Statewide Prevention in Rural Communities

What works in rural communities across Washington State? Together we'll find out.

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Our Work

We’re identifying key populations in Washington, assessing the unique risk and protective factors rural communities face, developing tools and supports, uncovering the greatest gaps in prevention/education resources and seeking to bridge these gaps. Together we’ll discover what works and what doesn’t with prevention in rural communities.

Review the current, upcoming and future projects tabs below for our project timeline.

Project Timeline: March 2020 – June 2020

Establish program contract with Department of Health – Feb. 25, 2020
Launch Rural Network
Develop Strategic & Action Plans
Map Rural Communities. Click here for the Mapping Task Report.
Staff & partner training
Fill vacant sectors. Click here for a link to the recruitment form.
Building capacity & readiness
Establish website and media projects
Develop a Qualitative Needs Assessment Tool. Click here for the Rural Community Survey or visit www.bit.ly/surveyrural.
Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis

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Project Timeline: July 2020 – December 2021

Develop a Steering Committee
Develop a Quantitative Needs Assessment Tool
Quantitative Data collection and analysis
Charter, Mission, Vision
Full Needs Assessment Findings Report
Program training and capacity building
Brainstorm media campaign.

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Project Timeline: January 2021 – June 2021

Compile rural resource list
Develop online resource library
Begin monthly Technical Assistance calls
Assess cultural competency of Department of Health YMPEP program
Refine & test media campaign
Program evaluation
Partner recognition
Translate all media materials
Assess training needs
Program promotion presentation
Offer professional development opportunities.

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Agenda:

3-4-20 Steering Committee Meeting – Launch day & assigning staff roles.
3-12-20 Steering Committee Meeting – Task assignments and action plan timeline review.
3-26-20 Steering Committee Meeting – Planning Needs Assessment questions and focus group script.
4-9-20 Steering Committee Meeting – Reviewing/finalizing rural map and grant timeline progress.
4-13-20 Media Workgroup Meeting – Reviewing media and communication project progress.
4-20-20 Steering Committee Meeting – Final planning for first Rural Network meeting.
4-23-20 Rural Network First Meeting – Rural Network launch! Learn about the program, foundational conversions.
4-30-20 Steering Committee Meeting – Evaluate first Rural Network meeting, create May agenda, project updates.
5-22-20 Steering Committee Meeting – Review and approve agenda for next Rural Network meeting, grant updates, survey promotion.
5-28-20 Rural Network Second Meeting – Strategy session for recruitment/needs assessment promotion. Team connection and introductions.

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Technical Assistance

Our staff specializes in supporting contractors and providers to better serve members of rural communities. We reserve monthly office hours for technical assistance, consultation and strategy development guidance. Have a question about rural needs or priorities? Want to know how best to serve your rural partners and community members? Schedule an appointment. Contact preventcoalition@esd112.org.

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