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Rutland
Rutland Local Health Office
The Rutland Local Health Office covers Rutland County and the Rutland Hospital Service Area. We are a part of the communities we serve, and are here to protect and promote the health of all Vermonters.
We work on a variety of health topics in partnership with schools, worksites, town offices and local service providers. We also serve individuals and families right in our office. Learn about the many ways we can help you, your family and your community be healthy
Learn about all the programs Local Health offers!
Contact Us
Communities We Serve
Chronic Disease Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Immunizations and Infectious Disease
School Health
Substance Misuse Prevention Programs
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Water Testing Drop Off
Important Links
Vermont 2-1-1
Project VISION
802Quits
BROC
Economic Services
Help Me Grow Vermont
The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program
NewStory Center
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region
Rutland County Parent-Child Center
Rutland Regional’s Blueprint for Health Community Health Team
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Communities Served
Benson, Brandon, Castleton, Chittenden, Clarendon, Danby, Fair Haven, Goshen, Hubbardton, Ira, Killington (Sherburne), Mendon, Middletown Springs, Mt. Holly, Mount Tabor, Pawlet, Pittsfield, Pittsford, Poultney, Proctor, Rutland City, Rutland Town, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Tinmouth, Wallingford, Wells, West Haven, West Rutland
Click for a Map of Vermont Health Districts
Local Highlight
Water Testing Outreach Project
Our office is working with the Vermont Department of Health Water Team to help certain towns test their private water wells.
If you live in Hubbardton, Ira, or Wells, we encourage you to test your water.
You can order a testing kit by phone or online. Each kit includes instructions on collecting water samples and sending them to the lab.
If you are facing financial difficulties, we may be able to assist you. Please call the Rutland District Office at 802-786-5811
Chronic Disease Prevention
Rutland Local Health staff work with community organizations, municipal and regional planners, schools and health care providers. We begin with conversations to learn what is important to our community and then find ways to weave in health and wellness improvements that fit the priorities of our towns.
Learn More About Public Health Programs in Your Community
My Healthy Vermont
My Healthy Vermont
offers free workshops to help you prevent or manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain.
Local Highlights
Town Plans
We supported Brandon and Poultney to incorporate specific language into their town plans that considered recreational opportunities, access to healthy and local foods and pedestrian bicyclist safety.
The town of West Rutland is collaborating with Rutland Town on a Smart Growth Plan to incorporate Complete Streets planning into a redesign of Business Route 4A. Read the
Smart Growth Plan
.
Come Alive Outside and ParkRx
Our staff serve on advisory boards for the nonprofit organization Come Alive Outside which sponsors several programs for all ages to support people in living healthier lives outside. Signature programs include Park Rx, 100 Miles in 100 Days walking challenges and Passports.
Clarendon Community Complex and Walking Path
We helped the
Clarendon Elementary School
with grant writing and program planning for a new walking trail to give all community member a safe, familiar and accessible area to be physically active.
Local Recreational Resources
Pine Hill Park
, Rutland City
The Pittsford Trail Network
The Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail
connecting Poultney and Castleton
Find more walking and hiking trails in our area on
Trail Finder
Slate Valley Trails
, Poultney
Safe Routes to Schools
Walking and biking to school helps students develop independence, improves academic performance, reduces traffic congestion and air pollution and creates a stronger community. The
Safe Routes to Schools
program provides guidance and encouragement on how to engineer, implement and evaluate programs that make it safer, easier, and more fun for students and their families to walk and bike to school.
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Emergency Preparedness
The Rutland 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 Rutland County in a health emergency.
Medicine Distribution Sites Wanted
During certain public health emergencies, the Rutland Local Health Office will set up a site for distributing medications to the community.
Are you a large local business or organization interested in becoming a distribution site? Contact the Rutland Local Health Office at 802-786-5811.
Volunteer
The Rutland/Addison Vermont 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.
Learn more about becoming an MRC volunteer.
Public Health Preparedness in Vermont
Back To Top
Immunization and Infectious Disease
The Rutland 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
.
These are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advanced.
Contact us to schedule!
