We’re a grant program leading strategic efforts to increase the capacity for prevention-focused approaches that improve overall community health in Addison & Rutland counties.
The Vermont Department of Health (VDH), Division of Substance Use Programs (DSU) has established four regional Vermont Prevention Lead Organizations (VPLOs) to increase state, regional and community capacity to deliver meaningful substance use prevention statewide.
We serve as fiscal agents to community organizations, coordinate through a regional advisory structure, and work with district partners to allocate substance misuse prevention funding in their region. Allocations are based on community assessments, risk and protective factors, and community readiness.
The VPLOs are funded by the cannabis excise tax dollars for substance use prevention in Vermont, which is sub-granted to substance use coalitions and community partners based on regional needs.
Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) has been selected to lead Region 2, one of four Prevention Leads in the state. RRMC will coordinate regional partners to help determine needs, gaps, priorities, and facilitate the granting process by providing funds to enhance all levels of prevention within Addison and Rutland Counties.
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Goals and Outcomes
VPLO strives to help build a sustainable, scalable, and equitable statewide prevention system in Vermont. Learn more about our goals, what success will look like, and the positive impacts that our awardees are making in our region.
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Education
We provide essential information and valuable resources to educate community members, local organizations, and businesses that offer services, activities, and programs designed to engage and actively strengthen healthy communities.
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Vermont Prevention Model
Substance use prevention reduces the risks that contribute to alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use, and promotes factors supporting healthy lifestyles. Explore the prevention model and research-based frameworks guiding our methods.
