We are THRILLED to announce that we have received funding from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation to host a new monthly event series for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies, in partnership with our friends at Queer Connect (stay tuned for details!).…
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Free Gender Affirming Haircuts for Youth
ACT is teaming up with Queer Connect, W. Collective, The Collaborative, and Bespoke Salon Suite for an event offering FREE gender affirming haircuts for local youth. When: Friday, September 30th, 5 - 7 pm Where: W. Collective (332 Main Street)…
Staff Spotlight: Dare Chammings
Prior to joining the ACT team Dare spent her career facilitating youth enrichment programming and teaching humane education. She joined ACT as a volunteer in 2014 and has served as director since 2018. In her free time, Dare enjoys watching…
Member of the Month: Patricia Johnson
Patricia Johnson, MS, RN, has two positions at Southwestern Vermont Health Center. She continues to work in the Emergency Department, and is also a Blueprint Spoke Nurse supporting those with Substance Use Disorders. New to the ACT board, she is…
Participate in ACT’s 2022 Community Survey
Share your thoughts on youth substance use in Bennington! Your feedback informs our work to address this issue for the health and well-being of our community's youth. The Community Survey is for you if you: Are 19 or older Live…
988: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Need Support Now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Beginning July 16th, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route…