News & Events
Community at Work! Morristown Clean Up!
On May 2nd, Healthy Lamoille Valley and many community partners joined forces to host the town’s first-ever Cigarette “Butt” Litter Clean-Up. More than 30 volunteers of all ages and abilities collected over 3,000 cigarette butts. Participants registered at the Healthy Lamoille Valley table on the lawn of the Morristown Centennial Library, picked up bags, counters and other supplies, and headed out into the community.
May is Youth Appreciation Month
May is Youth Appreciation Month (YAM) in Vermont, an annual celebration of youth of all ages and all that they contribute to our communities! We appreciate our youth coalition members and all their contributions to supporting youth substance use prevention in their schools and communities!
Congratulations 2025 Prevention Honorees!
Each year Healthy Lamoille Valley honors individuals and groups that have made significant contributions in time and effort to supporting a healthy Lamoille Valley community and working towards the...
May Prevention Celebration!
On May 14th, Healthy Lamoille Valley (HLV) was excited to host our annual prevention celebration! This year’s theme was “Prevention is Better Together,” bringing together many community members, including 20 area students, to make connections and share stories of involvement in youth substance use prevention in our communities.
Screenagers Film Screening at the Bijou
Wednesday, April 9th, 6:30 – 8:00PM. This free screening is sponsored by Healthy Lamoille Valley in partnership with the Bijou as part of Morristown Free University. We will have a panel discussion following the 55 minute film.
Organize a Cleanup for 2025: Year-Round Community Action
Green Up Day is just the beginning! This year, we’re expanding our efforts to make our community cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable all year round. Whether you’re part of a school, business, organization, or just an individual, we invite everyone to get involved. You don’t need to organize a large event—individuals and smaller groups can still make a big impact, especially in high-impact areas.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26th is a great opportunity to turn in your unwanted, unused, or expired medications. You don’t have to wait until then to safely dispose of your unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Visit any of these year-round prescription drug drop off boxes at your convenience.
¡Encuesta de Healthy Lamoille Valley para la Comunidad y Padres!
¡Es momento de participar en las encuestas bienales de Healthy Lamoille Valley para la comunidad y los padres! Esta es una oportunidad para contribuir a la creación de un entorno seguro y de apoyo para la juventud. Estas encuestas proporcionan información valiosa sobre el consumo de sustancias entre menores de edad en nuestra comunidad y qué se puede hacer para ayudar.
Healthy Lamoille Valley Community and Parent Surveys!
It’s time for Healthy Lamoille Valley’s biennial community and parent surveys, an opportunity to help create a safe and supportive place for youth. These surveys provide valuable information about underage substance use issues in our community and what can be done to help.
Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (and Community Partners)
Free upcoming training for education professionals in evaluating and documenting students suspected of misusing and being impaired by substances.