Programs & Services | Vermont Department of Health

In this section:

Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU)

Prevention works. Treatment is effective. People recover.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to prevent, reduce and eliminate the problems associated with alcohol and other drug use.

By working in partnership with other public and private organizations, we plan, support and evaluate a comprehensive system of services.

Our work is guided by priorities that help us move closer to our purpose and are based on the principles that substance use disorder is a health issue that requires a holistic, person-centered, data-driven approach over the long-term.

Read our 2020-2022 Strategic Plan to learn more about our priorities

DSU Annual Overviews

DSU Program Briefings

Descriptive overviews and regular updates of DSU's prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery programs and services.

A lightbulb with the words Quick Tip under it.

If you are not finding what you are looking for, contact ahs.vdhdsu@vermont.gov for help.

Date Updated	Topic	Focus
10/07/2024	Withdrawal Management	Treatment
09/17/2024	Communications	Communications
07/18/2024	Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program (IDRP)	Intervention
07/18/2024	Data Platform	Multiple
06/14/2024	Regional Prevention Partnerships (RPP) Grant	Prevention
04/24/2024	Community Prevention Grants	Prevention
04/24/2024	School Prevention Grants	Prevention
06/14/2024	Drug Disposal Program	Prevention
04/24/2024	Vermont Prevention Lead Organizations (VPLO)	Prevention
04/24/2024	VT Helplink	Multiple
04/24/2024	System of Care Enhancements	Multiple
04/24/2024	Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Grant	Multiple
04/24/2024	Recovery Coaching in the Emergency Department (ED)	Recovery
04/24/2024	Recovery Housing	Recovery
04/24/2024	Workforce Development	Workforce Development
04/24/2024	Naloxone (Narcan®) Distribution Program	Harm Reduction
04/24/2024	Opioid and Stimulant Response Initiatives	Multiple