An Employer Guide to Substance Misuse
LINK Created by United Way of Northwest Vermont in collaboration with United Way’s Working Bridges Program and Prevention Works!VT, this toolkit offers information and guidance…
Audience: Town Health & Wellness Committees
Town of Weathersfield Zoning Bylaw: Drug and Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments
The Town of Weathersfield’s Zoning Bylaw (as adopted April 5, 2021) establishes mandatory buffer zones between drug and tobacco paraphernalia establishments and sensitive land uses,…
Woodstock Village Smokefree Parks Ordinance
In 2023, Woodstock village updated its smokefree parks ordinance. Tags: cannabis, municipal policy, tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, substance-free, prevention, recovery
Statewide inventory of health-related Town Plan Language
Last updated: 4/14/2023 The resource aggregates sample health-related policy language from adopted town plans across the state, organized by topic area. If you know of…
Potential Development Impacts of Cannabis Establishments, US
This matrix outlines potential development impacts of various types of cannabis establishments, as reported in the literature and experienced by communities around the country. None…
Template: Municipal Smoke-Free Housing Policy, VT
This policy prohibits the possession or use of all lighted tobacco and cannabis products and use of tobacco substitutes (including vaping devices) in public and…
Template: Smoke-Free Town-Owned Parks, Beaches, and Recreational Areas, VT
Policy Template for Smoke-free Municipal-Owned Parks, Beaches and Recreational Areas, from the VT Department of Health Tobacco Control Program
Cannabis Control Board Guidance for Municipalities, VT
Municipal.Guidance_FINAL (1)This guidance is provided by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board to assist municipalities working with individuals and businesses seeking to establish a cannabis business…
Municipal Introduction to Recovery-Friendly Communities
Recovery-friendly communities make it easier for people to stay sober if they are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. An RFC would consider the…
Creating Healthy Environments for Youth – Town Checklist, VT
This is an assessment tool for towns to see where the town currently stands with in-place youth protective factors, including zoning, town ordinances, health chapters…
Link: Vermont Healthy Community Design Resource
LINK “This guide is for health professionals, planners and anyone seeking to make their community a place that supports active living and healthy eating. People…
Link: Keys to the Valley Toolbox, VT and NH
Link: https://www.keystothevalley.com/toolbox-orientation-and-goals-list/toolbox-overview/ Keys to the Valley has prepared a “toolbox” of strategies and policies that can be used to promote safe and affordable homes while strengthening our communities. These tools can be used by a variety…
Link: Vermont Agriculture & Food System Strategic Plan, VT
LINK The Plan contains a vision for Vermont’s food system in 2030, 15 strategic goals with 87 objectives, and 34 priority strategies (recommendations for action).…
Growing Vermont’s Kids, VT
LINK A policy vision for Vermont’s early care and learning system TAGS: child care, legislation, pre-K, childhood, daycare
Link: Age Friendly Community Action Plan, Newport, VT
LINK Newport’s Action Plan of recommendations and implementation tasks was developed by Advisory Council members, community stakeholders, and work groups dedicated to each of…
Vermont Agency of Transportation and Vermont Department of Health – Best and Innovative Practices, VT
LINK Health in All Policies recognizes that health is determined not only by genetics, health care, and individual behaviors but by a complex set of…