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Together, we aim to prevent young people from developing an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, opioids, and other substances.



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Guiding Good Choices Workshop

Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition with Stevens Middle School is hosting a Guiding Good Choices Workshop for all parents, grandparents and caregivers with children graduating from 6th grade and preparing to transition into 7th grade this upcoming fall. This interactive 5 week series is held in-person every Thursday, May 5th - June 2nd from 6 to 8 PM in the Stevens Middle School Library. Dinner is included. 

 

During this time we are unable to provide childcare services. Group participation involves taking a look at some video clips and having discussion with other adults. We understand this may be a challenge and we welcome multi-tasking parenting, and would like to support participants in any way we can to optimize their learning experience.

 

To register complete this confidential survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGCPA2022 

or reach out to the Coordinator, at 360-565-2637 or RRay@co.clallam.wa.us with any questions.


This free workshop and meal is paid for through the Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition with funding from Washington Health Care Authority.

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#SAFESTORAGEPA

with Clallam County Sheriff's Office

75 percent of opioid misuse starts with people using medication that wasn’t prescribed for them. It's usually taken from a friend or family member, often without their knowledge.


Join us on Saturday, April 30th at the Clallam County Courthouse parking lot, anytime between 10 am and 2 pm for Med Take Back Day with Clallam County Sherriff's Office and the Target Zero Taskforce. Bring unwanted or expired medications, and leave with a lockable storage bag provided to residents at no cost by the Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition, while supplies last. 


Each Lockbag is white laminated nylon and measures at 12.0” (L) x 8.0” (H) that can hold up to 24 prescription bottles. Learn more about safe storage at, https://getthefactsrx.com/


Safe storage resources paid for through the Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition with funding from Washington Health Care Authority.

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No Shame In Your Brain

A campaign to promote mental health resources for youth

Youth have faced many challenges over the course of the past two years. The newly launched “No Shame In Your Brain” campaign from Washington Health Care Authority offers positive messaging and supportive resources for all youth.


Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition with PAVE Washington printed easy to use front/back QR code cards for organizations to promote access to vital, free support channels such as, Teen Link, Crisis Help Line, Suicide Prevention Hotline, and the Trevor Project Talk/Text. Recently, the Coalition also printed business size card resources for youth to discretely access and use.


To get receive these printed materials at no cost, email RRay@co.clallam.wa.us.

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Healthy Youth Survey Data 2021

Results from the 2021 Healthy Youth Survey, a statewide survey of young people focused on their health behaviors, are now available. Data suggests mental health challenges and declines in substance use.


Join the Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup to take a deeper dive into the impact of the pandemic, emerging prevention needs and discuss how we can respond in Port Angeles. To get involved share your availability by completing this poll here.

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Join Our Community Coalition

“With rare exceptions, all of your most important achievements on this planet will come from working with others- or, in a word, partnership.” - Paul Farmer, MD, Ph.D.


Our Coalition seeks members and partners within the community, who have a passion for preventing youth substance use and misuse, and promoting a safe place where young people thrive, free from substance misuse and supported in their overall health and well-being.


We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, every third Thursday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84776818163. All voices are welcome.


To learn more visit, www.pahealthyyouth.org


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