Resources and Support

​Vermont Resources

Addressing the Dangers of Vaping in Vermont Schools: An Electronic Vapor Product Education Toolkit for Schools – A toolkit to help you educate students about making healthy choices for themselves, and to better understand what electronic vaping products are all about. By mail: Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, PO Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402 Online at: HealthVermont.gov   

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This is Quitting – A free mobile program that is a partnership between Truth Initiative and VT Department of Health Tobacco Control. Vermont teens and young adults can join for free by texting “VTVapeFree” to 88709

 

MyLifeMyQuit – free online resource for VT Teens.

 

No Safe Vape (from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health) – Videos for adults and youth. With the growing number of vaping-related illnesses and deaths, “No Safe Vape” aims to educate young people and their families about the dangers of vaping and to provide resources for those seeking further information or help quitting. 

 

802Quits – Provides free cessation support for Vermonters ages 13 and older.

• By phone 24/7 at 1-800-QUIT-NOW Coaches can provide support for the tapering method (decrease in nicotine concentration, puff duration, frequency and power of the device battery).

• Additional support is available by email, text or instant message. 

• Additional tips and tools available on their website here.
   

Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield Youth Leadership Program – Pairing trained Youth Leaders with youth who may have their own struggles and/or struggles within their family.

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Youth Support Groups

• Al-Anon Family for Teens – A group for problem drinkers who can find understanding and support through group meetings, podcasts, and other resources. 

• Alcohol Anonymous – The AA website can help young people find AA meetings near them and has brochures directed at young people. 

• Marijuana Anonymous – The MA website has an online groups for young people. They provide events, resources, and more.

• Narcotics Anonymous – The NA website can help young people find NA meetings near them and has resources including brochures for young addicts. 

• SMART Recovery – A leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. The website provides resources for teens and youth support programs, meeting locations, and an online community. 

• Turning Point Recovery Center – Youth Support Group Weekly meeting lead by trained Youth Leaders.
   

National Resources for Youth

• CDC – Here you can find resources and information on prevention work at the national level.

• Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre – Resources are available on this website for youth and teens about substance use, including in-depth information on various substances and concurrent disorders, as well as steps to seek help

• Partnership for Drug-Free Kids – This website works to reduce substance abuse among adolescents by supporting families and engaging with teens. 

• Truth Campaign – This campaign provides information and uses videos and social media to engage youth in taking action against tobacco and tobacco companies. 

• Your Room – This website offers information about alcohol and a wide range of drugs, their effects, withdrawal, and how to get help for yourself or for anyone else who needs it.

• Johnny’s Ambassadors – Saving Our Youth from the Harms of Marijuana 
   

Youth Helplines

• Crisis Call Center – Call 1-800-273-8255, or text “ANSWER” to 839863

• Crisis Text Line – Text “START” to 741-741

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• SAMHSA’s Helpline – Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
   

Youth Substance Use Institutes

• National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence – This informational website provides support to those who need assistance confronting the diseases of alcoholism and drug dependence. 

• National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism – NIAAA supports and conducts research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and wellbeing. They provide resources directed toward young people to evaluate your drinking and tools to stay in control. 

• NIDA for Teens – NIDA provides a wealth of knowledge and resources including easy-to-read guides about various drugs. Their website for adolescents includes videos, blog posts, and drug facts