Support from Our Community
You don’t have to face problems alone. The organizations below can help you find resources and support for your child.
Support from Our Community
You don’t have to face problems alone. The organizations below can help you find resources and support for your child.
Crisis and Emergency Assistance
Use anywhere in the USA to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Text HOME to: 741741
A free confidential directory for hundreds of community resources.
Call for information: 2-1-1
A free, 24/7 poison emergency and information hotline.
Call for information: (800) 222-1222
The Drug Diversion Unit (DDU) investigates drug and prescription misuse.
Call for information: (802) 241-5360
Intervention and Treatment Resources
A statewide, public resource to connect you to treatment and recovery resources you need.
Supporting paths to recovery from addiction and mental health conditions.
Request materials about prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Call for information: (802) 223-6263
Reducing substance use by supporting families and engaging with teens.
Call for information: 1-855-DRUGFREE
Info, referrals, and training on substances and prevention best practices.
Approved Vermont substance misuse treatment programs.
Recovery support for people experiencing problems from substance misuse.
E-mail: vtrecoverynetwork.org or info@vtrecoverynetwork.org
P.O. Box 3042 Burlington, VT 05408-3042
Tools and Apps for Parents and Teens
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration interactive conversation guide on underage drinking.
Suicide prevention hotlines and screening tools and resources.
Call for information: (802) 254-6590
Support for emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
Call for information: (802) 876-7021 or (800) 639-6071
Recovery support for people experiencing problems from substance use.
My Life, My Quit is a free and confidential service for 13-17 year olds who want to quit all forms of tobacco and vaping. My Life, My Quit also offers resources for parents who want to take an active role in their teen’s quit journey.
Stand up against the tobacco industry’s influence in Vermont.
Science-based resources on how cannabis affects bodies, minds and health.
Learn more about fentanyl and how to navigate difficult conversations about it with your teens.
Community Resources
Prevention, intervention, mental health treatment and support.
Call for information: (802) 828-3824
Building a Vermont where all LGBTQ+ youth have hope, equity, and power.
Call for information: (802) 865-9677
Safe, community-based substance abuse coalitions for youth and families.
Local offices for health info, disease prevention and emergency response.
Collection sites for local prescription drug take-back programs.
Partner Support Resources
Tips from Parents Like You: Talk Early. Talk Often
Talk with your teen about cannabis use. It may be legal for adults to have small amounts of cannabis but it is not legal for teens.
Tips from Parents Like You: Embrace the Awkward
Not sure how to start a conversation about cannabis with your kid? You’re not alone. Watch for tips.
Tips from Parents Like You: Drive the Friends
Vermont parents explain how to keep their teens on the right track when it comes to drug and alcohol use. Staying connected to the friends of your kids is one easy way to stay close to your own kid.
Tips from Parents Like You: How to Ask
It’s not just the questions you ask that matter, it's also how you ask them. Know how to have conversations with your kids about alcohol and drug use.
Tips from Parents Like You: How to Ask 30 Second TV Spot
Tips for opening up a dialogue instead of shutting down the conversation.
Tips from Parents Like You: Meet the Parents
Vermont parents are not alone when it comes to helping their kids navigate issues and challenges around drug and alcohol use. Reaching out to your kids’ friends’ parents will open the door to helpful relationships.
Tips from Parents Like You: Small Signs
Be on the lookout for warning signs when it comes to drug and alcohol use. Identifying smaller signs early is one way to get out in front of a potential problem.
Media Inquiries
If you work in media and need to speak with someone at ParentUp, call the Vermont Department of Health’s Communications Office at (802) 863-7281 or email ahs.vdhdsu@vermont.gov.
Partner Support Materials Available for Order
To order support materials, contact VADIC via email at orders@vadic.org
