Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE)
Building stronger communities by Addressing Root Causes and Strengthening Protective Factors
Why This Matters
Many Central Vermonters. including youth, face challenges that increase risk for substance use, such as social isolation, limited mental health supports, and economic stressors rooted in rural poverty.
HOPE Initiative
Through the Tufts-based Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) framework, CVPC is helping shift the community conversation from adverse experiences to positive ones that build resilience. The HOPE initiative emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships, safe environments, and community connections as protective factors against substance use. We are growing our local capacity to bring Introduction to HOPE trainings to schools, healthcare teams, and community organizations, spreading evidence-based tools that support health and well-being from the earliest stages of life.
Every child needs positive childhood experiences (PCEs).
CVPC will continue strengthening prevention through youth engagement, trauma-informed approaches, and efforts that build belonging, connection, and community resilience. CVPC has trained facilitators to help with training and education for our community.
Impact
40+ community providers reached through Introduction to HOPE training
2 CVPC members certified to deliver HOPE trainings
1 CVPC representative serving on the THRIVE Board
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