News & Upcoming Events

We are thrilled to announce the opening of Vermont Foundation of Recovery’s tenth certified recovery residence — a new home for women in Essex Junction. This milestone strengthens a statewide network of certified recovery homes and reflects our continued commitment to expanding safe, structured recovery housing across Vermont. This new expansion includes six recovery residence beds and four transitional […]

Vermont Foundation of Recovery (VFOR) is proud to announce that David Riegel, one of the organization’s co-founders, has officially assumed the role of full-time Executive Director. This transition marks an exciting new chapter for VFOR, positioning the organization for continued growth, long-term sustainability, and expanded impact across the state. David’s deep roots in Vermont’s recovery […]

NCVRC is having its first annual 5k Run/Walk! Join them on September 13th at 9 am at the Oxbow in Morrisville! There will be more exciting updates to come as this event ramps up. Use the QR code in the flyer to pre-register or sign-up the day of!   For more information, please head to: […]

Fri, Jul 19, 2024, All day Coming Together: A Substance Use Addition Summit 3rd Annual Substance Use Addiction Summit This year’s summit includes: ~A 1 3/4-hour recovery program featuring amazing and inspiring guest speakers presentations. We have some surprises too! ~100 Recovery and Recovery-Related Booths ~Vermont Department of Health statistics on substance use deaths in […]

Attorney General Charity Clark, along with Lamoille County State’s Attorney Aliena Gerhard, will host a free expungement clinic on Thursday, October 3, 2024, with appointments available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Expungements wipe from your record specific convictions and dismissed charges after a certain period of time has passed. Under Vermont law, many misdemeanors, […]

Join us for Stand Up for Recovery 2025, an uplifting evening of comedy, connection, and community, hosted by the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County. This annual comedy night fundraiser brings people together to celebrate the power of recovery, reduce stigma, and raise critical funds for addiction recovery and mental health services across our region. […]

Join South Burlington Recreation and Parks 2025 5k series with our Father’s Day 5K sponsored by Healthy Living! This Run/Walk is a walking or running course through City Center (starting at City Hall). Join us on Sunday, June 15th with this Fun Run/Walk! There will be food, music, a raffle auction, yard games, and more! […]

Celebrate Dad (or your favorite guardian) with a fun-filled evening of friendly competition and sweet treats! Join us for Mini Golf & Ice Cream Social, Monday, June 9th where families can enjoy a round of mini golf and a build-your-own sundae bar. It’s the perfect way to make memories, share laughs, and show appreciation for […]

The Vermont Department of Health, Division of Substance Use Programs, in partnership with the Vermont Cooperative for Practice Improvement & Innovation (VCPI), is excited to announce the 2025 Vermont Substance Use Conference. On May 20th and 21st, 2025 we will gather at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington. Participants will share their knowledge and experience […]