ESD 112 empowers youth-led prevention efforts!

On May 9 and 10, HCA's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hosted its annual Spring Youth Forum (SYF). The SYF provides youth prevention teams the opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for the successful implementation of their prevention projects. 

40 youth teams presented their projects at the SYF, including nine teams from Educational School District 112:

• AWWA (Accepting Who We Are) – Wahkiakum High School, Wahkiakum School District
• Chief Umtuch Dream Team – Chief Umtuch Middle School, Battle Ground Public Schools
• Breaking Barriers Club – Goldendale High School, Goldendale School District
• R.A. Long Prevention Club – R.A. Long High School, Longview Public Schools
• TADAA! (Teens Advocating for Drug and Alcohol Awareness) – Klickitat School District and Lyle School District, WA
• Teens For Tomorrow – Students from various Clark County schools
• The Great Prevention – Fort Vancouver High School, Vancouver Public Schools
• White Salmon Valley Sources of Strength – White Salmon High School, White Salmon School District
• Washougal High School Ambassadors – Washougal High School, Washougal School District

This year's first place winners were from Battle Ground's Chief Umtuch Dream Team, supported by Prevent Together: Battle Ground Prevent Alliance. 

Congratulations to all of the youth teams on the successful implementation of their prevention projects! 

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