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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ACT announces an initiative aimed at promoting responsible cannabis use. In collaboration with local retailers, ACT has distributed free lockable stash bags across the community, ensuring safe and secure storage for cannabis, vape, and tobacco products. "Keep Your Green Unseen"…
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Welcome to April, Earth Month! 🌍 This month, we're highlighting the connection between climate change and youth mental health. Climate change and youth mental health intersect in important ways, shaping the well-being and future of younger generations. The impacts of…
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Dare Chammings, director of ACT Bennington, received a 2024 Prevention Champion Award by Prevention Works! VT in recognition of her contribution to the field of substance misuse prevention. Award recipients were announced at Prevention Day on April 3. Dare was…
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Local educators and youth-serving professionals are encouraged to nominate a young person they work with for the 2024 Youth Appreciation Awards offered by Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT). The Youth Appreciation Awards recognize Bennington-area youth for their leadership, kindness, and…
Read More ACT Bennington seeks nominations for 2024 Youth Appreciation Awards
Calling all plant lovers & crafters: join us for a hands-on celebration of Earth Day at our Terrarium Making Party with Queer Connect! Free & all supplies provided. When: Saturday, April 27th, 1-3 pm Where: Second Congregational Church, 115 Hillside…
Local organizations Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT) and The Collaborative, and businesses Pangaea, Prospect Coffee House, and Powers Market have been certified as Period Positive Workplaces. Led by a coalition of NGOs and menstrual health experts, the Period Positive Workplace…
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