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Community Programs

Tobacco Cessation
Call 847-6541

The Vermont Quit Network offers free nicotine replacement, 1-1 or group counseling, and free support throughout Vermont.

freshstart Tobacco Cessation Classes: Group classes offer support, nicotine replacement, and helpful resources for people ready to quit smoking. Learn more about our Cessation Classes.

If you are ready to stop smoking, we have programs that can help you including free nicotine replacement, individual or group counseling, and other resources. Call the Fletcher Allen Tobacco Cessation program at 847-6541 or Email wellness@vtmednet.org

Community Screenings
Call 847-2278

  • Bi-annual cholesterol screenings (call for dates and times)
  • Monthly blood pressure screenings the third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Community Health Improvement.

Health Assistance Program
Call 847-6984

Providing assistance in finding ongoing health care at reduced cost or free, financial assistance with prescriptions, medical supplies or equipment, and ongoing support. Find out more about our Health Assistance Program. 

Diabetes Fitness and Education
Call the YMCA at 862-9622

Fletcher Allen Health Care partners with the Vermont Regional Diabetes Center and the Greater Burlington YMCA to bring a free physician-referred program featuring land and water exercises for people with Diabetes.

Get Moving! Vermont
Email: wellness@vtmednet.org

A community-based physical activity program featuring ways for people to increase physical activity through free or low-cost activities. 

Get Moving Vermont Program Guide

Get Moving activity tracking sheet 

Physical Activity Facts

Get Moving Calendar of Events

Senior Programs
Call 847-2394

Falls & Fires Home Modification Program:  Home safety assessments and modifications to seniors at no cost. 

Footnoters:  Volunteers offer free foot care to seniors and the disabled in a variety of community settings.

Lifeline:  24-hour, 365 days per year personal response service that enhances security and independence for seniors living at home.  Financial assistance may be available for eligible clients.  If local, call 847-1211 or toll-free 1-800-LIFELINE.

Pediatric and Parenting Programs
Call 847-2278 

Path to Parenthood, is a guide to promote perinatal care in Vermont and is an excellent resource for new families. Download a copy here by clicking on this Path to Parenthood (803K) link or call the Vermont Department of Health at 1-800-464-4343.

Car seat safety, poison prevention, hearing outreach, and injury prevention are a large part of Fletcher Allen's mission to keep kids safe. 

Mental Health

The Mental Health Education Initiative (MHEI) promotes recovery from mental/emotional disorders by increasing hope, understanding, and reducing stigma. Visit the MHEI Website at http://www.mhei.net.

Stress Management


Stress-related illnesses are preventable and treatable. For more information on stress management offerings in the community, please call us at 847-2278 or Email wellness@vtmednet.org.

Health Ministries

Health Ministries at Fletcher Allen Health Care strongly supports the collaborative efforts of community groups to make real and tangible differences in the lives of those who are disadvantaged.  We continually work with health care providers, faith communities, and volunteers to promote good health and quality of life.  Learn more about Health Ministries.