Mission
The Yakima Community Coalition mobilizes and connects resources and partners to create a community of healthy, empowered, and drug-free youth.
Goals
- Promote and foster collaboration among community members and resources.
- Reduce substance use, misuse, and abuse among our community’s youth and their families.
- Develop and adopt multiple prevention strategies that address substance abuse in the Yakima School District and our community.
Prevention is Key
YCC hosts several educational campaigns each year to connect young adults to valuable community resources.
Our three primary campaigns each year include…
Under the Influence of You
Learn how to have conversations with teens about the risks and consequences of cannabis use.
Learn MoreDrug Take Back Day
A safe, convenient, and non-judgmental program helping teens and adults dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.
Learn MoreStarts with One
Education and conversation tips to prevent opioid and other prescription drug abuse, and help teens suffering from substance use disorder.
Learn More