SW Seattle Youth Alliance

The SW Seattle Youth Alliance, a school and community coalition formed to address the high rates of youth substance use in Southwest Seattle.

The goal is to work together toward a common objective of building a safe, healthy and drug-free community.

Chief Sealth Barbershop – Seattle Public Schools

22/05/2024

Check out this great program at Chief Sealth IHS! Video in link.

Chief Sealth Barbershop – Seattle Public Schools An in-school barbershop is helping students connect, reach career goals at Chief Sealth

15/05/2024

Check our Events page for ticket link and the Spanish flyer (Español)

15/05/2024

Denny International Middle School PTSA is also hosting a Skate night May 30th! Check out the flyer below

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15/05/2024

This pro-social, drug-free event is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable space for everyone. In addition to all the fun, we will also offer valuable information on how to effectively talk to youth about drug prevention. We will have brochures and resources to share. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to have a great time while learning important skills!

Register for FREE tickets here or scan QR code:
https://forms.office.com/r/Gs5iHDvfee Link also in stories and highlights

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Este evento prosocial y libre de dr**as está diseñado para brindar un espacio seguro y placentero para todos. Además de toda la diversión, también ofreceremos información valiosa sobre cómo hablar eficazmente con los jóvenes sobre la prevención de dr**as. Tendremos folletos y recursos para compartir. ¡No pierdas esta oportunidad única de pasar un buen rato mientras aprendes importantes habilidades!

Regístrese para obtener entradas GRATIS en este enlace or QR code:
https://forms.office.com/r/Gs5iHDvfee Enlace en las historias y highlights

29/04/2024

Join us for our annual key leader event! Save the date for June 4, 2024. Location will be at Neighborhood House High Point. We’ll also raffle off two gift cards!

20/03/2024

Check our website for the link. Save the date on your calendars for this great training!

29/02/2024

DATE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
WHERE: West Seattle High School Auditorium
TICKETS: FREE! Register via QR code or https://tinyurl.com/ScreenagersWSHS

29/02/2024

DATE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
WHERE: West Seattle High School Auditorium
TICKETS: FREE! Link in bio and stories
https://tinyurl.com/ScreenagersWSHS

09/02/2024

Get your free tix! Link in the bio Premiering Feb 29 at West Seattle High School

31/01/2024

08/12/2023

08/12/2023

15/11/2023

Teen Game Night November 22 at SafeFutures Youth Center Have your youth Sign up https://forms.office.come/r/jbAKEG88NY

08/11/2023

Register now!
It is a challenge to raise happy, healthy kids these days. Help is here! Sign up for the free online Guiding Good Choices workshop series to learn some effective tips and strategies to keep your kids safe, healthy and drug free. For parents of kids ages 7-14. Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00pm by Zoom. November 8th-December 13th (if you can’t make it this week join us next week). To confirm your spot please reply to Abdu Gobeni, [email protected], 206.355-4791 Or register online: https://bit.ly/GGC-SignUp

Parenting Class Registration Parenting Class Registration.

12/10/2023

Take Back Day is coming October 28th. We will be at SW Seattle Precinct from 10am-2pm. No questions asked, drop off your unused prescription drugs

Start the conversation | Friends for Life

04/10/2023

Most teens say they trust their parents or caregivers more than anyone when it comes to information and advice about drugs. Talk to the teens in your life about how experimenting with drugs can hurt them and their future. Because to them, you’re the expert.

Start the conversation | Friends for Life Talk to teens about fentanyl Most teens say they trust their parents or caregivers more than anyone when it comes to information and advice about drugs. Get a conversation started today. Because to them, you’re the expert.

14/08/2023

This Thursday!

Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey 2023

26/07/2023

If you are 18 and over and live in SW Seattle, please take our community survey. Link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KICHSEEN2023?scrlybrkr=e0cdfcb4

Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey 2023 Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

28/06/2023

Did you miss our Fentanyl Awareness training last month? We will be having an online session at our June coalition meeting. Our next meeting will be June 29th, 2023 at 1pm. Click on this link for more information:

June Coalition Meeting Did you miss our Fentanyl Awareness training last month? We will be having an online session at our June coalition meeting. Our next meeting will be June 29th, 2023 at 1pm. Link can be found here. …

01/06/2023

Is your youth going to prom this weekend? Here are some tips to help prepare them for a fun safe night.

15/05/2023

Please join us May 16th in the Denny International Middle school Library from 7-8pm to learn about Fentanyl Awareness.

03/05/2023

Did you know that people who start drinking before age 15 are 4 times more likely to abuse alcohol later in life. That's why teaching your teen about how alcohol influences their mind, body, and mood now--and how to refuse it--can help them make the best decisions for their health and wellbeing. Visit starttalkingnow.org/get-facts for more information.

19/04/2023

National Take Back Day is April 22, 2023! This Saturday take your unused prescriptions to the location below. You can also go to these other locations:

Date: Saturday April 22nd
Time: 10am- 2pm

The Seattle PD will be supporting 4 locations -
Seattle PD North Precinct (10049 College Way N)
University of Washington PD (3939 15th Ave NE)
Seattle PD East Precinct (1519 12th Ave)
Seattle PD SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St)

Keep your loved ones safe: start talking about the risks of opioids

28/02/2023

Opioids are now one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths in Washington State. More people die from overdose than from car crashes. The Starts with One campaign is designed to inform and educate young adults, their parents, and older adults about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe storage, use, and disposal. Get more information at GetTheFactsrx .com

Keep your loved ones safe: start talking about the risks of opioids Opioids are now one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths in Washington State. More people die from overdose than from car crashes. The Starts with ...

