Recorded Webinars
Vaping 101:
Key Concepts, Evidence, and Considerations
BHCC & Burlington-Edison School District 2021 Healthy Youth Survey selective data presentation
WA Prevention
Voices
Seven Strategies for Community Change
Fentanyl
Trends
Storing and Disposing of Medications
Safe Storage Tips & Strategies
Safe Disposal Tips & Strategies
Safe Storage & Disposal Best Practices
Resource Links
Local Support
The Counseling and Social-Emotional Supports webpages offer resources and support to B-ESD families and students in English and Spanish.
The mission of Community Action is to foster and advocate for self-sufficiency among low-income people in Skagit County. Offering over 20 core programs to low-income community members, Community Action’s real product is simple: Hope.
United General District 304 focuses on improving the health and quality of life for the residents of Skagit County. Connect with youth programs, community coalitions and find insightful information on opioid misuse prevention strategies.
Skagit Rising is a resource for high-quality information and tools regarding the opioid crisis in Skagit County.
Nicotine/Tobacco
A toolkit aimed at giving teens the most relevant and updated information on substance use risks and laws.
The Truth Initiative is a social marketing campaign aimed at preventing mainly youth nicotine and tobacco use. The website also has some of the most innovative resources and research available on quitting tobacco products.
Information for parents on e-cigarettes and vaping from the American Lung Association.
A conversation series about “What Parents, Students and Educators Need to Know About Vaping and Tobacco Use”. Topics include risks of tobacco/nicotine use, systemic factors affecting youth substance use, and the tobacco industry targeting Black, LGBTQ and other marginalized communities.
CATCH is an evidenced-based youth e-cigarette, JUUL, and vape prevention program specific to grades 5-12.
An approachable website outlining information, resources, and the dangers of e-cigarette use for youth.
Information and research from the Truth Initiative about tobacco use in the Hispanic/Latino American community.
General Substance Use
Start Talking Now is maintained by the Washington Healthy Youth (WHY) Coalition, whose mission is to prevent and reduce underage alcohol and marijuana use. Visit their webpage or Facebook page.
Resources and facts from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention about high-risk substance use among youth.
A toolkit aimed at giving teens the most relevant and updated information on substance use risks and laws.
The NIDA website provides information to help you talk with your teens about drugs and their effects, and learn where to go to get help.
Information and resources about adolescent substance use and ways to prevent it from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Drugfree.org is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
The SAMHSA website (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) provides resources for parents to help start—and keep up—the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age.
The ADAI Clearinghouse is a resource center serving the residents of Washington State, providing free materials from federal, state, and community agencies.
Prescription Drugs
Skagit Rising is a resource for high-quality information and tools regarding the opioid crisis in Skagit County.
The Starts with One campaign is designed to inform and educate young adults, their parents, and older adults about the dangers of prescription drug misuse.
Information and resources for adults to avoid making common medication errors.
Marijuana
A toolkit aimed at giving teens the most relevant and updated information on substance use risks and laws.
This toolkit from Seattle Children’s Hospital provides insightful strategies, information, and resources for parents when it comes to preventing teen marijuana use.
You Can is a prevention campaign by the Washington State Department of Health to educate 12 to 17-year-olds about the risks and consequences of marijuana use.
What you need to know about teen marijuana use in Washington State including the laws, health, and safety.
The Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit provides theory-based and evidence-informed resources created by educators, parents, and researchers aimed at preventing middle and high school students’ use of cannabis/marijuana.
Learn About Marijana WA provides science-based information about marijuana for the general public.
The Cannabis Conversations toolkit gives tips to adults on starting prevention talks with youth about marijuana.
A guide for parents and caregivers on marijuana laws, youth prevention strategies, and recognizing marijuana products/paraphernalia.
Med Storage/Disposal
Steps parents and caregivers can take to safely store drugs and alcohol at home.
Med Project provides education on safe medication disposal and storage. Additionally, you can request a free medication mail-back bag and find safe disposal sites in your community.
An interactive map with safe medication disposal drop-boxes throughout Washington.
