About Green Peak Alliance
Established in 2018, Green Peak Alliance is a regional network that promotes healthy communities in East Central Vermont and includes the Vermont Department of Health District Offices of White River Junction and Springfield. Green Peak Alliance consists of organizations in this region that work to prevent substance misuse. We bring federal and state resources to local areas in our work with schools and service organizations. Through research, education, and outreach, we create conditions to positively influence the public by increasing youth assets and reducing risks.
Our members are connected to regional planning partners, law enforcement, schools, and service organizations. Our projects include substance misuse prevention education, prescription medication take-back initiatives, collaborative prevention workshops, health policy advocacy, and encouraging positive activities and supports for youth.
Green Peak Alliance Member Partners
Interested in joining Green Peak Alliance? Contact us to learn how!
Black River Area Community Coalition
The Black River Area Community Coalition serves the Vermont towns and school communities of Chester, Ludlow, Plymouth, and Mt. Holly. For over 20 years, BRACC has been a collaboration of individuals, schools, health professionals, law enforcement, businesses, and local decision-makers working toward a shared goal to support positive youth development. We provide youth, parents, schools, and community-serving organizations with educational resources that increase awareness around current substance use and mental health issues. BRACC has been operating the Chester Teen Center afterschool program since 2023.
Contact BRACC
Lauren Ingersoll, BRACC Director, Project Assistant at The Collaborative, Springfield Health District Community Prevention Liaison | lauren@braccvt.org
Phone | (802) 824-4200
Physical & Mailing Address | 91 VT Route 11, Londonderry, VT 05148
Greater Falls Connections
Established in 2006, Greater Falls Connections’ (GFC) vision is a healthy, nurturing and supportive community and its mission is to connect the community of Windham Northeast by inspiring and empowering people through education and collaboration to promote wellness and prevent the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, with an emphasis on youth substance misuse prevention. Serving Athens, Grafton, Rockingham, Bellows Falls, and Westminster in Windham county, GFC’s current areas of focus include youth substance misuse prevention, youth empowerment, health equity, restorative justice, trauma-informed prevention and adverse childhood experiences, and opioid harm reduction and response. Their strategies and initiatives include Star Stores annual retailer recognition, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Bike to the Box, Park-a-Palooza Community Block Party, Summer BBQ and ACE Awards, and the Community Holiday Dinner.
Contact GFC
Laura Schairbaum, Director | laura@greaterfallsconnections.org
Phone | (802) 463-9927
Physical & Mailing Address | 44 School St Ext, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Mt. Ascutney Regional Commission
Mount Ascutney Regional Commission serves the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Ludlow, West Windsor, Windsor, Weathersfield, Springfield, Chester, and Reading in Southern Windsor County.
Contact MARC
Allison Hopkins, Senior Planner | ahopkins@marcvt.org
Phone | (802) 674-9201 ext. 113
Rachel Scudder, Planner | rscudder@marcvt.org
Phone | (802) 674-9201 ext. 116
Physical & Mailing Address | 38 Ascutney Park Road, Ascutney, VT 05030
Litte Rivers Health Care
Little Rivers Health Care (LRHC) is a not-for-profit, community-based, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC.) We are dedicated to providing high quality, comprehensive primary care for individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay. LRHC strives to meet the unique health needs of its community, with special outreach to the medically underserved.
Our service area includes the Vermont towns of Bradford, Chelsea, Corinth, Fairlee, Groton, Newbury, Norwich, Orange, Ryegate, Strafford, Thetford, Topsham, Tunbridge, Vershire, Washington, West Fairlee, and our neighboring “border” towns in New Hampshire.
Contact LRHC
Phone | 802-222-9317
Physical Address | 437 S Main St, Bradford, VT 05033
New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area – Overdose Response Strategy
Established in 1999, New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area serves all New England states and their counties. NEHIDTA’s vision is to build safe and healthy communities by developing collaborative solutions, innovative strategies, and meaningful partnerships to reduce drug trafficking and its harmful consequences. Their mission is to disrupt the market for illegal drugs in New England in support of the National Drug Control Strategy by assisting Federal, state, and local law enforcement entities participating in the HIDTA program to identify, disrupt, and dismantle drug trafficking organizations; and to further reduce the harmful consequences of drug trafficking by promoting public safety and public health partnerships. NEHIDTA’s current areas of focus include disrupting drug trafficking organizations, promoting evidence prevention and substance use related practices, being a participating member of the Overdose Response Strategy in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and building and strengthening public health and public safety partnerships.
Contact NEHIDTA
James Downes, Drug Intelligence Officer for Vermont | jdownes@nehidta.org
Phone | (978) 802-0753
Stephanie Thompson, Public Health Analyst for Vermont | sthompson@nehidta.org
Phone | (404) 395-3618
Physical & Mailing Address | 13 Branch Street, Methuen, MA 01844
Hartford Community Coalition
The Hartford Community Coalition (HCC) began in 2013 from a deep caring for, and commitment to all members of our community. Each program, volunteer, and employee reflects the integrity of our organization by uplifting and supporting our community members to maximize the well-being of our neighbors. HCC is a collaborative group of community members designed to support and promote the wellness of individuals and families. Our vision is for Hartford to be a supportive community where people embrace and achieve their personal, professional, emotional, and physical well-being. Our coalition acts to reduce the stigma and impact of alcohol and drug use, food insecurity and mental health in support of the development of a healthy, safe, and resilient Hartford.
Contact HCC
Emily Zanleoni, HCC Executive Director | emilyz@hccvt.org
Phone | (802) 280-1988
Mailing Address | PO Box 4343, White River Junction, VT 05001
The Collaborative
Established in 1999, The Collaborative serves Bennington county, western Windham county, and southern Windsor county. Their direct service area includes eighteen towns and nine schools. The Collaborative’s vision is a healthy, safe, and supportive community and their mission is to promote the development of a healthy, involved community supporting substance free youth in a caring environment. The Collaborative’s prevention areas of focus include alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, ECIG/ENDS, and opioid use, adolescent brain development, developmental assets, and building support in and around the LGBTQ+ community. The Collaborative fosters connections with youth, parents, businesses, schools, media, law enforcement, state/local/tribal agencies, healthcare professionals, civic & volunteer groups, youth serving organizations, and faith based & fraternal organizations.
Contact The Collaborative
Alice Abraham, Projects Manager | alice@thecollaborative.us
Maryann Morris, Executive Director | maryann@thecollaborative.us
Phone | (802) 824-4200
Physical & Mailing Address | 91 VT Route 11, Londonderry, VT 05148
Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield, VT
Established in 2004, the Turning Point Recovery Center (TPRC) of Springfield, VT serves the towns of Springfield, Windsor, Bellows Falls, Chester, Andover, Baltimore, Weathersfield, North Springfield, and Ascutney in Windsor county. The mission and purpose of the TPRC is to enhance the spiritual, mental, physical, and social growth of our community affected by any form of addiction. They seek to facilitate recovery of individuals and their families, by providing: a staffed drop-in center, meeting location, substance-free social functions, transitional housing, recovery coaching, and prevention and resource center. TPRC’s current areas of focus include transitional living, a staffed drop-in center, individual and family supports, meetings, and connections to local resources. TPRC also offers youth supports, and resources for those seeking employment and employers, as well as ongoing support groups and resources for families and friends of those directly impacted by substance use disorder.
Contact Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield
Astrid Bradish-Hoyt, RCEDP Supervisor | info@spfldtp.org
Phone | (802) 885-4668
Physical & Mailing Address | 7 Morgan St, Springfield, VT 05156