Our local communities are hosting a free Community Dinner & Forum focused on preventing opioid misuse. Join your family, friends, and neighbors at the Essex High School on September 9 at 5 pm for a delicious BBQ dinner followed by engaging and informative panel discussions. Families with middle or high school students are especially encouraged to attend – but all are welcome! Sign up ahead of time and let us know you're coming!
Forum Agenda
5:00 pm
BBQ Dinner
Resource Booths
- Essex Community Justice Center
- Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
- Howard Center
- Champlain Toxicology Lab
- BAART Programs
- National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI Vermont
- Dismas of Vermont
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
- Vermont Department of Health
- Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
- Let's Talk Opioids - great giveaways including free Harm Reduction Packs!
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion Panels
Demonstrations
Questions & Answers
Resource Booths
Enjoy a community dinner followed by informative panel discussions featuring professionals, experts, and individuals sharing personal stories. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to use Naloxone, ask questions, and connect with valuable resources. Families with middle or high school students are especially encouraged to attend.
Mark your calendar, spread the word, and bring your family and friends. Follow the event on Facebook and subscribe for updates as panel speakers and vendors are scheduled. We hope to see you there as we work together to create a healthier, safer community.
Resource Booths
Organizations offering networking and resource opportunities for families dealing with or learning more about substance use prevention are invited to host a resource booth during the event. Sales such as fundraising or raffles are permitted, provided they support organizations and/or causes that have a focus on preventing substance use.
This event is presented by the City of Essex Junction, Town of Essex, Town of Westford, Essex Westford School District, and Voices for Inclusion in Essex and Westford (VIEW).