PATIENT SUPPORT

Clergy from all faiths and denominations are welcome at SVMC. Volunteer chaplains may visit hospitalized patients. If you would like to speak with our chaplain or to request a representative from a particular faith, please ask your nurse. 

Our Social Services staff offer emotional support and help patients understand their treatment options, financial considerations, and end-of-life care planning. They can be reached by speaking with a nurse or by calling (802) 447-5079.

SVMC understands that health care is expensive and that paying for it can be stressful. To help, SVMC has a financial counselor available for patients. Call financial counseling at (802) 440-4083 between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays. 

If you or your family are struggling with the stresses of a life-limiting illness, SVMC Supportive Care may be right for you. Click here for more information. 

For patients who have obstacles related to meeting their basic needs, SVHC offers social workers to help. Speak with your nurse to connect with SVHC social services.  

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) provides the listing below as a public service. SVHC makes no claims or warranties with regard to the quality or availability of the services provided by these groups. To be included in this list, contact the webmaster at websiteadmin@svhealthcare.org.

1. 12-Step Groups
   Turning Point Club
   (802) 442-9700
   direction.tpc@comcast.net
   turningpointbennington.org
    
2. AIDS Project of Southern Vermont
   324 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201
   (802) 447-8007
   cmhimmel@sover.net
   aidsprojectsouthernvermont.org
    
3. Bennington County Meals on Wheels
   (802) 442-8012
   mowbennington.org

4. Living With Loss Grief Support Group
   Call 802-442-0540
   Dartmouth Health Bereavement Support Groups
   www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/patients-visitors/bereavement-support-groups

5. Grief Support
   11 a.m.  1st and 3rd Thursday at UU Fellowship School in Bennington, VT 
   Contact Mary Pleasant with VNA and Hospice: 802-442-5502

6. Grief Support For Anyone Suffering a Loss Due to Death
   6 - 7:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 2nd Congregational Church
   Contact Beth Newman 802-688-4557 or bnewman@bayada.com

7. Grief Support For Parents Who’ve Lost a Child at Any Age
   6 - 7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday at 2nd Congregational Church, Bennington
   Contact Beth Newman 802-688-4557 or bnewman@bayada.com

8. Living With Loss Grief Support Group
   Bennington: Thursdays 6 - 7 p.m.
   Manchester: Wednesdays 1 - 2 p.m.
   To RSVP call 802-442-0540

9. Cancer Support Groups
   Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center
   (802) 447-1836

10. Caregivers Support
    Bennington Project Independence
    614 Harwood Hill Bennington, VT 05201
    (802) 442-8136
    bpiads.org
     
11. Depression and Bipolar Support Group
    (802) 447-3453
    Susan Hohman
    Bennington Free Library
    hohmansusan@yahoo.com
     
12. Infant Death/ Pregnancy Loss
    Debbie Mone
    (802) 447-5160
    deborah.mone@svhealthcare.org
     
13. You First Health Screening Support 
    (800) 508-2222
    www.healthvermont.gov/wellness/you-first
     
14. Moving Beyond Abuse Support Group
    Project Against Violent Encounters
    (802) 442-2370
    pavebennington.com
     
15. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
    (800) 532-7667
     
16. Quitting Tobacco
    (802) 440-4098
    802quits.org