A Safer, Healthier, More Just Vermont.
VCJR works to reduce unnecessary incarceration, advance humane and effective policies, and provide community-based services that promote recovery, safety, dignity, and health.
Warmth is a Starting Point
As winter approaches, many in our community do not have what they need to stay warm. Some are sleeping outside. Others lack the winter clothing and gear they need to travel safely on foot to treatment, work, medical appointments, or to get food.
Your gift to VCJR’s Winter Warmth Fund will help us provide coats, hats, gloves, warm socks, sleeping bags, and other essentials to people who need them to stay safe and warm this winter.
Our Work
VCJR combines direct community services with public education and policy advocacy to build a safer, healthier, and more just Vermont.
Drug Treatment &
Recovery
VCJR provides on-site access to drug treatment including buprenorphine treatment through our collaboration with Johnson Health Center, and contingency management, an evidence-based behavioral health treatment for substance use disorders. We also offer case management, re-entry and recovery support, and connections to essential services.
Overdose Prevention &
Harm Reduction
Through Narcan/naloxone distribution, overdose prevention education and training, drug checking, syringe services and other evidence-based interventions, VCJR helps protect health and save lives. Our Overdose Prevention Center will expand access to essential health and overdose prevention services.
Criminal Justice &
Drug Policy Reform
VCJR advances policies that reduce unnecessary incarceration, improve access to treatment, and promote humane, effective responses to substance use. Our work combines advocacy, public education, and community engagement.
“They care so much about the people they work with and helping them individually but also work harder than anyone I know on fixing it on the big picture too.”
—VCJR Program Participant
Looking for Help?
VCJR provides substance use treatment, recovery support, harm reduction services, and practical assistance. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or someone else, we can help you explore the services available.