Heading back to school can be both exciting and challenging for kids but having an open conversation about their feelings can help create a better understanding of what they may be experiencing. Connecting with children isn’t always easy, so here are a few tips that could be useful to help build and deepen connections.

We are excited to report on the amazing work produced through our first round of Prevention Sponsorship projects, showcasing the variety of community organizations represented and their diverse locations and populations served. These projects addressed the goals of reducing underage substance use and adult high risk substance use, increasing support for LGBTQIA+ youth, and creating a community where youth and adults feel valued, connected and supported by decreasing stigma, reducing isolation, and building youth resiliency and connectedness.

The Lamoille Area Coaching Collaborative, a workgroup of Healthy Lamoille Valley, wants your help in updating the Youth Sports Community Hub. We want you on it with accurate information so that youth, parents, and potential coaches can find you!

Student groups, Allied Health students, and community partners spread health awareness through activities and resources at the GMTCC Health Fair on May 24th. The middle, high school and tech center students who attended the event were engaged with a variety of table activities covering a range of health and wellness topics. Activities included Stop the Bleed, abdominal thrust simulations, sobriety test with impairment goggles, and resources for sexual health, mental health, substance recovery and much more!

This Spring, 11 Lamoille North Youth Coalition (LNYC) students worked with Healthy Lamoille Valley’s Youth Coordinator to learn, practice, and co-facilitate a two-part workshop on substance awareness and decision-making skills for over 120 6th grade students in the five Lamoille North elementary schools. Check out the highlights and feedback from students!