FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 3, 2025 Burlington and St. Johnsbury, VT — In a bold step toward building safer, more resilient communities, Vermont hosted two comprehensive Situation Table trainings in Burlington and St. Johnsbury during the final week of June 2025. Over 120 professionals across healthcare, law enforcement, housing, peer recovery, youth services, and faith-based sectors took part in these trainings—designed to equip teams with a structured, collaborative process to respond to individuals at Acutely Elevated Risk (AER). These events were sponsored and funded by the Vermont Public Safety Enhancement Team (PSET) Consortium, a cross-agency initiative guided by Governor Phil Scott’s 10-Point Public Safety Plan. PSET is chaired by the Commissioner of Public Safety in partnership with leaders from Vermont’s mental health, corrections, and human services agencies. Burlington Training: Urban Coordination and Community Empowerment Held June 24–25, the Burlington training gathered over 60 local stakeholders, including representatives from: Through intensive role
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