Removing barriers to student success.
About Prevention
Prevention Programs
ESD 112 Prevention Programs 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 Programs foster healthy, safe and engaged young people through comprehensive systems of support, collaboration and capacity building within a 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
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Prevention Program News
Regional Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit empowers Cowlitz County students to lead with purpose
More than 250 sixth-grade students from across Cowlitz County gathered on March 27 at Longview First Baptist Church for the 2026 Regional Youth Leadership and Prevention Summit, an annual event that inspires leadership, builds confidence, [...]
Protect Your Game campaign brings science-based prevention to student-athletes
As spring sports get underway, a new campaign is taking hold in local athletics, aimed at giving student-athletes knowledge that goes beyond the field. The “Protect Your Game” campaign aims to reduce underage substance misuse [...]
Rural Network’s inaugural virtual summit strengthens connection, capacity, and hope across rural communities
More than 150 prevention professionals, community leaders, educators, and advocates from across Washington state and beyond gathered in January for the first-ever Virtual Rural Prevention Summit, hosted by Prevent Coalition’s Rural Network. Held on January [...]
Empowering rural communities: ESD 112 awards first prevention training scholarships
Fourteen dedicated community leaders from across rural Washington have received vital support from ESD 112’s Prevent Coalition, thanks to a new scholarship program designed to strengthen youth mental health and substance use prevention efforts. Launched [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.