Central Vermont Local Resources

The following businesses, organizations, and individuals provide services or assistance in Central Vermont that are inclusive, welcoming, and supporting for LGBTQ+ people, or have demonstrated themselves to be active allies to the queer community. To suggest additions or changes to this list, email freesia.p@rainbowbridgevt.org.

Healthcare and Wellness

  • Northfield Dental Group: Dr. Heidi Kunkel. Dentistry. Northfield; 802-485-3051
  • RehabGYM: physical therapy, gym, physical education. Barre; 802-479-4000.
  • Hannah Rohloff: gender-affirming surgery and aftercare, massage. Montpelier; 617-447-3038.
  • Planned Parenthood VT: Transgender hormone therapy, reproductive care, primary care. Barre; 802-476-6696.
  • Threshold Community Midwives: Tessa Landreau-Grasmuck. Diversity-embracing midwifery care, queer family-building services, body care. Montpelier; 802-433-3773
  • All Brains Belong VT: Sierra Miller. LGBTQ+ healthcare, size-positive, sexual and reproductive health, neurodivergent care. Montpelier; 802-234-1098.
  • People’s Health & Wellness Clinic: Jodie Murray, Insurance Navigator, assists with health insurance applications and locating providers. Barre; 802-479-1229 ext 105.
  • Sage Naturopathic Health: Dr. Stephanie Wawrzyniak. Preventative and acute naturopathic care. Montpelier; 802-461-7238.
  • Upper Valley LGBTQ+ Health Clinic: Free health clinic for underinsured and uninsured LGBTQ+ adults living within 30 miles of White River Junction. White River Junction, 802-295-1868.

Mental Health/Therapy

  • Poa Mutino: pre-licensed professional, MSW, group and 1:1 work. Barre; 802-723-2714.
  • Matthew J. Mulligan: pre-licensed professional, MA, LGBTQIA+, anxiety/depression, surgery recovery. Barre; 802-249-9362.
  • Taylar Main, Clear Moon Healing: genderqueer therapist working directly with LGBTQIA2S+ and queer folx; helps with letters of recommendation for gender-affirming care. Montpelier; 802-276-0569.

Spirituality

Hairdressers/Stylists

  • Wig Goddess: Aesthetician, wigs, airbrush tanning, makeup consultation, beauty services, waxing, portrait photography, and more. Montpelier; 802-229-1112.
  • Central Vermont Electrolysis: Laser and electrolysis hair removal, scar removal, etc. Montpelier; 802-223-1311.
  • The Family Hairloom: Full service hair and tanning salon, registered with Strands for Trans. Barre; 802-476-5666.
  • Salon Becci: Full service hair salon and waxing. Offering special after-hours services for queer folks wanting more privacy. Barre; 802-476-4504.

Voice Training

  • Evolve SLP (Christie Izzo): Gender-expanding and gender-affirming voice training. Burlington, but telehealth services available; 508-705-2928.

Legal Support

  • ACLU of Vermont: Advocacy and support for justice and equality. Montpelier; 802-223-6304.
  • VT Law Resources LGBTQ+: Resources for Transgender Non-Gender Conforming and Intersex Vermonters. 800-889-2047.

Food and Dining

  • fox market and bar: beer, wine, cheese, meat, produce, grocery, dinners. East Montpelier; 802-522-2322.
  • Woodbelly Pizza: pizza for dine-in and takeout, creemees, local beer; free slice for trans folx on Mondays. Montpelier; 802-225-6568.
  • Tasty Bites: diner food for breakfast and lunch, right next door. Barre; 802-249-5958.
  • Pearl Street Pizza: pizza, salads, wings, pasta, cocktails. Barre; 802-622-8600.
  • The Meltdown: grilled cheese, mac and cheese. Barre; 802-622-8277.
  • Quality Market: groceries, convenience items, local products. Barre; 802-476-3401.
  • Hannaford: groceries and pharmacy. Barre; 802-479-3326.
  • Carrier Roastery and Coffee Bar: take-out window service, coffee, tea, pastries. Northfield; 802-485-4600.
  • Espresso Bueno: coffee, pastries, tea, breakfast and lunch. Barre; 802-479-0896.
  • Stowe Street Café: breakfast, lunch, coffee, juices, and more. Stowe; 802-882-9229.

Shopping and Services

  • Vermont Bicycle Shop: Bicycles, equipment, and service. Barre; 802-622-8222.
  • CW Creative: Print, graphic, and web design services for businesses. Barre; 802-476-3615.
  • Wobby Jewelers: Jewelry and repairs. Barre; 802-476-4031.
  • Kohl’s: Clothing, jewelry, health and beauty, housewares. Berlin; 802-204-4066.
  • Amy’s Armoire: Thrift store with clothes for a cause, supporting Vermont foster and adopted children. Barre; 802-622-0076.

Music, Dance, and Nightlife

  • Capital City Grange: LGBTQ+-friendly, non-gendered contra dances on first, third, and fifth Saturdays. Montpelier; 802-225-8921.
  • Gusto’s: bar and grill. Barre; 802-476-7919.

Media and Organizations