Vermont H0817 proposes a mental health literacy curriculum and a peer-to-peer support program in schools.

Vermont H0817 introduces a mental health and substance misuse literacy curriculum for schools, aiming to increase awareness among students. The bill also establishes a four-year pilot program for peer-to-peer mental health support in public and approved independent schools, with priority for schools in high-risk areas. School employees assisting with these programs will receive training in empathetic listening and recognizing mental health risk factors.

Vermont H0817 proposes a mental health literacy curriculum and a peer-to-peer support program in schools.

Vermont H0817 introduces a mental health and substance misuse literacy curriculum for schools, aiming to increase awareness among students. The bill also establishes a four-year pilot program for peer-to-peer mental health support in public and approved independent schools, with priority for schools in high-risk areas. School employees assisting with these programs will receive training in empathetic listening and recognizing mental health risk factors.