Vermont Association For Mental

Our Mission and Vision

At VAMHAR, our mission is to provide recovery leadership from your house to the White House. We believe that recovery from addiction and mental health conditions is not only possible but also essential for individuals to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Our vision is to promote mental wellness in Vermont by providing evidence-based and strength-based practices that support all paths to recovery.

Our Founders and Legacy

Founded in 1939 by the Montpelier Ladies Garden Club, VAMHAR has a rich history of advocating for mental health and addiction recovery. Our founders recognized the need for a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to mental health, long before it became a national conversation. Today, we continue to build on this legacy by providing advocacy and professional training to Vermont's workforce.

Our Programs and Services

At VAMHAR, we offer a range of programs and services designed to support individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health conditions. These include:

• Recovery Coach Academy: A comprehensive training program for recovery coaches, designed to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to support individuals in recovery.
• Workforce Development: We provide training and resources to support employers in creating Recovery Friendly Workplaces, where individuals in recovery can thrive.
• Training and Events: We offer a range of training programs and events focused on addiction and mental health recovery, including our annual conference and workshops on topics such as trauma-informed care and harm reduction.

Our Team

Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who are passionate about promoting recovery and promoting mental wellness in Vermont. Meet our team:

• Executive Director: Will Eberle, MPA
• Director of Operations and Workforce Development: Lisa Lord
• Rural Recovery Grant Director: Tiffanie Katsuva
• Director of Training: Will Roberts
• Director of Communications: Martina Anderson
• Beyond Bars Peer Mentor: Steve Corliss
• Director of Operations and Workforce Development: Lisa Lord

Our Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is comprised of dedicated individuals who are committed to promoting recovery and promoting mental wellness in Vermont. Meet our board:

• Board President: Havah Walther, MA, CSS, GAL
• Board Vice President: Umesh Acharya, BS
• Board Treasurer: Mary Moulton, MPAP
• Board Secretary: Heather Wenzel
• Trustees: Jae Basiliere, Ph. D., Pam McCarthy, M.Ed., and Paul Dragon

Get Involved

At VAMHAR, we believe that everyone has a role to play in promoting recovery and promoting mental wellness in Vermont. Whether you're an individual looking for support, a healthcare professional seeking training and resources, or an organization looking to create a Recovery Friendly Workplace, we invite you to join us on our mission to promote recovery and promote mental wellness in Vermont.