Campaigns to Promote Awareness
Starts with One Campaign:
The intention of this campaign is to inform and education on the dangers of prescription drug misuse, the importance of safe-storage, and safe disposal. The target audience for this are young adults, their parents/guardians, and older adults.
Under the influence of you campaign:
This is a statewide campaign to encourage parents, caregivers, and other influential adults to connect with the teens in their lives and have conversations about the risks and consequences of using cannabis.
friends for life campaign:
This campaign is meant to inform and educate people about what illicit fentanyl is and how it’s affecting Washington. It provides tools and resources on how to help teens avoid opioids like fentanyl, how to spot and respond to an opioid overdose, and how to access and use naloxone (Narcan).
For Our Lives Campaign:
For Our Lives is designed to inform and educate tribal communities about opioid misuse prevention, overdose response, and treatment. This campaign is funded by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA).
Talk. They Hear You Campaign:
The “Talk. They Hear You.” Underage Drinking Prevention National Media Campaign empowers parents and caregivers to talk with children early about alcohol and other drug use.
Find Your Good Campaign:
The Find Your Good campaign aims to promote healthy activities and positive interactions between youth, to help them recognize there are ways to cope with stress without using drugs or alcohol.
Family Programs Offered
strengthening families 10-14:
“Parents want to protect their children, but it’s challenging. Youth need skills to help them resist the peer pressure that leads to risky behaviors. Research shows that protective parenting improves family relationships and decreases the level of family conflict, contributing to lower levels of substance use.”
-Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Youth-Centered programs
Student-Led prevention club:
The Student-Led prevention club is established in the Wapato High School. The purpose of this club is to promote health and wellness, help peers feel like they’re not alone, create a positive environment, bring awareness to substance-use prevention & much more! The student group worked on creating a name they felt best suited their work, that’s how “One Voice” came to life.
Curriculum-Based Support Group:
The Curriculum-Based Support Group (CBSG®) Program is offered in schools and community settings to help children and youth ages 4–17 build important life skills. The program focuses on coping with challenges like peer pressure, family stress, and making healthy choices. Through small group sessions, participants learn to set goals, communicate effectively, respect others, and make safe decisions, including avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
**Our Coalition is currently in the process of offering this program to Wapato Youth**
Environmental Strategy
Reward and Reminder:
The Reward & Reminder program is a positive community outreach effort that promotes responsible retail practices. Youth and adult volunteers visit local stores to thank clerks who check ID before selling alcohol, tobacco, or vape products and remind those who forget. This educational approach helps prevent youth access, supports local businesses, and strengthens community partnerships.
**Our Coalition is currently in the process of implementing this program in Wapato**