A Healthy Burlington Starts with You.

We are Burlington, Vermont’s substance misuse prevention coalition.

WHO WE ARE

The Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community (BPHC) brings together community and public health partners to address the causes and consequences of substance misuse in our city to create a healthier place for people to live, work, and play.

We work on local strategies to reduce things contributing to substance misuse and increase things that support healthier, safer spaces for everyone. 

Our ParentIN program offers parents and caregivers of adolescents in Burlington free tips, tools, and support to help children make healthy choices. 

We inspire and empower Burlington youth to be leaders in supporting health in their community through education and programming.  

Reduced federal funding has placed our prevention work at risk.

Help preserve Burlington’s sole substance misuse prevention coalition and the work we do to support public health.

Children playing in City Hall Park splash pad

Our Commitment to Equity

Justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to achieving our mission and vision for Burlington.

Our Goals

  • Reduce underage and high-risk drinking rates 

  • Reduce youth prescription drug misuse rates 

  • Reduce tobacco use rates 

  • Reduce youth cannabis use rates 

  • Increase opportunities for youth participation and leadership in community prevention strategies and activities

Our Healthier Burlington Story Maps

We created an interactive website with maps, visuals, and data to aid policy makers and community members in improving policy and community design to protect youth and support a healthy and equitable community.

Check out our Building a Healthier Burlington Story Map!

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