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Burlington
In this section:
WIC (Burlington)
Family and Child Health
Active and Healthy Communities
Worksite Wellness
School Health
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
Community Prevention Programs
Tobacco Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
The Burlington Local Health Office is the face of public health in Chittenden County. Our staff are based in your community, and we work to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone in the towns we serve. We work in schools, at worksites, with your town offices, partner groups, and we serve individuals and families right in our office. We help pregnant people, new parents and young children to eat well and learn about nutrition, we provide oral health care and immunizations and we support programs and policies that help all people form healthy habits. We invite you to learn about the many ways we can help you, your family and your community.
Learn about all the programs Local Health offers!
Contact Us
Communities We Serve
Chronic Disease Prevention and Worksite Wellness
Substance Misuse Prevention Programs
Emergency Preparedness
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
School Health
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Communities Served
Bolton, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milton, Richmond, St. George, Shelburne, South Burlington, Underhill, Westford, Williston, Winooski
Click for a map of Vermont Health Districts
Important Links
Town Health Officers
ECOS
Northwest and Central Vermont Prevention Network
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Vermont
Champlain Valley Head Start
Chittenden County Building Bright Futures
KidSafe Collaborative
Help Me Grow Vermont
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Chittenden County Food Resources
Chittenden County Food Resources
Chronic Disease Prevention & Worksite Wellness
Worksite Wellness
: The Burlington District Office has a Worksite Wellness Specialist available to help employers in Chittenden County build or strengthen their worksite wellness programs. We can support you with assessing your worksite, identifying employee interests and barriers to wellness, implementing wellness initiatives, and evaluations the effectiveness of new initiatives.
Breastfeeding Friendly Employer
: Women with children are the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. Employees who are breastfeeding need appropriate space and adequate time to support their breastfeeding. Family-friendly worksite policies make it easier to ire and keep employees. Learn more about becoming a breastfeeding friendly employer.
3-4-50 Movement to Prevent Chronic Disease
: 3-4-50 means
3 behaviors
– lack of physical activity, poor diet, and tobacco use – lead to
4 chronic diseases
– cancer, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes and lung disease – that are the cause of more than
50 percent of all deaths in Vermont
.
Learn more disease prevention topics
Arthritis in Vermont
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma & Lung Disease
Brain Health & Dementia
You First
and
You First for Providers
Physical Nutrition & Activity
Tobacco
Oral Health
Cancer
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Other Chronic Conditions
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Substance Misuse Prevention Programs
No matter where in Vermont you are, there are resources to help.
Get Help.
Prevention works best when every member of the community is involved.
Prevention
There is no wrong door to recovery. It is a life-long journey that is not always a straight line.
Recovery
GET HELP
Regional Substance Misuse Prevention Consultants
work with community groups, schools, human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, parents, and youth. The purpose of this work is to educate communities about the risks of alcohol and other drug use and to reduce misuse among youth, young adults and adults through:
Community organizing
Program planning and consultation
Presentations and training
Community grants information and guidance
Information and referral
Prevention Works
The Northwest Vermont Prevention Network
provides coordination of prevention partnerships in your community. These partnerships aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and marijuana use by promoting municipal policy changes, providing opportunities for education and providing referrals to local resources.
Below are the community partners in your area. Contact them to find out what they do and how you can get involved!
Community Partners:
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
helps New Americans from all parts of the world gain independence in their new communities through a range of integration services.
Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community
works to reduce the causes and consequences of substance misuse on the city of Burlington through partnerships, community engagement, education, and proven best practices.
Camels Hump Middle School PROSPER partnership
delivers evidence-based programs to families and youth to bring about positive community-wide change.
Connecting Youth (CVSD)
is dedicated to creating a safe and healthy environment for young people in the Champlain Valley School District.
Essex CHIPS
serves youth and their families in Essex Junction, Essex Town, and Westford by providing direct service programs for youth and facilitating partnerships between organizations.
Outright Vermont
focuses on building safe, healthy, and supportive environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth ages 13-22.
Project All Together Now
is a community-based youth-oriented organization promoting equitable youth mental health and wellbeing serving Bolton, Huntington, Jericho, Richmond and Underhill.
Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
provides services that help individuals find their own path to recovery and support them in their long-term recovery.
Vermont Youth Project
is a community-driven collaborative designed to embrace positive youth development in Richmond.
Winooski Partnership for Prevention
works to prevent substance misuse in Winooski by following current best practices, focusing mainly on strengthening the physical, social, and cultural factors that contribute to health and reducing those that lead to substance misuse.
Resources
Substance Misuse Prevention Locally
Prescription Drug Disposal
Prevention for Stronger Schools
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Emergency Preparedness
The Burlington Local Health Office is trained and ready to respond to public health emergencies so that people in our community can stay healthy and safe. We work with local state and federal partners to make sure we are prepared to distribute medicine, supplies and information to residents of Chittenden County in a health emergency.
Medicine Distribution Sites Wanted:
During certain public health emergencies, the Burlington Local Office will set up a site to distribute medications to the community. The site, called a "point of distribution" or POD site, helps the Health Department get medicine to people who need it as quickly as possible.
