Essex - Community Health Centers of Burlington
Mental Health • Essex, VT • Since 1971
About
Summary: Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHC Burlington) is a nonprofit health care organization based in Burlington, VT, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and preventive services to patients of all ages. Founded in 1971, CHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving about 34,000 patients across 12 offices in Vermont, including locations in Essex Junction and Burlington. The center emphasizes accessible, compassionate care with extended hours and support services, employing around 124 staff and reporting annual revenue of roughly $35.3M. Contact: info@chcb.org | 802.864.6309. Address in Essex Junction: 87 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
87 Main Street, Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone
(802) 404-1350
info@chcb.org
Opening Hours
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm; on Thursdays staff meetings 12:00pm – 1:00pm; Essex location opens 7:30am; phone calls begin 8:00am; Saturday hours available at CHC – South End only; Closed Friday, July 3 for holiday
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New Essex Location – Essex Junction, VT
FAQs
What services are available at the Essex location?
Medical, Mental Health & Psychiatry Services are listed for the Essex location.
What are the hours of operation for Essex location?
Essex location opens at 7:30am; phone calls begin at 8am.
What is the contacts for appointments at Essex location?
Appointments: (802) 404-1350.
When is the Essex location open?
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm, with Thursdays 12:00pm – 1:00pm closed for clinical staff meetings.
What services are available at Essex location?
Medical, Mental Health & Psychiatry Services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Facebook: 68% recommendation rate (38 reviews)
- BestProsInTown: N/A (30 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and professional doctors mentioned at some locations
- Helpful sliding scale fee structure for accessibility
- Friendly and capable dental staff noted by some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and long wait times
- Frustration with administrative processes and record-keeping
- Concerns regarding patient-provider communication and feeling unheard
- Negative experiences with receptionists and perceived lack of professional concern
"Patients go unheard and have no power or say in their own care. Decisions are made top-down, with patients treated as noisy, ignorant afterthoughts."
— TrustReviewers.com"Community Health Centers - Essex is highly recommended for its compassionate and professional doctors... Doctor Vogt is particularly praised for his attentive and collaborative approach."
— BestProsInTownSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Howard Center’s mental health urgent care marks first anniversary — Oct 30, 2025
- Important Information for Patients on Medicaid - Community Health Centers — Jun 11, 2026
- Community Justice Centers to close; Chittenden consolidates | Local News | miltonindependent.com — Jul 1, 2026
- Chittenden Clinic - Howard Center — Sep 23, 2025
- Turning Point Recovery Center opens new space in Essex Junction — Apr 21, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: - UVM Health – University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM Medical Center) is a nonprofit academic medical center and part of The University of Vermont Health Network. - It serves Vermont and northern New York as the region’s tertiary care center with integrated patient care, education, and research. - The system includes 6 hospitals and focuses on high-value care through an Integrated Delivery System, emphasizing compassionate, community-oriented service. - Headquarters and main address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401; additional location at 462 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401. - Contact: General lines include 802-847-0000 among others; main branding often referred to as UVM Health or UVM Medical Center. - For Adult Primary Care specifically in Essex: the summary does not list a dedicated Essex primary care clinic; the system provides adult primary care through its network, with primary care services typically anchored in Vermont locations. Consider contacting the main lines or using the UVM Health website to locate the nearest Essex-area or Burlington primary care provider within the network.
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