Community Prevention Programs | Vermont Department of Health
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Community Prevention Programs | Vermont Department of Health
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Community Prevention Programs
Middlebury
WIC (Middlebury)
Family and Child Health
Active and Healthy Communities
Worksite Wellness
School Health
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
Community Prevention Programs
Tobacco Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Consultants work with community groups, schools, human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, parents and youth. The purpose of this work is to educate communities about the risks of alcohol and other drug use and to reduce misuse among youth, young adults and adults through:
Community Organization
Program Planning & Consultation
Presentations & Training
Community Grants Information & Guidance
Information & Referral
Prevention Works!
Community Organization Focuses on Preventing Substance Abuse and Misuse
Several area organizations provide coordination of prevention partnerships in our community. These partnerships aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and cannabis use by promoting municipal policy changes, providing opportunities for education and providing referrals to local resources.
Below are the community partners in our area. Contact them to find out what they do and how you can get involved!
Community Partners
Counseling Services of Addison County
Turning Point
United Way
Mountain Community Health
Blueprint for Health
Addison County Restorative Justice
Marble Works Pharmacy (of Middlebury, Bristol and Vergennes)
Addison Central School District
Addison Northwest School District
Mount Abraham School District
Middlebury College
Local Law Enforcement (Middlebury, Vergennes, Bristol, Vermont State Police and Addison County Sheriff's Department.
Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Using alcohol and other drugs in early life can have a negative impact on your child’s health now and in the future by impacting proper brain development and creating other risks. You are their #1 influence.
Parent Up Vermont
has tips on how to start and continue to have conversations with your children early and often, no matter how awkward.
Prescription Drug Disposal
Properly storing and getting rid of unused prescription medications protects your loved ones and the environment. Here are three easy steps:
LOCK:
Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.
DROP:
Drop off unused medication at a kiosk or at your local pharmacy or police stations.
Find a location in your area
MAIL:
Mail unused medication in a pre-paid envelope.
Request a free mail-back envelope
.
Treatment is Effective!
Treatment might look different depending on each individual's situation. Find the type of treatment that is right for you or your loved one, what to expect, how soon you can get help and the treatment services specific to youth, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding and older adults on our
Treatment Options page
There are a number of treatment options in your community. Find them, as well as answers to common questions you may have about treatment in the
Addison County Resource Guide
.
People Recover!
There is no wrong door to recovery. It is a life-long journey that is not always a straight line. Find recovery opportunities and supports in your area on our
Recovery page
.
Addison County is engaged in collaborative initiatives and capacity-building efforts that rally community partners to join forces in making long-term changes that build a culture of health for the whole community.
Substance Misuse Coalitions and other prevention partners across Vermont aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and cannabis use in Vermonters ages 12-25. Coalitions use evidence-based/evidence-informed and/or promising practices and the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) process and model this work.
Learn More
How to Get Help
Alcohol & Drug Abuse in Vermont
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs- Vermont Community Profiles
Contact Us
Jessica, Prevention Consultant
802-388-0127
[email protected]
Last Updated:
February 20, 2024
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Translations for you
Community Prevention Programs
Middlebury
WIC (Middlebury)
Family and Child Health
Active and Healthy Communities
Worksite Wellness
School Health
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
Community Prevention Programs
Tobacco Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Consultants work with community groups, schools, human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, parents and youth. The purpose of this work is to educate communities about the risks of alcohol and other drug use and to reduce misuse among youth, young adults and adults through:
Community Organization
Program Planning & Consultation
Presentations & Training
Community Grants Information & Guidance
Information & Referral
Prevention Works!
Community Organization Focuses on Preventing Substance Abuse and Misuse
Several area organizations provide coordination of prevention partnerships in our community. These partnerships aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and cannabis use by promoting municipal policy changes, providing opportunities for education and providing referrals to local resources.
Below are the community partners in our area. Contact them to find out what they do and how you can get involved!
Community Partners
Counseling Services of Addison County
Turning Point
United Way
Mountain Community Health
Blueprint for Health
Addison County Restorative Justice
Marble Works Pharmacy (of Middlebury, Bristol and Vergennes)
Addison Central School District
Addison Northwest School District
Mount Abraham School District
Middlebury College
Local Law Enforcement (Middlebury, Vergennes, Bristol, Vermont State Police and Addison County Sheriff's Department.
Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Using alcohol and other drugs in early life can have a negative impact on your child’s health now and in the future by impacting proper brain development and creating other risks. You are their #1 influence.
Parent Up Vermont
has tips on how to start and continue to have conversations with your children early and often, no matter how awkward.
Prescription Drug Disposal
Properly storing and getting rid of unused prescription medications protects your loved ones and the environment. Here are three easy steps:
LOCK:
Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.
DROP:
Drop off unused medication at a kiosk or at your local pharmacy or police stations.
Find a location in your area
MAIL:
Mail unused medication in a pre-paid envelope.
Request a free mail-back envelope
.
Treatment is Effective!
Treatment might look different depending on each individual's situation. Find the type of treatment that is right for you or your loved one, what to expect, how soon you can get help and the treatment services specific to youth, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding and older adults on our
Treatment Options page
There are a number of treatment options in your community. Find them, as well as answers to common questions you may have about treatment in the
Addison County Resource Guide
.
People Recover!
There is no wrong door to recovery. It is a life-long journey that is not always a straight line. Find recovery opportunities and supports in your area on our
Recovery page
.
Addison County is engaged in collaborative initiatives and capacity-building efforts that rally community partners to join forces in making long-term changes that build a culture of health for the whole community.
Substance Misuse Coalitions and other prevention partners across Vermont aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and cannabis use in Vermonters ages 12-25. Coalitions use evidence-based/evidence-informed and/or promising practices and the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) process and model this work.
Learn More
How to Get Help
Alcohol & Drug Abuse in Vermont
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs- Vermont Community Profiles
Contact Us
Jessica, Prevention Consultant
802-388-0127
[email protected]
Last Updated:
February 20, 2024