Supporting youth and families to create a Safe Yakima Valley.
Why Safe Yakima Valley?
At Safe Yakima Valley, we focus on prevention. We arm youth and families with tools, education, and activities to empower them to make positive choices creating opportunities for success. Our key initiatives include youth mentoring, drug-free coalitions, and impactful community outreach events like "Shreds & Meds" and neighborhood cleanups. We also support school-based programs that promote healthy behaviors, such as positive social norms campaigns, positive ticketing, and student-led prevention clubs. Through these collaborative efforts, Safe Yakima Valley is committed to fostering a safer, healthier community for everyone across the Yakima Valley.
We support a drug-free community.
Safe Yakima Valley works with our local schools to provide drug-free education and resources. We're working with our community to give today's youth (tomorrow's leaders) real opportunities to choose a healthy, drug-free path forward.
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To join our REACH coalition email SafeDFAT@yakima.org.
Making Yakima Valley a Safe Place
Safe Yakima Valley is committed to making Yakima a safer place by focusing on youth development, substance use prevention, and community engagement. By investing in prevention and community-based solutions, Safe Yakima Valley is building a healthier, safer future for the region.
Free Prevention Trainings
Sign up for our free training programs designed to enhance safety in Yakima County. Our goal is to provide valuable knowledge that empowers our community to prevent potential risks.
Empowering Youth Through Mentorship
Our mentorship program connects community members with youth to support their personal development, build confidence, and create lasting relationships. Research shows that mentored youth are 46% less likely to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking compared to their peers without mentors.
Prevention Connection Podcast
The Prevention Connection is a podcast by Safe Yakima Valley that highlights local efforts to prevent youth substance use and promote healthy choices. Featuring community leaders, educators, and youth voices, each episode shares real stories, prevention strategies, and ways to get involved in building a safer Yakima.
