RiseVT partners with individuals, employers, schools, childcare providers, and municipalities to amplify and implement opportunities to make the healthy choice the easy choice. RiseVT utilizes an evidence-based model that engages public-private partnerships, behavior change interventions, and a comprehensive evaluation approach to achieve measurable and sustainable improvement in community health. Started in 2015 in Franklin & Grand Isle Counties out of Northwestern Medical Center, RiseVT is now the lead primary prevention program for OneCare Vermont.

Vision:

Vermont is the healthiest state in the nation.

Mission:

To work together in Vermont’s communities to improve the quality of life and build healthy environments where people live, work, learn, and play.

Values:

Partnership

• Always amplify existing work before launching something new.
• It’s all about the community and we invest in each other.
• Listen deeply, be curious. Strong relationships are the key to making change.

Evaluation & Measurement

• Evidence-based prevention models guide our actions.
• Numbers and narratives together tell the story.
• Have patience and learn from things we have tried.

Healthy Communities

• Healthy lifestyles stem from healthy environments where there is opportunity for everyone to engage.
• You are not alone in your journey to embrace a healthy life-we are all in this together.
• Try new things, and it is ok not to be perfect.

Fun

• Embracing healthy lifestyles can and should be fun!
• Activate the community and celebrate each other’s success. We have a lot to learn from one another and we will grow together.
• No judgement as everyone is on their own path at their own speed.