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A Message from Our Executive Director

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…

A Message From Our Executive Director

As we reflect on the past year, we’re filled with gratitude for your continued support of The Collaborative. Your generosity has made a significant impact on our community, fostering youth, families, and individuals’ ability to thrive. The Collaborative in recent years has undergone a remarkable journey of growth and adaptation. We’ve rebranded our programs to…

The Collaborative and ACT Bennington Offer Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Post from Our BlogIn response to our nation’s mental health crisis, The Collaborative and ACT Bennington will bring Mental Health First Aid training to Bennington County and beyond . This groundbreaking skills-based course gives people the tools to identify, understand and respond to someone who might be struggling with a mental health or substance use…

RTU Kickoff at Riley Rink

On September 21st, The Collaborative welcomed over 250 youth, caring adults, and other interested folks from Northshire schools and mountain towns to Northshire Civic Center’s Riley Rink at Hunter Park for the kickoff of our popular RTU program.

The Collaborative Celebrates Price Chopper’s Healthy Stance

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…

Bennington County youth are making smart choices

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.

Successful Wellness Fair Collaboration Between BRACC, GMUHS and Community Organizations

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.

Éxito de la Feria del Bienestar Colaboración entre BRACC, GMUHS y organizaciones comunitarias

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.

June 2023 Newsletter

Read the latest and greatest news about The Collaborative, BRACC, and our other community partners in our June 2023 newsletter!