Small Towns, Big Impact: 2026 Rural Prevention Conference

Overview
The Rural Network, a group of prevention specialists, volunteers and leaders across Washington state who work towards building resiliency and preventing youth substance misuse in rural communities, are hosting their third bi-annual Rural Prevention Conference in Wenatchee, WA on Thursday, October 1st – Friday, October 2nd.

We welcome anyone living-in, working-in, or simply interested-in learning more about rural prevention. We are excited about the two days of speakers, sharing ideas, networking, and energizing together. This year the focus will be on what is working in small towns throughout the state, how to better understand youth experience and meet youth where they are at, and why connection is more important than content when doing prevention work.