Learn more
Local Immunization Work
Immunization Nurses in Local Health Offices
Vaccines: Your Best Defense Against Serious Illness
Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses
Infectious Disease Investigation
We investigate reports of infectious disease in Rutland County. If you are diagnosed with a
reportable disease
, one of our staff may contact you to discuss your illness.
How we work to prevent, track and treat reportable diseases
Are you a health care provider?
How to report diseases and laboratory finings
Reportable disease list
Vermont Department of Health Laboratory
VDH Lab Customer Service: 802-338-4724
Back To Top
School Health
We work to improve the health and well-being of school-aged children across Rutland County by supporting supervisory unions, school districts, community organizations, students, and their families. We focus on high-impact strategies that make a meaningful difference in health.
Helping schools secure grants
for proven programs like
Farm-to-School
,
Safe Routes to School
, and
Girls on the Run
.
Supporting local education agencies
in meeting the objectives of the Medicaid Administrative Claiming agreement.
Assisting school nurses
to better connect students and families with health services.
Resources
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
Nutrition
Nutrition/Physical Activity Guidance for Schools and Child Care
Health Care
Immunizations - K-12 School Nurses and Administrators
Safety
Local School Wellness Policy Action Implementation Tool
Back To Top
Substance Misuse Prevention Programs
Prescription Drug Disposal
Properly storing and getting rid of unused prescription medications protects your loved ones and the environment. Here are three easy steps:
Image
1.
LOCK
: Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.
2.
DROP
: Drop off unused medication at a kiosk or at your local pharmacy or police stations.
Find a location in your area
.
3.
MAIL
: Mail unused medication in a pre-paid envelope.
Request a free mail-back envelope
.
Tobacco Prevention
In an effort to reduce tobacco use in Rutland County, we connect tobacco prevention and quit partners with schools and community organizations. Together we work to address access to tobacco products, establish tobacco free worksites and college campuses and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Rutland Local Health Office staff have provided support and technical assistance to the
Rutland Regional Medical Center
and the
Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
as they prepare to adopt tobacco free policies on their grounds and campuses.
Smoking rates in Vermont are declining, but they remain higher in some groups. Learn more about how we provide services and supports to
those with the highest rates of smoking and tobacco use.
Rutland Local Health Office staff provided support and technical assistance to the
Rutland Regional Medical Center
and the
Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
when they adopted tobacco free policies on their grounds and campuses.
How to Get Help in Vermont
Substance Use Information
Rutland County Profile Regional Prevention Partnership Grant
Parent Up Vermont
Back To Top
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at the Rutland Local Health office
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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.
The Rutland Local Health Office is the place to come for WIC if you live in:
Benson, Brandon, Castleton, Chittenden, Clarendon, Danby, Fair Haven, Goshen, Hubbardton, Ira, Killington (Sherburne), Mendon, Middletown Springs, Mount Holly, Mount Tabor, Pawlet, Pittsfield, Pittsford, Poultney, Proctor, Rutland City, Rutland Town, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Tinmouth, Wallingford, Wells, West Haven and West Rutland.
Is your home in another town? Find out which office is for you.
Appointments are currently available by phone, video, or in person. Please call our office at 802-786-5811 or toll-free at 888-253-8802 to schedule your appointment.
Learn about WIC in Local Health offices
WIC in Vermont
Translations of WIC information
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
Apply today!
Vermont WIC Online Application
Back To Top
Water Testing Drop Off
Rutland Local Health Office is a part of the
Drinking Water Drop-Off Program
.
Our office does not provide water testing kits.
For information on ordering water test kits, see
How to Test Your Drinking Water.
Plan to drop off or ship your water samples the same day you collect them.
Some samples may need to remain cold for testing.
Drop-off times are Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Samples are not accepted on Fridays, state holidays, or the day before state holidays.
Contact Us
Rutland Local Health Office
88 Merchants Row, Suite 300
Rutland, VT 05701
Email
:
[email protected]
Phone
: 802-786-5811
State Offices are open between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (except state holidays)
Not your office?
