PATHWAYS VERMONT TRAINING INSTITUTE
For over a decade, Pathways Vermont has been implementing innovative programs that end homelessness and provide alternative mental health solutions to Vermonters in need. Our staff are considered leaders in their field and have a diverse background of skills and training as well as lived experience. We work everyday to reach populations that can be left behind in traditional models of care to support them to lead successful and meaningful lives within the community.
We know we have the solution to ending homelessness and since Pathways Vermont has been providing training and technical assistance to a variety of individuals and agencies around the world. Our goals include: supporting new programs to implement Housing First with high fidelity to the evidence-based practice, supporting systems-change to end homelessness in communities across the world, and providing a foundation for a human connection approach to service delivery.
Clients have included groups from the Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Bhutan, England, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
Upcoming Trainings
Online Trainings
Customized Trainings
We offer targeted and customized training to organizations worldwide. If you are interested in a training tailored to your needs please contact us for further assistance.
Contact Us
We offer training and support in the following areas:
Housing First
- Housing First: 101
- Rural Adaptation
- Adapting Housing First to Corrections
- Technology and Telehealth
- Medicaid Billing and Sustainability
- Budgeting, Grants, and the Role of Housing Authorities
- Site Visits and Field Experience
- The Home Visit
- Housing and working with Landlords
Innovative Mental Health Services
- Peer Approach 101
- Harm Reduction
- Having Difficult Conversations
- Trauma Informed Care
- Soteria Model for First Episode Psychosis
- Person-Centered Service Planning
Meet Our Trainers
J Helms
Training & Education Facilitator
J Helms
Training & Education Facilitator
J Helms is a psychiatric survivor, advocate, educator, and writer. J works with Pathways Vermont as a Training Institute Associate. They have previously worked as a service coordinator in Pathways' Housing First program and a peer advocate at a designated agency. J is a certified IPS Organizational Trainer, Alternatives to Suicide group facilitator, and Hearing Voices group facilitator. They've facilitated trainings and workshops on various topics including psych survivor allyship, trans 101 and trans allyship, LGBTQ+ youth and homelessness, and conversations about suicide.
Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez
Assistant Director
Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez
Assistant Director
Rebeka has been with Pathways Vermont since its inception in 2009. She is committed to human rights, opportunities for all, and individual choice. Prior to her work with Pathways she taught as a Peace Corps volunteer in Batangas, Philippines and worked with Disability Rights Vermont.
Amos Meacham
Intake Coordinator
Amos Meacham
Intake Coordinator
Amos was brought on at Pathways Vermont to help develop and open Soteria. He has worked in community mental health and housing since 2004. Amos is focused on individual rights for all and has served for over ten years on a Disability Rights Vermont advisory committee.
Lindsay Mesa
Housing First Program Director
Lindsay Mesa
Housing First Program Director
Lindsay has over 7 years of experience leading Housing First programs at Pathways Vermont. Prior to that, Lindsay worked with people experiencing homelessness in New York City in shelters and soup kitchens throughout the city. Lindsay holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology from New York University. She currently serves as the Director of Housing First Programs at Pathways Vermont and looks forward to ending homelessness in the state.
Hilary Melton
Executive Director
Hilary Melton
Executive Director
Hilary is the founding Executive Director of Pathways Vermont. She has 20 plus years experience managing non-profit programs including the first Housing First project under Dr. Sam Tsemberis in New York City in 1992. Hilary is passionate about human rights, social justice and building solutions that are research based, effective, and efficient. She is a published poet, and writes a monthly blog.