Substance Use/Misuse
Empowering Communities Through Prevention and Awareness.
TFY coordinates coalitions with parents, schools, and local leaders to address youth substance abuse.
Wenatchee Alliance for Youth
WAY is a local coalition comprised of various school and community partners. It establishes and strengthens collaboration among Wenatchee Alliance for Youth members in supporting efforts to reduce substance abuse and related problem behaviors among youth.
- Goal: Decrease Low Neighborhood Attachment & Community Disorganization
- Objective: Increase Community capacity to address substance use and mental health issues
- Goal: Reduce Early & Persistent Antisocial Behavior
- Objective: Increase social competence skills/Increase personal competence (self-control, self-concept, self-efficacy)
- Goal: Increase Family Bonding
- Objective: Increase knowledge of family management skills / Increase opportunities, skills and recognition to contribute to a positive family environment.
- Objective: Improve family communication skills and positive family interactions
- Goal: Improve community laws and norms favorable to drug use
- Objective: Decrease social acceptance of substance use
- Goal: Address Favorable Attitudes Toward the Problem Behavior
- Objective: Decrease favorable attitudes towards use
Together for Waterville Youth Coalition
TWY is a coalition consisting of community, school and civic partners collaborating to identify and address needs of the community’s youth with an emphasis on substance prevention and improving pro-social development.
- The Coalition is comprised of diverse volunteer members of the community who care about the wellbeing of all Waterville youth and strive to provide substance use prevention services to the community.
- The Coalition would love for you to join us and our efforts of substance use prevention.
- We meet monthly on the first Tuesday from 12:15 to 1:15 pm at the Waterville Public Library
East Wenatchee (CBO)
East Wenatchee is a vibrant community located in central Washington, known for its scenic landscapes and close-knit atmosphere. As a community-based organization (CBO), it focuses on serving local residents through programs that promote health, well-being, and access to essential resources. The area is dedicated to fostering collaboration between local partners to address issues such as substance abuse, mental health, and youth development, working toward creating a stronger, more supportive environment for all.
- Promote health and well-being for all residents
- Improve access to essential community resources
- Support youth development through positive programming
- Address substance abuse and mental health challenges
- Strengthen collaboration among local partners and organizations
- Foster a connected, resilient, and supportive community
Collaborating for Youth Well-being: Strengthening Communities Through Prevention
Available Programs
Hope Squad
The Hope Squad program is a school-based, peer-to-peer suicide prevention program available for schools
QPR- Question, Persuade, Refer
We offer an evidence-based program that trains people to identify, support, and refer those with suicidal thoughts.
Parenting with Love and Logic
Provides parents with tools to establish loving yet firm boundaries, fostering responsible and respectful behavior in children.
Strengthening Families
Aims to enhance parenting skills, improve family relationships, reduce adolescent aggression and substance abuse, through weekly parent training, child skill-building, and family sessions.
