Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Project works to protect and expand the fair housing legal rights of classes of people traditionally subjected to housing discrimination and exclusion. Information & Referral Phone Message Line (For persons who suspect they have been illegally discriminated against in housing in Vermont) 802-864-3334 Ext. 202
GLAD Legal Advocates and Defenders
Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.
Legal Services Vermont- formally known as Legal Services Law Line of Vermont
We changed our name in January 2019 to better reflect the wide range of legal services we provide:
- legal advice on our hotline
- legal education and outreach events
- self-help legal information on VTLawHelp.org
- low-income client support for legal cases that meet priorities
- representation in low-income eviction and debt cases through our Pro Bono Eviction Clinics
- We are also the first point of contact for Vermonters who would like help from Vermont Legal Aid. We screen all incoming requests for help. If we can help with a legal problem, we refer clients to either Vermont Legal Aid or Legal Services Vermont lawyers and advocates. We also refer clients to other programs.
Outright Vermont
The Mission of Outright Vermont is to build safe, healthy, and supportive environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth ages 13-22. Outright Vermont partners with hundreds of schools, organizations, and state agencies across the state. Many of these organizations can provide educators, families and youth with services that extend beyond the capacity of what Outright Vermont is able to provide.
Vermont ACLU ( American Civil Liberties Union)
The American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont is freedom’s watchdog, working in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Vermont Family Network—legal resources
We are here to listen and help with any needs or concerns you may have related to you or your child’s health, education, or well-being. Vermont Family Network (VFN) empowers and supports all Vermont families of children with special needs so that all children reach their potential.1.800.800.4005
Vermont Human Rights Commission
The mission of the Vermont Human Rights Commission is to promote full civil and human rights in Vermont. The Commission protects people from unlawful discrimination in housing, state government employment, and public accommodations. A place of public accommodation is any establishment, such as a school, restaurant, office, or store that offers facilities, goods or services to the general public.
Vermont Law Help
This website provides general civil (non-criminal) legal information and helps you find free and low-cost civil legal aid, assistance and services in Vermont.
Vermont Legal Aid
Provides civil legal services for those living in poverty, with a disability, or over age 60. We also serve anyone who is discriminated against in housing decisions and all who face challenges related to health care insurance or services. 1.800.889.2047
Vermont Public Defender
The over-arching duty of the Office of the Defender General remains the assurance that persons entitled to appointed counsel receive effective legal advocacy. For each client, we are obligated to provide effective legal representation with reasonable diligence, promptness, and a zealous commitment to their interests. As part of the criminal justice system, we must provide representation in a cost-efficient manner, thereby serving not only our clients, but all citizens of the State of Vermont. (802) 863-6323 192 College St Suite 301, Burlington, VT 05401