HARDWICK AREA — No emergency housing sites are available in the immediate Hardwick area, though some churches and other civic organizations may offer shelter in emergencies.
Those with an immediate need for housing can call 2-1-1 to find the nearest shelter.
The closest emergency housing to Hardwick is 20 miles to the west at Lamoille Community House, 213 Clark Drive, Hyde Park. This year-around shelter opened in July 2024. More information is available by calling (802) 521-7943, online at lamoilleshelter.org/ or by email at [email protected]
The Saint Johnsbury Shelter at Moose River, just over 25 miles east of Hardwick, offers emergency shelter at 72 Moose River Drive. Information is available by calling 802-624-0949 or by email at [email protected]
To the south, roughly 25 miles away, in the Barre-Montpelier area Capstone Community Action, based in Barre has various locations for emergency housing. Call (802) 479-1053 for information.
Also in Barre, Good Samaritan Haven, 105 North Seminary Street also has various locations with information available by calling (802) 479-2294.
Paul Fixx is editor of The Hardwick Gazette and lives in Hardwick.