As of October 1, the Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS) is reducing after-hours resource and referral services for Emergency Housing (motel vouchers) through VT-211.
Please note that, “Despite the reduction in after-hours services, 211 resource and referral services, to include the emergency housing program, remains intact from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday- Friday.” [from AHS notice]
Please read the complete AHS notice below, especially the link to AHS 211 Transition Details.
Here is a link to the Press Release from VT-211.
Deputy Commissioner of Economic Services Sean Brown and VT-211 Director Maryellen Mendl will call in to next Wednesday morning’s monthly Affordable Housing Coalition meeting to update everyone and answer questions (9:30am via GoToMeeting). Details to follow.
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AHS NOTICE Via VCEH listserve, 10/2/19
Good morning! We want to make our homeless shelter and service partners aware of this change regarding 2-1-1 late evening and weekend hours. Please read the attached. AHS 211 Transition Details
Emily Higgins Community Services Program Manager State of Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity Office: (802) 241-0930 Mobile: (802) 798-2251 Email: emily.higgins@vermont.gov Web: www.dcf.vermont.gov/oeo