We are arranging partnerships with private distribution sites. This allows an organization to distribute medicine to its own employees and their families. We are interested in working with community partners, both public and private, who would like to become a pre-arranged distribution site. If there is a public health emergency, this will allow distributing medicine to employees and their families to prevent infection or disease. This helps to safeguard business and organization continuity.
Are you a large local business or organization interested in becoming a distribution site? Contact our office at 802-863-7323.
How We Prepare:
We provide support and participate in hospital preparedness with the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC), help exercise hospital plans and serve on the UVMMC Emergency Preparedness Committee.
We serve on local school safety committees and the county’s Local Emergency Preparedness Committee. We attend meetings throughout the county to provide assistance and answer questions about data, health department initiatives and resources, and emergency preparedness from a public health standpoint.
We maintain agreements with community partners to ensure that mass clinic space is available on short notice in times of disaster or public health emergencies.
We provide presentations to first responders, health care agencies and schools on public health emergency preparedness.
We ensure our staff is trained and ready with needed equipment if called upon to support a public health emergency.
We conduct emergency preparedness exercises. Led by a local office staff member, these scenarios allow our staff to run through hypothetical public health emergencies. We practice taking steps to notify the public, set up clinics and distribute medications and vaccinations.
Volunteer:
The Chittenden County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based program of volunteers who donate their time and expertise to promote healthy living throughout the year and to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers set up and staff first aid stations at events, provide first aid and help community members prepare for emergencies.
MRC volunteers strengthen our community's health and resiliency in the face of an emergency. You do not need to be in the medical field to volunteer.
Become an MRC volunteer!
Community Partners:
We collaborate with state and local partners to educate our community on how to safely and effectively prepare for emergencies. Here is a list of partners:
Vermont 2-1-1
for information on shelters available during weather events and many other community resources.
UVM Medical Center
Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)
Chittenden County Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC 1)
United Way of Northwest Vermont
Medical Reserve Corps
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Immunizations
The Burlington Local Health office offers immunizations at no charge to people under 65 who are uninsured, experiencing significant barriers to access, or patients of a medical practice that cannot receive vaccines through the
Vermont Vaccines for Children & Adults program
.
Clinic Hours
Burlington Local Health Office
128 Lakeside Avenue
First Monday of each month: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fourth Monday of each month: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Please call the Burlington Local Health Office for an appointment: 802-863-7323.
Supporting Families
Information for Parents
Simple schedule of vaccines needed in early childhood
Vermont Recommended Child & Teen Vaccination Schedule
Vaccine Safety
Information on Immunizations for Travel
Child Care and School-Related
Information on Child Care and School Requirements
Vermont Recommended Child & Teen Vaccination Schedule
Vermont Immunization Rates
Health Care Professionals
Information for Health Care Professionals
Immunization Quality Improvement
We meet with local practices to support increased on-time vaccination. Call to schedule a meeting to review immunization coverage rates and consider steps that will strengthen practice efforts. Learn more about
Immunization Quality Improvement (IQI)
.
Learn more
Immunization Nurses in Local Health Offices
Vaccines: Your Best Defense Against Serious Illness
Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses
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Infectious Disease
We investigate reports of infectious disease in Chittenden County and we partner with University of Vermont Medical Center and local providers. If you are diagnosed with
a reportable disease
, one of our staff may contact you to discuss your illness, ask you about how you got sick and help prevent your friends and family from also getting sick. Learn more about the
Health Department's work
to prevent, track and treat reportable diseases, to keep our communities healthy.
Examples of Our Work
We offer presentations on infectious disease control and prevention topics. Child care centers, long-term care facilities and town health officers are some of the groups the Health Department has worked with. Topics include tickborne disease, healthcare-associated infections, HIV and hepatitis C. If you would like a presentation to your group or organization, please call us.
Learn More
Immunization & Infectious Disease in Vermont
Healthcare Providers
How to report diseases and laboratory findings
Reportable disease list
General Inquiries
Phone:
802-863-7323
[email protected]
Prevent HIV, STDs and Viral Hepatitis
We provide free condoms to help reduce the risks of HIV, STDs, and viral hepatitis. Stop by our office to choose your supplies. HIV, STDs, and viral hepatitis can be treated and prevented. There are resources available to help. Many are free or covered by insurance and offered across Vermont. Learn More:
HIV in Vermont
Hepatitis C in Vermont
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Vermont
Needle Disposal
Discarding Syringes and Other Sharps
Hinesburg Police Station
(hand to staff)
This location receives pills, patches, liquids, aerosols, and sharps.
10298 Route 116, Hinesburg
802-482-3397
Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Richmond Police Station
(prescription drug drop box)
This location receives pills, patches, and boxed sharps.
203 Bridge Street, Richmond
802-434-2156
Administrative hours: Mon-Thurs 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri 7:00 a.m. - noon
After hours: Contact police department to gain access to the drop box.
Winooski Police Station
(prescription drug drop box)
This location receives pills, patches, liquids, aerosols, and sharps.
27 West Allen Street, Winooski
802-655-0221
24 hours/7 days a week
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School Health
We work to improve the health and well-being of school-aged children across Chittenden County. We support supervisory unions, school districts, independent schools, community organizations, students and their families by helping with high-impact strategies that make a difference in health.
