Substance Use Messaging Resources | Vermont Department of Health CLOSE Translations for you Substance Use Messaging Resources Grantees & Contractors Reporting Forms & Guidance Documents Substance Use Messaging Resources Requests for Proposals, Information and Applications Federal and State Authority Free substance use messaging materials Want posters, rack cards, brochures, lock bags, pens, stickers and more? Order free substance use materials at the Vermont Alcohol and Drug Information Clearinghouse (VADIC). ✔ Free to order. ✔ Free to ship. Promote health messaging DSU Grantee Media Guidance DSU Grantee Media Guidance Substance Use Messaging Campaigns and messaging developed by the Health Department can be promoted through sharing on social media, websites, email and at live events. Learn more about sharing digitally and ordering free print materials ParentUp Tips for parents and caregivers about talking with their kids about alcohol and cannabis. Share YouTube videos. Order free posters and rack cards at VADIC. ParentUpVT.org Let’s Talk Cannabis Science-based information about cannabis and how it affects our bodies, minds and health. Share YouTube videos. Share "Your Amazing Brain" YouTube videos. Download factsheets Order free fact sheets and rack cards at VAIDC. LetsTalkCannabisVT.com Do Your Part Ways people can properly and safely store and get rid of unused or expired prescription medication. Order free rack cards and lock bags at VADIC. HealthVermont.gov/DoYourPart VT Helplink Alcohol and drug support center that provides information, support and referrals for substance use treatment, recovery and harm-reduction services in Vermont. Order free posters and rack cards at VADIC. VTHelplink.org KnowOD Harm-reduction information for people who use opioids about preventing and reversing overdose. Share YouTube videos Order free posters at VADIC. HealthVermont.gov/KnowOD One More Conversation Resources to encourage health care providers and patients to discuss substance use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Download provider resources. Order free factsheets at VADIC. For patients: 1MoreConversation.com For Providers: HealthVermont.gov/1MoreConversation Healthy at Home Simple steps to keeping your home, and everyone in it, healthy and safe, including safe storage of alcohol, cannabis and prescription medications. Share YouTube videos. Download the checklist. Order free lock bags at VADIC. HealthVermont.gov/HealthyAtHome Follow us on social media Follow and subscribe to @healthvermont on and to easily share Health Department messaging on your social media. Health Message Development The Health Department develops evidence-based information about substance use health risks through research, development, testing, implementation and evaluation. We consider the five W's: Who is at risk? What does this audience need to know? Why should the audience change their behavior? When is the best time to reach this audience? Where is the best place to reach this audience? Evaluation shows that this messaging leads to intention to change behavior. Learn more about this evaluation at pacevt.org Social Marketing Resources “We Heart Health Literacy” blog “Pathways to Behavior Change” - Agents of Change Summit 2016 presentation by Rescue Agency “How to Tell Stories that Change People” – presentation by Rescue Agency Social Marketing Association of North America SAGE Journals – Social Marketing Quarterly CDC Health Communication Science Digest Substance Use Programs (DSU) Vermont Department of Health 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-8340 802-651-1550 [email protected] Topics: Addiction Help Adolescent Health Alcohol or Drug Treatment Alcohol/Drug Use Cannabis Harm Reduction Heroin and Opioid Drugs Maternal Health Mental Health Parenting Help Pregnancy Prevent Injuries Quality Improvement Recovery Resources for Health Professionals Resources for Nurses Resources for Physician Assistants Resources for Physicians October 6, 2025