The Collaborative

On Sunday, we kicked off the 26-27 RTU season at Riley Rink with this year's theme: Flourishing! 🌱

Youth teamed up with their groups and took on some fun challenges, including skittle tossing, penny stacking, shoe golf, card castles, and tarp flipping! Around 300 youth, trusted adults, and community members joined us for this year's kickoff.

We are also grateful to Dave Miceli, a longtime RTU representative, for helping organize the event and joining us as our speaker who helped kick off this new chapter of RTU!

Recovery high schools, collegiate recovery programs, and peer mentorship help young people build healthy futures while staying connected to recovery support.

RTU Registration is OPEN through October 25th!

From September 2026 through February 2027, The Collaborative invites RTU participants across eligible schools to join us in exploring the theme of Flourishing: the skills we all need to thrive. Program events and materials will use the lenses of connection (building on previous programming), values, and long-term goals to further develop this concept.

Kickoff for RTU will be held at Riley Rink in Manchester this Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM! This event is FREE and open to the public but required for RTU participants.

Register at the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3IyH9nGiqAx267KmYR9bboNAKcYP-9uOzRRw-_IqpcSDNeA/viewform

What's New this September at The Collaborative -
https://mailchi.mp/thecollaborative/september-newsletter-17621970

This last Saturday, The Collaborative was proud to be part of the Maple Leaf Half Marathon in Manchester as a water station for the runners! 🍁🏃

We were grateful for the opportunity to encourage and celebrate all who took on the challenge. Congratulations to all of the runners who participated!

RTU kickoff is September 27th from 4-5:30 PM at Riley Rink in Manchester!
Join us while we explore this year's theme: Flourishing.
This event is free and open to the public, but is required for RTU Participants and Trusted Adults.

If you would like to register for this fall/winter RTU season, use the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3IyH9nGiqAx267KmYR9bboNAKcYP-9uOzRRw-_IqpcSDNeA/viewform

Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise su***de prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need. ***dePreventionDay

Become a Mentor and Transform a Young Life Today! 🚀

Mentoring provides connections that impact youth and influence their lives at home, school, and in their communities.

The Mentor Program consists of committed adult volunteers supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for one hour per week during the school year.

🏫 Meets weekly for one hour at Flood Brook School (91 VT Route 11, Londonderry VT)
⏰ Anytime from 3-5:30 pm
🔆 Spend weekly 1:1 time with a child matched to you

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
✅ Must be at least 18 years-old
✅ Pass a background check
✅ One year commitment

Interested? Questions? Visit https://thecollaborative.us/mentor/ or email [email protected]

📅 Mark your calendars: 9/8 is ! Join us in raising awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and reminding people that support is available. This year’s theme, “988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough,” reminds us that you don’t have to be in crisis to reach out.
Learn more and find resources to participate: samhsa.gov/988Day