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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…
RTU Trash Cleanup for Physical and Mental Wellness
RTU participants cleaned up roadside litter as part of a new service option for RTU programming.
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…
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.
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.