Local Health Agencies
Burlington School District
Champlain Valley School District
Colchester School District
Essex Westford School District
Milton Town School District
Mount Mansfield Union School District
South Burlington School District
Winooski School District
Our Work
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child.
We help schools develop wellness teams to build a culture of good health and wellness using the
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
model.
Asthma-Friendly Schools Program
Roughly 1 in 14 Vermont children have asthma, with over half of them having uncontrolled asthma. That means the potential for lots of missed school and workdays, and costly asthma-related emergencies. Becoming an asthma-friendly school can help students and staff members with asthma avoid triggers, manage their symptoms, and successfully learn and thrive. Learn more about the
Vermont Asthma-Friendly School Program
.
The
asthma-friendly practices checklist
contains criteria to determine if a school qualifies as asthma-friendly. There are three recognition levels. Bronze-level needs a minimum of 7 best practices; sliver requires a minimum of 14 items; and gold requires at least 21 items.
The 2025 Asthma-Friendly Schools are being recognized for their commitment to cleaner air, reduced asthma triggers, and healthier classrooms for everyone. Congratulations to our 2025 Chittenden County School winners!
Gold Level:
Browns River Middle School
Charlotte Central School
Founders Memorial School
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
Gertrude Elementary School
Orchard School
Rick Marcotte Central School
Underhill Central School
Westford Elementary School
Silver Level:
Hiawatha Elementary School
Malletts Bay School
Colchester High School
Union Memorial School
Bronze Level:
Colchester Middle School
Porters Point
CP Smith Elementary School
School Nursing
We assist school nurses so they can better support student and family access to health services. Learn more about
how we work with school nurses
.
Today’s students come to school with more challenges related to health and learning than ever before.
Essential School Health Services
focuses on improving student outcomes, school attendance, the mitigation of challenges such as chronic health conditions, complex medical needs, and other barriers related to social determinants of health, such as poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, food and housing insecurity, and lack of health care.
We serve on the Advisory Committee of the Winooski School District's School Based Health Center. In collaboration with
University Pediatrics
and
Community Health Centers of Burlington
, the School Based Health Center provides health services to interested students. Students can receive health care on school grounds which allows them to return to the classroom rather than be sent home to visit a doctor or urgent care facility.
Learn More:
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
Access to Care
We help schools support access to medical care and promote medical and dental homes for children and youth. We support the promotion of annual well-care visits following the
Bright Futures guidelines
.
The
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs
connects Vermont's various school dental health programs under one umbrella. Its goal is to eliminate oral health disparities and improve oral health for all Vermont children.
We are a member of the Pediatric Action Team of the Chittenden Accountable Community for Health. This multi-agency action teamwork works to increase the rates of adolescent well care visits in Chittenden County. Through education efforts with schools, health care providers, and the community at-large, we hope to communicate the benefits of annual well care visits with adolescents and their families, as recommended by the Bright Futures guidelines. Learn More:
Dental Health Care in Vermont
Health Care and Screening Guidelines
Health Care for Children & Youth in Vermont
Immunizations - K-12 School Nurses and Administrators
Vermont Health Connect
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
The Health Department and the Vermont Agency of Education sponsor the Vermont
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
. The YRBS was developed by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
to monitor priority health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disease, injury and social problems among middle and high school students. We share this public health data with schools and communities to promote response to decrease risk behaviors.
We encourage schools to use YRBS data to make decisions about how to support student health. One way to do this is the
Getting to Y program,
which is an opportunity for students to take a lead in bringing meaning to their own Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, and to take steps to strengthen their school and community.
We help schools use their YRBS data to plan and implement wellness policies, procedures, and practices. This ensures initiatives are data-informed and resources are focused on issues and populations with the greatest need.
Resources for Wellness
Farm-to-School
Girls on the Run
Safe Routes to School
We believe all students should have the opportunity to walk and bike safely to school. Our School Health Specialist is a Safe Routes to School regional expert and can offer advice, guidance, and technical assistance to schools implementing Safe Routes to School programs and activities.
Find out more about
strategies to improve health of Vermont’s school-aged children
.
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at the Burlington Local Health office
The WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) provides access to healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care and other community resources. You can trust WIC to be your family's nutrition expert during critical periods of growth and development, like pregnancy, infancy and early childhood.
How Do I Join WIC?
WIC is for income-eligible Vermont residents who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a new baby, and children under age 5. Parents, grandparents and foster parents may apply for children in their care. Or, if you or your child is on Medicaid, Dr. Dynasaur or 3SquaresVT/SNAP, you can join WIC.
Apply Now!
What towns does the Burlington office serve?
The Burlington Office of Local Health is the place to come for WIC if you live in:
Bolton, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milton, Richmond, St. George, Shelburne, South Burlington, Underhill, Westford, Williston and Winooski.
Is your home in another town?
Find out which office is for you
.
Clinics
Appointments are currently offered over the phone or in person in our Burlington office as well as in the Milton community to serve our families closer to where they live. Please call our office to find an appointment in a location that's most convenient for you:
(802) 863-7323.
Burlington Local Health Office
128 Lakeside Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Appointments are available Monday - Friday. Appointments are available between 9:00 am and 4 pm.
Evening appointments are available on the 1
st
and 3
rd
Wednesdays of the month until 6:00 p.m.
