You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone

Whether you’re looking for help managing a chronic condition, accessing mental health services, finding food or housing assistance, or connecting with local community resources, our team is here to help.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to listen, offer guidance, and connect you with the support you need.

Family Support and Community Resources

Life circumstances can have a big impact on your family’s health and well-being. Our Community Health Team helps connect individuals and families with local programs and resources to meet their everyday needs.

We can help you find:

• Food assistance and food access programs.

• Mental health services and counseling resources.

• Summer camps and youth programs.

• Disability services and support.

• Transportation assistance.

• Clothing and diapers.

• Housing resources and assistance.

• Help to apply for housing programs, 3SquaresVT, and WIC.

Whether you’re navigating a temporary challenge or looking for ongoing support, our team can help you explore available options and connect with the right resources.

Primary Care Support and Chronic Disease Management

The Community Health Team works alongside providers in Gifford’s primary care clinics to help patients manage ongoing health conditions and feel more confident about their care.

Our primary care support includes:

• Managing Chronic Health Conditions

• Diabetes education and support.

• COPD education and support.

• Help with understanding and managing your medical plan of care.

We can also help you plan for your future health care needs, including:

• Understanding and completing advance directives.

• Connecting with aging services.

• Exploring care options as your health and support needs change.

• Connecting you with Community Support

Your health is influenced by many things outside the doctor’s office. We can help connect you with food assistance, mental health services, youth programs, disability resources, transportation, and housing support.

Health Care Navigation and Access Support

Navigating the health care system can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our Community Health Team can help make the process easier by connecting you with the right people, programs, and services.

We can help with:

• Understanding and navigating the health care system.

• Finding insurance and financial assistance resources.

• Coordinating with community agencies and service providers.

• Identifying resources to address challenges affecting your health.

• Finding support between medical appointments.

Our goal is to help you access the care and resources you need to support your health and quality of life.

Where to Find Gifford’s Community Health Team

Our Community Health Team is located within Gifford’s primary care, pediatric, addiction medicine, and women’s health, making it easier to access support as part of your health care.

You can connect with our team at the following Gifford locations:

• Gifford Health Center at Berlin – Primary Care
  (802) 224-3270
• Gifford Health Center at Berlin – Primary Care
  (802) 728-7716
• Bethel Health Center
  (802) 728-7717
• Chelsea Health Center
  (802) 728-7781
• Gifford Primary Care
  (802) 728-7710

Learn More

• Community Resources & Dental Services Contact Info (PDF)
• Counseling Resources (PDF)
• Dental Services Contact Info (PDF)
• Alzheimer’s Association Resources (PDF)
• VT Telephone Caregiver Support Group Info (PDF)
• Life After Dementia Caregiving Virtual Support Group Info (PDF)
• Stretch Your Budget VT Food Programs (PDF)
• Substance Resources (PDF)