The Kitsap County Substance Abuse and Prevention program (KCSAAP) was first established by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners in 1990 to develop substance abuse prevention resources and to support and assist with the coordination of existing prevention programs and services for youth, their families, schools, and communities. Our work and programs are supported by the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions and community partners. You can learn more about the Bremerton and North Kitsap coalitions by attending an event or prevention coalition meeting.

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, division of Behavioral Health and Recovery provides funding for Coalitions as part of the Community Prevention & Wellness Initiative which focused on the limited prevention resources to communities and provides long-term support for positive community change.

Opioid Prevention Commerical

 Join us for Hidden in Plain Sight

The Kitsap County Substance Abuse Prevention and Youth Services division are co-hosting HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT. Join us to learn about current trends impacting youth, how to recognize common warning signs and how to talk to youth about these important issues. Parents, caregivers, educators and other adults who work with youth are encouraged to attend.

Must be 21+ to attend. No registration or fee is required.

When: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Where: Virtually, via Zoom – Hidden in Plain Sight Virtual Event Training Link

View or print the event flyer in English or Espanol.

Join us Thursday, March 19, for the 2026 Kitsap Youth Forum at Olympic College, 1600 Chester Ave., Bremerton from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be local policy makers present to listen to youth ideas and concerns. Youth offerings of new and fresh perspectives will contribute to the creation of laws, rules, and regulations for the future. Register for the 2026 Youth Forum here, the event is free and open to everyone!

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2025 Commission on Children and Youth: Programs that Prevent and Reduce the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) request for proposal (RFP) receipents.

Visit Washington State Healthy Youth Survey to explore the survey data dashboard or take the 2025 survey when available this fall.