United Church of Milton
51 Main Street
Milton, VT 05468
Clinics are offered one Monday each month. Please call in advance to make an appointment.
Local Highlights
Dental Hygienist
Young children and pregnant women have a higher chance of having dental issues. Our dental hygienist is available to check teeth, apply fluoride varnish and s
ilver diamine fluoride (SDF)
, provide tips for good oral health and help find a dental office for your family.
Health Care Referrals and Community Programs
We pride ourselves in making sure families are connected with the resources in our community to help meet and maintain their goals. We connect WIC participants with a variety of resources related to food, child care, health care, drug and alcohol programs and housing.
Learn more about how we can help with referrals
:
Health Insurance
Affordable Housing
3SquaresVT
Childcare / Preschool
Breastfeeding Classes:
Call to register
Preparing to Breastfeed and Secrets of Baby Behavior - Learn how to know what your baby is telling you and get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding relationship. Babies, partners, and family members welcome. Best to attend during pregnancy.
Making it Work: Breastfeeding When Separated - Get tips on keeping a strong breastfeeding relationship - even when apart at work or school. Babies, partners, and family are welcome. Best to attend after the baby arrives.
Learn more about how WIC can help!
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Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Our local health office connects families to resources to help ensure a safe and healthy home environment that is free of exposure to lead, radon, carbon monoxide, mold, pests and drinking water contaminants.
For concerns about health or safety issues in rental housing,
contact the Division of Fire Safety.
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead Testing
Our local health office tests 1- and 2-year olds for lead at
WIC clinics
if they have not been tested by their health care provider. If the child has an elevated blood lead level, we connect with their health care provider for follow-up. We also provide lead poisoning prevention education to our community.
Lead poisoning is a serious but preventable health problem. Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial and automobile products—such as paint, solder, batteries, brass, car radiators, bullets, pottery, etc. Too much lead in the body, or lead poisoning, can cause serious and permanent health problems.
The major source of lead poisoning in Vermont children is lead dust from chipping or peeling lead-based paint, but there are many other lead hazards. Lead poisoning can be prevented when you know what danger signs and hazards to look for in your home.
Learn more about lead poisoning and lead hazards
Radon
One in seven Vermont homes has unsafe levels of radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that has no color, smell or taste. Breathing air with radon increases a person’s risk of getting lung cancer. Radon decays into radioactive particles that damage lung tissue and can lead to lung cancer over the course of a person’s lifetime. If you smoke and your home has high levels of radon, your risk of getting lung cancer is especially high.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. It is produced when liquid, solid or gas fuel is burned—such as natural gas, propane, oil, charcoal, wood and wood pellets. Dangerous levels can build up quickly in your home, garage, or other enclosed areas. CO poisoning is more often a problem in the colder months since that is when Vermonters burn fuel to keep warm and their homes are closed up.
Learn more about preventing CO poisoning in the home
Mold
Mold and mildew are general terms used to describe kinds of fungus. Mold needs moisture to grow. Due to Vermont’s humid climate, mold is commonly found in homes. Some people are affected by everyday exposure to mold, but most people are not. People with asthma, mold allergies, chronic lung illnesses, or those who have compromised immune systems may have more severe reactions.
Learn more about mold and how to clean it up
Pests
Pests in and around our homes can be a nuisance. Pests include insects (like cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps and garden bugs), rodents (like mice and rats) and weeds. The pesticides, or chemicals, we use to treat pests can cause serious health problems. Pesticides can contaminate our indoor environment, cause and trigger allergies and asthma, and be especially dangerous to children, pregnant women and pets.
Learn more about pests and bed bugs
Drinking Water
About three out of 10 Vermont households drink water from private residential wells. Most of the chemicals in your water you cannot see, smell or taste, and they can affect your health. It is important to test your private well for contaminants on a regular basis.
To order drinking water test kits, call the Vermont Department of Health Lab at 802-338-4736 or 800-660-9997 (toll-free in Vermont) or go to the
lab's webpage
.
Learn more about drinking water contaminants
Drinking Water
About three out of 10 Vermont households drink water from private residential wells. Most of the chemicals in your water you cannot see, smell or taste, and they can affect your health. It is important to test your private well for contaminants on a regular basis.
To order drinking water test kits, call the Vermont Department of Health Lab at 802-338-4736 or 800-660-9997 (toll-free in Vermont) or go to the
lab's webpage
.
Learn more about drinking water contaminants
Asthma
Vermont’s asthma rates are in the top three in the country. Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which the lungs become inflamed and airways narrow and fill with mucus, making it very hard to breathe. People with asthma are more sensitive to irritants, allergens or “triggers”, causing symptoms to flare up. Pets in the bedroom, carpeting, wood stoves and fireplaces, tobacco smoke, mold, dust mites, seasonal allergens, and extreme cold, are common challenges for Vermonters with asthma. Fortunately, asthma can be managed.
