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October 2023 As a cherished supporter of The Collaborative, you have been integral in creating a community resilient to the harms of substance misuse. In a rapidly changing world, the paradox of connectivity through technology has given rise to a silent epidemic – isolation. The Surgeon General’s warning underscores the serious consequences of isolation on…
Manchester’s Price Chopper/ Market 32 store no longer sells tobacco and vape products. This is exciting, it’s quite a commitment by New York based Golub Corporation. Completely gone are the array of products that were hidden from customers in opaque cabinets and phased-out. 13 years ago The Collaborative partnered with Manchester’s Price Chopper to provide…
Let’s give a shout out to the young adults in Bennington County for making the healthy choice an easy choice. Overall, the data shines a positive light on young adults aged 18-25 in our region. Now more than ever, the community’s support of young persons is needed to build upon and keep the positive momentum going.
On June 9th, Black River Area Community Coalition (BRACC) collaborated with the Green Mountain Union Middle/High School (GMUHS) in support of substance-free environments and mental health for their students. BRACC sponsored an end-of-the-school-year Student Wellness Fair at GMUHS where local health/wellness/youth-serving organizations were invited to set up a booth and engage with students and parents as they walked around.
El 9 de junio, Black River Area Community Coalition (BRACC) colaboró con la Green Mountain Union Middle/High School (GMUHS) en apoyo de los entornos libres de sustancias y la salud mental de sus estudiantes. El BRACC patrocinó una Feria del Bienestar Estudiantil de fin de curso en el GMUHS, a la que se invitó a organizaciones locales de salud/bienestar/servicio a los jóvenes para que instalaran un stand y se relacionaran con los estudiantes y sus padres mientras paseaban.