The public is invited to read about and provide input on state substance use laws and regulations and federal grant applications and reports. 

Substance Use Disorder Recovery Standards and the accompanying Compliance Assessment Tool

The Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU) has developed the following Substance Use Disorder Recovery Standards and the accompanying Compliance Assessment Tool, related to the Draft Recovery Services Organization (RSO) Certification Rule.

Visit the Recovery Support Services (RSS) webpage to learn more and access the link to submit your feedback.

Preferred SUD Providers Treatment Standards

Preferred Providers - Substance Use Disorder Treatment Standards are the procedural guidelines of practice for all DSU-funded substance use disorder treatment services in Vermont.

The Substance Use Disorder Treatment Standards is not open for public comment at this time.

Synar Program Application

SAMHSA oversees implementation of the Synar Amendment, which requires states to have laws prohibiting the sale and distribution of tobacco products to minors. Learn more about SAMHSA's Synar Program

Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant Application

SAMHSA oversees the Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant (SABG) program which provides funding to provide substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. Learn more about SAMHSA's SABG

There are no active Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant applications in process.

Previous years' Substance Abuse Block Grant applications

Division of Substance Use Programs' Rules

The public is invited to provide input on proposed rules and regulations. Details about proposals currently open for formal public comment will be listed on the Health Department’s Proposed Rules page. You may submit comments via email, U.S. Post, or at a public hearing.

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Note about publicly available information: ALL COMMENTS received before the close of the comment period are available for viewing by the public, including any personally identifiable, and/or confidential information that is included in a comment.

Contact Us
Substance Use Programs (DSU)

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

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

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