Washington State Prevention Resources

Key prevention partners who are members for the RUaD Coalition

Alcohol Awareness Program, Washington State Liquor Control Board

This program will help you understand the issues regarding the potential impacts of alcohol use, what's being done about it, and encourage you to become part of the solution.

Community Health Transformation Grants, Department of Health

These grants:

  • Support policy, systems and environmental changes to reduce chronic disease rates.
  • Prevent the development of secondary conditions.
  • Address health disparities.
  • Develop a stronger evidence base for effective prevention programming.

The grants address five strategic directions:

  • Tobacco-free living;
  • Active living and healthy eating;
  • High impact evidence-based clinical and other preventive services, specifically prevention and control of high blood pressure;
  • Social and emotional wellness; and,
  • Healthy and safe physical environments.

Community Mobilization Against Substance Abuse and Violence (CM), Department of Commerce

CM’s vision is community members participating in creating and sustaining healthy, safe, economically viable communities, free from alcohol, tobacco, other drug (ATOD) abuse, violence, and all related social issues. Local CM Coordinators make this a reality by pursuing CM’s mission to effectively address the problems of ATOD abuse and violence by promoting: collaboration, cooperation, communication, commitment, and cultural competency. CM funds and supports local community organizing efforts, services and projects directed toward ATOD and violence reduction within every county in Washington state.

CM has active community coalitions working throughout Washington. CM was established in 1989 by the Washington State Legislature to address the issues of substance abuse and violence through the organized and collaborative efforts of entire communities.

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

In July 2009 the DSHS Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse and the Mental Health Division merged to become the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR). With our community, state and national partners, we are committed to providing evidence-based, cost-effective services that support the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities in Washington State. During this economic downturn, we are fortunate to be able to demonstrate the economic, social, and health benefits that result from providing quality behavioral health services, which far outweigh the costs of providing them. These benefits include lower crime and criminal justice-related costs, lower medical costs, less reliance on public assistance, higher rates of employment and worker productivity, fewer children in need of foster care, and lower school dropout rates.

Student Assistance Prevention-Intervention Services Program (SAPISP), Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

The SAPISP, operated by OSPI, places Student Assistance Specialists in schools to implement comprehensive student assistance programs that address problems associated with substance use and other at-risk behaviors to:

  • Provide early alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention services to students and their families.
  • Assist in referrals to treatment providers.
  • Strengthen the transition back to school for students who have had problems of alcohol and other drug abuse.

Services may include:

  • Screening for high-risk behaviors.
  • Consultation for parents and staff.
  • Referrals to community services.
  • Case management with school team.
  • School-wide prevention activities.
  • Professional consultation services.
  • Informational workshops for parents, school staff, and community members.

Washington Recovery Hotline

The Washington Recovery Help Line is the new consolidated help line for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health, as authorized and funded by The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services’ Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. The Recovery Help Line is a service of Crisis Clinic and serves residents in Washington State.

Do you or someone you know have:

  • Issues related to alcohol or drug abuse?
  • Problems related to gambling?
  • Symptoms of mental illness?
  • Questions about treatment?

Washington Recovery Help Line 24-Hour Help for Substance Abuse, Problem Gambling & Mental Health, Call 1-866-789-1511

Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (RUaD)

The Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking (RUaD) provides state-level leadership to reduce underage drinking by leveraging resources and strengthening communities in Washington State.

The RUaD Coalition carries out its mission by:

  1. Providing state-level leadership;
  2. Leveraging resources; and,
  3. Strengthening communities.

Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Target Zero Task Forces

Washington is a national leader in traffic safety. Our vision is to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries to zero by 2030 by following Target Zero: The Plan (pdf 5 mb).
We coordinate Washington’s traffic safety efforts in several ways:

  • Work with communities and tribes to identify and help resolve traffic safety issues
  • Gather, analyze and report data on traffic deaths in Washington
  • Distribute state and federal traffic safety funds
  • Conduct public education campaigns
  • We primarily fund traffic safety projects that change driver behavior and address Target Zero priorities.