PARTNERS IN PREVENTION
SEPTEMBER 2022
Partners In Prevention is a collaboration of community stakeholders whom work together to share resources in an effort to decrease substance use, misuse, and abuse in our communities.
Upcoming Events
2022, WASHINGTON STATE PREVENTION SUMMIT
Happening November 8-9, 2022 and offered virtually and/or in-person in Yakima, WA.
2022 Rural Prevention Conference
The Rural Network, a group of volunteers preventing youth substance misuse in rural communities, are hosting their first annual Rural Prevention Conference September 22 – 23 at the Yakima Convention Center.
Resources
Meet the little monster, kids coloring book!
To help foster dialogue between children and the safe adults in their lives, as well as provide children a tool for helping express and explore their feelings in a fun, creative and empowering way, Available in English and Spanish by NAMI, WA.
New Mental Health College Guide by NAMI, WA.
A guide for college students to help navigate some of life's challenges as they head in to college. Accessible in English and Spanish.
County Substance Prevention Highlight
Northeast Tri-County Health District Prevention releases Under the Influence of You Campaign Billboards
Northeast Tri-County Health District Health Educator, Tammy Maine states that, "the billboard is located a block away from Lakeside High School located in Suncrest, WA. in Stevens County. To reach parents I am using the Under the Influence of You (UTIOU) billboard images; Spend Time Together (April, May, June) and Set Clear Rules (July, August, September). As a region, in 2021, though Partners in Prevention, we decided to promote the UTIOU campaign. These two billboard images have also been used on billboards in Davenport, Kettle Falls, and Newport."
COMMUNITY CAREGIVERS, CONNECTED....A LOCAL PODCAST!
Together, the local CPWI coordinators with special community guests dive in to heart-felt topics like mental health and substance abuse. Listen here today!
Local CPWI Coalitions in partnership with Spokane parks and Spokane Regional Health District work collaboratively to address Vaping
Toolkits
NEXT LEGENDS, NATIVE STRONG, VAPE-FREE CAMPAIGN
DON’T BE FOOLED, VAPES CAN DAMAGE OUR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
Vapes Are Like Tricksters. Don't Be Fooled. | Next Legends
Event Information
Shadle Prevention Coalition and West Spokane Wellness Partnership Medication Take Back Day
Free Medication Take Back Day to bring back any unused, expired, and unwanted medications to be safely disposed of.
When?
Saturday, Oct 29, 2022, 10:00 AM
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