Vermont Hotline for Mental Health
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) for 2019, approximately 19% of adults in Vermont reported experiencing a mental illness in the past year. Common mental health conditions include anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorders.
Suicide is a serious concern related to mental health. In 2019, Vermont had a suicide rate of 17.4 per 100,000 population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide rates can vary by age group, gender, and other factors.
Vermont has been working to improve access to mental health care services. The state has a network of community mental health centers, private therapists and counselors, and crisis hotlines. Efforts have been made to increase access through telehealth services, school-based mental health programs, and integrated care models.
Vermont offers various mental health resources to its residents. The Vermont Department of Mental Health provides information and resources on mental health services and programs. Local community mental health centers, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups such as NAMI Vermont offer support, education, and resources.
Substance use disorders often co-occur with mental health conditions. Vermont has been addressing substance abuse issues, including opioids, through prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. Efforts include increasing access to medication-assisted treatment, implementing harm reduction strategies, and promoting community education.
Vermont Nationwide Hotline for Mental Health
Take the first step towards a healthier mind and call the Vermont Mental Health Helpline at (800) 557-9715, a dedicated team of mental health professionals, counselors, and volunteers and are here 24/7 to offer a listening ear, emotional support, and practical advice. Call the VT mental health hotline now.
Vermont Mental Health Resources
Vermont Agency of Human Services Department of Mental Health
Vermont Agency of Human Services Department of Mental Health. The mission of the Department of Mental Health is to promote and improve the health of Vermonters. The Department of Mental Health resides under the Agency of Human Services and has the same critical mission in mind: to improve the conditions and well-being of Vermonters and protect those who cannot protect themselves. The Individuals and families that the Department of Mental Health (DMH) supports in Vermont’s communities want the same things we all want; safe homes, close friends, loving relationships, good health and something meaningful to do each day. Our job is to help them succeed.
NAMI Vermont
Together for Mental Health NAMI Vermont as an independent state chapter of NAMI, is dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating so that everyone impacted by mental illness in Vermont can build better lives. NAMI Vermont began as a spontaneous, grassroots family movement in 1983, just six years after NAMI was founded. NAMI Vermont was incorporated as a state organization affiliated with NAMI in 1984, and today offers support groups for individuals and families, presentations like our In Our Own Voice, FaithNet and Ending the Silence programs, and programs like Family-to-Family, Mental Illness and Recovery, and Provider Education classes. All programs are free for everyone. The NAMI helpline number is (800) 950-6264