Resources for Students and Families

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

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

Homeless Liaison

Emily Cousens (603) 353-4321 at Rivendell Academy

504 Coordinator

Lisa Burbach 603-353-2170 Rivendell District Office

School Counselors

Emily Cousens (grades 6-8) 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
Karen Ward 802-333-4668 Westshire Child and Family Support Specialist

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

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

During the 2021-2022 school year, meals are free for all students.
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 (for 18+, free for uninsured or underinsured)
- Red Logan Dental Clinic: 802-295-7573 (for 18+, free for uninsured or underinsured)
- 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
- Lions Club for Vision Needs: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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. Please contact Jen at 802-333-9937
Fairlee Community Church (also serves Orford residents)
Upper Valley Haven Food Shelf is open daily 8:00 - 4:30

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 a daily a daily food shelf open 8-4:30 and a free store for clothing and other items. No appointment necessary.

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