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Parenting with Tradition Has Begun
Our Parenting with Tradition group launched last week, with eight adults attending consistently — a…
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LifeSkills is Underway
Our three sixth-grade classrooms have launched Botvin LifeSkills Training — and our seventh and…
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Gathering of Native Americans Brings Together Over 60 Community Members
On April 7th and 8th, the coalition hosted its annual Gathering of Native Americans (GONA),…
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Dream Makers Headed to Spring Youth Forum
The White Swan Dream Makers have been accepted as presenters at this year's Spring Youth Forum,…
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White Swan Youth Join Fight Against Alcohol
White Swan's young people are making their voices heard. Students across the district have joined…
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Looking Out for Each Other: More Students Trained in Mental Health First Aid
On Thursday, March 26th, the coalition completed its second implementation of teen Mental Health…
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Senator King Backs White Swan's Fight Against Liquor License
On March 23rd, coalition member Joshua Tsavatewa and coordinator Julie Schillreff met with Senator…
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Coalition Meets with School Board on Alcohol Concerns
On Thursday, March 19th, coalition co-chairs Allison Shavehead and Gary Peters, member Michelle…
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Coalition Members Support PC-CARES Opioid Prevention Pilot
Several coalition members, including our coordinator, recently participated in a three-day trial…
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QPR – Building Skills to Support Our Youth
On Thursday, March 12th, the coalition partnered with the Mt. Adams School District…
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Coordinator Attends CADCA Opioid Coalition Academy
The week of March 2nd, our coalition coordinator participated in the first week of the three-week…
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Primary Project Update – Serving Our Youngest Students
Primary Project is off to a strong start this year! Currently, seven trained volunteers are serving…
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GONA Registration is Now Open!
Registration is now open for our upcoming GONA YOUth Empowerment Summit, and we’re excited to bring…
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Community Effort to Get Alcohol Out of White Swan Continues
Our campaign to get alcohol out of White Swan continues to gain momentum. Over the past several…
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Honoring Culture, Building Connection: GONA Planned for Spring Break at Harrah
This spring, Harrah Elementary will be filled with culture, connection, and community as the…
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National Learning to Strengthen Local Prevention
From February 2nd to 5th, our coalition coordinator attended the CADCA National Leadership Forum in…
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A New Game with a Powerful Purpose at Harrah Elementary
Something exciting is happening in classrooms at Harrah Elementary and it looks a lot like play,…
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Building on What’s Strong With Us
From January 26th to 30th, our coalition coordinator attended the Montana Winter Institute, a…
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A Strong Start: Primary Project Launches at Harrah Elementary
A joyful and supportive new chapter is underway at Harrah Elementary as Primary Project officially…
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Helping Teens Help Teens: Mental Health First Aid at White Swan High School
Our 2025–2026 teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) program is officially underway, continuing a…
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Building Strong Foundations: Primary Project Training Brings New Volunteers
On January 8th, eight community members participated in Primary Project training, preparing to…
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9th Grade Health Students Participate in Opioid Overdose Prevention Training
On January 6th, students in Ms. Sanchez’s ninth-grade health class participated in an Opioid…
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Empowering 11th Graders Through QPR Suicide Prevention Training
On December 18th, White Swan High School 11th graders took an important step in supporting mental…
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Primary Project Screenings Underway at Harrah Elementary
Screenings for our spring session of Primary Project have officially begun! This evidence-based,…
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Start Talking Now Campaign Launches on Social Media
We’re excited to share that our Start Talking Now campaign is officially live on Facebook and…
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Coordinator Featured on SAFE Yakima Prevention Connection Podcast
We’re excited to share that our coalition coordinator was the featured guest on the November 11th…
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Dream Makers Promote Healthy Choices at Trunk-or-Treat
This Halloween season, the Dream Makers youth group joined the trunk-or-treat event at the White…
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Coordinator Attends HIDTA Prevention Summit
On October 29th, our coalition coordinator attended the HIDTA Prevention Summit, joining prevention…
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Five Adults Complete Parenting with Tradition Program
On October 30th, five adults representing four local families proudly completed our Parenting with…
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Healthy Youth Survey Coming to Mt. Adams Schools
The Mt. Adams School District, in partnership with the White Swan Community Coalition, will be…
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Mt. Adams Students and Staff Trained in Suicide Prevention
During the week of September 22nd, our coalition delivered QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide…
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Summer Jam 2025: Social Norming in Action
At Summer Jam 2025, Dream Maker and Coalition member Jocelyn Quiñones took to the streets of White…
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Mt. Adams Staff Receive Trauma-Informed Training
On August 21, our district’s paraprofessionals, cooks, and bus drivers participated in a…
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New Teachers Receive Training on Supporting Student Mental Health
On August 19, new teachers in the Mount Adams School District participated in a training designed…
