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 focuses on the limited prevention resources to communities and provides long-term support for positive community change.

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This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month take action, raise your voice, and help change the conversation around mental health! Mental health journeys are unique, but the strength found within them is universal. This year's theme, "In Every Story, There's Strength," highlights the resilience and diverse experiences that shape mental health journeys within our community. Join the mental health movement! Even if you're not ready to share your personal story, you can still make a difference. Visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to learn more about the campaign, share your story, or access available resources. 

We're excited to announce the recipients of this year's Commission on Children and Youth; Programs that Prevent and Reduce the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) request for proposal (RFP)! After a competitive review process, these youth serving agencies have been selected for their innovative ideas, dedication, and potential to make a meaningful impact for youth ages birth to eighteen in Kitsap County communities. Visit the Commission on Children and Youth website for more funding details.

Awardees:

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish – Kingston Boys & Girls Club
• Awarded: $10,000
• Purpose: implementation of Evidence Based Social Emotional Programs at the Kingston Boys & Girls Club
• Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
• Awarded: $6,500
• Purpose: Provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to teens and adults in the community.
• Kitsap Regional Library
• Awarded: $3,000
• Purpose: Provide outreach to underserved populations and encourage access to the library's trauma-informed, resilience-building programs and services.   
  

2023 Healthy Youth Survey results offer signs of hope and resiliency among youth in Kitsap County and across the state! Visit Washington State Healthy Youth Survey to explore the survey data dashboard, propose new or modified survey questions for 2025.