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For immediate release: November 22, 2011 Media Contact: Starting Over Strong – Vermont 855-SOS-VT00 (855-767-8800) MONTPELIER – Crisis counseling, emotional support and psychological first aid continues to be available to Vermonters most affected by flooding in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. Anyone in need can call toll-free 855-SOS-VT00 (855-767-8800) to access ‘Starting Over Strong-Vermont’ [...]

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Springfield College School of Human Services in St. Johnsbury, VT …changing lives and communities Information Session: Bachelor’s of Science in Human Services Concentration in Addiction Studies   A Weekend Cohort kicks off in May: come and learn about the unique schedule of classes and academic resources available to students.  Meet the faculty and advisors. Learn [...]

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Celebrate National Recovery Month with your Friends at SoberFest 2011 Join with your friends and family at the Vermont SoberFest 2011.  Rain or Shine! Saturday September 24, 2011,  5 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Capital City Grange in Berlin Vermont (just outside of Montpelier) Directions to the Grange:  located 1 mile from the Shaw’s [...]

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An educational workshop: Making Recovery Easier Beginning Tuesday, May 3, 2011 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Turning Point Center of Central Vermont (Barre) A six-session series- Participants are expected to attend all six-sessions. Do you want to be in recovery? Are you struggling with recovery? Will a 12-step program help you? This interactive, educational workshop addresses myths [...]

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The Center for Health and Learning has developed a suicide prevention program, UMatter, whose mission is to create communities of hope throughout Vermont in which schools, agencies and people of all ages are given the knowledge, attitudes, skills and resources to respond effectively to suicidal behavior by youth.  The UMatter program offers tools, including a [...]

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Youth and Family Wellness Project Support for parents, family members, and caregivers Help a young person in your life overcome substance abuse Research on adolescent substance abuse treatment shows us that the greatest success is achieved when young people have a support system involved in the recovery process. At Spectrum, we know that this support [...]

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Parents can visit the ParentUp website, www.parentupvt.org, to learn more about the campaign, and to find solutions, resources, and information on getting help.  Additional information offered on the website includes warning signs of teenage alcohol use, legislation regarding underage drinking (Zero Tolerance), and support for parents of teens who are using alcohol.  ParentUp is a Vermont Department of [...]

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The Vermont Department of Public Safety has launched the Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP) program. Educators and health professionals can follow the link, www.dps.state.vt.us/ghsp/DITEP.pdf, to access resources and information on workshop opportunities.

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New Peer Facilitated Mental Illness Support Group in Montpelier! Come share experiences, coping strategies and encouragement in a safe, confidential place. Find support for something that not everyone else can quite understand. Time: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, at 6 p.m. Place: Kellogg-Hubbard Library, East Montpelier Room Contact: 1-800-639-6480               connection@namivt.org

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