Our Programs & Services
Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless offers year-round ongoing emergency shelter for homeless families and individuals that are unable to resolve their housing crisis without additional community support.
966 Main Street, Bennington VT | 802-442-2424
966 Main Shelter
Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless offers emergency shelter services for homeless adults over the age of 18 at our 966 Main Street Shelter, known as “966 Main”.
“The Big Blue House” shelter is a 16 bed coed facilitated that operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reflective of our commitment to serving with dignity and respect, this shelter is operated on a rolling admissions philosophy; once a guest is accepted into the 966 Main program, their bed is secured each day while the guest works towards permanent housing. A housing case manager and support staff are also provided to each guest to assist in the development of a plan toward self-sufficiency and sustainability.
966 Main also serves as a drop-in center for homeless individuals to gain access to case management services, clothing, food, bedding, personal care items, and bathroom/showers.
Please call ahead @ 802-442-2424 whenever possible for drop-in services to ensure staff availability so that we may best serve and support each individual.
300 Pleasant Street, Bennington VT | 802-681-8062
Norton House Family Shelter
Emergency shelter is offered to families with children under the age of 18, known as Norton House Family Shelter program. This location offers a 9-unit facility that serves families and their children, providing individual living quarters.
Upon access to Norton House, guests are provided a housing case manager to assist in the development of a plan toward self-sufficiency and sustainability. Reflective of our commitment to serving with dignity and respect, this shelter is operated on a rolling admissions philosophy; once a guest and their family is accepted into the Norton House program, their individual living quarters are secured each day while the guest works towards permanent housing.
Norton House Family Shelter typically maintains a waiting list. Please call us to schedule an intake and to confirm your waitlist spot @ (802) 681-8062.
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