Prevention Works! Vermont

Bringing Vermont’s Substance Misuse Prevention Community Together

 We are a network of community coalition leaders, prevention consultants, service providers and individuals with an interest in and a commitment to, substance misuse prevention across the state of Vermont.  

PW!VT partners help shape how substance misuse prevention is valued in our state.  By partnering with PW!VT you lend your commitment, your knowledge and your action to strengthen the prevention and public health community in Vermont.  If you are interested in joining us, reach out to us.

OUR MISSION

to unify voices and be a guiding force on policy, practice and attitudes that promote substance misuse prevention, health and wellness in Vermont.

OUR VISION

Our vision is a strong, sustainable and unified system to prevent substance misuse in Vermont.

We collaborate with local substance misuse coaltions across the state as well as other community organizations that share a common goal of supporting healthy living for all Vermonters. If you would like to join a Workgroup contact us.

Alcohol Policy Work Group

The retail landscape of alcohol sales and service is constantly changing. This work group will brings together coalitions, community members and decision makers to examine current and future policies. 

Cannabis education and policy work group

Join prevention community professionals from around the state to create and share resources on community and state level youth cannabis prevention strategies. 

Youth Networking work group

Working with youth has proven to be rewarding yet challenging at times. Join with fellow youth outreach professionals from around the state to network, collaborate and share ideas. 

Vaping work group

The purpose of this work group is to provide a space for networking, sharing resources and best practices, finding support from others, and contributing local materials to the Vaping Prevention Clearinghouse. 

Marketing and Communications Networking Group

This informal networking group welcomes anyone whose role is marketing and communications in their coalitions or organization.

How you can Help

Advocate

Become involved in your local community as a prevention champion. Help spread the word with up-to-date information and resources.

Join a Local Coalition

Find out how you can join your community’s prevention efforts. Check out our list of member coaltions.

Volunteer

Become involved in your local community as a prevention champion. Help spread the word with up-to-date information and resources.