Windham County Prevention Partnership
Family Handbook
A family handbook supporting parents & caregivers with suggestions, tips, and resources when you need them most.
Talk, Track Secure
WINDHAMRX.ORG
This site is packed with resources for how to reduce prescription drug misuse in our county, whether you are a community member or a medical provider. We all can do our part!
Parenting of LGBTQ+ Teens: A Brief Guide
Cope & Connect Resources
This resources guide is a list of things you can partake! It’s loaded with fun stuff and educational stuff. Helpful stuff. Timely stuff. Stuff for teens. Stuff for adults and caregivers. Stuff for all ages.
Cessation Bingo
Try out a box. And try another. Make your own…
Bingo
Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention 101
A discussion/ training on harm reduction and overdose prevention held on 23rd May 2024.
Understanding and Addressing the Multiple Roots of Addiction
A presentation on Understanding and Addressing the Multiple Roots of Addiction by Hope Payson, a licensed clinical social worker, alcohol an drug counselor and Daryl McGraw, the CEO of Formerly Inc. held on May 14th 2024.
Alcohol-Free April
Alcohol Free AprilThe adventure of moving from habit to the privilege of choice; exploring non-alcoholic alternatives during April's alcohol awareness month.We all have our go-to comforts. Calling a friend, escaping into the latest bingeable television show, buying...
Talk, Track, Secure
Talk to teens about the negative impacts of drug & alcohol use, including the effects on the developing brain. Help them find healthy ways to deal with stress & boredom. Count prescriptions, track amounts of alcohol & cannabis, and don’t be afraid to ask if something is missing. Secure alcohol, medication and cannabis in a secure place to reduce temptation.
Family Handbook
A family handbook supporting parents & caregivers with suggestions, tips, and resources when you need them most.
Windham RX
This site is packed with resources for how to reduce prescription drug misuse in our county, whether you are a community member or a medical provider. We all can do our part!
Parenting of LGBTQ+ Teens: A Brief Guide
Raising teens is hard. Caregivers whose teens identify as a different sexual orientation or gender identity than what is sometimes considered “normal” by our society face an addition set of challenges. We believe ALL caregivers can meet these challenges with compassion, understanding, and education.
Cope & Connect Resources
This resources guide is a list of things you can partake! It’s loaded with fun stuff and educational stuff. Helpful stuff. Timely stuff. Stuff for teens. Stuff for adults and caregivers. Stuff for all ages.
CREATING HEALTHY & SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL
Our Coalitions
Engaging and Inspiring Healthy Communities
‘Thrives brings together community members of all ages, organizations, schools, municipalities, and businesses to collectively create a healthy environment for young people to grow and succeed.
Our mission is to reduce drug and alcohol use among our youth!
We are a group of adult and youth volunteers who meet monthly. This group includes youth, teachers, police officers, parents, business owners, civic group representatives, health care representatives, and other concerned community members who recognize that the damages of drugs, alcohol abuse, and tobacco affect us all and we work together to foster a healthy and safe community.
A community that values our youth and supports them in living to their fullest potential.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for community members to foster the well-being of our young people, promote the resilience of their families, and reduce harm related to substance use.
WINDHAM COUNTY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP PROMOTES THE FOLLOWING:
802Quits
Wherever you are on your path to quitting, help is here. Free tools and support for those age 13 and older.
ParentUp VT
Parenting Tools For The Tough Stuff.
It may not seem like it at times, but parents are a child’s No. 1 influence.
Keep Connected
Building healthy, strong family relationships for young people’s growth, learning, and well-being. From the Search Institute.
VT Helplink
Connecting you to the services you need. The Helplink is your connection to Alcohol and Drug Support Services. We’re here for you.
DrugFree.org
Ending addiction starts with connection.
We’re helping families and communities come together to address problem substance use.
3-4-50 Vermont
3-4-50 helps us understand the overwhelming impact of chronic disease in Vermont and inspires us to take action to change it.
TALK THEY HEAR YOU
Talk They Hear You is a set of guides, videos, and resources to help you talk to your kids about alcohol. Includes goals for the conversation and answers to tough questions.
COMMUNITY TOOLKIT
Preventing youth substance misuse and building protective factors
ABOUT WCPP (WINDHAM COUNTY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP)
We are three prevention coalitions in Windham County which work together to support a comprehensive effort to promote wellness and prevent the use/misuse of substances, primarily by youth and young adults throughout Windham County.
Our Vision
Guiding Principles
Health Equity: Support efforts to ensure that all people have full and equal access to opportunities that enable them to lead healthy lives
Cultural Competency: Continue to develop the ability to understand, serve and interact effectively with people of different cultures and life experiences
Create programs and services that reflect the beliefs and values of the communities we are working to reach
Strive for inclusive outreach, engagement, and decision-making
Ensure consistent messaging across outreach, publications and campaigns
Embody a strengths-based approach
Maintain local coalition efforts as a crucial part of the partnership
Openly share prevention technology resources and data
CONTACT ANY OF OUR THREE COALITIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Our Offices
Building A Positive Community (BAPC)
109 Austine Dr.
Holton Hall, 2nd Floor
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-451-0094
www.bapc802.org
Our Offices
Deerfield Valley Community Partnership (DVCP)
1 School Street
Wilmington, VT 05363
802-464-2202
www.dvcp.org
Our Offices
West River Valley Thrives (WRVT)
Leland & Gray
2042 VT Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353
802-365-4700
www.wrvthrives.org