Resources
Get Help Now!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 988 for 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Crisis Textline - Text "VT" to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will respond within 5 minutes.
Vermont 2-1-1- An information and referral service connecting you to community and state resources. Get connected. Get Help.
The Trevor Project - 24/7 access to trained counselors who understand the challenges of LGBTQ young people face.
Vaping Cessation and Prevention Support
802 Quits - Vermont's resource for quitting tobacco. Wherever your young person is quitting, help is here to meet them.
This Is Quitting - Designed by the Truth Initiative, an evidence-based, free quit vaping program that is the largest in the country – has helped more than 500,000 young people on their journeys to quit.
Quitters - A digital series about young adults and their journeys to quit vaping and give up nicotine.
Managing Nicotine Withdrawl - Learn more about how you can help control and manage nicotine withdrawal.
For Parents & Caregivers
ParentIN- A resource for CVSD caregivers focused on supporting you to support your kids in make healthy choices and preventing substance misuse.
Parent UP - Providing tips and conversation-starters for Vermont caregivers about how to talk to kids about alcohol, nicotine, cannabis and other substances.
Vaping: Quick Facts - The CDC captures the risks of youth vaping including what to look for, how it affects mental health, and where to seek help and support.
My Life My Quit - A free and confidential text-based resource for youth to quite smoking or vaping. Youth can text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or go to mylifemyquit.org to chat with an online coach.
Common Sense Media - Research backed, this is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families and schools. Trusted reviews and guidance to help you navigate the digital world with your kids.
Prevention Resources & Data
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Search Institute - Pioneers in youth development research and The Developmental Assets ® Framework, adopted by Connecting Youth.
Spark and Stitch Institute - Committed to sparking greater understanding of why kids need courage and connection to thrive and how to foster it in the digital age. Offering workshops, online classes, and free resources to families and caregivers.
2021 Vermont Youth Risk and Behavior Survey Results - (YRBS) is part of a national school-based survey conducted by the CDC. Surveying middle and high school students, it monitors the prevalence of health behaviors, attitudes and perceptions.
Books, Podcasts, Thought-leaders, etc.
Jessica Lahey - author of The Gift of Failure and Addiction Inoculation
Dr. Marc Brackett - author of Permission to Feel
Dr. David Walsh - author of Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids and Why Do They Act That Way? and Co-founder of Spark and Stitch Institute
Dr. Lisa Damour - author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers and Host of Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting podcast - How do I talk my teen out of vaping?
The Mask You Live In , Documentary
Past Events
Addiction & Substance Abuse Prevention: A Talk for Parents and Caregivers.
In this important event, join parents, caregivers and educators for a real, fact-based conversation with youth prevention expert, Jessica Lahey. Drawing from her own personal experience and years of research in child development, education, and addiction, Jessica Lahey sheds light on the roots of substance abuse, identifying who is most at risk and offering practical advice for prevention.
Jessica will share actionable steps to communicate with youth about substances and insight into best practices for prevention of addiction. Come with your questions and challenges, and connect with other caregivers in a supportive environment of care for our teens.
Digital Dynamics: Exploring Social Relationships in the Age of Screens
Are you curious how social relationships have changed in the age of digital technology and screens? Wondering how to help your child navigate friendships and connections while balancing their mental health?
ParentIN hosted an engaging talk with UNC Chapel Hill’s Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Annie Maheux, Ph.D. Annie has a deep body of research that speaks to the impacts of technology use on mental health among young people with a focus on mental health, gender, and sexuality.
Digital Safety Workshop Presented by Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations
What's so risky about youth having access to the internet? Whether it's texting, social media or gaming, Detectives Krystal Wrinn and Tom Chenette shared their expertise on how to keep youth safe in the digital space and what to be aware of as the internet and technology evolve so rapidly. This workshop empowered caregivers and their young people with the knowledge to make smart and safe choices in the digital space.
It's Complicated: Teens, Social Media & Mental Health
Free Webinar for Caregivers & Educators
ParentIN hosted Erin Walsh of Spark and Stitch Institute for a live webinar designed for caregivers and educators on Teens, Social Media, and Mental Health. We cut through conflicting information and shared the latest evidence about screen time’s impact on youth mental wellness.
ParentIN is a programmatic collaboration between the Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community (BPHC), Burlington School District, and Champlain Valley School District. Learn more at parentinburlington.org or visit the BPHC website at burlingtonpartnership.org.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Kathleen Kilbourne of the Center for Health and Learning will teach basic knowledge and skills of suicide prevention, including societal myths and attitudes, use of sensitive language, considerations for populations at risk, and local and national resources for help. Participants will discuss best practices for prevention and walk away with:
An overall understanding of your role in suicide prevention either in your school, organization, or community
How to identify protective factors, risk factors, and warning signs
The 3-step intervention process and how to practice it
Increased confidence and competence to respond to at-risk populations