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Coalition Awarded State Grant to Strengthen Mental Health Programs
The Coalition is proud to announce that it has been awarded the state’s Mental Health Promotion…
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Families Complete Parenting with Tradition Program
On June 3rd, two families completed our most recent Parenting with Tradition course, an…
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White Swan Carnival Brings the Community Together for a Day of Fun and Prevention
The 2025 White Swan Carnival was a resounding success, drawing an estimated 423 participants for an…
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Mt. Adams Staff Complete Youth Mental Health First Aid for Tribal Communities Training
On Tuesday, May 27th, sixteen teachers and administrators from the Mt. Adams School District…
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Building Support in Rural Communities: First Adult Mental Health First Aid Training a Success
On Thursday, May 22nd, the White Swan Community Coalition hosted its first Adult Mental Health…
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Dream Makers Lead Social Norming Campaign at White Swan High School
A dedicated group of Dream Makers at White Swan High School is hard at work developing a youth-led…
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Building Awareness & Saving Lives: Recent Trainings in Our Community
It’s been a busy and impactful spring for our coalition, thanks to the tireless work of our…
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LifeSkills Program Builds Strong Foundations for Mt. Adams Students
The Mt. Adams School District is continuing its commitment to prevention and positive youth…
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Supporting Youth Through Culturally Grounded Mental Health Training
On Monday, April 14th, 36 teachers and counselors from the Mt. Adams School District participated…
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GONA Brings Community, Culture, and Connection to Harrah Elementary
On Thursday, March 13th, Harrah Elementary School hosted a powerful Gathering of Native Americans…
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A Collective Vision: 2025-2027 Strategic Plan Draft Completed
Over the past several months, our coalition has come together in powerful ways—sharing insights,…
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Five Adults Complete Parenting with Tradition Program
The White Swan Community Coalition proudly celebrates five parents who have completed Parenting…
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Strengthening Prevention: Adapting PC Cares for the Yakama Nation
Our coordinator, Julie Schillreff, has been invited to join a workgroup tasked with revising the PC…
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Parenting with Tradition: Strengthening Families Through Culture
We are now halfway through our second session of Parenting with Tradition, with six adults from…
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Building Stronger Prevention Efforts: Insights from the CADCA National Leadership Forum
Coalition coordinators Oscar Suarez and Julie Schillreff attended the 35th annual CADCA National…
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White Swan 10th Graders Complete Teen Mental Health First Aid Training
An additional 48 White Swan High School 10th-graders recently participated in teen Mental Health…
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Community Members Complete Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
On Thursday, January 28th, five community members completed Youth Mental Health First Aid for…
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Celebrating the Success of Teen Mental Health First Aid
In December, 14 tenth graders successfully completed our Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA)…
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Health Students Take Action Against Opioid Overdoses
On December 19th, Ms. Sanchez's health students took part in a powerful Opioid Overdose Prevention…
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Teen Mental Health First Aid Kicks Off This Week!
Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) is a national, evidence-based program designed to empower high…
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Strategic Plan Update
The White Swan Community Coalition Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for reducing substance use and…
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Seven Families Complete Parenting with Tradition
We’re excited to share that seven families have successfully completed our fall session of…
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11th Grade Students Trained in QPR
We are proud to announce that half of our 11th graders have completed training in…
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Six Youth and Four Adults Attend Washington State Prevention Summit
On October 30 and 31, six Dream Makers and four adults attended the Washington State Prevention…
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White Swan High School Staff Trained in QPR
On Wednesday, October 22, our White Swan High School teaching staff participated in…
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Parenting with Tradition Program Now Underway
We are excited to announce that our Parenting with Tradition program began on Tuesday, October 8th,…
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Health Students at White Swan High School Trained in Opioid Overdose Prevention
On Friday, October 4th, White Swan High School health students participated in Opioid Overdose…
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Coordinators Attend HIDTA Prevention Summit
On Thursday, October 3rd, coordinators Oscar Suarez and Julie Schillreff attended the HIDTA…
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Community Members Complete Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
We are excited to announce that seven Spanish-speaking community members have successfully…
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Coordinators Attend Rural Prevention Conference
On September 25th and 26th, coordinators Oscar Suarez and Julie Schillreff attended the second…
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Mt. Adams Middle School 8th Graders Trained in QPR
We are proud to announce that all our 8th graders have completed training in…
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New Playrooms Expand Primary Project Services
Thanks to the dedication of Primary Project lead volunteer, Lacey Simon, Harrah Elementary now has…
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Harrah Elementary Teachers Trained in Primary Project
