Substance Abuse is a large and complex problem that affects every part of our communities,

from law enforcement to hospitals and general quality of life.   This complicated problem requires a comprehensive solution.  Vermont’s prevention coalitions are the driving force in building comprehensive solutions that engage the entire community to create healthier communities.

PW! is a statewide coalition of community prevention coalitions.  

Our vision is that all communities in Vermont are healthy, safe and thriving.

Our mission is to create and lead advocates to work collaboratively on policy, practice and perceptions that promote prevention, health and wellness with one voice.

We coordinate statewide efforts to:

• Promote prevention health and wellness to policymakers and communities;
• Build local and statewide capacity for prevention advocacy;
• Establish sustainable funding for prevention, health and wellness; and
• Mobilize advocates to take action to support policies and practices that promote prevention, health and wellness.