Resources for Students and Families

(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
Melissa Storms 802-333-4668 Westshire Elementary School
Melissa Storms 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.

• 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
  
  
• 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.

Homeless Liaison

Emily Cousens (603) 353-4321 (Option 2) 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 ad Family Support Specialist

School Nurses

Creigh Moffatt  603-353-4321 x5 Rivendell Academy
Melissa Storms 802-333-4668 Westshire Elementary School
Melissa Storms 802-333-9755 Samuel Morey Elementary School