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Rural Prevention Toolkit

Access tools created for rural, by rural. Current toolkit elements include a stock photo library of culturally appropriate images for campaigns, and a gallery of success stories sharing insights on how to adapt prevention strategies for rural conditions.

Prevent Coalition Podcast

Prevent Podcast New Episode

Washington Map of Coalitions

Find a community organization near you looking to address youth substance misuse. Collaborative with coalitions working towards your cause. 

Find Your Good

Coalitions and Community Organizations can access the free campaign toolkit online. Promote healthy coping skills and positive alternatives to substance use with this online social media toolkit.

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CADCA Coalition of Excellence
CADCA Coalition of Excellence

We received the 2021 Coalition of Excellence Award presented by CADCA’s Got Outcomes program. This honor recognizes coalitions that achieve measurable success in community-level substance misuse related outcomes by implementing a comprehensive and feasible plan guided by local data.

We received the 2021 Blue Ribbon recognition presented by CADCA’s Got Outcomes program. This credential is awarded to high performing coalitions who do an exceptional job creating a foundation for their work, and developing comprehensive plans. 

About Prevent Coalition

Prevent is a youth substance abuse prevention coalition working for healthy, thriving, and substance-free communities in Clark, Klickitat and Skamania counties. Prevent implements initiatives for rural communities across Washington State.

Prevent has been connecting and supporting communities since 2003. Efforts are funded by state and federal grants, made possible by volunteers like you.

Dispose Meds Safely

Unwanted medications can be disposed of year-round at several collection sites across Clark County.
Drug Take Back Event

Events & Training

Apr
5
Wed
1:00 pm Rural Network Office Hours
Rural Network Office Hours
Apr 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Please contact preventcoalition@esd112.org to register.
3:00 pm Rural Steering Committee @ Online Conference Call
Rural Steering Committee @ Online Conference Call
Apr 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Online conference call monthly for guiding leaders of the Rural Network.
3:00 pm The Loft Teen Center @ LC Church (donated space/non-religious event)
The Loft Teen Center @ LC Church (donated space/non-religious event)
Apr 5 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
We are a community-based group that recognizes the need for middle and high school students in our area to have a safe and fun place to hang out with friends. We foster a positive environment[...]
Apr
10
Mon
4:00 pm CPAKC Meeting @ Zoom by invitation
CPAKC Meeting @ Zoom by invitation
Apr 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Meetings usually held 2nd Monday of every month from 4-5pm. Meetings held via Zoom by invitation. In-person attendance may be available, contact coordinator for Zoom or location details.
Apr
11
Tue
4:00 pm West Van for Youth Coalition Mee... @ Discovery Middle School
West Van for Youth Coalition Mee... @ Discovery Middle School
Apr 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Second Tuesday of every month from 4-5:30pm.
10:00 am ELEVATE Youth Prevention Forum @ ESD 112
ELEVATE Youth Prevention Forum @ ESD 112
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Placeholder) Save the date! More details coming soon. We’ve hired CADCA Youth Leadership Program to come to Vancouver and deliver a youth-led and youth-oriented local youth summit. Learn more about advocacy, policy change, mental health,[...]