off CARES funding) — some past programs provided unit rehab grants to bring units online for people exiting homelessness/recovery; useful to know if you’re a provider expanding beds. (See NeighborWorks/ACCD docs for program history.)

3) Nonprofits & operators (beds, transitional houses)

  • Vermont Foundation of Recovery (VFOR) — operates safe, affordable recovery homes statewide; good starting point for openings and program rules.
  • Oxford House (VT listings) — peer-run, democratically governed sober homes across the state (residents share rent/costs). Good low-cost option where available.
  • Local certified houses — search VTARR directory or SoberHouseDirectory for county-level listings (Burlington, Rutland, Barre, St. Johnsbury, Brattleboro, etc.).

4) Faith-based recovery programs (residential + supports)

  • Adult & Teen Challenge — Vermont Men’s Center (Johnson, VT) — 10–12 month discipleship and long-term residential recovery program (faith-based). Phone/address and intake are listed on ATC New England pages.
  • Salvation Army (Vermont corps / local centers) — Salvation Army runs recovery and social-service programs in VT (check the Greater Burlington unit and local corps; some Salvation Army ARCs operate in nearby states — call local corps for current VT offerings).
  • Vermont Catholic Charities / diocesan programs — offer counseling, case management, and sometimes housing referrals or faith-based recovery supports — contact the Diocese of Burlington Catholic Charities for local programs.
  • Other church-led programs / Celebrate Recovery groups — many churches in Vermont host Christ-centered recovery groups and may run small transitional homes; search local church listings or ask 2-1-1 for faith-based openings. (Availability varies by town.)

5) Small pots, scholarships & emergency help (quick leads)

  • VTARR Financial Support — VTARR has in the past offered limited financial assistance to help with initial move-in costs for people entering VTARR-certified homes — ask VTARR about current micro-grants.
  • 211 Vermont — immediate help for emergency housing, referrals to mini-grants and local charitable funds (call 2-1-1). They can often point to county charities, church emergency funds, or rapid re-housing contacts.
  • Local community action agencies & recovery community orgs — many counties have community action or recovery community groups that run small scholarship funds or partner with houses to subsidize short stays (ask 211 or VTARR for specifics).

6) Fast call list (copy/paste)

  • VTARR — Website / resources page / email: info@vtarr.org (search certified homes).
  • Vermont Department of Health — DSU (Recovery Housing) — 802-863-7200; ask about vouchers & placement.
  • Vermont 2-1-1 — dial 2-1-1 (or visit vermont211.org) for local housing/referral & small emergency funds.
  • Vermont Foundation of Recovery (VFOR) — visit vfor.org for homes and intake info.
  • Adult & Teen Challenge — Vermont Men’s Center — Johnson, VT; listed phone on ATC pages.

7) How to move fast (recommended steps)

  1. Call 2-1-1 and say “I need recovery housing / sober living and help with funding” — they’ll triage and give local contacts.
  2. Contact VTARR and ask for a certified-house list in your county (certified homes are the ones most likely to accept vouchers/mini-grants).
  3. Call VT Dept. of Health (DSU) at 802-863-7200 to ask about current voucher availability and eligibility.
  4. Apply to small funds (VTARR micro-grants, local community action agencies, church funds) while you’re on waitlists.

Vermont Recovery Housing Funding Leads (with Phone Numbers)

1. Vermont Department of Health — Division of Substance Use (DSU)

  • Phone: 802-863-7200
  • What they do: Runs the Recovery Housing Voucher Program (financial assistance to cover sober living placement in certified homes). Ask about eligibility, how long vouchers last, and which homes accept them.

2. Vermont 2-1-1 (United Ways of Vermont)

  • Phone: Dial 2-1-1 (or 866-652-4636 if out of state)
  • What they do: Connects you to local emergency funds, mini-grants, churches, and community action agencies that provide short-term sober living or rental help. Also keeps current info on which houses have open beds.

3. VTARR (Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences)

  • Phone: Email preferred: info@vtarr.org (phone numbers vary by house, they’ll connect you)
  • What they do: Oversees certified recovery residences in VT. Some homes accept small financial assistance / entry scholarships via VTARR or local grants. They’ll point you to houses that take vouchers.

4. Vermont Foundation of Recovery (VFOR)

  • Phone: 802-338-6360
  • What they do: Operates sober homes across Vermont. Ask about sliding scale rent, scholarships, or DSU voucher acceptance.

5. Adult & Teen Challenge Vermont (Faith-Based)

  • Phone: 802-635-7807
  • What they do: Faith-based, long-term residential recovery (usually no cost beyond program fees; many entrants sponsored or supported by donations). Ask if they offer scholarships or church-based funding for entry.

6. Salvation Army – Northern New England (Vermont Corps Offices)

  • Burlington Corps Phone: 802-864-6991
  • Rutland Corps Phone: 802-775-5150
  • What they do: Some corps have emergency housing funds, recovery referrals, and transitional housing connections. Ask about sober living placement help or grants.

7. Local Community Action Agencies (funding varies by county)

  • Capstone Community Action (Barre/Montpelier): 802-479-1053
  • Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (Burlington area): 802-863-6248
  • BROC Community Action (Rutland/Bennington): 802-775-0878
  • NEKCA (Northeast Kingdom): 802-334-7316
  • What they do: Provide short-term housing stabilization funds and sometimes pay initial rent at sober homes.

🔑 How to Use This List

  1. Start with DSU (802-863-7200) for the state voucher program.
  2. Call VTARR to confirm which homes accept vouchers or have scholarship beds.
  3. If urgent, dial 2-1-1 for mini-grants or immediate openings.
  4. Follow up with VFOR and local community action agencies for county-based support.
  5. Faith-based paths (Teen Challenge, Salvation Army) often have donor-supported spots.

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