In a healthy community we have many ways to be active —streets, parks and roads are planned for biking, walking and other recreation for all. We can find nutritious and affordable food. And, we all take steps to care for others and prevent injury.
Healthy community design means planning and designing communities to make it easier for people to live healthy lives. Find resources for anyone seeking to make their community a place that supports active living, healthy eating and more.
Join Suzanne Kelley and Richard Amore in Small Towns, Healthy Places, the podcast that explores the intersection between health equity and community design in Vermont. They interview state partners, local leaders, and community members about creating vibrant places that support health and wellness. If you’re passionate about public health, improving the built environment, and placemaking, this podcast is for you.
Programs and services that help communities become as healthy and involved as they can be are a key part of alcohol and drug use prevention in Vermont.
Preventing substance misuse reduces the risks that contribute to alcohol, tobacco or other drug use – while promoting protective factors that support healthy lifestyles and communities. By stopping substance use before it starts, or before it becomes substance misuse, prevention also works to save Vermont tax dollars.
WIC is the USDA Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, and helpful services for pregnant and postpartum individuals, parents and caregivers with children under 5.
There's a local heath office in your region! That office works with community organizations, municipal and regional planners, schools and health care providers. Conversations help your local health office learn what is important to your community. From there, the office finds ways to weave in health and wellness improvements that fit the priorities of our towns.
Protect your community by getting rid of unused medication. There are over 80 Vermont locations to drop off medications. Find the pharmacy, health care facility and police departments that host free and easy to use kiosks. The location list also includes times you can drop of your medication and what type of medication is accepted.
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With a few simple steps, it’s OK to throw it away! Learn what to do if you find a needle in your community.
WIC offers a large range of healthy foods for your family. Wondering where you can shop? Check out the list of Vermont WIC grocery stores.
