Through strong partnerships with local health providers, nonprofits and government agencies, Porter Medical Center helps connect people to essential community-based health resources. Together, these organizations work to meet diverse health needs and support a healthier, more connected community.
We provide professional home care services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation and medical social work. Our goal is to promote healing, quality of life and independence.
We offer a wide range of mental health and developmental services to the people of Addison County.
We fund agencies that work together to tackle complex issues like poverty, homelessness, childcare, domestic violence, isolation, substance use disorder and workforce engagement.
We provide free, quality healthcare services to those who are uninsured or underinsured, with compassion and respect, until they can find a permanent healthcare provider.
We ensure safe, quality, affordable homes for low- and moderate-income people in Addison County, supporting families, seniors and individuals.
We offer affordable, safe housing and emergency shelter for low- to moderate-income individuals and families in Addison County. Our shelter in Vergennes is the only emergency shelter for families with children in the area.
Our mission is to provide shelter for the homeless, nutritious meals for the hungry and social services to help people achieve better health and stable housing.
Since 1965, we have been improving the lives of low-income people in Addison County by helping them secure the resources they need to meet their basic needs.
We support people across the gender spectrum who experience sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
We are one of 12 peer recovery centers in Vermont, offering support for individuals and families seeking recovery from substance use disorder and other addictions.
Founded in 1980, we provide childcare, parent education, play groups, job training, academic education, social services and assistance in moving from welfare to work. We serve nearly 2,000 residents annually.
We connect people and places in Addison, Orange and Northern Windsor Counties with our community transportation services.
Educational Resources
Want to be healthier and feel better? University of Vermont Medical Center offers free Healthier Living Workshops that help people living with chronic illnesses, MyHealthyVT.
Porter Medical Center's local coordinator can connect you with six free, evidenced-based workshops, covering topics like diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, smoking cessation and chronic disease self-management. Many workshops are held virtually.
Contact SelfManagement@uvmhealth.org with questions.