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Update about State Emergency Housing 

for People Experiencing Homelessness

“Adverse Weather Conditions” (AWC) for General Assistance (GA) Emergency Housing through the state Economic Services Division (ESD) for this winter season will be in effect beginning November 15^th. This policy means that on days when the temperature is below certain levels and specific weather conditions are predicted, ESD Emergency Housing will be available for eligible Vermonters. While this program operates from November 15 through April 15, 2023, 

from December 16^th through March 14^th, 2023, the Emergency Housing program will not be based on weather.

If you are seeking emergency housing and ESD has told you there is no availability, VT 211 also does not have availability since we provide afterhours assistance for the same ESD program.

Client anonymity and privacy are important to VT 211. If you leave a message with VT 211 for afterhours emergency housing and when called back you do not answer and your name is not in your voice mail greeting, VT 211 staff will not leave a message to protect your privacy.

FIND OUT IF ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING ARE IN EFFECT IN YOUR REGION BY DIALING 211 AND CHOOSING OPTION 3 FOR THE LATEST UPDATE.

Information about the AWC program and daily housing capacity across the state is available on their website: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/crisis-housing.

Vermont 211 provides after hours GA Emergency Housing for ESD (4:30pm- 8:00am M-F, weekends, and holidays). Those in need of emergency housing during those times are encouraged to call 211 to speak to a Community Resource Specialist.

Vermont 211 is available 24/7 by phone, email at info@vermont211.org or text your zip code to 898211 (M-F: 8am-10pm).