Learn more about asthma, asthma triggers and managing asthma
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Healthy Homes in Vermont
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Burlington Local Health Office
128 Lakeside Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
802-863-7323
Toll Free:
888-253-8803
Fax:
802-863-7571
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State Offices are open between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (except state holidays)
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Infectious Disease
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Immunizations
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School Health
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Burlington
In this section:
WIC (Burlington)
Family and Child Health
Active and Healthy Communities
Worksite Wellness
School Health
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
Community Prevention Programs
Tobacco Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
The Burlington Local Health Office is the face of public health in Chittenden County. Our staff are based in your community, and we work to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone in the towns we serve. We work in schools, at worksites, with your town offices, partner groups, and we serve individuals and families right in our office. We help pregnant people, new parents and young children to eat well and learn about nutrition, we provide oral health care and immunizations and we support programs and policies that help all people form healthy habits. We invite you to learn about the many ways we can help you, your family and your community.
Learn about all the programs Local Health offers!
Contact Us
Communities We Serve
Chronic Disease Prevention and Worksite Wellness
Substance Misuse Prevention Programs
Emergency Preparedness
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
School Health
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Communities Served
Bolton, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milton, Richmond, St. George, Shelburne, South Burlington, Underhill, Westford, Williston, Winooski
Click for a map of Vermont Health Districts
Important Links
Town Health Officers
ECOS
Northwest and Central Vermont Prevention Network
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Vermont
Champlain Valley Head Start
Chittenden County Building Bright Futures
KidSafe Collaborative
Help Me Grow Vermont
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Chittenden County Food Resources
Chittenden County Food Resources
Chronic Disease Prevention & Worksite Wellness
Worksite Wellness
: The Burlington District Office has a Worksite Wellness Specialist available to help employers in Chittenden County build or strengthen their worksite wellness programs. We can support you with assessing your worksite, identifying employee interests and barriers to wellness, implementing wellness initiatives, and evaluations the effectiveness of new initiatives.
Breastfeeding Friendly Employer
: Women with children are the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. Employees who are breastfeeding need appropriate space and adequate time to support their breastfeeding. Family-friendly worksite policies make it easier to ire and keep employees. Learn more about becoming a breastfeeding friendly employer.
3-4-50 Movement to Prevent Chronic Disease
: 3-4-50 means
3 behaviors
– lack of physical activity, poor diet, and tobacco use – lead to
4 chronic diseases
– cancer, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes and lung disease – that are the cause of more than
50 percent of all deaths in Vermont
.
Learn more disease prevention topics
Arthritis in Vermont
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma & Lung Disease
Brain Health & Dementia
You First
and
You First for Providers
Physical Nutrition & Activity
Tobacco
Oral Health
Cancer
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Other Chronic Conditions
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Substance Misuse Prevention Programs
No matter where in Vermont you are, there are resources to help.
Get Help.
Prevention works best when every member of the community is involved.
Prevention
There is no wrong door to recovery. It is a life-long journey that is not always a straight line.
Recovery
GET HELP
Regional Substance Misuse Prevention Consultants
work with community groups, schools, human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, parents, and youth. The purpose of this work is to educate communities about the risks of alcohol and other drug use and to reduce misuse among youth, young adults and adults through:
Community organizing
Program planning and consultation
Presentations and training
Community grants information and guidance
Information and referral
Prevention Works
The Northwest Vermont Prevention Network
provides coordination of prevention partnerships in your community. These partnerships aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and marijuana use by promoting municipal policy changes, providing opportunities for education and providing referrals to local resources.
Below are the community partners in your area. Contact them to find out what they do and how you can get involved!
Community Partners:
Association of Africans Living in Vermont
helps New Americans from all parts of the world gain independence in their new communities through a range of integration services.
Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community
works to reduce the causes and consequences of substance misuse on the city of Burlington through partnerships, community engagement, education, and proven best practices.
Camels Hump Middle School PROSPER partnership
delivers evidence-based programs to families and youth to bring about positive community-wide change.
Connecting Youth (CVSD)
is dedicated to creating a safe and healthy environment for young people in the Champlain Valley School District.
Essex CHIPS
serves youth and their families in Essex Junction, Essex Town, and Westford by providing direct service programs for youth and facilitating partnerships between organizations.
Outright Vermont
focuses on building safe, healthy, and supportive environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth ages 13-22.
Project All Together Now
is a community-based youth-oriented organization promoting equitable youth mental health and wellbeing serving Bolton, Huntington, Jericho, Richmond and Underhill.
Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
provides services that help individuals find their own path to recovery and support them in their long-term recovery.
Vermont Youth Project
is a community-driven collaborative designed to embrace positive youth development in Richmond.
Winooski Partnership for Prevention
works to prevent substance misuse in Winooski by following current best practices, focusing mainly on strengthening the physical, social, and cultural factors that contribute to health and reducing those that lead to substance misuse.
Resources
Substance Misuse Prevention Locally
Prescription Drug Disposal
Prevention for Stronger Schools
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Emergency Preparedness
The Burlington Local Health Office is trained and ready to respond to public health emergencies so that people in our community can stay healthy and safe. We work with local state and federal partners to make sure we are prepared to distribute medicine, supplies and information to residents of Chittenden County in a health emergency.
Medicine Distribution Sites Wanted:
During certain public health emergencies, the Burlington Local Office will set up a site to distribute medications to the community. The site, called a "point of distribution" or POD site, helps the Health Department get medicine to people who need it as quickly as possible.
