Vermont Collaborative for Practice Improvement & Innovation

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Vermont Collaborative for Practice Improvement & Innovation

VCPI provides training, technical assistance & consultation around practice improvement, innovation & sustainability of services & supports for Vermonters.

ABOUT US
Founded in 2013, VCPI is a new type of organization: a statewide cooperative in which member organizations engage in sustainable practice improvement and workforce development in the Vermont system of care. OUR PHILOSOPHY
VCPI focuses on Practice Improvement and Workforce Development activities designed to create benefit and value for our members.

- Beyond Training: Learn by Doing
- Wor

k Cooperatively, Not Independently
- Expand Efficiency and Effectiveness, Not Cost

Working cooperatively, we achieve more progress, with great efficiency, We call that "our value proposition." OUR MISSION
To lead a statewide community partnership promoting innovation, practice improvement, implementation and workforce development to enhance and improve the experiences and outcomes of individual and families experiencing mental health and substance use conditions

OUR MEMBERS represent
- State agencies
- Hospitals
- Mental health, substance abuse, and other health and human services providers
- Peer and advocacy based organizations
- Training institutions
- Professional associations
- Peers and families of consumers
- Many more

We have come together under a shared mission and vision to identify the very best practices to promote hope, wellness and recovery for Vermonters.

05/04/2026

"Ryan's Story" - tonight at 6pm at Georgia Elementary & Middle School - is a bullying and su***de prevention presentation designed for students & families. Sharing the authentic story of his son Ryan, who died by su***de at age 13 in 2003, author John Halligan will share lessons on empathy, accountability, forgiveness, and the life-or-death importance of kindness. VCPI will be providing free su***de prevention resources. Learn more at https://www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

04/29/2026

Join us Thursday, April 30 for a dynamic conservation with "One Green Thing" author Heather White on climate mental health and how we can respond with resilience. Free registration and webinar info: https://www.vtcpi.org/events/fostering-eco-resilience-by-tuning-into-our-future-selves?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

04/13/2026

NEW DATE! Eco-anxiety is an all-too real challenge for many Vermonters. Join author & environmental superhero Heather White on April 30 at noon for a virtual conversation with VCPI. We'll explore understanding and defining what climate mental heath is, finding a common language for offering support, and how to build sense of community and mutuality by tuning into our future selves. Free & open to all; pre-registration required. CEUs pending. Learn more and reserve your seat here: https://www.vtcpi.org/events/fostering-eco-resilience-by-tuning-into-our-future-selves?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

04/08/2026

"Expressive writing is associated with improvements in physical health, improvements in markers of mental health, and improvements in immune function. It's also been shown to improve working memory..." Learn more from NPR about the potential benefits of expressive writing: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/11/875054593/not-sure-what-youre-feeling-journaling-can-help?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

03/27/2026

The American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics Revision Task Force invites public feedback on the draft 2026 ACA Code of Ethics. Comments must be submitted by April 24, 2026. Full details & instructions can be found here: https://manifold.counseling.org/projects/aca-code-of-ethics?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

03/11/2026

VCPI will be at BFA Fairfax for "Family Night Out" on March 12 from 5-7PM - sharing essential youth substance misuse prevention information and offering giveaways. FWSU will also be screening the film "Gone Guys" followed by a panel discussion on supporting mental health. Learn more about the community resources, free food, and all-ages fun you can explore together: https://sites.google.com/fwsu.org/familyinstitutewebsite/home?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

03/09/2026

International Women's Day (March 8) was first observed in 1911, and remains a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In recognition and honor of , we are highlighting the MGH Center for Women's Mental Health which has outstanding resources for care & support across the lifespan: https://womensmentalhealth.org?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

03/06/2026

Eco-anxiety is an all-too real challenge for many Vermonters. Join author & environmental superhero Heather White on March 31 at noon for a virtual conversation with VCPI. We'll explore understanding and defining what climate mental heath is, finding a common language for offering support, and how to build sense of community and mutuality by tuning into our future selves. Free & open to all; pre-registration required. CEUs pending. Learn more and reserve your seat here: https://vsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/VM8qRN0AQGG0p5UwYn9wlA?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

02/16/2026

The impacts of caffeine consumption on the brain and mental health is a complicated issue, and one often debated on the news and social media. Just announced - some new positive findings from Harvard: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/02/drinking-2-3-cups-of-coffee-a-day-tied-to-lower-dementia-risk/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

02/09/2026

Learn more about the amazing work of Vermont's Writers for Recovery and how to harness the power of your own voice in navigating mental health and substance misuse challenges. Discover "The Gift of Permission to Write" and listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gEsDPTVVH2jhbmoUoueiq?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

02/02/2026

We're fans of Punxsutawney Phil at VCPI regardless of the forecast...but what about that 'other' kind of Groundhog Day? The one where you feel like life is stuck on repeat? If you struggle with GDS (Groundhog Day Syndrome), don't ignore it: A few small shifts can go a long way to wake you back up and engage in life again in a new way: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comfort-cravings/202302/8-ways-to-deal-with-groundhog-day-syndrome?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

01/29/2026

Join us online and at the State House for the 11th Annual Mental Health Advocacy Day today - Thursday, January 29 - from 8am-3pm as we share stories & hope with the theme "Together for Dignity, United for Change: Reclaiming Mental Health in Vermont..." - full details here: https://namivt.org/mental-health-advocacy-day/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

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Saint Albans, VT
05478

Telephone

+18026266523

Website

http://www.vtcpi.org/

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