Adolescent Health | Vermont Department of Health CLOSE Translations for you Adolescent Health In this section: Adolescent Sexual Health Create An Adolescent-Friendly Practice Prevent Teen Suicide Adolescence is a period of remarkable changes. This is an important time to help young people set the stage for making healthy choices across their lifespan. The Health Department, in partnership with the Agency of Education, sponsors the Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) . This survey monitors protective factors and risk behaviors among youth, in order to help identify areas of need and support healthy behaviors for Vermont adolescents.  The Health Department is committed to supporting the positive development of adolescents and young adults. NEW : The State of Vermont Department of Health, in partnership with the Governor's Office, Department of Public Safety, Office of Racial Equity, and Council for Equitable Youth Justice, is committed to preventing violence and has established the Community Violence Prevention Program as outlined in 18 V.S.A. § 13. The Department of Health seeks to enter into grant agreements with municipalities or non-profit entities to implement programming that addresses the root causes of violence. Find more information in the section below. Important Links American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP)/UVM Association of Maternal & Child Health (AMCHP) Adolescent Health Initiative/UMHS Division of Adolescent and School Health/CDC Prevent Teen Suicide Suicide is a leading cause of death for all ages, both nationally and in Vermont... Create An Adolescent-Friendly Practice As children move toward adolescence and young adulthood, the office space once thought of as... Adolescent Sexual Health Through the Personal Responsibility and Education Program (PREP), the Health Department supports a variety of... Subscribe to Adolescent Health April 1, 2026