Just as you take care of your physical health, you should take care of your mental health. The Vermont Department of Mental Health works to ensure Vermonters are provided with quality mental health services. Commissioner Melissa Bailey explains.

From 1919 to present day, YWCA Vermont helps women and girls thrive by providing access to opportunities for education and wellness; as well as growth and leadership; through its many programs and initiatives including Camp Hochelaga. Interview recorded on October 26, 2017 at the University of Vermont.
Our Mission YWCA Vermont is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Who We Are Established in 1919, YWCA Vermont has been a voice for change dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, and freedom for nearly 100 years. YWCA Vermont envisions vibrant, equitable and connected communities where women and girls thrive with access to opportunities for education, wellness, growth and leadership. Throughout all our programs, we ensure women and girls learn about healthy lifestyle choices, explore the intersection of race and gender, nurture environmental stewards and life-long learners. Our work is funded by our generous supporters and donors, Camp Hochelaga, our anchor program, grants, in-kind donations and amazing volunteers. We collaborate with partner organizations across Vermont to advocate for policy and systems change that will advance our mission and vision.
What We Do Our anchor program is Camp Hochelaga, located on the scenic shores of Lake Champlain in South Hero, 30 minutes from Burlington, VT. Camp Hochelaga is a safe haven for 600-800 girls each summer from all over Vermont and the world, ages 6-17. Camp Hochelaga is an American Camp Association accredited camp and provides residential and day camp programs that offer opportunities to explore a wide range of activities intended to build character, self-esteem, self-confidence, and leadership. In addition to camp, we are proud to join our sister YWCA's in organizing the annual Stand Against Racism and Week Without Violence campaigns, host a holistic women's retreat weekend, promote young leaders in STEAM topics with our Leaders on the Lake programs, and attend and facilitate forums and events on race and gender discrimination. Learn how you can get involved with YWCA Vermont today.