Click here for mental health supports and therapists.
Youth employment/training opportunities: click here
Governor’s Institute of Vermont
Nine intensive, residential summer learning programs for teens hosted at college campuses all over the state each summer. Learn more and apply.
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L.I.F.T. (LGBTQIA+ Inspiration and Friendship among Teens)
- Fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:30
- Starts March 23
- Ages 13-18
- Morristown Centennial Library
- For information: youthservices@centenniallibrary.org or 802-888-3853
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Youth Sports
Healthy Lamoille Valley Youth Sports Hub
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The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center
Outpatient treatment services for youth who are experiencing mental health, substance use, or psychiatric concerns.
- Individual and group counseling
- Medication management.
- Anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, and more.
For group offerings or appointments: 802-888-8320 or visit their website. Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
Overcome Adversity & Thrive: A new therapeutic group opportunity for youth in Lamoille County. This group will focus on learning and implementing skills to: improve relationships, tolerate & survive crisis, experience the moment, and control emotions.
- Thursdays in March, 4-5 PM
- Behavioral Health and Wellness in Morrisville
- DBT informed
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Lamoille Family Center
The Lamoille Family Center provides supports and programs for youth, teenagers, and young adults including:
- Runaway and homeless youth programs & shelter
- Prevention and stabilization services for youth and families (PSSYF)
802-888-5229 or info@lamoillefamilycenter.org.
Lamoille Restorative Center
The Lamoille Restorative Center (LRC) supports teenagers and adults through restorative justice. For teenagers, LRC has programs that help young people transition successfully to adulthood. Programs include:
- Jump on Board for Success (JOBS): Helping youth (ages 16–22 with behavioral or emotional disabilities) find and maintain employment. mscott@lrcvt.org
- Youth Development Program: Voluntary case management services for youth ages 14-23, who are, or have been, in the custody of the state through the Department for Children and Families (DCF), helping them transition from state custody and care to self-sufficiency and independent living. jgardiner@lrcvt.org
- Balanced and Restorative Justice: Support for youth ages 10 through 18 who are on juvenile probation, at risk of becoming involved with the justice system, or struggling with school attendance. mscott@lrcvt.org
- Lamoille Valley School Engagement Program: School-referred students and their families receive support for better school attendance and long-term educational success. eneilsen@lrcvt.org
- Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program (YSASP): An alternative to the civil court process for youth ages 16 through 20 who violate Vermont’s underage alcohol or marijuana laws. emanchester@lrcvt.org
Call 802-888-5871 or click here.
Ready, Set, Work by Resource
High school students (aged 14-22) with a disability can gain work experience and start thinking about life after high school. Resources's Transition Team can help with work experiences, careers, and training after high school. Services can include:
- Career assessment
- Job exploration
- Job shadows
- Mock interviews
- Resumes
- Self-advocacy
- Post-secondary exploration
Visit their website, call +1 (802) 658-4143 or email info@resource.org for more information.
Transgender Youth
The UVM Children's Hospital Transgender Youth Program was created to support gender variant youth and their families, through a multi-disciplinary team of physicians and mental health providers. More information here.
