October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and October 1st also marked the opening of legal, adult-use retail cannabis in Vermont. As a prevention coalition, we are committed to supporting the overall health and well-being of our community by…
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Youth ages 12-18 are invited to the next YourSpace event hosted by ACT, Queer Connect, and our Youth Planning Team: ❄️Holiday Movie Night & Pajama Party!❄️ Friday, December 16th, 6 - 8:30 pm Second Congregational Church, Bennington FREE There…
November is Tobacco Awareness Month! Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and most adults who use tobacco regularly start before they turn 18. Preventing the use of tobacco and nicotine products by youth,…
The Drug-Free Communities Core Measures Survey is a supplement to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The survey measures youth's past 30-day use, perceptions of risk, and perceptions of parental and peer disapproval of tobacco and vape products, alcohol, marijuana, and…
Congratulations to ACT Projects Coordinator Alyssa Irizarry and ACT members Martha Cornwell and Sarah Krinsky, who were recognized as Vermont’s Rising Stars Class of 2022! 40 winners under the age of 40 were selected by a panel of judges for…
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Meet a new ACT Member! Martha is a Shaftsbury native who loves her community and returned to serve as a PA. She is involved in a variety of activities including the NorShaft Lions, Shaftsbury Community Club, Medical Reserve Corps, and…
The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 17th. Join tobacco smokers and vape users across Bennington County and thousands across the United States and make a plan to stop smoking for the day. Whether you are a teen, young adult,…