Find Your Local Health Office
Subscribe to Rutland
Last Updated:
April 7, 2026
Skip to main content
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Translations for you
Rutland
Rutland Local Health Office
The Rutland Local Health Office covers Rutland County and the Rutland Hospital Service Area. We are a part of the communities we serve, and are here to protect and promote the health of all Vermonters.
We work on a variety of health topics in partnership with schools, worksites, town offices and local service providers. We also serve individuals and families right in our office. Learn about the many ways we can help you, your family and your community be healthy
Learn about all the programs Local Health offers!
Contact Us
Communities We Serve
Chronic Disease Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Immunizations and Infectious Disease
School Health
Substance Misuse Prevention Programs
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Water Testing Drop Off
Important Links
Vermont 2-1-1
Project VISION
802Quits
BROC
Economic Services
Help Me Grow Vermont
The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program
NewStory Center
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region
Rutland County Parent-Child Center
Rutland Regional’s Blueprint for Health Community Health Team
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Communities Served
Benson, Brandon, Castleton, Chittenden, Clarendon, Danby, Fair Haven, Goshen, Hubbardton, Ira, Killington (Sherburne), Mendon, Middletown Springs, Mt. Holly, Mount Tabor, Pawlet, Pittsfield, Pittsford, Poultney, Proctor, Rutland City, Rutland Town, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Tinmouth, Wallingford, Wells, West Haven, West Rutland
Click for a Map of Vermont Health Districts
Local Highlight
Water Testing Outreach Project
Our office is working with the Vermont Department of Health Water Team to help certain towns test their private water wells.
If you live in Hubbardton, Ira, or Wells, we encourage you to test your water.
You can order a testing kit by phone or online. Each kit includes instructions on collecting water samples and sending them to the lab.
If you are facing financial difficulties, we may be able to assist you. Please call the Rutland District Office at 802-786-5811
Chronic Disease Prevention
Rutland Local Health staff work with community organizations, municipal and regional planners, schools and health care providers. We begin with conversations to learn what is important to our community and then find ways to weave in health and wellness improvements that fit the priorities of our towns.
Learn More About Public Health Programs in Your Community
My Healthy Vermont
My Healthy Vermont
offers free workshops to help you prevent or manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain.
Local Highlights
Town Plans
We supported Brandon and Poultney to incorporate specific language into their town plans that considered recreational opportunities, access to healthy and local foods and pedestrian bicyclist safety.
The town of West Rutland is collaborating with Rutland Town on a Smart Growth Plan to incorporate Complete Streets planning into a redesign of Business Route 4A. Read the
Smart Growth Plan
.
Come Alive Outside and ParkRx
Our staff serve on advisory boards for the nonprofit organization Come Alive Outside which sponsors several programs for all ages to support people in living healthier lives outside. Signature programs include Park Rx, 100 Miles in 100 Days walking challenges and Passports.
Clarendon Community Complex and Walking Path
We helped the
Clarendon Elementary School
with grant writing and program planning for a new walking trail to give all community member a safe, familiar and accessible area to be physically active.
Local Recreational Resources
Pine Hill Park
, Rutland City
The Pittsford Trail Network
The Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail
connecting Poultney and Castleton
Find more walking and hiking trails in our area on
Trail Finder
Slate Valley Trails
, Poultney
Safe Routes to Schools
Walking and biking to school helps students develop independence, improves academic performance, reduces traffic congestion and air pollution and creates a stronger community. The
Safe Routes to Schools
program provides guidance and encouragement on how to engineer, implement and evaluate programs that make it safer, easier, and more fun for students and their families to walk and bike to school.
Back To Top
Emergency Preparedness
The Rutland 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 Rutland County in a health emergency.
Medicine Distribution Sites Wanted
During certain public health emergencies, the Rutland Local Health Office will set up a site for distributing medications to the community.
Are you a large local business or organization interested in becoming a distribution site? Contact the Rutland Local Health Office at 802-786-5811.
Volunteer
The Rutland/Addison Vermont 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.
Learn more about becoming an MRC volunteer.
Public Health Preparedness in Vermont
Back To Top
Immunization and Infectious Disease
The Rutland 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
.
These are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advanced.
Contact us to schedule!