On Wednesday, September 18th, Harrah Elementary teachers Ms. Dick, Ms. Shryack, Ms. Garza, Ms.…
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Primary Project Welcomes New Volunteers
On Tuesday, September 17th, the Coalition hosted a Primary Project training for seven new and two…
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Coordinator Presents to Tribal Council
On Thursday, September 5th, our coordinator was honored to present at Tribal Council, where she…
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51 Harrah Educators Receive QPR Training
On Wednesday, September 4th, White Swan School Social Worker Yunuenn Garcia partnered with our…
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Primary Project Training Scheduled for September 17th and 18th
On September 17th and 18th, national trainer Lynn Smith will return to White Swan to conduct…
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New Community Partner Trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid
From August 20th to 22nd, coalition partner Chestina Dominguez achieved certification as a Youth…
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Coordinator Attends Coalition Leadership Institute
On August 21st and 22nd, our coordinator participated in the annual Coalition Leadership Institute…
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200 Community Members Attend Summer Jam
Summer Jam 2024 was held on Wednesday, August 14th, at the White Swan High School track. Community…
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Mt. Adams School District Staff Trained in Prevention
On Tuesday, August 13th, all Mt. Adams School District staff were trained in prevention science.…
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Coalition Hires New Assistant Coordinator
We are excited to announce that the coalition has welcomed a new Assistant Coordinator, Oscar…
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Coordinator Attends Regions 10 Opioid Summit
On July 25th and 26th, our coordinator attended the Region 10 Opioid Summit to deepen her knowledge…
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Coordinator Deepens Knowledge of Positive Community Norms
From July 16th to 19th, our coordinator attended the Montana Summer Institute in Big Sky, Montana.…
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Coalition Sends 9-Member Team to CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute
From July 15th to 18th, our student assistance specialist, Soledad Zintzun, and our school social…
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Parenting with Tradition Serves Eight Families
Our latest round of Parenting with Tradition began on Thursday, May 16th, and will end this…
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Seventeen Students and Four Volunteers Complete Spring Session of Primary Project
This week, seventeen (17) students will complete the spring session of Primary Project. Primary…
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Sixth Grade Students Finish LifeSkills
Last week our sixth grade students finished the LifeSkills curriculum. LifeSkills is a…
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Coordinator Joins Governor’s Challenge Workgroups
Our Coalition Coordinator, Julie, has joined the Washington State Governor’s Challenge…
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White Swan Carnival Draws Record Crowd
On Tuesday, May 14th, the Coalition hosted its second annual White Swan Carnival. More than 400…
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Local Native Leaders Facilitate GONA–YOUth Empowerment Summit
On Friday, May 10th, and Saturday, May 11th, a team of local Native leaders facilitated our 2024…
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Coordinator Attends American Association of Suicidology Conference
From Tuesday, May 7th, to Thursday, May 9th, our coordinator attended the American Association of…
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Dream Makers Present at Spring Youth Forum
On Wednesday, May 8th, the Harrah Dream Makers presented at the 2024 Spring Youth Forum in Grand…
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Coalition Releases Parenting with Tradition Promotional Video
On Tuesday, May 7th, the coalition released its Parenting with Tradition promotional…
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Sixth Grade Students Begin LifeSkills
On Tuesday, May 7th, sixth graders in Ms. Craig’s, Ms. Johnson’s, and Ms. Larez’ classes began the…
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Harrah Elementary Primary Project Program Featured on Children's Institute Website
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Eleven Community Members Attend First Youth Mental Health First Aid for Tribal Communities and Indigenous Peoples Training
On Tuesday, April 23rd, eleven community members participated in the coalition’s first Youth Mental…
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Health Students Educated on Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response
On Tuesday, April 9th, ninth grade students in Marcy Sanchez’ health classes participated in an…
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Coordinator Partners with Community Leaders at Fentanyl Task Force SIM Meeting
On Monday, April 1st, the White Swan Community Coordinator partnered with community leaders from…
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Dream Makers Awarded Scholarship to Present at Spring Youth Forum
The Harrah Dream Makers have been awarded a scholarship by the Washington State Health Care…
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Mt. Adams Cooking Staff, Bus Drivers, and Nurses Trained in QPR
On Friday, March 29th, Mt. Adams cooking staff, bus drivers, and nurses were trained in Question,…
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10th Graders Complete teen Mental Health First Aid Program
On March 28th, 37 White Swan High School 10th graders completed teen Mental Health First Aid. Teen…
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Two Families Graduate from Strengthening Families Program
On March 20th, two families graduated from our Strengthening Families program. Strengthening…
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Coalition Supports Community Safety Event at Heritage University
On Thursday, March 21st, the Coalition partnered with Heritage University and Seattle Children’s…
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Coalition Hosts Hidden in Plain Sight and Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response Training
On Wednesday, March 13th, the Coalition partnered with ESD 105 and the Yakama Nation Tiinawit…
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Eight Families Complete Parenting with Tradition Program
Eight families have completed our Parenting with Tradition program! Parenting with Tradition (known…
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