We are arranging partnerships with private distribution sites. This allows an organization to distribute medicine to its own employees and their families. We are interested in working with community partners, both public and private, who would like to become a pre-arranged distribution site. If there is a public health emergency, this will allow distributing medicine to employees and their families to prevent infection or disease. This helps to safeguard business and organization continuity.
Are you a large local business or organization interested in becoming a distribution site? Contact our office at 802-863-7323.
How We Prepare:
We provide support and participate in hospital preparedness with the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC), help exercise hospital plans and serve on the UVMMC Emergency Preparedness Committee.
We serve on local school safety committees and the county’s Local Emergency Preparedness Committee. We attend meetings throughout the county to provide assistance and answer questions about data, health department initiatives and resources, and emergency preparedness from a public health standpoint.
We maintain agreements with community partners to ensure that mass clinic space is available on short notice in times of disaster or public health emergencies.
We provide presentations to first responders, health care agencies and schools on public health emergency preparedness.
We ensure our staff is trained and ready with needed equipment if called upon to support a public health emergency.
We conduct emergency preparedness exercises. Led by a local office staff member, these scenarios allow our staff to run through hypothetical public health emergencies. We practice taking steps to notify the public, set up clinics and distribute medications and vaccinations.
Volunteer:
The Chittenden County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based program of volunteers who donate their time and expertise to promote healthy living throughout the year and to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers set up and staff first aid stations at events, provide first aid and help community members prepare for emergencies.
MRC volunteers strengthen our community's health and resiliency in the face of an emergency. You do not need to be in the medical field to volunteer.
Become an MRC volunteer!
Community Partners:
We collaborate with state and local partners to educate our community on how to safely and effectively prepare for emergencies. Here is a list of partners:
Vermont 2-1-1
for information on shelters available during weather events and many other community resources.
UVM Medical Center
Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)
Chittenden County Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC 1)
United Way of Northwest Vermont
Medical Reserve Corps
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Immunizations
The Burlington Local Health office offers immunizations at no charge to people under 65 who are uninsured, experiencing significant barriers to access, or patients of a medical practice that cannot receive vaccines through the
Vermont Vaccines for Children & Adults program
.
Clinic Hours
Burlington Local Health Office
128 Lakeside Avenue
First Monday of each month: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fourth Monday of each month: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Please call the Burlington Local Health Office for an appointment: 802-863-7323.
Supporting Families
Information for Parents
Simple schedule of vaccines needed in early childhood
Vermont Recommended Child & Teen Vaccination Schedule
Vaccine Safety
Information on Immunizations for Travel
Child Care and School-Related
Information on Child Care and School Requirements
Vermont Recommended Child & Teen Vaccination Schedule
Vermont Immunization Rates
Health Care Professionals
Information for Health Care Professionals
Immunization Quality Improvement
We meet with local practices to support increased on-time vaccination. Call to schedule a meeting to review immunization coverage rates and consider steps that will strengthen practice efforts. Learn more about
Immunization Quality Improvement (IQI)
.
Learn more
Immunization Nurses in Local Health Offices
Vaccines: Your Best Defense Against Serious Illness
Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses
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Infectious Disease
We investigate reports of infectious disease in Chittenden County and we partner with University of Vermont Medical Center and local providers. If you are diagnosed with
a reportable disease
, one of our staff may contact you to discuss your illness, ask you about how you got sick and help prevent your friends and family from also getting sick. Learn more about the
Health Department's work
to prevent, track and treat reportable diseases, to keep our communities healthy.
Examples of Our Work
We offer presentations on infectious disease control and prevention topics. Child care centers, long-term care facilities and town health officers are some of the groups the Health Department has worked with. Topics include tickborne disease, healthcare-associated infections, HIV and hepatitis C. If you would like a presentation to your group or organization, please call us.
Learn More
Immunization & Infectious Disease in Vermont
Healthcare Providers
How to report diseases and laboratory findings
Reportable disease list
General Inquiries
Phone:
802-863-7323
[email protected]
Prevent HIV, STDs and Viral Hepatitis
We provide free condoms to help reduce the risks of HIV, STDs, and viral hepatitis. Stop by our office to choose your supplies. HIV, STDs, and viral hepatitis can be treated and prevented. There are resources available to help. Many are free or covered by insurance and offered across Vermont. Learn More:
HIV in Vermont
Hepatitis C in Vermont
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Vermont
Needle Disposal
Discarding Syringes and Other Sharps
Hinesburg Police Station
(hand to staff)
This location receives pills, patches, liquids, aerosols, and sharps.
10298 Route 116, Hinesburg
802-482-3397
Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Richmond Police Station
(prescription drug drop box)
This location receives pills, patches, and boxed sharps.
203 Bridge Street, Richmond
802-434-2156
Administrative hours: Mon-Thurs 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri 7:00 a.m. - noon
After hours: Contact police department to gain access to the drop box.
Winooski Police Station
(prescription drug drop box)
This location receives pills, patches, liquids, aerosols, and sharps.
27 West Allen Street, Winooski
802-655-0221
24 hours/7 days a week
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School Health
We work to improve the health and well-being of school-aged children across Chittenden County. We support supervisory unions, school districts, independent schools, community organizations, students and their families by helping with high-impact strategies that make a difference in health.
