Bring unused medication for safe, free disposal at five drive-thru Drug Take Back Event sites in Clark County:

1. Any prescription and over-the-counter medication including pills, liquids & inhalers will be accepted for safe, FREE disposal.
2. Medications may remain in original containers and labels do not need to be removed.
3. Medications not in original containers will be accepted too.
4. Vaping devices & e-Cigarettes WITHOUT Batteries will also be accepted for free disposal at all event sites EXCEPT Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department.
5. Sharps and syringes will be accepted from noncommercial sources ONLY at the PeaceHealth SW Urgent Care event site. Use an approved Sharps container when transporting; if one is not available, use a rigid plastic container with a lid (ex: plastic milk jug) & label the container: WARNING-SHARPS DO NOT RECYCLE
6. NO prefilled syringes will be accepted for disposal at any event site.

October 23, 2021 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Washougal Silver Star Search and Rescue

1220 A St., Washougal
* Not accepting Sharps or syringes
* Accepting vape pens & e-cigarettes WITHOUT batteries

Incredible Years and Guiding Good Choices FREE Parenting Workshops coming soon!

Incredible Years -

Designed to help parents get to know their new babies and learn the following:

• encourage physical development
• promote language development
• enrich environment
• share experiences
• offer needed support

Guiding Good Choices -

Empower your child to meet the challenges of navigating adolescence.

Enhance family bonding and communication skills for caregivers of children 9-14 years old. Program helps support increased coping and conflict management skills for parents and children while maintaining positive communication and connection.

Watch for details on Unite! Washougal social media pages for FREE classes starting in January 2022!

“When you live Drug-Free it gives you the chance to live an authentic, full life.” ~ Angela Hancock, Community Volunteer, Washougal, WA. #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #RedRibbonWeek

2021 National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest

Co-Sponsored by DEA ​

Enter here to win an iPad and $1000 for your school!

Watch for details to come from your school about other exciting news and contests to celebrate Red Ribbon Week!

Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in our Middle Schools

Ms. Butler from Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) coordinates Project S.U.C.C.E.S.S (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students) at our middle schools in Washougal.

The Substance Use Prevention/Intervention Program is a comprehensive, integrated model of services that fosters safe school environments, promotes healthy childhood development and prevents alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse. Substance Use Prevention/Intervention Professionals are placed in our schools throughout Washington State to implement comprehensive student assistance programs that address problems associated with substance use and other at-risk behaviors. Students are encouraged to make healthy/safe choices for their lives.

Ms Butler works with all students running universal/all-school activities, runs small groups and/or meets with students individually. The Choices and Voices club will be starting in October. It is a place where students can encourage their peers by creating fun activities at lunch, creating positive posters and building community at our middle schools. All students are welcome to join.

Contact Ms Butler at wendy.butler@washougalsd.org for more details.

Why Attend?

The Prevention Summit is an enriching training and networking opportunity for youth, volunteers, and professionals engaged in health promotion and the prevention of substance misuse, violence, and other high-risk behaviors, in a setting that promotes cultural humility. The Summit provides high-quality workshops, forums, and hands-on learning opportunities designed to meet a variety of needs, including professional development for prevention professionals. A separate youth track gives youth volunteers their own space to increase skills, share experiences, network, and gain knowledge to be effective prevention advocates.

The WA State Prevention Summit will be held November 2-3! Keep up to date by signing up for our updates. Sign Up for Updates or register here.

The Healthy Youth Survey Provides Important Information About Adolescents

The Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) is a collaborative effort of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Health, the Department of Social and Health Service's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, and the Liquor and Cannabis Board.

The survey provides important information about youth in Washington. County prevention coordinators, community mobilization coalitions, community public health and safety networks, and others use this information to guide policy and programs that serve youth.

The information from the Healthy Youth Survey can be used to identify trends in the patterns of behavior over time. In October 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018, students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 answered questions about safety and violence, physical activity and diet, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, and related risk and protective factors.

Watch for more information regarding the HYS from your schools.

E-cigarettes are sometimes called “e-cigs,” “vapes,” “e-hookahs,” “vape pens,” and “electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).” Some e-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some look like USB flash drives, pens, and other everyday items.

For quick facts and a lot of helpful information, check out:

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html

You are the most powerful influence in your child's life.

Doing fun things together is an easy way to increase bonding.

Get tips on how to have effective conversations.
Learn the facts about teens and marijuana.

