Mission Statement
Pathways Vermont’s mission is to end homelessness in Vermont and provide innovative mental health alternatives.
Core Values
At the core of all Pathways Vermont’s services and operations is a values-based philosophy that includes:
Statement on Justice, Equity, and Universal Access
We recognize that multiple systems of oppression, including white supremacy, colonialism, economic injustice, sanism, and ableism, are barriers to achieving our mission. Because of this, we are committed to building inclusive, equitable, and universally accessible communities, which is representative of Pathways’ core values.
We understand that our commitment requires the continuous work of daily action, reflection, confronting inequities, and challenging narratives. We practice this in many ways, including mandatory monthly training for all staff members with a rotating curriculum that aims to support the complex and dynamic topics of equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our 2024 all-staff training calendar is below:
| Month – Topic |
| January – Fat Liberation & Health at Every Size |
| February – Racial Equity & Social Justice, Part One and Part Two |
| March- Unlearning Ableism & Creating Access |
| April – The Intersectionalities of Reproductive Justice |
| May – Housing First: Ending the Cycle of Homelessness |
| June – Working with 2STLGBQ+ Folks |
| July – Harm Reduction: Theory & Principles |
| August – Overdose Prevention & Management |
| September – Pathways Vermont’s Relationship-First Practice |
| October – ALL STAFF RETREAT – Community Building |
| November – Innovative Mental Health Alternatives |
| December – Respectful Workplace |
We believe strong relationships generate honest conversations, which support us in continuously examining and improving our programs and services, our work environment and agency resource allocation, and our capacity to advocate. As such, we focus on building relationships, providing feedback, and striving for a strong model of supervision at Pathways.
We believe in cultural humility, not cultural competency, because we are dedicated to lifelong learning and reflection. We regard each person as the expert of their own experience and prioritize curiosity, compassion, and mutuality in our relationships. Our commitment to inclusion, equity, and universal access is ongoing, and we always welcome ideas and efforts to help us grow and improve. Contact [email protected] with ideas and questions about the above.
History
Pathways Vermont began as a pilot program in 2009 to bring the Housing First model to a rural setting. The following year, Pathways Vermont was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more of our history here.
Programs
Our core programs and services are Housing First, Community Center, Support Line, Soteria House, Training Institute, Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team, and Rural Outreach (PROPS) Team.