News & Events
Prevention Celebration Roadshow!
This year we are taking our annual prevention celebration on the road! Our team will be traveling through the Lamoille Valley region to visit projects, celebrate successes and share them out with the community. Stay tuned as we reach out to our community partners and schedule a visit to recognize the impact of shared work and celebrate our prevention honorees along the way!
May Coalition Meeting Follow-up
Thank you to everyone who joined our May coalition meeting on the topic of tobacco and nicotine. It was a great conversation with strong engagement, thoughtful discussion, and renewed energy around our shared efforts across the Lamoille Valley. We were especially excited to welcome a diversity of partners and perspectives to the table. The meeting was also covered by a local reporter, and we appreciate everyone who contributed to the discussion and helped highlight the importance of this work in our communities.
Refusal Skills You Can Use
Our Youth Substance Prevention Coordinator Carrie Patterson has facilitated approximately 20 refusal skills workshops for 6th graders across the Lamoille Valley Region this spring. These interactive workshops help students build practical tools for handling peer pressure, making healthy choices, and saying “no” confidently, especially in situations related to substance use.
Green Up Day and Beyond!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Environmental Impact of Substance Use Survey on Green Up Day and for helping keep our communities clean and healthy. If you would like to plan a cleanup in your community beyond Green Up Day, check out these resources!
Celebrating Prevention Sponsorships!
Healthy Lamoille Valley is pleased to offer prevention sponsorships to the Lamoille Valley community, made available from the Region 3 Vermont Prevention Lead Organization grant, supporting prevention across the lifespan. We recently asked our Prevention Sponsorship recipients for their success stories. Check out the positive impact of this community-level funding!
Safely Celebrate Prom and Graduation!
It’s Prom and Graduation Season! Remember to treat yourself and your friends safely and with respect. Check out these tips and resources!
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Every community member can take action right now during Alcohol Awareness Month. Start conversations with the young people in your life about the real risks of alcohol use. Set clear expectations and follow through by modeling responsible behavior. Don’t make excuses for mistakes, instead believe that youth deserve a community that takes their health and safety seriously.
Resources for Youth Sports Coaches
Calling all coaches, youth sports administrators, and league leaders in the Lamoille Valley! Join the Healthy Lamoille Valley Coaches Handbook Community by signing the Coaches Handbook Commitment & Sign-on Form. New for Spring: Weekly “Huddle Up” for Coaches. This spring, Healthy Lamoille Valley is supporting coaches with quick “Huddle Up” moments pulled straight from our HLV Huddle Up Handout.
No Menthol Sunday is May 17th
No Menthol Sunday is an annual call to action that “creates supportive spaces for community leaders to educate about the targeting of the tobacco industry and support those addicted to commercial tobacco products. By dispelling misinformation around the harms of tobacco, community leaders can educate and provide valuable resources to those starting their quit journeys.
TimeWise Coalition Meeting Recap and What You Can do Next
Thank you to everyone who joined our March Coalition Meeting. We were inspired by the level of participation! Together we explored how TimeWise can support youth, families, schools, and community partners in building healthier, more intentional relationships with time, technology, and leisure. People shared thoughtful reflections and practical ideas for using TimeWise in classrooms, youth programs, counseling sessions and everyday life, and many left ready to bring the tools back to their own settings.
Healthy Lamoille Valley April Coalition Meeting
This month, our conversation will focus on summer youth opportunities and safe celebrations around after prom and graduation. As we look ahead to the coming months, we know that summer can bring both opportunity and challenge for youth and families. While summer can be a time for fun, connection, and rest, it can also be a time when some youth experience boredom, disconnection, or limited access to activities and support.