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
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
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Prevention & Youth Services News
Local Prevention Groups Hosting Drive-Thru Drug Take-Back Events on April 22
Community substance misuse prevention coalitions, law enforcement agencies, and medical providers in Southwest Washington are collaborating to host drive‐thru drug take‐back events at five different locations across Clark County on Saturday, April 22, from 10 [...]
Regional School Safety Center creates model for supporting student safety & well-being
Block & Department of Education Grants Provide Funding for More Mental Health Staff School districts in need of mental health, behavioral health, safety planning resources, and substance use prevention now have access to expanded resources [...]
ESD 112’s Deb Drandoff Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Washington State Health Care Authority
Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) Director of Prevention and Youth Services, Deb Drandoff has been presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Health Care Authority in honor of her more than 30 years [...]
Drug take-back event in Southwest Washington collects 2,678 pounds of unused medications and syringes
VANCOUVER, WA (November 1, 2022) – More than 600 residents in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat counties safely dropped off a total of 2,678 pounds of unused medications and syringes during a multi-site drug take-back event [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.