News & Events
Screenagers Film Screening at the Bijou
Wednesday, April 9th, 6:30 – 8:00PM. This free screening is sponsored by Healthy Lamoille Valley in partnership with the Bijou as part of Morristown Free University. We will have a panel discussion following the 55 minute film.
Organize a Cleanup for 2025: Year-Round Community Action
Green Up Day is just the beginning! This year, we’re expanding our efforts to make our community cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable all year round. Whether you’re part of a school, business, organization, or just an individual, we invite everyone to get involved. You don’t need to organize a large event—individuals and smaller groups can still make a big impact, especially in high-impact areas.
¡Encuesta de Healthy Lamoille Valley para la Comunidad y Padres!
¡Es momento de participar en las encuestas bienales de Healthy Lamoille Valley para la comunidad y los padres! Esta es una oportunidad para contribuir a la creación de un entorno seguro y de apoyo para la juventud. Estas encuestas proporcionan información valiosa sobre el consumo de sustancias entre menores de edad en nuestra comunidad y qué se puede hacer para ayudar.
Healthy Lamoille Valley Community and Parent Surveys!
It’s time for Healthy Lamoille Valley’s biennial community and parent surveys, an opportunity to help create a safe and supportive place for youth. These surveys provide valuable information about underage substance use issues in our community and what can be done to help.
Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (and Community Partners)
Free upcoming training for education professionals in evaluating and documenting students suspected of misusing and being impaired by substances.
New Community Funding Opportunity!
The Northeast Vermont Prevention Consortium – Prevention Lead for Region 3 is looking to fund community-driven projects that prevent substance misuse in St. Johnsbury, Morrisville, and Newport health districts. Equitable and innovative approaches that meet communities where they are and break down barriers to health and well-being are encouraged.
Prevention Sponsorships Available
Healthy Lamoille Valley is pleased to be able to once again offer prevention sponsorships to the Lamoille Valley community, made available from the Region 3 Vermont Prevention Lead Organization grant. These allotments are designed with equity in mind to be accessible to projects that would be greatly advanced with a small amount of funding.
Worksite Wellness Mini Grants
The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) is inviting local employers to adopt health-promoting strategies in the workplace through Worksite Wellness Mini Grants. Employers can reach out to Valerie Valcour RN with the Morrisville District Health Office at [email protected] by Friday May 2nd to apply for funds to support worksite policies, systems or environmental changes to support health and wellness.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26th is a great opportunity to turn in your unwanted, unused, or expired medications. You don’t have to wait until then to safely dispose of your unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Visit any of these year-round prescription drug drop off boxes at your convenience.
Join Us at Vermont Prevention Day!
Prevention Day has a long history in Montpelier, where prevention staff and community partners advocate and raise awareness about the impact of substance misuse prevention on the health and well-being of Vermont youth and communities.
OVX Statehouse Rally!
OVX youth, advisors, and partners marched to the statehouse to raise awareness among key decision-makers and fellow Vermonters about the harms and issues related to tobacco and nicotine. Two school groups from Lamoille County joined the event, making their voices heard.