Removing barriers to student success.
About Prevention
Prevention and Youth Services
ESD 112 Prevention and Youth Services are dedicated to helping communities establish and maintain healthy, supportive environments.
Overall Purpose
To establish a comprehensive, integrated model of services that fosters safe school and community environments, promotes healthy childhood development and prevents violence, alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse.
Mission
ESD 112 Prevention and Youth Services foster healthy, safe and engaged young people through comprehensive systems of support, collaboration and capacity building within the six county region.
Who to Contact
Prevention Programs
Upcoming Classes
Prevention Programs & Grants
Programs/Grants administered by Prevention and Youth Services include:
Washington State Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative
Student Threat Assessment Program
Prevent Coalition
Attendance and Reengagement Program
Get Social with Us
Proper disposal of medication helps:
- Prevent prescription drug misuse and opioid addiction
- Reduce accidental poisonings and overdoses
- Protect pets, children, and vulnerable community members
- Keep pharmaceuticals out of landfills and waterways
Locations and more info at: bit.ly/drug-take-back-ESD
Prevention Program News
EPIC Coalition supports student poster contest for National Prevention Week
Each year during the second week of May, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collaborates with individuals, communities, and organizations to observe National Prevention Week. This annual campaign emphasizes the importance [...]
ESD 112’s Christine Katon receives top honor at ‘Together We Can’ conference
Christine Katon, Youth Workforce Program Manager at ESD 112, received the Sarah Anderson Memorial Outstanding Direct Support Professional Award at the 2025 Together We Can Conference, which took place at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. [...]
Educators join forces to combat fentanyl crisis through Friends for Life training
In response to the escalating opioid crisis affecting Washington youth, 25 educators from southwest Washington participated in the Friends for Life campaign training hosted by Educational Service District’s (ESD 112) Prevent Coalition. Conducted virtually on [...]
Elevate Summit inspires young leaders, supports youth wellness
On April 25, 2025, more than 90 teens and youth leaders from across Southwest Washington gathered at the Water Resources Education Center in Vancouver for the Elevate Youth Prevention Summit. The annual summit is [...]
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