MISSION
To prevent substance misuse in childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood through unified, community action.
VISION
Port Angeles is a safe place where young people thrive, free from substance misuse and supported in their overall health and well-being.
SHARED PURPOSE
Together, we aim to prevent young people from developing an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, opioids, and other substances. Substance use disorder does not discriminate. All young people are at some risk of misusing and abusing substances.
To access our full 2021-2023 Strategic Plan download here, and 2022-2023 COVID-19 Enhancement Fiscal Year Budget here. These documents are available on request in other formats. To submit a request, please email pahealthyyouth@gmail.com or call 360-565-2637 (TDD/TTY call 711).
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Inclusive
We work with community partners to expand inclusive, and culturally relevant youth substance use prevention.
Our Coalition welcomes all people of every race, color, sex, nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression of profession, education and walk of life.
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Data Driven
We make informed decisions based on accurate, reliable, and relevant data and prevention science.
Our approach is based on emerging and fundamental behavioral health frameworks informed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).
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Sustainable
As agents for change, we remain focused on achieving our long-term goal of reducing youth substance use.
In collaboration with partners, our Coalition makes every effort to sustain a prevention presence in Port Angeles through fostering community ownership, strengthening infrastructure, and prioritizing funding.
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition is a voluntary partnership of residents and partners within the Port Angeles School District dedicated to working together to provide youth in our community with a foundation of health and well-being, equipped to cope with the challenges of life and adulthood without substance misuse.
We aim to have representatives from at least 12 community sectors involved in the Coalition to ensure that a broad range of community knowledge and expertise is included.
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Washington State University Clallam County Extension programs connect the people and communities of Clallam County with the knowledge base of WSU to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
4‑H specifically focuses on youth development, and empowering every young person to see their valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world.
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The Clallam Resilience Project is a consortium of over 50 organizations hosted by United Way of Clallam County, working together to foster resiliency for our residents, organizations, community, and systems. Using research from the NEAR* sciences, we provide opportunities to connect, learn, and educate on how and why to apply trauma sensitive care county wide.
*NEAR sciences are: Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and Resiliency
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Target Zero is a bold vision: zero deaths and serious injuries on Washington’s roadways by 2030. Because one is too many, the Region 1 Target Zero Taskforce represents Clallam and Jefferson Counties and is comprised of partnerships engaged in education, engineering and enforcement to achieve the goal of Zero. Most drivers of all ages in Region 1 drive sober, undistracted, and wear seatbelts to protect themselves and their community. Together we get there!
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Clallam County Department of Health & Human Services is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and quality of life for all people in Clallam County.
Through leadership and community partnerships, CCHHS envisions a community in which individuals make healthy choices, access the health and human services they need, and live in a safe and healthy
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Olympic Educational Service District (ESD) is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts, tribal compact schools, and state-approved public charter schools in Washington State.
ESDs function primarily as regional support agencies and deliver educational services that can be more efficiently or economically performed, and assist the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education.
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BAART Programs is a leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD). Treating individuals 18 and over, our treatment centers provide the highest quality, patient-centered treatment for addiction to prescription medications and other opioids.
Our Port Angeles clinic combines evidence-based, medication-assisted treatment with counseling and case management to support those within Clallam County and the surrounding areas.
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Provides prevention, treatment, and accountability services for youth and their families. Services provided include Community Supervision, Court Services, At-Risk Youth Supervision, Diversion, Detention, CASA, and Truancy assistance.
