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Learn how SASH can help you gain better health and well-being at home.
SASH coordinators support participants by connecting them with local resources for transportation, food, health care, and more.
Check out this short video from the Vermont Department of Health about the important role of SASH coordinators as Community Health Workers in Vermont.
SASH teams operate in every county in Vermont, providing comprehensive, individualized support and services to meet the unique needs of each participant. Compassionate, professional staff are based in 140 affordable housing communities throughout the state, ensuring that programs and support are available right where people live.
January 2024 Snapshot
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 30, 2024, while people were asleep, the Lyndon/Saint Johnsbury areas were hit with a massive storm that dumped nearly 9.3 inches of rain on the already water-soaked communities. When a family in the Red Village community lost their home, SASH and RuralEdge staff stepped in to support them along with others who were impacted by this disaster.
Rutland Housing Authority (RHA), a public housing authority in Vermont, implemented Support and Services at Home (SASH), a program that provides health intervention to its elderly population to ensure they have a fair chance at living where they want. Since the program's inception, RHA has made a major difference for seniors in their community by supporting them in their own homes.
One of Downstreet’s SASH participants was being hospitalized for inpatient psychiatric treatment up to three times per month, but this year, a new chapter unfolded under their SASH Coordinator’s guidance. Together, they embarked on a mission to reduce hospital visits and foster a more stable, fulfilling life.