Learn more
Local Immunization Work
Immunization Nurses in Local Health Offices
Vaccines: Your Best Defense Against Serious Illness
Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses
Infectious Disease Investigation
We investigate reports of infectious disease in Rutland County. If you are diagnosed with a
reportable disease
, one of our staff may contact you to discuss your illness.
How we work to prevent, track and treat reportable diseases
Are you a health care provider?
How to report diseases and laboratory finings
Reportable disease list
Vermont Department of Health Laboratory
VDH Lab Customer Service: 802-338-4724
Back To Top
School Health
We work to improve the health and well-being of school-aged children across Rutland County by supporting supervisory unions, school districts, community organizations, students, and their families. We focus on high-impact strategies that make a meaningful difference in health.
Helping schools secure grants
for proven programs like
Farm-to-School
,
Safe Routes to School
, and
Girls on the Run
.
Supporting local education agencies
in meeting the objectives of the Medicaid Administrative Claiming agreement.
Assisting school nurses
to better connect students and families with health services.
Resources
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
Nutrition
Nutrition/Physical Activity Guidance for Schools and Child Care
Health Care
Immunizations - K-12 School Nurses and Administrators
Safety
Local School Wellness Policy Action Implementation Tool
Back To Top
Substance Misuse Prevention Programs
Prescription Drug Disposal
Properly storing and getting rid of unused prescription medications protects your loved ones and the environment. Here are three easy steps:
Image
1.
LOCK
: Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.
2.
DROP
: Drop off unused medication at a kiosk or at your local pharmacy or police stations.
Find a location in your area
.
3.
: Mail unused medication in a pre-paid envelope.
Request a free mail-back envelope
.
Tobacco Prevention
In an effort to reduce tobacco use in Rutland County, we connect tobacco prevention and quit partners with schools and community organizations. Together we work to address access to tobacco products, establish tobacco free worksites and college campuses and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Rutland Local Health Office staff have provided support and technical assistance to the
Rutland Regional Medical Center
and the
Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
as they prepare to adopt tobacco free policies on their grounds and campuses.
Smoking rates in Vermont are declining, but they remain higher in some groups. Learn more about how we provide services and supports to
those with the highest rates of smoking and tobacco use.
Rutland Local Health Office staff provided support and technical assistance to the
Rutland Regional Medical Center
and the
Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
when they adopted tobacco free policies on their grounds and campuses.
How to Get Help in Vermont
Substance Use Information
Rutland County Profile Regional Prevention Partnership Grant
Parent Up Vermont
Back To Top
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at the Rutland Local Health office
Back To Top
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.
The Rutland Local Health Office is the place to come for WIC if you live in:
Benson, Brandon, Castleton, Chittenden, Clarendon, Danby, Fair Haven, Goshen, Hubbardton, Ira, Killington (Sherburne), Mendon, Middletown Springs, Mount Holly, Mount Tabor, Pawlet, Pittsfield, Pittsford, Poultney, Proctor, Rutland City, Rutland Town, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Tinmouth, Wallingford, Wells, West Haven and West Rutland.
Is your home in another town? Find out which office is for you.
Appointments are currently available by phone, video, or in person. Please call our office at 802-786-5811 or toll-free at 888-253-8802 to schedule your appointment.
Learn about WIC in Local Health offices
WIC in Vermont
Translations of WIC information
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
Apply today!
Vermont WIC Online Application
Back To Top
Water Testing Drop Off
Rutland Local Health Office is a part of the
Drinking Water Drop-Off Program
.
Our office does not provide water testing kits.
For information on ordering water test kits, see
How to Test Your Drinking Water.
Plan to drop off or ship your water samples the same day you collect them.
Some samples may need to remain cold for testing.
Drop-off times are Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Samples are not accepted on Fridays, state holidays, or the day before state holidays.
Contact Us
Rutland Local Health Office
88 Merchants Row, Suite 300
Rutland, VT 05701
:
[email protected]
Phone
: 802-786-5811
State Offices are open between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (except state holidays)
Not your office?
Find Your Local Health Office
Subscribe to Rutland
Last Updated:
April 7, 2026