Resources for Students and Families

(Links to all organizations are provided as a courtesy and are not maintained or monitored by RISD).

Given our challenging economic times, more and more families are feeling the pinch.  The area resources listed below may be helpful.

• Rivendell Academy Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program – You may obtain a free/reduced lunch application from Angel Parkin.  By qualifying for free or reduced lunch, your child will either receive a free breakfast and lunch, or those qualifying for reduced will receive a free breakfast and lunch.  Students and staff are not made aware of which students are receiving a free or reduced lunch and those students qualifying receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) just like all students. This free and reduced breakfast and lunch information is kept confidential.

• If you need legal help, New Hampshire Legal Services Legal Advice and Referral Center can be reached by calling 1-800-639-5920 and Vermont Legal Aid at 1-800-747-5022.

• If you do not have a doctor or health insurance:
  • Good Neighbor Health Clinic: 802-295-1868
  • Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHAD): 603-653-9663
  • Alice Peck Day Hospital: 603-448-3121
  • Red Logan Dental Clinic: 802-295-7573
  • Vermont Health Connect: 855-899-9600
  • New Hampshire: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/ or 877-464-2447

Area Food Shelves:

• Bradford Churches Food Shelf: Site: Town Hall, Bradford Academy
• United Church of Chelsea:Site: North Common, Chelsea. Please contact the church at 802-685-4874 to confirm days and times
• Town of Thetford Food Shelf: Site: Town Hall, Route 113
• West Fairlee Community Food Shelf: Site: West Fairlee Community Building
• Fairlee Community Church (also serves Orford residents)

Community Resources (Upper Valley Strong):

Visit Upper Valley Strong for resources to help with a variety of needs (housing, mental, food) at www.uvstrong.org. 

Fuel and Electric Assistance

• Tri-County Community Action Program: 603-968-3560

• For emergency assistance, you may contact your town clerk:

  • Fairlee: Georgette Wolf-Ludwig: 802-333-4363

  • Orford: Deborah Hadlock or administrative assistant, Sheri Clifford: 603-353-4889

  • Vershire: Gene Craft: 802-685-2227

  • West Fairlee: Rhonda Cook: 802-333-9696

• Mental Health Provider List

• Upper Valley Mental Health Resource Guide

• West Central Behavioral Health - Lebanon, NH:  603-542-5128

• Parent Up for Vermont - resource for substance abuse - drugs/alcohol

• Academic Support and Tutoring Resource Guide

• Department for Children and Families Food, Fuel, and Financial Assistance

• Kiwanis Club of the Upper Valley has donated some backpacks and school supplies for students.  Please contact your school counselor if your child could use one.

• The Haven of the Upper Valley has donated winter coats, snow pants, shoes, and boots. 

If you need help getting in touch with any area assistance programs, please contact your school counselor and/or school nurse.

Homeless Liaison

Emily Cousens (603) 353-4321 (Option 2) at Rivendell Academy

504 Coordinator

Jan Cole 603-353-2170 Rivendell District Office

School Counselors

Emily Cousens (grades 7-8) 603-353-4321 Rivendell Academy
Nancy Hall (grades 9 -12) 603-353-4321 Rivendell Academy
Ann O'Hearn 802-333-4668 Westshire Elementary School
Ann O'Hearn 802-333-9755 Samuel Morey Elementary School

School Nurses

Creigh Moffatt  603-353-4321 x5 Rivendell Academy
Jessica Gould 802-333-4668 Westshire Elementary School
Jessical Gould 802-333-9755 Samuel Morey Elementary School