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‘Tis the Season: As More Youth Step Away from Alcohol, Adult Support Still Matters
Brought to you by BAPC and the Windham County Prevention Partnership Originally published in the Brattleboro Reformer Dec. 20, 2025 -- Many of us look...
Youth Council Weighs in on Local Safety Issues
How might youth partner with adults to improve the safety of Brattleboro and its downtown? What do young people require to stay in the area and build a life...
New Parent Podcast
BAPC has a new podcast episode out called Hooked: What Parents & Caring Adults Should Know About Youth Nicotine Use. BAPC Director Cassandra Holloway...
Try Dry! January 2024
New Year's resolution? Why not Try Dry! Sign up today for help in abstaining from Alcohol, Caffeine, Cannabis, Sugar or Technology! We will send you weekly...
Are you feeling frustrated & losing your compassion for those struggling with addiction?
CSUR Invites YOU to a Conversation on Compassion FatigueAre you feeling frustrated & losing your compassion for those struggling with addiction? You are...
Brattleboro Area Youth Council up and running strong
Members of the Brattleboro Area Youth Council built the structure for their group from the ground up. “I remember it being a really fun experience,” said...
Quitting Vaping
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Brattleboro Area Youth Council up and running strong
Brattleboro Area Youth Council up and running strong | Local News | reformer.com
Message from the Director
Program Director Cassandra Holloway Cassandra has been with BAPC since 2012. She started as a program coordinator and became director two years later....
Newsletter
Hello parents and caregivers! My name is Cassandra Holloway and I am the director of Building a Positive Community. We are excited to start providing...
This holiday season, take time to Talk, Track, Secure your drugs and alcohol at home
This holiday season, take time to Talk, Track, Secure your drugs and alcohol at home | Sponsored | reformer.com
Middle School Leadership Teams
BAPC partners with the supervisory union to provide support and training to the leadership teams at the the three area middle school leadership...
Youth Council launches, seeks positive impact in Brattleboro area
Youth Council launches, seeks positive impact in Brattleboro area | Local News | reformer.com
The adventure of moving from habit to the privilege of choice; exploring non-alcoholic alternatives during April’s Alcohol Awareness Month
The adventure of moving from habit to the privilege of choice; exploring non-alcoholic alternatives during April's Alcohol Awareness Month | Business |...
Prevention partners launch program to help families share meals
Prevention partners launch program to help families share meals (commonsnews.org)
It’s time to set up local cannabis control commissions
Archive article In Windham County, Brattleboro, Jamaica and Londonderry have already voted to allow retail cannabis sales joining around 30 municipalities...
It’s time to set up local cannabis control commissions
It’s time to set up local cannabis control commissions | Opinion | reformer.com
Amplifying young voices (commonsnews.org)
BRATTLEBORO — The town has become just the third community in the country to be certified as a Quality Youth Development (QYD) Community, and adults and young...
BAPC launches ‘Substance Over Substances’ campaign
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 — Issue 729 BRATTLEBORO — Windham County Prevention Partnership (WCPP) - a coalition consisting of West River Valley Thrives,...
Amplifying young voices
Archive Story, October 20, 2021 Brattleboro has become just the third community in the country to be certified as a Quality Youth Development (QYD) Community,...
Brattleboro certified as Youth Development Community
Brattleboro certified as Youth Development Community | Community-news | reformer.com
Brattleboro Certified as Youth Development Community
Maeve Bald - QYD Brattleboro In September, Brattleboro became the third community in the nation to be certified as a Quality Youth Development (QYD)...
Cannabis opt-in: a decision we can make only once
Cannabis opt-in: a decision we can make only once (commonsnews.org)
Three things you can do to keep your teens safe in your home
Three things you can do to keep your teens safe in your home | Sponsored | reformer.com
The making of a celebration accommodation
The making of a celebration accommodation | Sponsored | reformer.com
Collaborating for a stronger community
Collaborating for a stronger community | Sponsored | reformer.com