Mental Health United States Project #28013

Umatter -- Prevent Teen Suicide in New England

by Center for Health & Learning

Project Report | Jul 16, 2024
Summer Update

By Lorie Holtgrave | Co-Executive Director

On behalf of the entire team at the Center for Health and Learning (CHL) and the Vermont Suicide Prevention Center (VTSPC), we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions and steadfast support. Your commitment to our mission has been instrumental in enabling us to provide vital resources and services to our community.

The work we do at CHL and VTSPC would not be possible without the backing of compassionate individuals and organizations like yourself. Your donations have allowed us to expand our reach, strengthen our programs, and make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Whether it's supporting our mental health initiatives, funding educational workshops, or sustaining our crisis intervention services, your support has been a driving force behind our success.

We are deeply appreciative of your continued belief in our cause. Your generosity has not only empowered us to continue our important work, but has also inspired others to join us in our mission. Together, we are making strides in promoting wellness, fostering resilience, and providing a safety net for those in need. Your partnership is invaluable, and we are grateful beyond measure for your steadfast commitment.

As we look to the future, we are excited to build upon the progress we have made, and we are confident that with your ongoing support, we will be able to achieve even greater impact. We invite you to remain engaged with us, to share in our successes, and to continue being a vital part of our journey. Your contributions, both financial and through your advocacy, are truly transforming lives and strengthening our community. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your unwavering support.

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Aug 9, 2023
VTSPC Symposium + Umatter for Schools

By Heather Thomas | Director of Marketing and Development

In July 2023, the Center for Health and Learning (CHL) welcomed Heather Thomas to our team as the new Director of Marketing and Development. Heather is from Southern Vermont and joins us with decades of experience in fundraising, non-profit service, finance, and entrepreneurship.

CHL catalyzes initiatives that inspire optimal health for all. Our mission is to build healthy communities through educational resources, leadership training, policy development, and technical assistance. CHL is focused on improving school and community health. Our staff and consultants apply expertise in health and education to design training, develop resources, and conduct research and evaluation as leaders in suicide prevention, mental wellness promotion, and substance use prevention - using both a public health model and a medical model alongside one another.

One of the programs that the CHL runs is the Vermont Suicide Prevention Center (VTSPC)*, a statewide resource fostering a sustainable approach to suicide prevention in Vermont. In September, CHL and VTSPC will host the 10th Annual Vermont Suicide Prevention Symposium to bring together some of the thought leaders in Vermont and beyond in the prevention and postvention conversation.

In the coming weeks, CHL will release the 2023 Vermont Suicide Prevention Platform, a collaborative effort across public and private agencies informed by data-driven, evidence-based practices that will serve as a resource across the state for educational and health institutions.

CHL and VTSPC continue to offer training specifically for the youth of Vermont. On October 3, our team will present our Umatter ® for Schools program aimed at addressing the needs of at-risk youth in the state.

*The VTSPC is publicly funded through an allocation from the Vermont Department of Mental Health, the lead state agency for suicide prevention in Vermont. The Vermont Department of Mental Health oversees all activities funded through this allocation.

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Apr 10, 2023
Winter 2023 Project Report

By Sunny Naughton | Director of Communications

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