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ENSURING A SAFE SUMMER BY PREVENTING TEEN ALCOHOL USE

Summer brings a host of activities along the Columbia Gorge—four-wheeling, river tubing, jet skiing, hiking, swimming, and camping, among others—that teens eagerly embrace during their break. However, these adventures often involve adults bringing along alcohol and adult-use cannabis. It is important to recognize that even small amounts of teenage drinking can impair judgment. The ongoing development of the adolescent brain makes it particularly vulnerable to the effects of alcohol, which can hinder its growth. Safeguarding teens from the temptation of adult-only substances is essential. This summer, be mindful of your teens and their activities during this increased free time away […]

An Eclectic Escape – Program for Middle School Students

An Eclectic Escape is an action-packed event that has been tailor-made for students gearing up for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.  This program is FREE and offers art, science, games, snacks, slime, Legos and more! Register here:  https://forms.gle/Npbvh5P9QzBzUpcu9  

Volunteers loading items for the Skamania County Christmas Baskets.

Resolve to get involved this year!

With the new year comes the traditional focus on personal well-being – what habits and lifestyle changes we may want to make in the eternal quest to be healthy, happy and comfortable. We make resolutions and start new rituals and routines in support of these goals. What are we truly working towards? Well-being is often defined as a combination of functioning well and feeling good, a worthwhile pursuit for us all. As we head into 2024, I’d like to propose another important goal: community well-being. As much as we as individuals want to feel good and function well, we go […]

Target with Bullseye

It’s time to get SMART about New Year’s goal setting

As we head into the new year, many of us think about the things we would like to change or do differently over the next 12 months. Maybe you’re trying to move your body more, cook more meals at home, read more often, or cut down on your screen time. There are lots of reasons we want to set goals, but how do we identify them, make progress forward, and achieve them in a timely manner? Fortunately, there are proven ways to create goals that set ourselves up for success. Following this straightforward and easy-to-understand format will help you to […]

Red Ribbon Week Proclamation

The Skamania County Commissioners value the health and safety of our citizens. On Tuesday, October 24th, the Skamania County Commissioners approved and signed a proclamation claiming October 23rd – October 31st as Red Ribbon Week. One Prevention Alliance has a year-round vision of healthy youth, successful families, and a thriving community and uses Red Ribbon Week as one of many strategies to share information, educate, and improve our community.   THE TEXT from the proclamation:   Red Ribbon Week  Whereas, The Skamania County Commissioners value the health and safety of all our citizens; and Whereas, substance abuse is particularly damaging […]

Seatbelts Save Lives

It’s that time of year again, hiking, barbecues, camping and your favorite swimming hole. With all our favorite summertime activities ramping up into full swing, so is the summertime traffic. Now I know traffic safety isn’t the most exciting thing to talk about, but it goes without saying that it probably wouldn’t hurt to have the discussion. While vehicle safety features have come a long way, the general purpose of the seat belt stays the same. We all know that wearing your seat belt is important, but what if I told you, it could reduce your chances of being fatally […]

Prevention during SUMMERTIME Fun!

Three Ways to Help Prevent Teen Summertime Substance Misuse With summer break coming up, teenage youth often find themselves with more free, and sometimes unsupervised, free time. Here are three things you can do to help keep teens tobacco, drug, and alcohol-free during the summer: Supervise: Whenever possible, try to ensure you or another responsible adult are present or check in on teens as they engage in summer fun. Dropping by with chips and salsa or ice cream will be a welcome distraction, and you’ll have an opportunity to ensure all is going as expected. Monitor: When you can’t be physically present, […]

KIDS CAMP!

One Prevention Alliance is offering an opportunity for kids (ages 6 to 10) to participate in a FREE DAY of KIDS CAMP! Two Topics: Art and Legos! Each day will have activities, a healthy snack, games, information about making healthy decisions, and so much fun. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and is done at noon. ART CAMP: June 28, 29, or 30 at Skamania County Fairgrounds (with CASS Mobile Art Skamania) LEGO CAMP: July 5, 6, or 7 at Carson Church of the Nazarene LEGO CAMP: July 12, 13, or 14 at Skamania County Fairgrounds Follow the links below to […]

Protect Your Brain

Article by Skamania County EMS & Rescue As spring arrives and our communities prepare for better weather and more time outside, it is important to also prepare for our safety. Commuters, adventurers and kids will be running for their bikes and heading out into the sunshine to enjoy the fresh air and sun on their faces. At Skamania EMS & Rescue we encourage everyone in our community, visitors and residents alike, to focus on safer choices. Help us reduce deaths and injuries on our roads. Bicyclist injuries and deaths are highest between June and September. The most common types of […]