Local Health Agencies
Burlington School District
Champlain Valley School District
Colchester School District
Essex Westford School District
Milton Town School District
Mount Mansfield Union School District
South Burlington School District
Winooski School District
Our Work
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child.
We help schools develop wellness teams to build a culture of good health and wellness using the
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
model.
Asthma-Friendly Schools Program
Roughly 1 in 14 Vermont children have asthma, with over half of them having uncontrolled asthma. That means the potential for lots of missed school and workdays, and costly asthma-related emergencies. Becoming an asthma-friendly school can help students and staff members with asthma avoid triggers, manage their symptoms, and successfully learn and thrive. Learn more about the
Vermont Asthma-Friendly School Program
.
The
asthma-friendly practices checklist
contains criteria to determine if a school qualifies as asthma-friendly. There are three recognition levels. Bronze-level needs a minimum of 7 best practices; sliver requires a minimum of 14 items; and gold requires at least 21 items.
The 2025 Asthma-Friendly Schools are being recognized for their commitment to cleaner air, reduced asthma triggers, and healthier classrooms for everyone. Congratulations to our 2025 Chittenden County School winners!
Gold Level:
Browns River Middle School
Charlotte Central School
Founders Memorial School
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
Gertrude Elementary School
Orchard School
Rick Marcotte Central School
Underhill Central School
Westford Elementary School
Silver Level:
Hiawatha Elementary School
Malletts Bay School
Colchester High School
Union Memorial School
Bronze Level:
Colchester Middle School
Porters Point
CP Smith Elementary School
School Nursing
We assist school nurses so they can better support student and family access to health services. Learn more about
how we work with school nurses
.
Today’s students come to school with more challenges related to health and learning than ever before.
Essential School Health Services
focuses on improving student outcomes, school attendance, the mitigation of challenges such as chronic health conditions, complex medical needs, and other barriers related to social determinants of health, such as poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, food and housing insecurity, and lack of health care.
We serve on the Advisory Committee of the Winooski School District's School Based Health Center. In collaboration with
University Pediatrics
and
Community Health Centers of Burlington
, the School Based Health Center provides health services to interested students. Students can receive health care on school grounds which allows them to return to the classroom rather than be sent home to visit a doctor or urgent care facility.
Learn More:
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
Access to Care
We help schools support access to medical care and promote medical and dental homes for children and youth. We support the promotion of annual well-care visits following the
Bright Futures guidelines
.
The
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs
connects Vermont's various school dental health programs under one umbrella. Its goal is to eliminate oral health disparities and improve oral health for all Vermont children.
We are a member of the Pediatric Action Team of the Chittenden Accountable Community for Health. This multi-agency action teamwork works to increase the rates of adolescent well care visits in Chittenden County. Through education efforts with schools, health care providers, and the community at-large, we hope to communicate the benefits of annual well care visits with adolescents and their families, as recommended by the Bright Futures guidelines. Learn More:
Dental Health Care in Vermont
Health Care and Screening Guidelines
Health Care for Children & Youth in Vermont
Immunizations - K-12 School Nurses and Administrators
Vermont Health Connect
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
The Health Department and the Vermont Agency of Education sponsor the Vermont
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
. The YRBS was developed by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
to monitor priority health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disease, injury and social problems among middle and high school students. We share this public health data with schools and communities to promote response to decrease risk behaviors.
We encourage schools to use YRBS data to make decisions about how to support student health. One way to do this is the
Getting to Y program,
which is an opportunity for students to take a lead in bringing meaning to their own Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, and to take steps to strengthen their school and community.
We help schools use their YRBS data to plan and implement wellness policies, procedures, and practices. This ensures initiatives are data-informed and resources are focused on issues and populations with the greatest need.
Resources for Wellness
Farm-to-School
Girls on the Run
Safe Routes to School
We believe all students should have the opportunity to walk and bike safely to school. Our School Health Specialist is a Safe Routes to School regional expert and can offer advice, guidance, and technical assistance to schools implementing Safe Routes to School programs and activities.
Find out more about
strategies to improve health of Vermont’s school-aged children
.
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at the Burlington Local Health office
The WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) provides access to healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care and other community resources. You can trust WIC to be your family's nutrition expert during critical periods of growth and development, like pregnancy, infancy and early childhood.
How Do I Join WIC?
WIC is for income-eligible Vermont residents who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a new baby, and children under age 5. Parents, grandparents and foster parents may apply for children in their care. Or, if you or your child is on Medicaid, Dr. Dynasaur or 3SquaresVT/SNAP, you can join WIC.
Apply Now!
What towns does the Burlington office serve?
The Burlington Office of Local Health is the place to come for WIC if you live in:
Bolton, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milton, Richmond, St. George, Shelburne, South Burlington, Underhill, Westford, Williston and Winooski.
Is your home in another town?
Find out which office is for you
.
Clinics
Appointments are currently offered over the phone or in person in our Burlington office as well as in the Milton community to serve our families closer to where they live. Please call our office to find an appointment in a location that's most convenient for you:
(802) 863-7323.
Burlington Local Health Office
128 Lakeside Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Appointments are available Monday - Friday. Appointments are available between 9:00 am and 4 pm.
Evening appointments are available on the 1
st
and 3
rd
Wednesdays of the month until 6:00 p.m.