10/02/2023

Youth Self Care workshop

06/02/2023

Are you passionate about substance/drug abuse prevention work? Do you have experience in this field? PSESD is hiring for Prevention Coalition Coordinator. See listing here: https://www.psesd.org/careers/job-posting-page/~board/job-postings/post/1673559864415

Prevention Coalition Coordinator Location: Offices based at Puget Sound ESD in Renton and at CPWI in Burien Job Type: Full time, 40hrs/week Salary: $61,473 – $80,658 (Salary Band F) Department: Learning, Teaching, and Family Support – Prevention/Intervention Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a ...

30/11/2022

This is happiness! Congratulations to Choose Wisely Prevention contest winner DD, a 7th grade Denny Middle School student!! We’ll be contacting the winner soon!

29/11/2022

Save the Date!! December 17. Join us for a movie and other winter fun activities. Reserve your free movie ticket. Link in bio and highlights

02/11/2022

SWSYA at Denny IMS had a successful week. DEA stopped by with Red Ribbon swag and the kiddos loved it. Keep spreading awareness! Check out all the pledges to stay drug free and the artwork created by Denny's very own scholars!

https://swseattleyouthalliance.org/2022/11/02/red-ribbon-week/

Red Ribbon Week SWSYA at Denny IMS had a successful week. DEA stopped by with Red Ribbon swag and the kiddos loved it. Keep spreading awareness! Check out all the pledges to stay drug free and the artwork created …

02/11/2022

Save the date
Please register and save tickets for the movie! FREE FREE FREE

Click HERE or follow this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winterfest-and-movie-night-tickets-446334968907

Winterfest and Movie Night Holiday activities and holiday family movie night

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SW Seattle Youth Alliance Coalition

Coalition Mission

The SW Seattle Youth Alliance’s mission is to promote health and well-being, foster a sense of love and belonging, and prevent and reduce youth substance abuse through compassionate and culturally appropriate collaboration.

About the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI):

CPWI is a partnership of state agencies, counties, schools and local prevention coalitions supporting communities in preventing alcohol and other drug abuse and its negative consequences. CPWI priorities include reducing underage drinking, ma*****na use and opioid misuse/abuse among middle and high school aged youth. By providing evidence-based practices and promoting the positive changes in communities, we can build healthier communities.

This initiative provides support to SW Seattle Youth Alliance and other surround coalitions with funding, training and technical assistance to implement the CPWI substance use disorder prevention system. The support assists communities to build on successes, adapt to community cultures, substance use behavior, and measure how well prevention programs are meeting state and local goals.

About the Coalition:

The SW Seattle Youth Alliance Coalition is focused on the Delridge community around Denny International Middle school and Chief Sealth International High school. The coalition is comprised of different sectors that represent members of the community such as youth organizations, parents, law enforcement, media, schools, religious organizations and substance abuse prevention organizations.

The goal is for all members to work together toward a common objective of building a safe, healthy, and drug-free community. Each member brings their own ideas and perspective to the coalition to carry out the strategic plan for the community. New members are encouraged to join and enlarge their sphere of influence to increase capacity in addressing root causes for issues in the community.

About Our Community

Southwest Seattle is home to about 34,904 residents. The enrollment area for Denny International Middle School (DIMS) and Chief Sealth International High School (CSIHS) is one of the most diverse in the Seattle School District. DIMS is comprised of 30% Hispanic, 21% White, 23% Black, 17% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% mixed race, and 2% Native American students. And at CSIHS, the student population is 28% Hispanic, 24% White, 22% Black, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, 6% mixed race, and 2% Native American. (DIMS/CSIHS Demographics from 2017-18 school reports).

Given the diversity of the community, there is a wide spectrum of family norms, values, beliefs, practices, and socioeconomic characteristics. In general, families value education and support their students in achieving success in school; our many immigrant families place especially high value on their students’ education as many of them came to this country for safety, prosperity, and better opportunities for their children.

Cultural differences are often great between the various communities, and one important challenge we face is facilitating connection and helping different groups bridge the language and cultural gaps between them. We have a high percentage of students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch, and many students and their families experience the stresses caused by economic hardship. On the other hand, these families have generally demonstrated great initiative and resiliency in immigrating to our community, and they have many skills and strengths to contribute.

About Prevention Programs in our Community
SW Seattle Youth Alliance has the following goals:

1. Increase community connectedness, raise levels of involvement, and reduce community disorganization in SW Seattle

2. Decrease the associated with community laws and norms favorable to drug use

3. Increase opportunities for pro-social involvement.

4. Increase healthy beliefs and clear standards among families, parents, and caregivers.

5. Increase healthy beliefs and clear standards among peers. (Decrease risk associated with low perception of harm of drug use.)

SW Seattle Youth Alliance will reach these goals by working closely with the community and offering evidenced based programs such as Guiding Good Choices, LifeSkills Training and Project Alert, public awareness campaigns, environmental strategies, and pro-social youth engagement. SW Seattle Youth will measure community level changes through an annual community survey and on-going community assessments.

Benefits for joining this coalition:

Opportunity to direct an ongoing funding stream in your community

Chance to connect with others in your community who care about the well-being of your young people

Opportunities to receive training around prevention, cultural competency, coalition development and more

Possibility of additional funding to enhance or expand the scope of the coalition

Plan and implement proven strategies that will directly benefit the youth in your community

Work in partnership with Chief Sealth International High School and Denny International Middle School

Join a network of 52 other CPWI coalitions around Washington (6 currently in King County)

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https://swseattleyouthalliance.com/