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. 

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ParentUpVT.org

 

Let’s Talk Cannabis
Do Your Part

Ways people can properly and safely store and get rid of unused or expired prescription medication. 

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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. 

VT Helplink alcohol and drug support center logo

VTHelplink.org

KnowOD

Harm-reduction information for people who use opioids about preventing and reversing overdose. 

KnowOD

HealthVermont.gov/KnowOD

One More Conversation

Resources to encourage health care providers and patients to discuss substance use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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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.

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HealthVermont.gov/HealthyAtHome

Quick Tip

Follow us on social media

Follow and subscribe to @healthvermont on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube 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:
  1. Who is at risk?
  2. What does this audience need to know?
  3. Why should the audience change their behavior?
  4. When is the best time to reach this audience?
  5. 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

Contact Us

Substance Use Programs (DSU)

Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8340

802-651-1550
ahs.vdhdsu@vermont.gov