Love Your Life is a positive community norms campaign created by Unite! Washougal to promote safe and healthy choices for Washougal residents. Because…you can choose to love your life.

Check out our huge selection of "Love Your Life" swag here!

DISCOVER SOURCES OF STRENGTH

Mission: Our mission is to provide the highest quality evidence-based prevention for suicide, violence, bullying and substance abuse by training, supporting, and empowering both peer leaders and caring adults to impact their world through the power of connection, hope, help and strength.

Vision: We believe that many strengths are more powerful than one, and our united goal is to activate and mobilize these strengths in ways that positively change individuals and communities.

Our Mission

Connecting and supporting communities to build resilience and prevent youth substance use.

Our Vision

A healthy, thriving community free of substance abuse.

Our Principles

We are youth led, data-driven, inclusive, connected and trauma-informed.

Check out our community partner at: https://www.preventcoalition.org/

Dear Community Partner,

Unite! Washougal coalition is asking for your help with our Annual Community Survey. This survey is given to see how our community attitudes are changing about substance abuse and underage drinking. The results give us a better understanding of the needs of our community and help determine what can be done to meet those needs and increase health and wellness in our beloved Washougal.

The Community Survey will continue until December 16, 2021. It only takes 10 minutes that can make a real difference.

To complete your survey (available in English and Spanish), please use the links below:

ONLINE SURVEY ENGLISH

https://www.research.net/r/CLWAEN2021

ONLINE SURVEY SPANISH

https://es.research.net/r/CLWASP2021

Thank you for your help,

Unite! Washougal Community Coalition

P.S. For more information, please contact Vitali Turlac via email: vitali.turlac@esd112.org

This year, Dr. Templeton of the Washougal School District is visiting each school to listen to families and talk about creative ideas, concerns, and ways we can work together to make sure every Washougal student has a first-class ticket to the future. These opportunities start with the Gause parents/guardians on October 20 at 5:30. Check ParentSquare the week of the event for the interactive Zoom link to join. Cape/CCMS will be on November 17, also at 5:30 PM. Once it is safe to do so, this will switch back to an in-person event, with sweets provided by WSD students in our culinary program, or by a local bakery.

Mental health is an important part of overall health for children as well as adults. For many adults who have mental disorders, symptoms were present—but often not recognized or addressed—in childhood and adolescence. For a young person with symptoms of a mental disorder, the earlier treatment is started, the more effective it can be. Early treatment can help prevent more severe, lasting problems as a child grows up.

To learn more, click here.

Feeling connected to the people and world around us is a key part of good mental health. After months of physical or social distancing for COVID-19, families are still spending less time with others to help keep the virus from spreading. If spirits are sagging in your home, here are some simple steps that may help lift everyone's moods.

About the “Talk. They Hear You.” App

The app is designed to help parents and caregivers, educators, and communities:

• Get Informed. Increase awareness about underage drinking and other drug use.
• Be Prepared. Introduce skill-building techniques and share available resources and tools.
• Take Action. Increase actions to help prevent underage drinking and other drug use.

The app features sample conversation starters, ways to keep the conversation going, an interactive practice simulation section, and the opportunity to earn badges for practicing and having real-life conversations. It also includes a resources section with informative and useful videos, fact sheets, brochures, infographics, guides/toolkits, and more.

Get the links for the mobile apps here.

Join us for our Silent Auction

October 1st - October 9th

West Columbia Gorge Humane Society (WCGHS) is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, animal shelter located in Washougal, Washington.

Established in 1994, our programs and services are carried out by a small staff and over 100 volunteers who are dedicated to the welfare of animals in need from our community and beyond. Hundreds of animals and people are the recipients of our compassionate care and assistance each year.

We appreciate our supporters, who are both compassionate and caring. We are counting on YOUR help, so we are able to continue to save the lives of pets and provide resources to keep pets and their people together.

Drinking tea may provide health benefits, and certain types of teas may help improve immunity. These five teas are particularly packed with antioxidants that help protect your cells, support a healthy immune system and much more. Since some herbal teas, such as goji berry, hibiscus and turmeric, contain medicinal properties, speak with your health care provider first before consumption if you are on medications, pregnant or breastfeeding.

Email: washougalunite@gmail.com
Website: http://unitewashougal.org/
Location: Washougal, WA, USA
Phone: 360-954-3203
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Twitter: @UWashougal