The Collaborative is a nonprofit community based substance abuse prevention coalition connecting all segments of the population in support of the mutual goals of substance free youth and healthy families and individuals.

The Collaborative, incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1998, strives to positively impact citizens of the Greater Northshire and Mountain Communities.

At Flood Brook Union School our programs include The Extended Day Program before and after school care, The Mentor Program, Vermont Kids Against Tobacco,The Outer Zone, and The Community Garden Project.

Other programs include The Collaborative Camp at Magic, Refuse to Use Ski, Skate and Ride Program, Tobacco Education and Cessation Classes, Peer Leadership Training and teen events, Lights On Afterschool Harvest Festival, Guiding Good Choices Parent Education, Our Voices eXposed, a multi-media education campaign and various educational workshops and events and community celebrations.

The Collaborative Belief Statement

All children are inherently good.

All children, teens and adults may make unhealthy decisions, but will be given the opportunity to make healthy choices with the advocacy and support of The Collaborative.

At heart, all parents seek to promote the best interests of their children.

When youth and adults are provided enough information and cultural support, they will make healthy decisions to avoid the onset of substance abuse.

Positive proactive substance use prevention throughout the entire community will facilitate the development of healthy independent teens.

In our communities each member, organization and system plays an integral role in conveying to youth the clear and consistent message that youth are expected to be substance free and rewarded for their commitment.

Our services and public resources are available to all families and individuals.