United Church of Milton
51 Main Street
Milton, VT 05468
Clinics are offered one Monday each month. Please call in advance to make an appointment.
Local Highlights
Dental Hygienist
Young children and pregnant women have a higher chance of having dental issues. Our dental hygienist is available to check teeth, apply fluoride varnish and s
ilver diamine fluoride (SDF)
, provide tips for good oral health and help find a dental office for your family.
Health Care Referrals and Community Programs
We pride ourselves in making sure families are connected with the resources in our community to help meet and maintain their goals. We connect WIC participants with a variety of resources related to food, child care, health care, drug and alcohol programs and housing.
Learn more about how we can help with referrals
:
Health Insurance
Affordable Housing
3SquaresVT
Childcare / Preschool
Breastfeeding Classes:
Call to register
Preparing to Breastfeed and Secrets of Baby Behavior - Learn how to know what your baby is telling you and get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding relationship. Babies, partners, and family members welcome. Best to attend during pregnancy.
Making it Work: Breastfeeding When Separated - Get tips on keeping a strong breastfeeding relationship - even when apart at work or school. Babies, partners, and family are welcome. Best to attend after the baby arrives.
Learn more about how WIC can help!
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Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Our local health office connects families to resources to help ensure a safe and healthy home environment that is free of exposure to lead, radon, carbon monoxide, mold, pests and drinking water contaminants.
For concerns about health or safety issues in rental housing,
contact the Division of Fire Safety.
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead Testing
Our local health office tests 1- and 2-year olds for lead at
WIC clinics
if they have not been tested by their health care provider. If the child has an elevated blood lead level, we connect with their health care provider for follow-up. We also provide lead poisoning prevention education to our community.
Lead poisoning is a serious but preventable health problem. Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial and automobile products—such as paint, solder, batteries, brass, car radiators, bullets, pottery, etc. Too much lead in the body, or lead poisoning, can cause serious and permanent health problems.
The major source of lead poisoning in Vermont children is lead dust from chipping or peeling lead-based paint, but there are many other lead hazards. Lead poisoning can be prevented when you know what danger signs and hazards to look for in your home.
Learn more about lead poisoning and lead hazards
Radon
One in seven Vermont homes has unsafe levels of radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that has no color, smell or taste. Breathing air with radon increases a person’s risk of getting lung cancer. Radon decays into radioactive particles that damage lung tissue and can lead to lung cancer over the course of a person’s lifetime. If you smoke and your home has high levels of radon, your risk of getting lung cancer is especially high.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. It is produced when liquid, solid or gas fuel is burned—such as natural gas, propane, oil, charcoal, wood and wood pellets. Dangerous levels can build up quickly in your home, garage, or other enclosed areas. CO poisoning is more often a problem in the colder months since that is when Vermonters burn fuel to keep warm and their homes are closed up.
Learn more about preventing CO poisoning in the home
Mold
Mold and mildew are general terms used to describe kinds of fungus. Mold needs moisture to grow. Due to Vermont’s humid climate, mold is commonly found in homes. Some people are affected by everyday exposure to mold, but most people are not. People with asthma, mold allergies, chronic lung illnesses, or those who have compromised immune systems may have more severe reactions.
Learn more about mold and how to clean it up
Pests
Pests in and around our homes can be a nuisance. Pests include insects (like cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps and garden bugs), rodents (like mice and rats) and weeds. The pesticides, or chemicals, we use to treat pests can cause serious health problems. Pesticides can contaminate our indoor environment, cause and trigger allergies and asthma, and be especially dangerous to children, pregnant women and pets.
Learn more about pests and bed bugs
Drinking Water
About three out of 10 Vermont households drink water from private residential wells. Most of the chemicals in your water you cannot see, smell or taste, and they can affect your health. It is important to test your private well for contaminants on a regular basis.
To order drinking water test kits, call the Vermont Department of Health Lab at 802-338-4736 or 800-660-9997 (toll-free in Vermont) or go to the
lab's webpage
.
Learn more about drinking water contaminants
Drinking Water
About three out of 10 Vermont households drink water from private residential wells. Most of the chemicals in your water you cannot see, smell or taste, and they can affect your health. It is important to test your private well for contaminants on a regular basis.
To order drinking water test kits, call the Vermont Department of Health Lab at 802-338-4736 or 800-660-9997 (toll-free in Vermont) or go to the
lab's webpage
.
Learn more about drinking water contaminants
Asthma
Vermont’s asthma rates are in the top three in the country. Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which the lungs become inflamed and airways narrow and fill with mucus, making it very hard to breathe. People with asthma are more sensitive to irritants, allergens or “triggers”, causing symptoms to flare up. Pets in the bedroom, carpeting, wood stoves and fireplaces, tobacco smoke, mold, dust mites, seasonal allergens, and extreme cold, are common challenges for Vermonters with asthma. Fortunately, asthma can be managed.
Learn more about asthma, asthma triggers and managing asthma
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Healthy Homes in Vermont
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Contact Us
Burlington Local Health Office
128 Lakeside Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
802-863-7323
Toll Free:
888-253-8803
Fax:
802-863-7571
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State Offices are open between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (except state holidays)
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April 23, 2026