Supporting strong family connections helps to reduce alcohol, cannabis and other substance use among kids. Family programs promote healthy family relationships and strengthen parenting skills.
The use of alcohol or drugs early in life can have a negative impact on physical and emotional health. ParentUp helps you talk with your children early and often, no matter how awkward the conversation.
You have a major impact on whether or not your child chooses to use cannabis. Parents and mentors have the opportunity to promote substance-free norms and prevent young people from using cannabis. Talk with your children early and often.
Life moves fast, and your needs often come last. MyTime is a space where you can pause, connect, and easily focus on yourself. Over ten weeks, meet with other women who understand your pregnancy or parenting journey, to discuss stress, substance use, relationship challenges and more as you build skills for a healthy lifestyle.
Free childcare and meals are provided to make this a space where you can focus on yourself.
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Substance Use Programs (DSU)
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8340
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