Working together to build a safe, healthy and drug free community.
About
About Community-Based Prevention
ESD 112 is the fiscal agent and convener for eleven different substance abuse prevention coalitions serving unique communities within the ESD 112 Region. The coalitions are comprised of community members and organizations working together towards a common goal of building a safe, healthy and drug free community. Most coalitions in our region partner with a Student Assistance Professional assigned to the middle or high school.
The Coalitions:
Connecting and supporting communities in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat Counties to build resilience and prevent youth substance misuse since 2003.
Connecting and supporting rural Washington to build resilience and prevent youth substance misuse.
Serving Klickitat and Lyle School District boundaries. Funded by Community Prevention Wellness Initiative.
Serving Stevenson Carson School District in Skamania County. Funded by Community Prevention Wellness Initiative.
Serving Castle Rock School District boundaries. Funded by Community Prevention Wellness Initiative.
Serving Fort Vancouver High School boundary. Funded by Community Prevention Wellness Initiative.
Serving Washougal School District boundary. Funded by Community Prevention Wellness Initiative.
Serving School Districts in West Vancouver. Funded by Community Prevention Wellness Initiative.
Serving the Longview School District boundary in Cowlitz County. Funded by Community Prevention Wellness Initiative.
Serving the Kelso School District boundary in Cowlitz County. Funded by Community Prevention Wellness Initiative.
For a directory of all substance abuse prevention coalitions within the ESD 112 region, visit the Prevent Coalition website.
Resources
Community-Based Prevention Organizations
Prevention Campaigns
Contacts
Prevention Programs
Thalia Williams
Community Prevention Project Manager
Phone: 360-952-3324
Email: thalia.williams@esd112.org
Community Coalitions
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
Southwest Washington youth prevention teams earn statewide recognition at Spring Youth Forum
Students from across Southwest Washington were recognized for their leadership, creativity and commitment to prevention at the 2026 Washington State Spring Youth Forum, held on May 19 at Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound. The [...]
EPIC Coalition’s cap and gown initiative ensures no Cowlitz County senior is left behind
What started as a simple idea has grown into a countywide effort to ensure that dozens of local students will walk across the graduation stage this spring with pride, and without financial barriers standing in [...]
Community members safely dispose of 1,077 pounds of medications during Drug Take-Back Day
More than 300 residents across Clark and Cowlitz counties safely disposed of 1,077 pounds of unwanted medications during a regional Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The free, drive-thru disposal event was [...]
Elevate Youth Prevention Summit inspires young leaders, supports youth wellness
On April 21, 112 attendees from across Southwest Washington gathered for the Elevate Youth Prevention Summit. The annual summit is a daylong event focused on youth leadership, wellness and substance use prevention. ESD 112’s Prevent [...]
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