Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Consultants work with community groups, schools, human service agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, parents and youth. The purpose of this work is to educate communities about the risks of alcohol and other drug use and to reduce misuse among youth, young adults and adults through: 

  1. Community Organization

  2. Program Planning & Consultation

  3. Presentations & Training

  4. Community Grants Information & Guidance

  5. Information & Referral

 

Prevention Works!

Community Organization Focuses on Preventing Substance Abuse and Misuse

Several area organizations provide coordination of prevention partnerships in our community. These partnerships aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and cannabis use by promoting municipal policy changes, providing opportunities for education and providing referrals to local resources.

Below are the community partners in our area. Contact them to find out what they do and how you can get involved!

Community Partners

Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol and Other Drugs 

Using alcohol and other drugs in early life can have a negative impact on your child’s health now and in the future by impacting proper brain development and creating other risks. You are their #1 influence. Parent Up Vermont has tips on how to start and continue to have conversations with your children early and often, no matter how awkward.

 

Prescription Drug Disposal 

Properly storing and getting rid of unused prescription medications protects your loved ones and the environment. Here are three easy steps:

  1. LOCK: Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.

  2. DROP: Drop off unused medication at a kiosk or at your local pharmacy or police stations. Find a location in your area

  3. MAIL: Mail unused medication in a pre-paid envelope. Request a free mail-back envelope.

 

Treatment is Effective!

Treatment might look different depending on each individual's situation. Find the type of treatment that is right for you or your loved one, what to expect, how soon you can get help and the treatment services specific to youth, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding and older adults on our Treatment Options page

There are a number of treatment options in your community. Find them, as well as answers to common questions you may have about treatment in the Addison County Resource Guide.

 

People Recover! 

There is no wrong door to recovery. It is a life-long journey that is not always a straight line. Find recovery opportunities and supports in your area on our Recovery page.

Addison County is engaged in collaborative initiatives and capacity-building efforts that rally community partners to join forces in making long-term changes that build a culture of health for the whole community.

Substance Misuse Coalitions and other prevention partners across Vermont aim to reduce underage drinking, binge drinking, prescription drug misuse and cannabis use in Vermonters ages 12-25. Coalitions use evidence-based/evidence-informed and/or promising practices and the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) process and model this work. 

Learn More 

 

Contact Us

Jessica, Prevention Consultant

802-388-0127

AHS.VDHMiddlebury@Vermont.gov 

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