prevention

KidSafe Collaborative Annual Awards Luncheon 09/24/2020

The KidSafe Collaborative Annual Awards honor outstanding individuals and groups in our community who have made a significant contribution to improving the safety and well-being of children in Chittenden County.

Essex CHIPS Programming During COVID PSA 06/20/2020

Essex CHIPS offers programming for youth and their families in the Essex Westford School District. Essex CHIPS is still serving youth and their families during this time of physical distancing. Please visit www.essexchips.org for more information and our full programming schedule.

CHIPS PSA 06/20/2020

Essex CHIPS offers programming for youth and their families in the Essex Westford School District. Please visit www.essexchips.org for more information.

In the World of Winooski: Keeping Our Community Healthy with the Winooski Partnership for Prevention 10/22/2019

Winooski Mayor Kristine Lott and Kate Nugent, Executive Director of the Winooski Partnership for Prevention, look at the impacts of youth substance abuse and how our community can support prevention.

For more information: www.WinooskiVT.gov

Substance Use PSA 08/10/2019

Community Producers from Burlington High School Jenna Peterson, Ryan Pham, and Eamon Dunn created this short PSA about youth substance use and prevention as part of their high school community service.

KidSafe Collaborative Annual Awards Luncheon 04/04/2019

KidSafe’s Annual Awards luncheon is our community’s opportunity to recognize unsung heroes: the professionals and volunteers who share KidSafe’s mission, working with children and families, often in challenging circumstances. Physicians, social workers, teachers and childcare workers - all are honored at this prestigious event.

Addiction in Vermont Part 2 - The Evidence-Based Model to Decrease Addiction 03/03/2019

"Planet Youth" (previously Youth in Iceland)

Grounded in grassroots efforts and community connectedness where children are recognized as a product of family, local culture and the larger society. The focus is on changing the environment, not blaming, judging or "just say no" programs. This program has shown proven success around the world. Can it work in Vermont? If yes, can Vermont muster the will to implement a similar program?

Addiction in Vermont Part 1 - Causes and Challenges: The Economics of the Industry of Addiction 02/24/2019

This program explores the economic forces driving our increasing youth addiction rates in Vermont. Why does industry create more addictive product and market to and target our most vulnerable, including our youth? How does the industry's corporate personhood and commercial free speech rights factor into the industry of addictions influence and power? Presentation by Catherine Antley, MD.

JUULs in Schools: E-cigarette Use and Vaping among Vermont Teens 05/31/2018

Welcome - Naa Aku Addo, Tobacco Control and Prevention Program

10 - 25 minutes
JUUL 101 - Zoe Paxton & Tatiana Byam, BE Above members from Edmunds Middle School

next 30 minutes
Panel Comments and Questions
Chris Oleks - Principal, Stow High School
Diane Kirson-Glitman - School Nurse, Essex Westford School District
Justin Hoy - Director of Prevention Services, Essex CHIPS
Rhonda Williams - Chronic Disease Prevention Chief, Vermont Department of Health

Final 10-15 minutes
Closing remarks - Dr. Mark Levine - Health Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

Kid Safe Collaborative Annual Awards Luncheon 04/10/2018

Lifetime Achievement: Betsy Cain, Howard Center (retired)
Outstanding Professional Award: Mike Ohler, Burlington Housing Authority
Promising Professional Award: Dr. Anna Zuckerman, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
Outstanding Volunteer Award: Charlene Fu, Chill Out Center, Service Rendered
Janet S. Munt Prevention Award: Sophia Donforth, Janet S. Munt Family Room

Sally Borden is honored for 20 years of service.

Governor Phil Scott is in attendance.

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Town Meeting Day 2021 Forums Begin January 14th

To help voters better understand the people and questions on their local ballots, Town Meeting TV (formerly known as Channel 17) will present a series of candidate forums, budget presentations, and other election-related programs beginning Thursday, January 14th.