Our network provides opportunities for people and organizations to come together to share information, make connections, collaborate, and explore opportunities related to prevention of substance misuse and promotion of wellbeing.
An Employer Guide to Substance Misuse
The Employer Guide to Substance Misuse was created in partnership with Working Bridges, a program of United Way of Northwest Vermont and Green Mountain United Way, and Prevention Works! VT. A workgroup made up of Vermont employers and community organizations focused on substance misuse prevention and recovery participated in the project. The Employer Guide to Substance Misuse is designed to help Vermont employers in promoting healthy and safe workplaces.
Download the ToolkitDecember 9, 2024 – United Way of Northwest Vermont is pleased to announce a new Employer Guide to Substance Misuse, a toolkit designed to support Vermont employers in promoting healthy and safe workplaces. The free toolkit is available online at bit.ly/substance-misuse-toolkit.
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If you have a questions and/or want to engage with United Way of Northwest Vermont about the Employer Toolkit, please fill out this form and we will follow up with you.
Translated Prevention Content
The Prevention Network has partnered with the Vermont Language Justice Project to create translated prevention content using funds from United Way’s LPO Grant from the Vermont Department of Health’s Division of Substance Use Programs. Each video is available in at least 18 languages.
Playlist: The Legal & Health Consequences of Using Drugs & Alcohol
Playlist: How Medicines and Alcohol Affect You as You Get Older
To learn more about the work of the Vermont Language Justice Project and find relevant videos, check out their website.
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Prevention Network meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 10:00 -11:30am. To receive emails and updates, please contact preventionnetwork@unitedwaynwvt.org.
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